Minutes of the meeting of the
Newgate Action Group
held 6.30pm on Tuesday 19th February 2002 at the 110 Newgate Lane

1.      Attendees

Michelle Garden (Chair)

Resident

Ian Lilliman (Secretary)

Resident

Barbara Miller

Resident

Janet Smith

Resident

Gary Jones

Resident

Jonathon Dix

Groundwork Ashfield & Mansfield

Councillor Barbara Nestor

Mansfield District Council (Titchfield Ward)

Samantha Raggart

Mansfield District Council (Urban Renewal Dev. Officer)

Ron Carlin

Resident

John Pickering

Resident

M Mycock

Resident

P Mycock

Resident

 

2.      Apologies

Rosemary Banks

Resident

Ann Norman

Resident

David Clay

Resident

Max Banks

Resident

Allan Wallace

Poetic Pictures - Newgate Lane, 145

Eileen Heaps

Poetic Pictures - Newgate Lane, 145

 

3.      Introductions

3.1.   Samantha Raggart was welcomed to the meeting. Samantha has temporarily replaced Anthony Hodge as the Council’s representative for the duration of the Jackson’s Field renewal.

4.      Previous Minutes

4.1.   Minutes of the meeting of 15th January 2002 were agreed to be a true record.

5.      Reports & Updates

5.1.   Abandoned Cars – It was reported that the council had now removed the vast majority of abandoned cars. It was also noted that a resident on Birkland St appears to be running a business from their Council property (an act which is in breach of their tenancy), working on/dismantling cars in the street. This will be reported to the appropriate department.

5.2.   Jacksons Park Update – Samantha Raggart (MDC) and Jonathon Dix (Groundwork Ashfield & Mansfield) gave a brief update on the Jackson’s Field renewal.

Work is expected to commence on Monday 25th February 2002. A number of tenders were submitted by various companies but was eventually won by CEDLOE, which is the Council’s own contract firm. The current target for its completion is 27th May 2002.

Rumours that dogs will need to kept on leads at all times whilst on the new Jackson’s Park were discussed and found to be not true. Owners will be free to exercise their dogs except in the multi-games area in the centre of the field. Owners will also be required to clean up after their pets. Appropriate signage to this effect will be erected.

5.3.   Land at top of Birkland Street - Samantha Raggart reported that the land at the top of Birkland Street has now been sold but as yet the new owner has not submitted a planning application for building on the land, and its future use is still unknown.

5.4.   Drains, Newgate Lane – Several residents have complained to the Council regarding the poor drains on Newgate Lane, in particular the properties from 128-132 Newgate Lane. It appears that the drains are not drains but merely soak-aways. Unfortunately, the water is soaking into the cellars of the aforementioned properties causing significant structural damage. Councillor Barbara Nestor said she would contact Rob Purser and Don Smith at the Council to see what the current situation was and if any progress had been made on solving the problem.

5.5.   Litter Problem, Newgate Lane/Rock Street – Several comments were raised concerning the continuous litter problem on Rock Street and Newgate Lane. Councillor Barbara Nestor said she would request a clean up by the PIN (Pride in Neighbourhood) Team.

6.      Any Other Business

6.1.   Following on from the problem of car drivers travelling the wrong way along Montague Street, a new One-Way sign has now been erected.

6.2.   Trees that were reported to be hanging dangerously low at the Rock Hill end of Redcliffe Road have now been pruned right back and the litter has also been cleaned up.

6.3.   The flowerbeds on Rock Street that were in a mess have now been tidied up.

 

The meeting closed at 7.50pm.

 

NEXT MEETING
6.30pm on Tuesday
19th March 2002 at 110 Newgate Lane.

 

 

 

 

NEXT MEETING
6.30pm on Tuesday
19th March 2002 at 110 Newgate Lane.

 

AGENDA

 

FREE MEETING
REMINDER SERVICE

1.      Welcome, introductions and apologies

2.      Minutes of 19th February meeting (enclosed)

3.      Reports and updates

a)     Jackson’s Field official opening/party

b)     Newgate Lane Drains

4.      Any other business

5.      Date and time of next meeting

 

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