at the Old Parsonage
Attendees: Mike Corlett, Cllr A Simcock, Cllr R Kilpatrick, M Clayton, C Wilkinson, G Bridson, G Browne, M Browne, Cllr L Bell, Cllr D Hilal, Cllr J Leech.
Acceptance of the Minutes 9th December 2024: Proposed: Carol Wilkinson Seconded: Ellie Sams
Matters Arising from 9th December 2024
Cadent facility in the park outside Parrs Wood entertainment / Tesco
DCS has currently made good progress regarding the cabin in the Parrs Wood Park. The green hut has been cleaned of graffiti and a meeting was due to take place on the 17/1/25 to discuss the application of a mural/artwork representing nature and bio diversity. The DCS has suggested a local artist to Cadent to carry out the work.
Wishing Well Pub
Good news was advised that the outside furniture has been removed, though it is not known if it is being stored inside. The empty beer kegs still remain in place and should be removed as a matter of safety with the Metro line passing below. Warburton Street a historical street of Didsbury still suffers from fast food debris etc and cigarette butts.
Didsbury East matters
Cllr Simcock gave an update on some Didsbury East matters from the Minutes 9th December 2024:
- The Dog and Partridge pub should be approached about cigarette waste at the entrance to Warburton Street.
- The Parrs Wood Victorian Veranda has recently been safety checked in the latter part of 2024. Though it was advised by Ellie Sams that at least one broken panel was still in situ overhead. Cllr Simcock advised that a concerned constituent had also raised their concerns about this matter.
- It was advised that the proposed Parrs Wood H S playing field work, to erect the security fencing has been damaged during the recent flooding, with its future and completion being currently unclear.
- Didsbury Community Wood: it was advised that actions have taken place to stop access to Philip Godlee Lodge with fencing, along with regular volunteer litter pics and woodland care taking place. It was advised and agreed that invites to future meetings regarding the wood will include Didsbury West councillors and residents who wish to attend.
With regard to the Parrs Wood H S fencing, it is unclear who were the decision makers actually responsible for the approval of this Planning Application. as a very similar application had previously been rejected due to the problem of flood debris accumulation potential at the Didsbury Sports Club?
Agenda
Flooding in Didsbury
It was advised that there had been 3 breeches in the banks, and damage at Northenden Weir, with water levels recorded at their highest level. Repair work will start using a helicopter flying in reinforcing materials, with rebuilding work starting on 20/1/2025. It has also taken considerable efforts by MCC and the community to provide satisfactory temporary re-housing for displaced residents. Though for residents in Brookside, Palatine Road this work continues. It was also discussed that we should put up a strong resistance to any future planning applications to build on or close to the flood plan area.
Ellie Sams raised a question regarding the updating and information which was being given to community groups through different means, mediums and times. Cllr Leech agreed to raise the issue with MCC through Neil Fairlamb Strategic Director of Neighbourhoods, and has now been done. Suggestions were made that all updates should come centrally and via the Council Website and communications mediums.
DCS Community Day
The day is proposed for the 29th March 2025 and will take place in Emmanuel Hall which has been booked to celebrate both the new garden and the community generally.
Parrs Wood Pocket Park
Several meetings have now taken place for the DCS to lead in the overhaul of the park area, which will include some remodelling, replanting and maintenance generally. There is also a budget to cover the cost of works and planting. We understand that there is a plan to be issued which is with Mandy Salmon Didsbury East and West Neighbourhoods Manager, with a completion date of March 2026. Both the Community and local schools have been approached to allow the creation of a biodiversity corridor, which will provide a good outlook for Parrs Wood Court and the new Dandara (Blackbird Yard) residents. It was also understood that there are no plans to change the configuration of the area in the near future. A positive meeting has now taken place with Cadent regarding the adding of “nature artworks” to their pumping station cabin on Friday 17th January 2025. Also 7 trees have been newly planted already in the park.
Spann`s Artwork Update (Costa Coffee)
The newly cast plaque/storyboard was on show and ready for installation and well received. We have advised the landlords of the status, along with the news of a problematical crack appearing in the rendering, which is also in the proposed installation area. Photographs of this problem have been sent to the landlords and their response is awaited.
Social Media for DCS
The DCS currently use X (Twitter) and Instagram along with our website. We are currently working on a new Facebook page as the old site set up in 2016 cannot be accessed. Discussion also took place regarding using the new site called Bluesky to replace X. Which we will pursue as time allows.
Finance and Membership
Our bank balance stands at £16496.43 which includes balances for both G o C and DCS funds
A reminder was made regarding membership renewal being due on the 1st January 2025, which is being managed by Liz Thornhill. Both membership renewal and donations will be gratefully accepted.
