Agenda and minutes
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Minutes Minutes:
Decisions of the Finchley & Golders Green
Residents Forum
Forum
Members Present:
The Chairman of the Finchley & Golders Green Residents Forum, Councillor Jennifer Grocock opened the meeting, introduced the Panel and welcomed all attendees. The Chairman informed speakers about the procedures for the virtual Forum meeting.
1. Petition: Keep the A1000 bus and cycle lane Lead Petitioner: Tim Fearn
The lead petitioner presented the petition to the Forum. He stated it would be helpful to discuss this further with officers. It was noted that this matter is included on the Work Programme and would be discussed in October 2021 at the Environment Committee.
Mr Hoare, Assistant Director, Parking noted that he would welcome input on the scheme. The Governance Officers would share Mr Fearn’s contact details with him.
The Chairman noted the petition and would take no further action given that currently an 18-month trial period is underway for the scheme.
Action: Tracy Scollin
2. Petition: Dollis Brook wood bins Lead Petitioner: Joe Pavlo
The Forum received the petition. The lead petitioner was not present. Cllr Marshall noted that the bins were often overflowing with rubbish.
The Chairman noted the petition and would refer the matter to a Chief Officer for a response within 20 working days.
Action: Jackie Staples, Member Liaison Officer
3. Petition: Stop the menace of slot machine ‘Casinos’ taking over our high streets Submitted by: Cllr Gabriel Rozenberg
Councillor Rozenberg presented the petition.
The Chairman noted that Cllr Houston brought an item on gambling and casinos to Policy & Resources Committee in May 2021. Policy & Resources Committee had agreed that a review would take place, and this is in progress.
The Chairman resolved to refer the petition to officers with a request that they share this with the Licensing Committee.
Action: Tracy Scollin, Governance Officer
4. Issue: Repairs Requiredto the Orchard Footpath, NW11 6YN Submitted by: Ms Patricia Brydon
Ms Brydon was not in attendance. Cllr Marshall stated that this development is important, with many elderly residents using the footpath, so he would appreciate if this matter could be quickly resolved.
The Chairman resolved to refer the matter to a Chief Officer to request a response (copying in Ward Councillors), within 20 working days.
Action: Jackie Staples, Member Liaison Officer
5. Petition: Proposed development and expansion on The Grange, Brownswell Road and Tarling Road Estates Submitted by: Grange, Brownswell and Tarling Road Residents Association/Mr Sachin Patel
Mr Patel presented the petition. The Governance Officer would provide contact details of the Chair of the Residents’ Association so that officers from Barnet Homes can respond further.
The Chairman proposed to take no further action and to monitor the matter.
Action: Tracy Scollin, Governance Officer
6. Petition: Restore Barnet’s free green bin Submitted by: Barnet Friends of the Earth
Ms Irit Banin presented the petition. The Chairman noted the response from officers as published with the agenda. She noted that this matter is the reserve ... view the full minutes text for item 3. |