Minutes:
Councillor Peter Barnes (Environment)
· Arnot Hill Park, Gedling Country Park and Burton Road Jubilee Park we all recently given the Green Flag Award.
· The Parks and Street Care Team had been shortlisted APSE Best Kept Cemetery Award.
Councillor Jenny Hollingsworth (Growth and Regeneration)
· The Local Plan inspector had expressed concern about the allocation of land at Killisick. Other sites are being identified and a cross party group will meet on the 2 August to consider new proposals.
· Attended a recent Community Infrastructure Levy briefing in unparished areas which gave information about how applications could be made. Details on the Council website.
· The Employment and Skills group met on the 19 July and received a presentation about the World Health Innovation Summit in Nottingham.
· Gedling Jobs Fair to be held on 11 September at Arnold Methodist Church.
· Free mentoring training for employers recruiting apprentices will take place at the Civic Centre on the 3, 10 and 17 October.
· Work was progressing on converting DBH House into residential accommodation at Carlton Square.
· Presentation on Housing Infrastructure was given at the Developers’ Forum.
· The County Council had published a Bus Route Improvements Report with aspects of the report affecting local business and residents in the Borough. Members agreed that a collective response should be sent from the Borough Council
Councillor Gary Gregory (Community Development)
· The community asset transfer of Arnold Hill Community Centre to Eagles Nest Church is now complete.
· This year the Horticultural Society Show and Allotments Association will hold a joint presentation evening on 10 November at Richard Herrod Centre.
· Dylan Barker’s football shirt has been sent to the city ground to be signed.
Councillor Henry Wheeler (Housing, Health and Well-being)
· Recently attended a CCG meeting which announced planned spending cuts of £12m by 2021.
· Redhill 3G artificial football pitch is now open with a range of activities available.
· Memory Café to open at St George’s Centre on 24 August.
· All Temporary housing accommodation was currently occupied. Repairs at Wollaton Avenue are ongoing.
Councillor Michael Payne (Resources and Reputation)
· Residents can book Bulky Waste collections online to commence from 7 August.
· New format to Council website to make it simpler for the public to find information and access to services, launch planned for mid-August.
· Outstanding achievement by Customer Services in Quarter 1 receiving no complaints
Councillor David Ellis (Public Protection)
· Court proceedings have been instigated to evict unauthorised travellers at Colwick. The Neighbourhood Wardens continue to liaise with travellers and the local community.
· There had been a recent increase in reported crime. The Police and Crime Commissioner will be hosting a workshop on this in the autumn.
· Carlton Police have relocated to the Fire Station and Arnold Police to relocate to the Council’s Jubilee House building.
· East Midlands Ambulance Service’s electric rapid response vehicle would soon be based at Jubilee House.
Councillor John Clarke (Leader of the Council)
· The Chief Constable has approved accreditation to the Council’s Neighbourhood Wardens giving them powers to confiscate alcohol.
· The recently held Gedling Arts Festival was a success due to the hard work of volunteers.