Welcome: from Mike Corlett, Chair of Meeting
Attendees: Mike Corlett, Mary Christie, Carol Wilkinson, Jean Johnson, Geoff Bridson, Debbie Hilal, Jean Dawson, Dorothy Threlfall.
Apologies for Absence: Anne Peart, Mark Clayton, Gordon Browne, Ellie Sams and Richard Kilpatrick
Approval of the Minutes from the last meeting 10th June 2024:
Proposed by: Carol Wilkinson Seconded: Mary Christie
Matters Arising:
William Street Refuse bins
Concerns raised again regarding the number of bins left out on the street, many of which are contaminated. As previously mentioned MCC letters on this problem were to be sent to the residents. Has this taken place? Cllr Debbie Hilal agreed to pursue this matter with the Didsbury East Councillors along with the possibility of Biffa removing the bins otherwise this problem will continue. The meeting was advised that Orchard Road also has a similar problem.
Cadent Building
Good news. The building has recently been cleared of the eyesore graffiti which has recently plagued this building. Hopefully this will continue going forward. A big thank you to our DCS member who has pursued this matter directly with Cadent.
Remembering David Woods
Addendum:
David’s Funeral service will take place at St Catherine’s Church at 10am on Tuesday, the 20th August 2024. David was a great supporter of the DCS and the Garden of Contemplation and was also ever present with Brenda on our social trips. He was a gentleman, a great ambassador and mentor with a great sense of humour and will always be fondly remembered.
Public Health Meeting 8th July 2024
Jean Johnson thanked those involved for the organising of the meeting and the speakers Dr Murugesan Raja and Liz Godfrey (Mums for Lungs).
A further discussion then took place regarding vehicle engine and general pollution on Wilmslow Road. Are there any MCC figures and any reduction plans available for community viewing? It was suggested that a higher level of NIF Grant should be made available to allow the purchase of equipment to enable the capture of samples, their measurement, investigative works and sampling etc by a co-ordinated community group of interested parties. Including Mums for Lungs who have this as a specialism.
Telecommunications Poles
Whilst it is accepted that most telecommunications companies have carte blanche to erect these poles under a 1980`s rule brought in to facilitate the expansion of UK telecommunications at the time, surely it is time for MCC to exercise some change. The delivery could be made more cleanly and professionally and in keeping with the 21st century rather than in such an antiquated way with some using wooden poles covered in preservative and with overhead wires attached. Surely MCC have the right and the strength to object that our residents deserve better and after all MCC own and are responsible for our streets and their looks etc. It is also noted that some poles have been installed and not actually wired into the network. Should these not be removed and the pavement etc made good?
Garden of Contemplation Update
Power should be delivered to the garden in the first weeks of September 2024. A number of benches have also been installed with a disability bench on order, again for September installation. We also await Landlords approval to wire the back wall for the planting of Clematis for added colour and biodiversity. The DCS would ideally like alcohol restrictions placed on the area in keeping with its Reverence. The DCS have been advised that it would be expensive to introduce. Although it`s only a small area which only covers an area of 66 square metres, who is making the charge against the community and why? Dogs should only be permitted on short leads to protect the plantings and control their otherwise free movement.
NIF Grant Application for September 2024 Social Trip
The DCS has been advised that our application has been turned down by Didsbury East.
Projects for 2024-25
A possible project would be the capture of vehicle pollution along Wilmslow Road from Beaver Road School to School Lane Didsbury measuring current base levels coupled with submissions of potential reduction improvements, and actions, which could take place to reduce the levels currently experienced. The Future Didsbury Plan was drawn up in 2021 to generate some free thinking on this currently topical subject generally.
Other potential projects 1) The Parrs Wood Pocket Park overhaul
2) The Warburton Street Ghost Art
3) A Heritage “Old Didsbury Map” of Plaques and Houses
Please advise any other ideas which members may have.
Any other Business
Concerns have been raised at the recent repair to the private road outside of Lansdowne House and its parade of shops used regularly by the public. Whilst it is accepted that this is a private road there is no excuse for such a poor repair with loose fill used. The problem requires inspection by MCC Enforcement and a proper repair carried out. The road should be being maintained properly and fit for purpose especially as pedestrians and road vehicles use it on a daily basis. It is also noted that a pay for parking machine has also been installed close to the Anchor fish and chip shop, when previously it was a free of charge parking area. Surely a formal notification should have been posted displaying a warning of the introduction of charges to vehicle drivers parking there?
It was also advised that the Parrs Wood wall mounted artwork on the Tesco side of Wilmslow Road is again peeling off and will require remedial work to protect them after being made good, perhaps with a Perspex cover or a suitable sealant applied to the pictures to seal and stabilise them?
Finance Report:
HSBC £19,230.15
A large proportion of which still forms part of the fund holding for the work in progress within the G o C project.
