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  MAIN POINTS FROM THE EXECUTIVE MEETING HELD ON 28TH AUGUST, 2008
Attenders:  Brian Cliffe; Royce Franklin (Secretary)); Duncan Rhodes; Phil Sewell;  Nigel Shaw (chair)  and Tony Wood.  Julie Johnson welcomed to her first meeting.

Issue Action By Whom
Recruitment for Executive Julie Johnson to be invited to join the Executive at A.G.M. At least one more vacancy likely. All members invited to consider – 8 extra meetings per year.
Report back on Meeting with other Associations Contact to be maintained.  Considered very useful meeting which can be re-instituted as and when. Nigel.
Rail near Duck Pond Needs re-placing. Royce to chase
Membership  30 members who paid last year have not renewed their membership.  Membership cards to be issued from A.G.M. 2008 Brenda to contact lapsed members reminding them of annual subscription. Nigel to get Membership Cards. After meeting Sept. ‘non-members’ not to be sent e mails.  Action by defaulting members please.
Publicity Whole village to be leafleted with reminder of A.G.M. and advantages of joining D.C.A. Nigel & Royce to finalise design of leaflet. Royce to contact Dorothy Rhodes about D.C.A. logo. A.T.C. to distribute during October.  Brenda to cost printing of 850 leaflets.
Diggle Heroes Proposal annual event to recognize individuals who have contributed to the benefit of the village. Prizes to be given.  Nominations will be required Julie to get together a “sub-committee” and make proposals to the next Exec meeting.
Traffic Road markings near the school still not completed. Nigel to chase Highways.
Litterpick Part of national campaign during September. Nigel to contact P.T.A. to seek date when assistance from pupils will be forthcoming.  Royce to liaise with other organizations once date is know.  Members assistance also welcome.
Meeting With Phil Wiggett regarding Shaw’s development Meeting provisionally arranged for 10.9.08 to hear early proposals. (confirmed) All Executive to meet with Mr Wiggett and give full report to members’ meeting on 23.9.08.
Diggle Tip Completion Date for celebration of completion of Diggle Tip – 4th May, 2009.  Royce to contact Sue Day to enquire whether possibility of Canal Festival being part of the event.
Work with Youths Still progressing.  Needs co-ordinating with other facilities already available.  Brian to seek views of Saddleworth pupils early morning and possibly evening during September. Brian to pursue.
Band Contest Publicity in Chronicle week commencing 1.9.08 Brian & Phil to pursue.  Date for probable contest 5.6.09 
Telephone Box Sam Road Unless a case can be made for retention by 6.9.08 the box will be closed.  Notice on D.C.A. board and members already e mailed. Any member wishing to make representations to contact B.T. directly or through Royce.
Signs for Diggle Village Unlike other villages in Saddleworth – e.g. Greenfield, Diggle has no indication signs on entry Nigel to get indicative prices and Exec will review possibility of getting grant to fund these.
Voluntary Weekend Civic Hall Uppermill D.C.A. to ask for stall.  Volunteers will be needed to staff the stall. 3.10.08 – 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.; 4.10.08 10-5 p.m. & 5.10.08 10-4 p.m.  Members needed to volunteer please.  Names at meeting or to Royce (01457 873248)
ISSUE OUTSIDE MEETING Diggle Band needs recruits for soon to be formed Youth Band.  Contact Dorothy Rhodes 01457 873937.
 
