Agenda item - Minutes & Actions

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15 Minutes

Minutes of the meeting held on INSERT DATE (copy attached).

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2.1 The Chair moved to confirm the accuracy of the minutes of the previous meeting, this was agreed unanimously by the panel as an accurate record.

2.2 The Chair noted the first action (NA1), regarding overgrowth management in and around Sylvan Hall, as being progressed but incomplete to date. This was agreed verbally confirmed by the representatives of the Sylvan Hall

2.3 North Area Action 2 (NA2), regarding grass cutting at mimosa court, was agreed to have been completed.

2.4 North Area Action 3 (previously NA10 in the 4.12.24 North Area Panel), regarding placement of CCTV on the Bates Estate, Justine Harris provided a verbal update, and the action was agreed as progressed but incomplete to date.

2.5 North Area Action 4 (NA4), regarding communication and engagement between CityClean and residents, Keely McDonald provided a verbal update. A resident from the Bates Estate confirmed that there had been no responses with regard to this, the action was agreed as ongoing.

2.6 North Area Action 5 (NA5), regarding a query concerning the departmental responsibility for blocked drains in Hollingdean. Grant Ritchie provided a verbal update regarding the separation of responsibility for maintenance and specifically road gulleys. This action was agreed as ongoing.

2.7 North Area Action 6 (NA6), regarding the availability of skips, to be provided by the authority for waste disposal. Justine Harris provided a verbal update regarding a waste amnesty in the Bates Estate. This action was agreed as ongoing.

2.8 North Area Action 7 (NA7), regarding overgrowth management in Hollingdean. A written answer was given in response to this, points were raised by Barney Miller regarding the efficacy and morality of using chemical agents for this tasking. There was a verbal update from Cllr Sheard regarding the intended practise for the use of chemical agents in a safe manner Barney Miller requested an answer in writing on the policy decision and the ability of the central government to ‘step in’ on the matter. This action was agreed as ongoing.

2.9 North Area Action 8 (NA8), regarding installation of solar panels on the roof of Mimosa Court, as well as access to the roof for residents. The resident seeking an answer on NA8 was not present, but the action was agreed as complete.

2.10 North Area Action 9 (NA9), regarding the EDB bid for works at Coldean Youth Club, there was a resident led verbal update regarding the completion of repairs, it was noted that the heating still required works. Keely McDonald also provided a verbal update with regards to rent collection for the premises. The action was agreed as ongoing.