Minutes:
Dog Bins on New Estate Bordering Shady Lane
OWBC Planning approached for response.
Rubbish Behind Boots, Oadby
Private land but hopefully to be resolved once works commence on the building.
Vacant Building on the Parade, Oadby
OWBC Planning approached for response. The Chair believes that a planning application has been made to convert this building in to flats.
Shrubbery on Uplands Park, Oadby
Corporate Assets have been out to Uplands Park on 6 October 2023 and have confirmed that the shrubbery in question will be cut as part of the winter maintenance schedule. Residents have noted that this has been a persistent problem and there are now significantly sized Ash saplings growing in the area, some of which are 7ft tall. The intentional shrubbery is now being choked by weeds. Mark Smith will double check that the hedges are included in the term ‘shrubbery’ within Corporate Assets’ response. The gardens to the end of Moss Way that back on to the park should also be checked. Littering around Uplands Park has also been noted as an issue, with a request for street cleaning made. There is no weekly schedule of street cleaning, with a pavement sweeping machine doing rounds in the Borough; details for ‘Litter Line’ to be included in the Minutes for this meeting at the request of the Chair. The Litter Wombles were also mentioned as a team of volunteers cleaning the Borough who could also be alerted to the location. Residents expressed thanks for the litter operatives that work in Oadby Town Centre. Cllr. Haq noted that there is also a road sweeper that covers the Borough. Residents noted an issue with weeds in the gullies around the Borough as well; this falls under the remit of LCC Highways who undertake an annual spray of weedkiller. The County Council historically sprays weeds at the end of July, start of August but this year appear to have sprayed earlier in the year which may have contributed to the current growth. This summer was so wet that a lot of the weedkiller is likely to have washed away. Cllr. Alam notes that he and Cllr. Ghatoraya have been in contact with LCC Highways regarding growth on to the highway and notes that the schedule of work is available online.
19 November – Oadby Christmas Lights Switch-On.
Parking charges have been suspended on the day of the event at the request of the Oadby Traders, with support from Oadby Councillors.
Planning Application for the Rear of Oadby Grange
Planning Officers have approached the Applicant with a number of questions regarding the application which has now delayed the process. The Council is ensuring that they have done everything required of them should the Application go to Appeal.
Ellis Park
A resident queried the old swimming pool building and what is happening. The Council has accepted an offer made on the building but, due to the covenant in place, is waiting for a response from the charities commission. Planning applications are on hold until the charities commission has been in touch.
Derelict Property on the Moorwoods
Planning to be contacted regarding an update on this. The Council has the power for a compulsory purchase of the property is needs be. The property has previously been listed on auction sites but was removed.
Gritting on Uplands Road
It is likely that there will be some snowfall before the next forum. LCC Highways to be approached to see if Uplands Road can be added to the gritting route.
Hearing Aid Loop at Council Offices
Speakers to have microphones, hearing aid loop to be looked at.