LCC M55 Link Road Working Group - 6th Nov

Lancashire Local Fylde
Heyhouses M55 Link Road Working Group

Notes of Meeting held on 6 November 2007
Office of County Councillor Bernard Whittle, County Hall

Present:
County Councillor Bernard Whittle, Chair
County Councillor Tony Martin, Cabinet Member for Sustainable Development
County Councillor Joyce Stuart
Councillor Brenda Ackers
Councillor David Chedd

In attendance:
Steve McCreesh, Highway Consultancy, Environment Directorate
Ray Worthington, Public Transport Policy, Environment Directorate
Tony Donnelly, Local Plans, Fylde Borough Council
Paula Fodor, District Partnership Officer, Fylde

Apologies:
County Councillor Tim Ashton
Jim Robson, Area North Manager, Highways

Steve McCreesh informed the meeting that the Cabinet Member for Sustainable Development had authorised the preparation of Compulsry Purchase and Side Road Orders to enable acquisition of the necessary land and rights of access for the southern section. Property Group had opened negotiations with the landowners. This would be reported to the next meeting of Lancashire Local Fylde on 27 November 2007.

Members were updated on a meeting of officers from Fylde Borough Council, Lancashire County Council and Lancashire County Developments Ltd, which took place on 15 October. It was agreed at this meeting that the two authorities would progress work on a study to assess what level of development in the area would be needed in order to necessitate the development of the road and to fund it. This would relate to the Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment which would provide a picture of all the potential sites, brownfield and greenfield, for housing development in the borough. This was to be completed in early Spring 2008.

Tony Donnelly informed the meeting that Kensington Developments was expected to submit a number of planning applications before the end of the year. Kensington had publicly stated that if approval was given to the applications, it would provide the funding to build the road. It was agreed that the situation was far more complex than this and any decision made by Fylde Borough Council members would subject to being called in by the Secretary of State or Government Office North West. It was agreed that at present it was important to carry on with the design stage of the work.

Members discussed the current design for the road. The design called for the new road to be built alongside the current road. This was advantageous as it meant that a good foundation could be provided making the road more sustainable and it wouldn’t disturb the ecology of adjacent ditches. It was agreed that when staff resources allowed, the design would be re-visited to ensure that it was delivering best value.

It was agreed that Tony Donnelly would initiate a second meeting of officers when the Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment was completed. The Lancashire Local Fylde working group would meet again in six months (April 2008) to monitor progress.

Police & Community Together - PACT Meeting 7th Nov 7PM

The next PACT meeting for Heyhouses will take place on November 7 at 7pm at the Pavilion on Hope Street Park.

Local Police Community Safety Officer and Ward Councillors will be in attendance and would welcome members of the public to air their views about community policing matters.

In recent weeks residents from the Ward have contacted Councillors regarding the perceived increase of youth nuisance, drink related disorder and other youth related issues. The PACT meetings are an opportunity for the local community to come together to discuss locals concerns in a relaxed atmosphere.

Your Ward Councillors are keen to gather as much evidence as possible regarding Policing issues in the Ward so that we can ensure that the Police are targetting the right areas with the limited resources they have.

Waddington Park - The Plans Arrive!!

Councillor Hyde's long running quest to see the upgrade of Waddington Park is now nearing a reality!! Keith has been working hard behind the scenes with park designers and the 'Friends of Waddington Park' in developing a plan of what the Park could look like and how and where, external funding can be sought. Working with Lytham Parks Friends Group ParkView4U Keith has now got a masterplan ready to present to Heyhouses Residents.

Keith said ' it has taken a long time to get these plans in place - now the hard work begins! we need over 100,000 pounds in the first instance for drainage of the field then we can start puttign together a facility that all residents, regardless of age, can use and be proud of'

The Friends Group still needs more volunteers!! interested residents should contact Keith.

Half Term - Sport Outreach for Heyhouses Kids

Following the Summer Holidays successful Sports Outreach sessions the Council has put together a programme for young people across fylde to take part in organised Sporting acitivities during the next Half Term Break. The highlighted sections are the sessions in Heyhouses Ward, The Programme is as follows:


Monday 22nd October
1pm to 2.30pm Bridges playing field, Warton & Hove Rd Park,St Annes
3pm to 4.30pm Staining Village playing fields & Kirkham Memorial Gardens

Tuesday 23rd October
1pm to 2.30pm Kirkham Youth Base Mayfield School
3pm to 4.30pm Freckleton, Lower Lane Park View

Wednesday 24th October
1pm to 2.30pm Ashton Gardens & William Pickles Park, Clifton
3pm to 4.30pm Weeton Army Camp & Blackpool Rd North Playing field

Thursday 25th October
1pm to 2.30pm Newton-school Lane playing field & Hope St Recreation ground
3pm to 4.30pm Mornington Rd Playing Field Elswick Village multi-games area

Fri 26th October
1pm to 2.30pm Staining Village playing fields Freckleton, Lower Lane
3pm to 4.30pm Bridges Playing Field, Warton Kirkham youth Base

The sessions are free - kids just need to turn up and take part!