Agenda and minutes
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Minutes Minutes: RESOLVED - That the minutes of the meeting of the Welsh Harp Consultative Committee held on 18 July 2012 were approved as a correct record.
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Absence of Members Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Alison Hopkins who was substituted by Councillor Javid Ashraf. Apologies for absence were also received from Councillor Hugh Rayner, Councillor Roxanne Mashari, and Councillor Harbhajan Singh.
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Declarations of Members' Personal and Prejudicial Interests Minutes: No interests were declared.
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Presentation By Barratt Metropolitan LLP - West Hendon Regeneration Scheme, Impact to Welsh Harp Minutes: Matthew Cox, the architect representing Allies and Morrison provided the committee with an overview of the project, and outlined the proposed development around the Site of Special Scientific Interest. He informed the committee that the highest building proposed within the scheme would be ground plus 28 storeys. He also informed the committee that the scheme would meet GLA standards of space.
The committee considered the presentation and raised various issues, including:
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London Borough of Brent - Welsh Harp Management Plan PDF 77 KB Additional documents: Minutes: Leslie Williams, Brent Council’s Strategy and Service Development Officer presented the report, which outlined the progress on the Brent Reservoir / Welsh Harp Management Plan. He informed the committee that as many comments as possible had been included within the Management Plan. He highlighted the updates and requested that any inaccuracies be brought to his attention.
The committee considered the report and raised various issues including:
RESOLVED – That the contents of the report be noted.
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London Borough of Barnet - Welsh Harp Management Plan PDF 90 KB Minutes: Jenny Warren, Barnet Council’s Principle Greenspaces Manager introduced the report, which outlined the position on the Local Nature Reserve, and on-going site management.
RESOLVED – That the contents of the report be noted.
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Any Other Business Minutes: · Clearance of Algae - The committee discussed a complaint that had been made to a Ward Councillor by a constituent who had had algae dumped outside her house. The committee discussed the process behind the clearance of algae and noted that pond weed also grew very quickly. · Fireworks – The committee noted the recent increase in fireworks around the reservoir, and noted that fireworks could have a negative impact on wildlife.
RESOLVED –
1) That the contents of the report be noted.
2) That Officers seek clarification on the conditions surrounding the use of fireworks by the lake, and report back to the committee.
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Any Other Items the Chairman Decides are Urgent Minutes: There were no such items.
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