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PHRA - Working for the residents of Pinders Heath

We are a non political, voluntary organisation that is run by volunteers for the benefit of all residents on Pinders Heath.

Find us also on Facebook at the Pinders Heath Residents Association Group. This is open to any resident, however please note that this is a closed group so only members can see who is in it and what is posted.

Date: 6.2.2021

Message for Snow Wardens on The Pinders Heath Estate

Tadman Street Highways Depot at Thornes is open if any one needs to get more grit.

If anyone would like to register as a Snow Warden please phone the Wakefield council Contact Centre on 0345 8 506 506 (option 6) to register your interest.

They will take your Name, address, contact phone number and email address (if you have one) They will check their register to see if Snow Warden needed for your street (to avoid having too many for one street/area) They will contact you within 7 working days to let you know if you have been accepted. Then can arrange to pick up or drop off supplies etc.

Voting in West Yorkshire Mayoral Election, Local District Council Elections Thursday 6th May 2021

Due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, elections that were due to take place in May 2020 were postponed and will now take place on Thursday, 6 May 2021.

If you are a new resident to the area you can still register to vote.

You may want to register for a postal vote due to COVID health concerns.

If you want to register for a postal vote please follow the Link on the Wakefield Council Website or https://elector8.co.uk/Webform/PostalVoteApplication/125/209

Yours sincerely

The Pinders Heath Residents Association Committee

Date: 16.11.2020

Subject: Next PHRA Meeting in December

Dear Pinders Heath Resident

Unfortunately we find ourselves unable to invite all Pinders Heath residents to the next meeting of the PHRA this December, 2020 which is regrettably cancelled due to the on-going Covid-19 regulations.

We will keep you informed as to the status of the next meeting which is due to take place in March 2021. Whether or not this meeting can take place and if so, under what conditions will depend on government public health guidance issued at the time.

We would like to thank you for your continued participation in the Residents Association and look forward to seeing you all as soon as it is safe and practical to do so.

In the intervening period, please take advantage of our Facebook group, web site & notice board on the green and if you have any questions or information you would like to share with the committee, please email it to us.

Yours sincerely

The Pinders Heath Residents Association Committee

OUR ACCESS TO THE CANAL IS UNDER THREAT October 2020

The land between the Strawberry Fishing Pond and the canal has now changed ownership. This will result in the closure of the land including the pathway from Balk Lane over to the Aire and Calder Navigation. We are gathering evidence to present to Wakefield Council to show that the path has been in constant use for at least 20 years and therefore is eligible to be added to The Definitive Map ( which if successful would mean that the pathway cannot be closed)

If you have, or currently use this path (for at least 20 years) please contact [email protected] or ring 07939 991933 for a copy of the relevant form

Many Thanks

***** PHRA September 2020 AGM - Covid-19 Update *****

Dear Pinders Heath Resident

Unfortunately, as a result of the ongoing restrictions due to the Covid-19 outbreak, the proposed Annual General Meeting of the PHRA for residents and committee members on the 7th of September 2020 is regrettably postponed.

We will keep you informed as to when we can reschedule the AGM, the next PHRA meeting is due to take place on the 7th of December 2020. Whether or not this meeting can take place and if so, under what conditions, will depend on government public health guidance issued at the time.

We would like to thank you for your continued participation in the Residents Association and look forward to seeing you all as soon as it is safe and practical to do so.

Yours sincerely

The Pinders Heath Residents Association Committee

***** PHRA June 2020 Meeting - Covid-19 Update *****

Dear Pinders Heath Resident

As will come as no surprise to you, due to the current circumstances surrounding the Covid-19 outbreak, the proposed meeting of the PHRA for residents and committee members on the 1st of June 2020 is regrettably cancelled.

We will keep you informed as to the status of the next meeting which is due to take place in September 2020. Whether or not this meeting can take place and if so, under what conditions will depend on government public health guidance issued at the time.

We would like to thank you for your continued participation in the Residents Association and look forward to seeing you all as soon as it is safe and practical to do so.

Yours sincerely

The Pinders Heath Residents Association Committee

Stop Press

Lightwaves and Next Generation Leisure and Community Centre are coordinating a volunteer response to the needs of our community and working alongside the Local Authority, NOVA, NHS and other partners in the Voluntary Sector in response to the current COVID-19 pandemic. Can you volunteer?

Could you volunteer to:

* Chat to people on the phone who may be self-isolating so that they don't get lonely
* Do shopping or drop off other supplies
* Take someone's dog for a walk if they can't get out
* Make food parcels
* Do deliveries
* Help with admin
* Help with food bank

To volunteer visit https://volunteerwakefield.org/organisation/lightwaves-next-generation-leisure-and-community-centre

Let's do what we can to show just how much #WakefieldCares

PHRA Constitution

A new constitution has been agreed at the 4th March 2019 PHRA meeting. A copy of this is now located in the Archives section of this website.