 


17TH JULY, 2008

  • Apologies  Alan Rea (AR)
  • Present Brian Cliffe (BC), Royce Franklin (RF) (Secretary); Duncan Rhodes (AR);  Brenda Scowcroft (BC) (Treasurer); Phil Sewell(PS); Nigel Shaw (NS) (Acting Chair); Tony Wood (TW)
  
 
3       Feedback from Peter’s Resignation appears to have died no repercussions. ACTION BY
4 Recruitment For Executive  Two vacancies on the Executive.  Names suggested.  Chair to approach. N.S.
5 Publicity for Association 5 packages distributed to date.  No response.  RGF to confirm addresses and BC to follow up with visit. Leafleting all households probably in September/October agreed. RGF to formulate leaflet for next Executive N.S.
RF
BC
RF
6 Pride in Diggle  Possibility of running a competition for children (age to be defined).  Prize for the most deserving child.  Full-fledged presentation at a village event.  Further thought needed. All
7 Request to Take over Diggle Education Foundation Request from former Treasurer.  Registered charity.  Lying dormant for 2 years.  £550 in the bank.  Stan Cowburn to be approached to confirm wishes.  Executive in favour of pursuing RF
8 Frequency of Executive Meetings should be held twice between full members’ meetings.  
9 Roles of Executive Members Modifications following Peter’s resignation. Confirmed as:  Traffic: AR, NS with Alex Jeffery co-opted;  Youth & Safety: BC, BS, PS; Environment: RF; Public Transport:  RF & TW; Planning: NS, RF.  
10 Invitation to Group for Saddleworth Residents Associations arranged for 22.7.08  NS & RF to attend. Follows last year’s meeting attended by Peter & RF. NS & RF
11 Venues for Future Meetings Agreed future meetings on rota between Wrigley Mill, Kiln Green and Band Club  
12 Work With Youth Paper presented to Community Council had been circulated to BC, PS and BS.  BC to join the Committee to be set up to look at provision for those aged 13-23.  Possibility to be considered of getting Community Transport to convey youths to venues. BC
13 Band Contest Progressing Police happy with proposed venue at Diggle Tip.  Negotiations ongoing with Saddleworth Committee. Use of Wharf Mill for parking for residents on the day is likely.  Still to negotiate sponsorship but at least one possibility.  Licence fee to local committee (£180) also needed.

BC

PS
14 Traffic Update  Nothing happening on the proposed modifications to approach to the village.  NS to chase. Meeting on TIF at Museum on 6.8.08 all invited.  Transport group of Parish Council now functioning. Next meeting 15.9.08Attended by two village associations.  NS to consider. NS
15 Environment Promised trees opposite 205 Huddersfield Road will be cut back in September.  Footpaths survey in Diggle now underway.  Any deficiencies to RF. Rail near Ward lane and pond to be repaired.  Youths play near here – urgent action needed.  Hillside Ave – land near junction to Moor Crescent to be attended. Tree cutting Hillside Aven. – 12.8.08 RF
16 Prize for Tunnel Event Still not resolved.  RF to chase.  Likely event next year Executive to ask for earlier involvement identifying with the Association rather than Horseboating Society largely exclusively. RF
17 Convening Walk Around Diggle Next year Association to be involved in negotiation with Alan Schofield. RF
18 Website Access now possible to Chair, Treasurer and Secretary.  Activities section has disappeared.  RF to deal. RF
19 Telephone Box Station Road is to be demolished.  
20 Date of Next Executive meeting  Thursday, 28th August, 2008 at Diggle Hotel (booked)  
21