Any other Business
The DCS requested that MCC Enforcement now takes stronger action regarding the bins still left on William Street, despite notification to the household occupants for removal back to their property. Can they arrange for the removal of the offending and contaminated bins including the recent addition of 3rd party industrial red ones. There is now a new problem in this area with La Chouquette`s delivery vehicles regularly over-hanging the pavement, which also now has poor drainage and puddling of the pavement area since the opening of their new premises, forcing pedestrians to walk in the roadway.
The next meeting will take place on Monday 10th February 2025.
Yours sincerely
Mike Corlett
Last Updated: January 23, 2025 by Ellie
DCS Minutes of the General Meeting 13th January 2025
at the Old Parsonage
Attendees: Mike Corlett, Cllr A Simcock, Cllr R Kilpatrick, M Clayton, C Wilkinson, G Bridson, G Browne, M Browne, Cllr L Bell, Cllr D Hilal, Cllr J Leech.
Acceptance of the Minutes 9th December 2024: Proposed: Carol Wilkinson Seconded: Ellie Sams
Matters Arising from 9th December 2024
Cadent facility in the park outside Parrs Wood entertainment / Tesco
DCS has currently made good progress regarding the cabin in the Parrs Wood Park. The green hut has been cleaned of graffiti and a meeting was due to take place on the 17/1/25 to discuss the application of a mural/artwork representing nature and bio diversity. The DCS has suggested a local artist to Cadent to carry out the work.
Wishing Well Pub
Good news was advised that the outside furniture has been removed, though it is not known if it is being stored inside. The empty beer kegs still remain in place and should be removed as a matter of safety with the Metro line passing below. Warburton Street a historical street of Didsbury still suffers from fast food debris etc and cigarette butts.
Didsbury East matters
Cllr Simcock gave an update on some Didsbury East matters from the Minutes 9th December 2024:
With regard to the Parrs Wood H S fencing, it is unclear who were the decision makers actually responsible for the approval of this Planning Application. as a very similar application had previously been rejected due to the problem of flood debris accumulation potential at the Didsbury Sports Club?
Agenda
Flooding in Didsbury
It was advised that there had been 3 breeches in the banks, and damage at Northenden Weir, with water levels recorded at their highest level. Repair work will start using a helicopter flying in reinforcing materials, with rebuilding work starting on 20/1/2025. It has also taken considerable efforts by MCC and the community to provide satisfactory temporary re-housing for displaced residents. Though for residents in Brookside, Palatine Road this work continues. It was also discussed that we should put up a strong resistance to any future planning applications to build on or close to the flood plan area.
Ellie Sams raised a question regarding the updating and information which was being given to community groups through different means, mediums and times. Cllr Leech agreed to raise the issue with MCC through Neil Fairlamb Strategic Director of Neighbourhoods, and has now been done. Suggestions were made that all updates should come centrally and via the Council Website and communications mediums.
DCS Community Day
The day is proposed for the 29th March 2025 and will take place in Emmanuel Hall which has been booked to celebrate both the new garden and the community generally.
Parrs Wood Pocket Park
Several meetings have now taken place for the DCS to lead in the overhaul of the park area, which will include some remodelling, replanting and maintenance generally. There is also a budget to cover the cost of works and planting. We understand that there is a plan to be issued which is with Mandy Salmon Didsbury East and West Neighbourhoods Manager, with a completion date of March 2026. Both the Community and local schools have been approached to allow the creation of a biodiversity corridor, which will provide a good outlook for Parrs Wood Court and the new Dandara (Blackbird Yard) residents. It was also understood that there are no plans to change the configuration of the area in the near future. A positive meeting has now taken place with Cadent regarding the adding of “nature artworks” to their pumping station cabin on Friday 17th January 2025. Also 7 trees have been newly planted already in the park.
Spann`s Artwork Update (Costa Coffee)
The newly cast plaque/storyboard was on show and ready for installation and well received. We have advised the landlords of the status, along with the news of a problematical crack appearing in the rendering, which is also in the proposed installation area. Photographs of this problem have been sent to the landlords and their response is awaited.
Social Media for DCS
The DCS currently use X (Twitter) and Instagram along with our website. We are currently working on a new Facebook page as the old site set up in 2016 cannot be accessed. Discussion also took place regarding using the new site called Bluesky to replace X. Which we will pursue as time allows.
Finance and Membership
Our bank balance stands at £16496.43 which includes balances for both G o C and DCS funds
A reminder was made regarding membership renewal being due on the 1st January 2025, which is being managed by Liz Thornhill. Both membership renewal and donations will be gratefully accepted.
Any other Business
The DCS requested that MCC Enforcement now takes stronger action regarding the bins still left on William Street, despite notification to the household occupants for removal back to their property. Can they arrange for the removal of the offending and contaminated bins including the recent addition of 3rd party industrial red ones. There is now a new problem in this area with La Chouquette`s delivery vehicles regularly over-hanging the pavement, which also now has poor drainage and puddling of the pavement area since the opening of their new premises, forcing pedestrians to walk in the roadway.
The next meeting will take place on Monday 10th February 2025.
Yours sincerely
Mike Corlett
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