Minutes:
A Request for a Bin on Fairfield Road
A Resident requested a bin to be placed on a post at the bottom of Fairfield Road. The location is at the bottom of the jitty which leads out to the A6.
Action:
The Resident is to bring back a proposal, inclusive of the cost of the bin for formal approval. There was a vote of 14 hands in favour of this outline proposal and no abstentions.
Siting a Bench by Florence Wragg Way
A Resident asked the Council for guidance on Sight Lines for a bench in relation to Florence Wragg Way. This was agreed in principle and is to be brought back as a detailed proposal to the next meeting.
Another Resident stated a hundred years ago there was a bench there. There was no sitting point until Gorse lane and added perhaps a heritage bench could be factored in there.
Another Resident commented that that spot had the potential to be noisy and dangerous. A Resident added, there used to be a bench there, near to the Golf Course and the spot is dangerous.
Another Resident suggested the more appropriate place could be by the Golf Course and the lane down to the fields away from traffic and away from pollution.
A further suggestion was that, the bench would be best accommodated by the Grange pub.
Action:
This item is to come back to the next Resident Forum meeting.
Two Bins requested by Waitrose Store
A resident requested two bins to be placed by Waitrose. One bin would be placed by the bus stop County direction and another Town side. This was agreed in principle. This is to be brought back to the next residents Forum meeting accompanied with photographs.
Festive Lights Switch On
A Resident commented that the Festive Lights Committee needs volunteer help, especially for obtaining a stage. The Resident asked in principle this be placed for discussion at the next Residents Forum.
Oadby Cemetery
A Resident raised concern about the Chapel Street side, which was looking unkempt.
Action:
Councillor Carter is to discuss this with the Council and also check if the damage caused by a tree fall in the cemetery has been repaired.
Surface Repair to Fludes Lane Path
There is difficulty walking through the lane due to mud, pebbles and the gravel being pushed down. The Council Management Plan is for the part of the path to be kept natural.
Action:
It was agreed to place this on the agenda for the next Resident`s Forum meeting.
Launde Road School and Parent Parking On Grassed Area
A Resident requested the Council raise with County Council Highways parents parking on a specific grassed area near the junction of Copse Close and Manor Road extension. This was identified as a possible cause of a dangerous situation and the backup of traffic near Copse Close and the chewing up of the grass. The Chair stated that the County Council made a policy decision not to act on parking on the verges in relation to enforcement. Councillors were aware of this problem and there was some frustration with the County Council for not doing anything about this.
Action:
Bring this item to the next Residents Forum meeting.