Date of next Full meeting Tuesday, 23rd September, 2008

 8 p.m. at Wrigley Mill (to be confirmed).		 RF
 
  10-04-08
Issue Action By Whom
Charitable Status To be considered at the next Executive meeting and possibly put to members in June. Full Executive with Zoe Thompson
Support for Diggle Workshop for singers. Executive to support member who is arranging same. Full Executive & Zoe Thompson
Legging Tunnel Will go ahead on 4.5.08.  Publicity needed and timetable to be confirmed. Royce Franklin
Memorandum from a member – relates to bus shelter damage; Shaw’s and congestion near the school. Bus Stop repaired; Shaw’s (see below); congestion – press report imminent.  Idea of having a purpose for attracting moneys to be pursued. Royce Franklin to reply to member
Band Contest Organiser still needed.  Police not to be seen until volunteer known. Phil Sewell to see possible volunteer.
Dog fouling School to be asked to put up notice advising pupils who take dogs for walks to clean up afterwards. Nigel Shaw
Narrow Canal Restoration Talk confirmed Confirmation of date to Dr. Bob Gough (Huddersfield Canal Society). Royce Franklin
Change of Postcode Enquiries of Royal Mail about procedure Royce Franklin
Change of Postcode Enquiries of Royal Mail about procedure Royce Franklin
Speed Limit & Diggle signs in village To be discussed at next full meeting Executive
Homewatch Invitation 21.5.08 One member of Diggle Community Association Executive invited to Homewatch meeting on 21.5.08 to be addressed by Chief Superintendent Caroline Ball. Any member of the Executive to volunteer.
Saddleworth Rail Services Reply by Northern Rail to be sent to press. Royce Franklin
Shaw’s Planning Department to be seen again. Peter Blundell and Royce Franklin
Ward Lane Bridge Reply by Network Rail indicating no immediate plans to do work on bridge received. Full meeting to be informed.
 
     
 

PROMOTING A THRIVING DIGGLE VILLAGE COMMUNITY
ACTIONS FROM THE EXECUTIVE MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY 12TH FEBRUARY 2008

ISSUE

ACTION

BY WHOM

DATE

Band Contest

Seek advice from contacts in the Saddleworth Band Contest Group and contact all those who have expressed an interest in being willing to help.

Phil and Brian

Ex. Mtg. 18.3.08

Shaw’s & Vindon’s

Meet with owner of Shaw’s site to seek assurances about meeting needs of the Community Association  as previously cited.

Peter

Ex. Mtg. 18.3.08

Footpath Survey in Saddleworth

Pursue the quest for volunteers to help with the project

Royce

From now

Survey of Needs of Diggle youths

Security Group to liaise with Kathryn Bardsley Youth Worker Uppermill
and invite Kathryn to meeting if appropriate.

Brian, Brenda, Phil

Ex. Mtg. 18.3.08

Litter on Huddersfield Road

Ian Meynell, Street Clean Manager to be contacted to request for a litter pick between Ellis Mill and Post Office

Royce

13.2.08 (Done)

Website up date

Meet with Frank Settle to up-date website

Royce

Ex Mtg. 18.3.08

Press Release

Result of  Band Contest to be sent to reporter

Royce

13.2.08
(Done)

Transport/1

White line painting at Marslands not yet effected – to be chased.

Tony

Ex.Mtg.
18.3.08

Transport/2

Attendance at Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Authority Rail Seminar and report back from meeting

Tony & Royce

27.2.08

Notice Board

Recommendations accepted regarding contents on board.  No photographs of Executive members only names

Royce

When board erected

Subscriptions

Members to be reminded subscriptions now due at meeting on 18.3.08 and on notice board once erected.

Brenda & Royce

Ex.Mtg
18.3.08

Diggle Fete presence of DCA

Nigel to be asked to request pitch. 

Nigel

June 2008

Development of DCA

Members to be asked at meeting whether the DCA should look at advancing other village activities

All

Ex. Mtg
18.3.08

New Residents to the Village

Agreed when it becomes known there is a new resident in the village a letter of welcome, advertising the Association’s role will be posted through the door.

All members

From today.

15.2.08

  
   
 
DIGGLE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE MEETING AGENDA
BAND CLUB DIGGLE 7.30 P.M. TUESDAY, 13TH NOVEMBER, 2007
IN T.V. LOUNGE

ITEM

PERSON(S)

Present position and Action Needed

Website

RGF

Frank Settle will attend the meeting.  It would be helpful if Ex. Members could look at the site before the meeting and be ready with any construction observations about how it could be improved.  I have still to look at the Whit walks.  Any other omissions.  I have confined it to Diggle activities rather than Saddleworth.  Do we want anything on the website about Diggle 21Brenda?

Band Contest

PS;NS;TW

Report back on the meeting held.  Way forward needs to be determined.

