Agenda and minutes

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 30 January 2023 be agreed as a correct record.

Apologies were received from Councillor Nick Mearing-Smith.

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The Committee noted the response to the Public Question which was published and circulated to Members prior to the meeting. 

Upon invitation of the Chair, Joan Roselie asked a supplementary question which was responded to verbally by Officers and the Chair.

The Chair noted that two petitions were received which were considered in turn.

1.    Review of Double Yellow Lines, Forumside, Edgware

The Committee noted the matter outlined in the petition.

RESOLVED that the Committee:

-       Notes the petition detailed in section 1.

-       Refers the matter to a chief officer to provide a written response to Lead Petitioner within 20 working days.

2.    Safety Measures Greyhound Hill

The Lead Petitioner, Noeleene Countinho, presented the petition on behalf of the children at Sunnyfields Primary School and outlined the issues.

Ward Councillors and Members spoke on the issue and provided suggestions.

Officers said that a review of the area could be carried in consultation with Members and a response of those findings would be provided to the Lead Petitioner.

RESOLVED that the Committee:

-       Notes the petition detailed in section 1.

-       Refers the matter to a chief officer to provide a written response to Lead Petitioner within 20 working days.

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Maggie Higton-Brown, Head of Community Safety, Enforcement, CCTV & Intelligence, presented the report on anti-social behaviour reported in the area and the measures taken to tackle the problem.

Members of the Committee had the opportunity to ask questions in relation to reporting and the location of community safety hubs.

It was noted that consultation with Members be carried out prior to the implementation of further PSPO signage in particular areas.

RESOLVED that the West Area Committee note and comment on the actions taken in response to the Petition.

The Chair welcomed the report which set out the CIL budget and Road Safety & Parking budget allocations for the West Area Committee and the status of current schemes.

RESOLVED that the West Area Committee:

1. Notes the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding available for allocation during 2022/23, as set out in paragraph 7.2.2 of this report and in Appendix 1.

2. Notes the CIL amount and re-allocated underspends & overspends in paragraph 2.1 of this report 3. That the West Area Committee notes the Road Safety & Parking Fund available for allocation during 2022/23 in paragraph 7.2.5 and as set out in Appendix2.

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The West Area Committee considered the following requests as highlighted in section 1 of the report:

Councillor Andrea Bilbow - Summer Solstice Festival

Councillor Bilbow presented the application.Further to a discussion, the Committee voted unanimously to approve the application. 

RESOLVED that the West Area Committee:

-Awards funding of £5,000 and any conditions attached and notes the implications to the Committee’s NCIL funding budget.

Councillor Anne Clarke – Westcroft Open Space

Councillor Alan Schneiderman introduced the application. The Committee welcomed Sarah, resident of Westcroft Close, who spoke about the scheme and its benefits.

Councillor Clarke added that the area in question would really benefit from the investment.

Further to a discussion, the Committee voted unanimously to approve the application. 

RESOLVED that the West Area Committee: 

-Awards funding of £73,000 and any conditions attached and notes the implications to the Committee’s NCIL funding budget.

Councillor Rishikesh Chakraborty – Community Support Hub

Councillor Chakraborty presented the application with regards to the children’s and parent’s play space.

Further to a discussion, the Committee voted unanimously to approve the application. 

RESOLVED that the West Area Committee: 

-Awards funding of £6,280 and any conditions attached and notes the implications to the Committee’s NCIL funding budget.

Councillor Earnest Ambe – Sturgess Park Playground

Councillor Ambe presented the application.

Councillor Clarke referred to plans for Brent Cross Shopping Centre. The Councillor asked if the Committee would be able to reclaim this cost should any planning application be approved.

It was noted that there is currently no timeline for Brent Cross Shopping Centre and that the issue would be raised with Planning for a response on the matter.

Further to a discussion, the Committee voted unanimously to approve the application. 

RESOLVED that the West Area Committee: 

-Awards funding of £115,500 and any conditions attached and notes the implications to the Committee’s NCIL funding budget.

Councillor Nagus Narenthira – Colindale Park Water Bottle Filling Station

Councillor Narenthira presented the application and highlighted that the request for funding had significantly reduced.

Further to a discussion, the Committee voted unanimously to approve the application. 

RESOLVED that the West Area Committee: 

-Awards funding of £17,500 and any conditions attached and notes the implications to the Committee’s NCIL funding budget.

Councillor Giulia Innocenti – Green Our Neighbourhood Schools’ GreeningProject

Councillor Innocenti presented the application. The Committee welcomed Ingrid, Chair of Green our Neighbourhood, who spoke about the scheme and its benefits.

Further to a discussion, the Committee voted unanimously to approve the application. 

RESOLVED that the West Area Committee: 

-Awards funding of £20,942 any conditions attached and notes the implications to the Committee’s NCIL funding budget.

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