Proposed venue: The Southgate Methodist Church, 45 The Bourne, Southgate, N14 6RS
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WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION Minutes: Cllr Edward Smith welcomed the residents and introduced the agenda and format.
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CRIME UPDATE FROM THE LOCAL NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICE TEAM Minutes: SGT Malloy advised the attendees that
the Police had seen a spike in burglaries in December and again in
January (13) but they had reduced down again to around 5 for
burglaries a month. This is a consistent trend year on year.
Contact points. Southgate ASDA and Morrison’s had previously been contact points where an officer was based for 3hours a week. However the officer had recorded how many people came and spoke to him and it is clear that people are just not using this service and found it odd to speak to someone whilst doing their shopping. So this initiative is being reviewed. |
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UPDATE ON CYCLE ENFIELD Minutes: Cllr Smith – updated residents on the
scheme and the public consultations that had taken place, both the
council's own consultation and the more extensive consultation to
18,000 residents by David Burrowes MP.
Due to significant objections from residents and businesses opposed
to many aspects of the scheme and how the consultation had been
undertaken,
local businesses in Palmers Green are hoping to mount a
judicial review. This will depend on whether the necessary money to
cover the legal costs can be raised.
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STANDING ITEMS Minutes: Proposed new School in Bourneside – Michael Clary updated
residents on this proposal. Copies of documents have been obtained under Freedom of Information. These cannot be reprinted but can be shown to residents if they contact Michael Clary.
The Minchenden
School option favoured by the ward councillors will be converted to
a school for children (132 places) with high spectrum autistic
needs. The purchase of the site from
Barnet Southgate College is imminent.
Concern was raised by Ms Jane Maggs that the community notice board outside of
the library should remain as this was paid for by the Residents'
Priority Fund. This notice board has also been emptied and Cllr
Hayward will investigate why this has happened.
Hotel Proposal next to the Allan Pullinger Centre – Premier Inn application has been submitted and is being considered by Council officers. This hotel would bring employment and hotel guests that would use the many local restaurants in the area benefitting all. There were however potential traffic issues.
Enfield Road residential development – Fairview wanted to develop 600 houses and secondary school. Due to extensive local opposition, Fairview and Church of England have backed down as this scheme was located in the Green Belt and the site had not been re-designated in the Local Plan. What is concerning is that this land could be ‘realigned’. This means that the Green Belt boundary ... view the full minutes text for item 4. |
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LOCAL CONCERNS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING - PROGRESS Minutes: Bourne and Bourne Hill W9 Route –
hale and ride. Residents had asked for some bus stops to be put on
this stretch of road . The Council have
agreed and will consult the GLA on funding to put in six potential
stops. This number appears excessive and councillors have objected
to this number. Speeding on Queen Elizabeth Drive
– Speed survey was conducted. The Council is claiming the
average speed was 30 mph. This is believed to be wrong and wholly
incorrect by residents. This will be continued to be challenged.
Park View has the same issue.
Question from John Burridge. – Hedges overgrown and not maintained, causing damage to cars and risking the public. Council is not enforcing public realm and failing to maintain hedges and trees that are causing damage. Where examples are seen, please report this to your councillors.
Southgate Taxi Rank has been extended to 5 taxi places up from 2 at Southgate station. This is causing an obstruction. Can it be investigated as to why more ranks are being inserted causing traffic issues?
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DATE OF FUTURE MEETING Minutes: 7.30pm, Tuesday 26th April.
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