Post Office

RGF

Report back on meeting convened by Oldham Council

Shaw’s

PB; RGF

No further information although re-location of Saddleworth School now seems favourite 

Diggle Station

RGF

Report back on discussion with Mark Barker, Northern Rail.

Congestion Charge meeting

RGF

Meeting to be held in Uppermill to discuss implications of Congestion Charging and its non-recognition of Saddleworth

Maintenance of Footpaths

RGF

Identification of footpaths needing attention in Diggle boundaries.

Diggle 21

BS

Any involvement for the Association Brenda?  I was approached by Julie Johnson earlier this week wanting to know about Litter and Dog Fouling bins.

Highways

NS; DR;AJ; RGF

After a promising start we are getting nowhere with the highways.  Apart from 30 M.P.H. sign at the top of Spurn Lane, the encouraging sounds arising from the initial meeting with Peter Noblet have not materialised.  I sent in a list of overgrowing vegetation in late August by e mail and none has been done despite several reminders.  The sign at the end of Ward Lane – turned 180 degrees has not be changed neither has the School sign – in the field be re-placed.
Where do we go from here?

 

Environment

RGF

The P.T.A. at the school did an excellent job in collecting loads of litter in September.  Would a letter to the P.T.A. Chair be appropriate Nigel?  What are members’ views about eh general cleanliness of the village.  I asked for the weekly Huddersfield Road sweep to be done after 9 a.m. but has it?
 

Security

BC; AR; BS

Brian you were attempting to get hold of the Youth Service when the members met in Sept.  have you managed it?  Do you want me to help?  There is a possibility of getting a Ring and Ride bus to take youths to the Satellite Club if that is one way forward. Do we want to try this?
We should have conducted through the youth Service a survey of needs by now.  Are we o.k. with the Police?

Post Office – Notice Board

BS; RGF

Within the next few days I shall be completing an Application Form for funds for this from the Community Council.  We shall need an estimate no later than the date of our meeting Phil on 13.11.07.  Are you able to get this please? Because we are going through this route we shall unfortunately have to apply for planning permission.  That is a burdensome formality which will cost but be an integral part of the application.

Decision about involvement in Planning Applications-

All

Those in which we should have a view and those in which we should not.  Discussion needed. c.f. Shaw’s, Hanging Gate and observations about any others.  I get a list every week.

Annual General meeting

ALL

1. Chair’s report.  In progress to include any observations from Executive about our progress to date. 2.  Re-placement of the Membership Secretary – anybody want the job?  Not too arduous!  If not how do we go about this and the election of Officers at the A.G.M.? 3.  21 days notice needed for members method of notification to be determined.
4. Collection of ANNUAL subscriptions – how? 5. Slight amendment needed to Constitution to embrace child protection issues (to be completed next week) 

Any other business

 

 
 
 

Other Issues: 
Excellent letter compiled by Alex Jeffery regarding speeding on Stanedge Road and location of speed limit signs approved.  To be sent to Mr Palk, Environmental Services, Traffic.  To be signed by Alex on behalf of Community Association.
Gulleys:  not being emptied.  NS to approach Local authority contact to determine way forward to collect the masses of water being wasted.

Membership: 

currently 33 paid up members..  At least 100 members for village of its size needed. £70 still to come from Local Authority.  Without that current bank balance: £56.08.

Website:

  NS to look at this possibility and possible logo and more professional paper heading.

Village Notice Board:

  Possibility of re-location to be discussed with relevant people – PB and RF.
Next G.M.P.T.E. Meeting:  Oldham Civic Centre:  Friday, 9.3.07 at 2 p.m.
Weight Restriction and Bridge Safety Ward Lane and Station Bridge  TW to look into safety aspect on behalf of the group.
Report of meeting:  Approved action points to be sent to all members.  AR to contact press regarding publicity.
  

