United Communities Group July 05

These are the minutes of the Tranmere and Rock Ferry United Communities Group. This brings together all the community groups in the area.

Minutes of Meeting
Thursday 21-7-05
10am Prospect House

Present: Hazel Roberts, Len McCormack, John Steele, Steph Reid, Steve Lally, Simon Petris, Ann Adams, Mr Bentzen, John Chesworth, Lorraine Norris, Pat Haynes
Apologies: John Davies, Mary Petris, Pat Tyson

Guest Speaker: Jean McIntosh – B&NBEAG
Lowell Williams – Fire + Rescue Service
Jean talked all through her presentation on the B&NBEAG project (see attached). She is happy to liase with those interested in how it was brought together and invited all to attend their next meeting at the Gautby Rd Community Centre on Friday 14th Sept 1pm-3pm. Contact Jean on 201 8610.

Lowell gave out Home Safety Check leaflets, last year there had been 30-40 deaths this has been reduced to an average of 10 per year now (contact 0800 731 5958). He then talked about the moves to make Wheelie bins fire-proof over next 10 years (advised not to put wheelie bin fires out with water unless at a safe distance of 20yds). If you want to report dumping of abandoned cars or fly-tipping contact him at office on 606 5499 (07970661443) lowellwilliams@wirral.gov.uk

Minutes of meeting 12-05-05: Read and agreed

Matters Arising from last meeting:
Church Rd Regeneration –

TRACE (James Kay) will be submitting a resident’s petition to the Select Committee end of July regarding the proposed plans.

TAG (Hazel Roberts) has liased with Frank Field to set up an open meeting between residents and relevant Council representatives to discuss concerns, date and venue to be decided. If you have questions to put to them please contact Hazel or Steph Reid on 644 1100,these can then be brought together for the meeting. SR to inform Andy Beech –5 Ways RA.
Rock Park Esplanade – Peter Riley looking into funding possibilities

General:
Together Update - The Health Impact Assessment held on 30th June at Tranmere Alliance Community Hall substituted the last UCG meeting, Karen Stratford has completed a report on the views given about the key themes discussed from the Together Delivery Plan, if you want any further information contact Together on 649 1690. The new Community Engagement Officer is starting on 5th Sept. Next Together Residents Group meeting will be held in October at Tranmere Alliance Community Hall, date to be confirmed.


Resident Group Reports

Lees Ave - Sure Start are moving into Rock Ferry Primary
School this month. This is going to put an extra
strain on the parking in the area especially at school
drop off and pick up times. Council have not taken
any of their solutions on board to date, Ian
Ramsden (Technical Services) has visited but not at
peak time.

• 116 properties - 89 can park – 27 can not
• Primary School 15 spaces – 6 for Sure Start -51 will not have spaces to park
• Whitfield Street RG They have a similar parking problem with
  visitors/staff of Tranmere Community Project
  
  Neighbourhood Wardens - Reports of bogus ‘Tree Surgeons’ coning money from people (white van red lettering) - police need their descriptions.

Alleygates for Between the Parks area will start in August.

Any Other Business
Expert Patient Programme – The NHS are running courses to help long term patients manage living with their illness’ more effectively. The first of these will start on 7th Sept. at Tranmere Alliance Community Hall, if you or anyone you know is interested in taking part contact Lisa on 651 3865
Streetcage Soccer – New activity being offered for local young people during the Summer Holidays by Together and Tranmere Alliance, contact Wendy Hartley on 644 1100.


Date of next meeting:

Thursday 9th Sept 2005 10.30am Prospect House