Yours sincerely
Mike Corlett
Last Updated: September 22, 2024 by Ellie
DCS Minutes for General Meeting held on the 12th August 2024 at The Old Parsonage
Welcome: from Mike Corlett, Chair of Meeting
Attendees: Mike Corlett, Mary Christie, Carol Wilkinson, Jean Johnson, Geoff Bridson, Debbie Hilal, Jean Dawson, Dorothy Threlfall.
Apologies for Absence: Anne Peart, Mark Clayton, Gordon Browne, Ellie Sams and Richard Kilpatrick
Approval of the Minutes from the last meeting 10th June 2024:
Proposed by: Carol Wilkinson Seconded: Mary Christie
Matters Arising:
William Street Refuse bins
Concerns raised again regarding the number of bins left out on the street, many of which are contaminated. As previously mentioned MCC letters on this problem were to be sent to the residents. Has this taken place? Cllr Debbie Hilal agreed to pursue this matter with the Didsbury East Councillors along with the possibility of Biffa removing the bins otherwise this problem will continue. The meeting was advised that Orchard Road also has a similar problem.
Cadent Building
Good news. The building has recently been cleared of the eyesore graffiti which has recently plagued this building. Hopefully this will continue going forward. A big thank you to our DCS member who has pursued this matter directly with Cadent.
Remembering David Woods
Addendum:
David’s Funeral service will take place at St Catherine’s Church at 10am on Tuesday, the 20th August 2024. David was a great supporter of the DCS and the Garden of Contemplation and was also ever present with Brenda on our social trips. He was a gentleman, a great ambassador and mentor with a great sense of humour and will always be fondly remembered.
Public Health Meeting 8th July 2024
Jean Johnson thanked those involved for the organising of the meeting and the speakers Dr Murugesan Raja and Liz Godfrey (Mums for Lungs).
A further discussion then took place regarding vehicle engine and general pollution on Wilmslow Road. Are there any MCC figures and any reduction plans available for community viewing? It was suggested that a higher level of NIF Grant should be made available to allow the purchase of equipment to enable the capture of samples, their measurement, investigative works and sampling etc by a co-ordinated community group of interested parties. Including Mums for Lungs who have this as a specialism.
Telecommunications Poles
Whilst it is accepted that most telecommunications companies have carte blanche to erect these poles under a 1980`s rule brought in to facilitate the expansion of UK telecommunications at the time, surely it is time for MCC to exercise some change. The delivery could be made more cleanly and professionally and in keeping with the 21st century rather than in such an antiquated way with some using wooden poles covered in preservative and with overhead wires attached. Surely MCC have the right and the strength to object that our residents deserve better and after all MCC own and are responsible for our streets and their looks etc. It is also noted that some poles have been installed and not actually wired into the network. Should these not be removed and the pavement etc made good?
Garden of Contemplation Update
Power should be delivered to the garden in the first weeks of September 2024. A number of benches have also been installed with a disability bench on order, again for September installation. We also await Landlords approval to wire the back wall for the planting of Clematis for added colour and biodiversity. The DCS would ideally like alcohol restrictions placed on the area in keeping with its Reverence. The DCS have been advised that it would be expensive to introduce. Although it`s only a small area which only covers an area of 66 square metres, who is making the charge against the community and why? Dogs should only be permitted on short leads to protect the plantings and control their otherwise free movement.
NIF Grant Application for September 2024 Social Trip
The DCS has been advised that our application has been turned down by Didsbury East.
Projects for 2024-25
A possible project would be the capture of vehicle pollution along Wilmslow Road from Beaver Road School to School Lane Didsbury measuring current base levels coupled with submissions of potential reduction improvements, and actions, which could take place to reduce the levels currently experienced. The Future Didsbury Plan was drawn up in 2021 to generate some free thinking on this currently topical subject generally.
Other potential projects 1) The Parrs Wood Pocket Park overhaul
2) The Warburton Street Ghost Art
3) A Heritage “Old Didsbury Map” of Plaques and Houses
Please advise any other ideas which members may have.
Any other Business
Concerns have been raised at the recent repair to the private road outside of Lansdowne House and its parade of shops used regularly by the public. Whilst it is accepted that this is a private road there is no excuse for such a poor repair with loose fill used. The problem requires inspection by MCC Enforcement and a proper repair carried out. The road should be being maintained properly and fit for purpose especially as pedestrians and road vehicles use it on a daily basis. It is also noted that a pay for parking machine has also been installed close to the Anchor fish and chip shop, when previously it was a free of charge parking area. Surely a formal notification should have been posted displaying a warning of the introduction of charges to vehicle drivers parking there?
It was also advised that the Parrs Wood wall mounted artwork on the Tesco side of Wilmslow Road is again peeling off and will require remedial work to protect them after being made good, perhaps with a Perspex cover or a suitable sealant applied to the pictures to seal and stabilise them?
Finance Report:
HSBC £19,230.15
A large proportion of which still forms part of the fund holding for the work in progress within the G o C project.
Yours sincerely
Mike Corlett
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