  
 

 

ACTION POINTS FROM THE DIGGLE EXECUTIVE MEETING HELD AT WRIGLEY MILL METHODIST CENTRE ON TUESDAY 22ND MAY, 2007

Present:   Peter Blundell (PB – Chair);   Maurice Farrand (MF – Membership Secretary); Royce Franklin (RF – Secretary); Duncan Rhodes (D.R.); Brenda Scowcroft (B.S. – Treasurer); Phil Sewell (PS); Nigel Shaw (N.S. – Vice- Chair) and Tony Woods (TW). 
Apologies: Brian Cliffe (BC) and Alan Rea (AR).   (Ref. A.J. is Alex Jeffery who is non-Executive member).
Italics indicate progress after the Executive Meeting


Issue

Person/
Working Group

Long/short Term Aim

Action before next Meeting/Action Date

Environment

RF. BS copies of note for meeting.

Both

Monthly road sweep to be maintained.  Agreed note with Joanne Stanley to be copied for members’ meeting. Himalayan Balsam weed pick  11.6.07 volunteers needed. Litter pick in September to be arranged. Pond clean to be arranged (6.6.07 confirmed)

Traffic

NS/DR/AJ/PB

Long

PB to pursue with Tony Noblet (Traffic L.A.) by 5.6.07.  Need to log accidents:  One near Thurstone’s on approx.15.5.07

Village Security

BS/BC/PS

Both

BC has Crime Prevention leaflets. Full members’ meeting - volunteers needed for distribution from the meeting. RF pursued contact with Youth Services and passed to group

Website

PB

Short

Website:  digglevillage.org.uk in process.  PB to pursue.

Post Office

PB

Both

RF to contact Towns’ Women’s Guild seeking advice about way forward.  Agreed petition to be signed by Diggle residents to be placed in Post Office.PB sought permission from P.O.

Co-op Charity Grant

NS

Short

NS to follow up possible application for grant for loudspeaker system for use by village organizations.  PS to look at possible acquisition of Notice Board to be cited at Post Office. Once grant successful AR to seek prices.

Planning

PB

Short

Buyers not yet known.  PB to pursue with planning and prospective purchaser once known..

Meeting of Chairs

RF

Short

Arranged for 26.6.07. Venue confirmed as Dobcross Church.

Community Councils

RF/PB

Short

PB interested – RF to provide details once final decision made at Borough Council on 23.5.07 about their role.  Role confirmed at Council meeting as per papers.

Diggle Station

RF

Long

RF to contact STORM and attend meeting in Heyside.

Diggle Fete
(1-4 p.m.)

ALL

Short

Rota needed for stall.  RF to compile (sent separately).  Purchase of Teddy bears for stall for those joining to be determined.

Preparation for Full Meeting

ALL

Short

Similar format to last time but Executive need to be present by 7.15 p.m. NOT 6.30 p.m.  Request from members for speakers to speak loudly.

Funding Forum

RF

Short

RF can now attend on 1.6.07.

Membership

MF

Both

Stands at 58.  An increase of 1.

Accounts

BS

Both

Currently £180 in the Bank.

 

 
 
Tuesday, 24th April, 2007
Issue Person(s) Responsible Action Required with date when determined

Waste

Royce Franklin
  1. Send draft list of issues identified to Joanne Stanley. (done)
  2. Send list of issues to members by e mail

Traffic

Peter Blundell
Royce Franklin
Alan Read

      1.   Chase up reply to letter sent on 15.4.07 to Mr Noblet by 30.4.07
      2.   Ascertain to whom letter from school was written regarding traffic coming       down Huddersfield Road when approaching school

Village Security

Royce Franklin

Brenda Scowcroft/Duncan Rhodes
Brenda Scowcroft/Brian Cliffe/Phil Sewell
Brenda Scowcroft/Brian Cliffe/Phil Sewell
  1. Chase up whether Crime Prevention Leaflets are ready for collection with P.C.S.O. Rachel Stead (done)
  2. Arrange for use of school playing field to be put on Governors’ meeting agenda.
  3. Compile proposal for use of field.
  4. Contact Ed Kelly Youth Services to determine best way of finding out what youths would want for the village.

