Issue - meetings
Petitions (if any)
Meeting: 12/09/2022 - Cabinet (Item 6)
Petitions (if any)
To receive any petitions from members of the public, in accordance with Standing Order 66.
Additional documents:
Decision:
5.1 Anti-social behaviour King Edward VII Park
Cabinet NOTED the comments made by Mr Manish Tivedy, speaking on behalf of local residents living in the area surrounding King Edward VII Park, who highlighted concerns relating to anti-social behaviour and noise impacting residents as a result of large scale gatherings being held in the park over weekends late into the evening. Members were advised that the request to speak and action being sought was supported by a petition which contained 71 signatories.
In addressing Cabinet, Manish Trivedy highlighted the following key issues:
· Concerns at the noise, litter, nuisance and anti-social behaviour impacting on local residents surrounding the park as a result of the large scale gatherings reported. 19 separate incidents had been reported to the police including threatening behaviour and violence.
· Residents had met with officers within the Parks Service to explain the issues and nuisance they were experiencing and were grateful for the initial response provided.
In terms of a way forward residents were seeking a solution that was both operational and strategic in order to address the concerns highlighted. Whilst supportive of the Council’s strategic approach in seeking to educate those causing the problems about the impact locally, acknowledgement was also being sought from Cabinet regarding the extent of the problems and need for action to be taken, including use and enforcement of Public Space Protection Orders. In summing up, Mr Trivedy recognised the limited resources available but advised that he was keen to ensure residents continued to work in partnership with the Council in order to resolve the situation.
In responding, Councillor Krupa Sheth, as Cabinet member for Environment, Infrastructure and Climate Action, acknowledged that the nuisance being experienced by residents was unacceptable and confirmed she had been in contact with ward councillors about the concerns highlighted within the petition. In terms of a way forward she was aware that the concerns had been raised with the Community Safety and Safer Neighbourhood Teams, as well as officers within the Parks Service. As a result a plan was now being developed to tackle the issues highlighted, with the Council committed to continuing to work with residents to ensure the park remained a safe and pleasant environment for local residents and the nuisance being experienced was addressed.
Councillor Farah, as Cabinet Member for Safer Communities and Public Protection, also acknowledged the concerns identified and advised he was also keen to ensure that the ongoing engagement with local residents continued in order to resolve the issues.
5.2 Islamia Primary School Site
Cabinet NOTED the comments made by Jamad Guled, speaking on behalf of the parents of pupils at Islamia Primary School regarding arrangements for the provision of an alternative site for the School. Members were advised that the request to speak and action being sought was supported by a petition which contained 509 signatories.
In presenting the petition, Jamad Guled highlighted the following:
· The anxiety and concerns expressed by parents at Islamia Primary School regarding arrangements to secure ongoing ... view the full decision text for item 6
Minutes:
5.1 Anti-Social Behaviour King Edward VII Park
Councillor Muhammed Butt (Leader of the Council) welcomed Mr Manish Tivedy to the meeting, who he advised had been invited to speak on behalf of local residents living in the area surrounding King Edward VII Park, in order to highlight concerns relating to the impact of anti-social behaviour and noise being created by large scale gatherings being held in the park over weekends late into the evening. Members were advised that the request to speak and actions being sought in response were supported by a petition which contained 71 signatories.
In addressing Cabinet, Manish Trivedy highlighted the following key issues:
· Concerns at the noise, litter, nuisance and anti-social behaviour impacting on local residents surrounding the park as a result of the large scale gatherings reported. 19 separate incidents had been reported to the police including threatening behaviour and violence.
· Residents had met with officers within the Parks Service to explain the issues and nuisance they were experiencing and were grateful for the initial response provided.
In terms of a way forward residents were seeking both an operational and strategic solution in order to address the concerns highlighted. Whilst supportive of the Council’s approach in seeking (as a strategic way forward) to educate those causing the problems about the impact locally, acknowledgement was also being sought from Cabinet regarding the extent of the problems and need for action to be taken, including use and enforcement of Public Space Protection Orders. In summing up Mr Trivedy, whilst recognising the limited resources available, advised he was keen to ensure work continued in partnership with the Council in an effort to resolve the situation and address the impact on local residents.
In responding, Councillor Krupa Sheth, as Cabinet member for Environment, Infrastructure and Climate Action, acknowledged that the nuisance being experienced by residents was unacceptable and confirmed she had been in contact with ward councillors about the concerns highlighted within the petition. In terms of a way forward she was aware that the concerns had been raised with the Community Safety and Safer Neighbourhood Teams, as well as officers within the Parks Service. As a result an operational plan was now being developed to tackle the issues highlighted, with the Council committed to continuing working with local residents to ensure the park remained a safe and pleasant environment for everyone and the nuisance being experienced was addressed.
Councillor Farah, as Cabinet Member for Safer Communities and Public Protection, also acknowledged the concerns identified and highlighted a need to ensure that the ongoing engagement with local residents continued in order to resolve the issues.
5.2 Islamia Primary School Site
Councillor Muhammed Butt then moved on to welcome Jamad Guled, who he advised had been invited to speak on behalf parents from Islamia Primary School (IPS) regarding arrangements for the provision of an alternative site for the School. Members were advised that the request to speak and action being sought in response was supported by a petition which contained ... view the full minutes text for item 6