Crossgate Village

Notes of meeting held on 31st July 2006
7.30 p.m. at Waddington Street Church Hall

Balanced Communities

A letter (dated 14th July 2006) from the local MP was read to the meeting.
This was received positively. Councillor Martin that the proposed “task force” existed in the form of the University Liaison Committee. He said that following his attendance at a national meeting we should be aware that Durham University was much more active on this matter than other universities.

Vision 20/20

There was no feedback on this. It is expected that consultation will commence soon for completion in the autumn.

Parking

Councillor Martin explained the situation in the areas “overflowing” from the controlled area. A consultation process was taking place with residents re yellow lines and scheme extensions.
Deregulation of parking was being pursued and likely to be implemented late next year. He was asked to try to get it expedited as soon as possible. He would also investigate the issue of enforcing parking in back lanes. (i.e. would parking attendants be able to ticket vehicles for obstruction).

Rubbish

Concern was expressed that green (recycling) boxes were not being returned to houses (as has been happening with wheelie bins for some time). The end of term clean up has not occurred after a couple of years of good service.
It was decided to “diary” May 2007 to put pressure on the university and councils to be more prepared.

Any Other Business

Instances of poor highway maintenance were described. (Replacing flags with bitumen near the age concern offices at Hopper House and tarmac over the pedestrian crossing at the Gates shopping centre). Councillor Martin to investigate.

An AGM for the constituted group is still planned for October. Councillor Martin will need a request for funds and bank account details so that he can support the publicity.