Website

Peter Blundell

Continue discussions.

Environmental Issues

Brenda Scowcroft
Alan Read
Royce Franklin

Royce Franklin
Alan Read
  1. Pond – to contact Eirwen Hopwood
  2. Balsam and Japanese Weed eradication – AR to mention on 26.4.07.  RF to chase by 8.5.07.
  3. Railings not painted on Ward Lane after modification.  Chase by 8.5.07 with possibility of adverse publicity through press.

Post Office

All
  1. Executive members to urge all villagers to continue to support.
  2. Mention to Post Office possibility of ATM machine – done.

 

Notice Board

Alan Read

Royce Franklin

      1. Price of Notice Board needed with view to erection of own board outside Post    Office.
      2. Permission from Post Office to be sought – done – positive.
 

Planning

Peter Blundell
Royce Franklin

Letter sent to Graham Birch passed on to Michelle Haynes (Regeneration) to be chased on 30.4.07.  Special mention of effects of telephone mast in view of disturbing article in Sunday Times relating to Coleshill

Support for the Campaign for Sustainable Communities Bill

Royce Franklin

Agreed to write to Phil Woolas and Ruth Kelly and sign Early Day Motion in support of Bill

Meeting of Chairs of Saddleworth Community/Residents’ Associations

Royce Franklin

Test out other Community/Residents’ Associations.  Agenda items to include: traffic; poverty in Saddleworth; sharing experiences of contact with various departments in Oldham Council; use of Community Councils/Area Committees and formation of Website experiences.  Melissa Parsons (Development Officer, Rural Resource Unit Greater Manchester) to be invited.

Diggle Station

Royce Franklin

 

Peter Blundell
  1. Chase Filipina Moore (Greater Manchester Transport Resource Unit) about the formulation of press release once all the information has been verified with Richard Knowles.
  2. To contact Peter Dawson of S.T.O.R.M. (Save the Oldham and Rochdale Mainline)
 
     
 
TUESDAY 6TH FEBRUARY, 2007

Present: 

Peter Blundell (PB – Chair); Brian Cliffe (BC); Maurice Farrand (MF – Membership Secretary); Royce Franklin (RF – Secretary);
Alan Rea (AR – Publicity); Duncan Rhodes (D.R.); Brenda Scowrcroft (B.S. – Treasurer); Phil Sewell (PS) and Nigel Shaw (N.S. – Vice-Chair.)
 Tony Woods (TW) – absent member of Executive and Alex Jeffery (AJ)  - non-Executive member but expert on traffic issues also cited below.
Issue Person/Working Group Long/short Term Aim Action before next meeting/action to date

Post Office

PB

Long

Dialogue with Post Office to continue.  Involvement in national framework  possibility.  Publicity needed for the service currently provided by the Post Office e.g. Euros available on tap.

Diggle Station

PB/TW/RGF/AR

Long

To meet to determine publicity needed about present position. Terms of reference to be determined.

Traffic Group

DR/AJ/NS

Both

Unsatisfactory reply from Local Authority to be queries by AJ.  Approved Terms of Reference for group to be pursued on behalf of the village. RF to monitor the joint Area Committee approach encompassing all roads into Saddleworth from West Yorkshire. Need to ensure Diggle needs are not consumed by other villages.  Enforcing speed limits top priority  possibly through speed humps and/or vibration strips.   

Village Security

BC/BS/PS

Both

Continued dialogue with P.C.S.Os needed.  Need to ensure villagers are alerting the police to problems.  Police can not act if they don’t know.  Discussions with Martin Cooper (Clydesdale) indicated possibility trial activity sessions e.g. visits to wherever.  Staffed by volunteers who would have to be C.R.B. checked.  Ed. Kelly Youth Services Head to be contacted to determine best way of consulting youths in village about what they want.   Leaflet drop of ‘Be Safe, Be Secure’ and ‘Steer Clear of Car Crime’ to be arranged after next full meeting with sticker indicating distributed by Association. Property marking session to be arranged through AR..  Attendances at Safer Neighbourhood meeting for the area to be pursued.

