Minutes:
Weed Clearance – Residents raised concerns about weeds in gutters and on pavements – this was noted as being a County Council responsibility, with the County Councillor not present at the meeting. This will be passed over to them.
Cornwall Road – Car Parking and Untaxed Vehicles – Details will be passed to the enforcement officer so a visit can be made. The DVLA can also be notified for an enforcement visit.
Drop Down Curb in Manor Street – This was raised previously, and passed to the County Council, but no response was received by the resident within the last 2 months. The Chair noted that a response was provided to him last week that LCC will not be altering the drop down’s position, but will reset the paving stones.
Overgrowth from Fairfield Primary School into Gardens – Residents are seeing a large amount of brambles, ivy, and vines growing out of the school grounds into their gardens. Residents also noted that there are items of clothing and equipment left on the playing field following the end of term which are an eyesore – these were removed recently following mowing, but does not reflect well on the school itself.
Covid-19 Memorial – Residents asked if there could be a memorial erected in the Borough for those residents that passed away from Covid-19. Other areas in Leicestershire have done this already, including Loughborough. Councillors will explore this, with Blaby Road Park being one potential location.
Abandoned Vehicle – An abandoned vehicle, left in place for 2 years, was raised as a concern within the car park of the Countesthorpe Road flats. This will be passed to the Council’s Housing Team to look into. It was also noted that customers using the Turkish barber opposite the car park, and using the Cue Club, are also parking in the flat’s car park to avoid paying the main car park fees. This is being looked in to across the Borough as a whole.
Property adjacent to William Gunning Park Entrance – Planning Officers should have visited following the previous meeting. An update on this will be sought as some of the building appears to be overhanging the park’s boundary.
Gloucester Crescent Tree Felling – Fully mature trees along Gloucester Crescent are being felled near to the Dalby factory. These trees are covered by a TPO which was in place for a period of time; when the TPO expired the landowner felled the trees before a new TPO was put in place, although legally the TPO is considered concurrent. The Council is taking action against the landowner for this, and for the ring-barking of some other trees on site which will cause them to die. Replacement trees are expected to be planted following action.
Large Eucalyptus Tree on Saffron Road – The tree is nearly 100ft tall now and is causing significant mess for neighbouring properties – it is now subject to a TPO however, with residents requesting the TPO is rescinded. The Council’s Tree Officer will be contacted regarding this.
Bassett Street Flat Application – 32 flats are being proposed to be built on the site of the former Appliance Depot. No update is available for this presently as it is not thought to have been to the Council’s Planning Committee as yet for approval. Members will call this in to Development Control.
Dunton Street, Former Laundrette – Query raised as to what is happening with this building. Planning to be consulted.
Kirkdale Road Bridge – This requires resurfacing, and will be passed to the County Council.