Village appearance

RF

Both

RF to discuss further with John Hurst Head of Environmental Services.

Shaw’s

PB

Long

PB to continue to monitor the situation with Barbara Morgan from Oldham Planning Department who have yet to receive any planning application. PB to continue to find out  

Phone Mast

PB

Short

E Mail from Deborah Mooney gives the history.  Not apparent this is being pursued at the moment.  Contact with Planning Department – Barbara Morgan to be maintained.

Gulleys

NS

Both

No reply from the Local Authority.  To be chased.

Website

PB

Long

PB to pursue with contact.

Membership

MF

Both

Currently 39.  100 felt to be goal.  Executive members to canvas.

Village Notice Board

PB/RF

Short

Group need to determine best way forward.  Parish Council Clerk to be contacted with recommendation.

Weight Restriction and bridge Safety Ward Lane  &7 Station Bridge

TW

Short

TW to continue to pursue.

Spotlight on Rural Areas Meeting

RF

Short

RF to attend meeting on 12.2.07 and report back.
 
     
   
 
TUESDAY, 9TH JANUARY, 2007

Present: 

Peter Blundell (PB - Chair); Brian Cliffe (BC); Maurice Farrand (MF - Membership  Secretary);  Royce Franklin (R.F. – Secretary); Alan Rea (AR);Duncan Rhodes (DR); Brenda Scowcroft (B.S.- Treasurer) Phil Sewell (PS); Nigel Shaw (NS – Vice-Chair); Tony Woods (TW).
Alex Jeffery (AJ) – non  Executive member but expert oN traffic issues also cited below.
Priorities of Group Determined by responses from Members at Meeting on 12.12.06 and on Registration Forms
Priority

Issue

Person/Working Group

Long/ Short Term Aim

Action before next meeting/action to date

1

Traffic particularly on Huddersfield Road

DR;AJ; NS

Both

Meeting with AJ to determine frame of reference and report back to next meeting.

2

Village Security

BC;BS;PS

Both

Likely in the long term to embrace quest for provision of Community Sports’ Centre. Use of school provision also possible in short term.

3

Public Transport

RF; TW

Both

RF to contact Councillor Knowles to determine strategy.  Could involve survey of passengers using Greenfield Station in the summer.  Involvement of other Residents’ Associations likely to get coordinated approach throughout Saddleworth..

4.

Village appearance – embraces in particular litter and dog fowling.

RF

Short followed by long term

Litter audit already carried out on 3.1.07. Hedge between  Wrigley Mill Church and Millyard on Huddersfield Road cleared 3.1.07.  Post Office Litter Bin to be emptied twice per week. Responsibility for various parts of the village determined:  Street Scene for all street areas – wall to wall (Ian Meynell - 0161 633 7042); Parks’ Areas including play area Ward Lane and large open space on Westside of Canal to north of Ward Lane: Shaun Madden (0161 911 3068); Eastside of Canal between Dobcross and Ward Lane:  Saddleworth and District Angling Association:  John Cox:  0161 303 0303.  Remainder of canal banking:  Ian Johnson:  0161 304 7736.  Better if all issues relating to this topic are fed through RF (01457 873248). Provision of at least 2 additional red dog fowling containers – RF to approach Shaun Madden.

5

Shaw’s

PB

Long

PB to meet with Geoff. Willerton (Oldham Planning Dept.) before next Executive meeting on 7.2.07. Need to keep ahead of the game on this important issue.

6

Post Office

PB

Long

Agreed Executive should take all reasonable steps to ensure the Post Office as the only village shop remains open.  PB. to discuss with owners.. 

7.

Phone Mast – Klin Green Bus Turning Circle

PB

Not known

PB to mention at meeting with Geoff Willerton.
 
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