Footpath 27

Redrow Homes have now submitted plans to restore Footpath 27 so that it is safe for the public to use again. The deadline to submit your comments has now passed.

Snow Wardens

Snow Wardens. We are expecting some wintery weather and we still need more snow wardens on Pinders Heath. More information of how to volunteer is available is detailed below.

PHRA Committee

A new committee was elected at the September 2019 AGM to serve for the coming year. However the PHRA is always open to anyone who would like to contribute to the running of the PHRA and bring their experience and knowledge to help make Pinders Heath an even better place to live. If you think that you might be able to do this, then please email [email protected] with your contact details.

PINDERS HEATH RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (PHRA)

MONDAY 2nd March 2020

7.30PM TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH

AGENDA

Please note that the PHRA is a non- political, non-commercial organisation, that is run by volunteers for the benefit of all residents of Pinders Heath, whether they be home owners or tenants.

In order to help fund the PHRA, raffle tickets will be sold at £1 each between 7.15 -7.30. The prize will be a £10 Sainsbury Voucher.

Health and safety announcements– (1 minute – chairperson)
Apologies and welcome to guests – (2 minutes – chairperson)
Police report – (5 minutes – chairperson)
Minutes of the previous meeting held on Monday 2rd December 2019 – (2 minutes – chairperson)
Treasurers report - (2 minutes -treasurers)
Matters arising not covered elsewhere on the agenda – (5 minutes – chairperson)
Community Forum (Council & Developers) - (10 mins – Rosemary Davison/ Matt Wilson)
Footpath 27 etc. feedback – (10 minutes – Rosemary Davison/Matt Wilson)
Love where you live (LWYL) – (20 minutes – Cathy W)
Snow Wardens (5 mins Cathy W)
Woodland Green Area 9 (5 minutes – Rosemary Davison)
Litter pick – 10am Thursday 5th March 2020 (2 mins - Cathy W)
Any other business – (10 minutes Chairperson)
Date and time of next meeting – (2 minutes – Chairman) 1st June 2020
Raffle draw (Chairperson 2 mins)
Close of meeting at 8:50pm – help is requested with chair stacking etc.

NOTES

PINDERS HEATH RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (PHRA)

MONDAY 2nd DECEMBER 2019

7.30PM TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH

Please note that the PHRA is a non- political organisation, that is run by volunteers for the benefit of all residents of Pinders Heath, whether they be home owners or tenants.

Health and safety announcements
Apologies and welcome to guests – Anita Rotherford, Margaret Saunders, Jean Booth
Police report – Police reps Zoe and Ash attended. Report projected. Hard copies available on request. There was a Planned Speeding Operation on Barnstone Vale on the afternoon of 30/9/19 - 6 vehicles stopped for slightly excessive speeding. Residents asked to report any incidents to 101 or Online Reporting Portal. Police reactive to residents complaints and reports
Proposed 20 MPH speed limit – Police and councillors advised would need evidence base of speeding and accidents. Residents can be trained to use speed cameras.
Minutes of the previous meeting held on Monday 2nd September 2019 – Approved
Treasurers report –(SLM) £800.93p & £58.83petty cash = £859.75
Matters arising not covered elsewhere on the agenda – All items on agenda
Notice board –(SLM) Thanks to Councillors for Notice Board. SLM will keep updated with Agendas, Minutes and information of interest to Residents.
Communication issues – (SEM) List is being updated, removing out of date information. Slips circulated requesting email addresses to continue updating circulation list. If contacting committee members, please copy [email protected]
Community Forum 2nd September (Council & Redrow development)

Last meeting 3 weeks ago Redrow did not attend meeting. The following issues were discussed: -

Loud reversing beepers – EPT have agreed volume is unacceptable and Redrow have been asked to address this. A quieter vehicle is being used. Compound is being moved to East side of development.

Retaining wall and Footpath 27 – Redrow have still not completed work so footpath still closed. Council aware and pursuing.

Discussion around insurance and compensation for damage to property.

Miller Homes. Are starting work at bottom end of estate but have been granted permission to start work at 7.30. Councillors will look into this issue. Miller Homes will be invited to future meetings. Next meeting in approx. 2 weeks.

PHRA is drafting a formal complaint to be sent to the Council. Residents making complaints to the Council were asked to copy [email protected] to ensure that the Committee had an overview of all issues.

11. Footpath 27 etc. feedback – included in 10 above.

12. Love where you live (LWYL) – (CW)

LWYL subgroup – CW asked for volunteers to contact her via the [email protected] The group will meet at 10:30am on the first Thursday of each month (March – October) on the grassed areas to undertake basis maintenance such as planting, weeding and litter picks etc. Wheelbarrow purchased to support this work.

Bunding – Discussion around sowing wild flower seeds. Anticipated cost £480 looking into potential funding. A trial planting around path by noticeboard sown in September.

St Swithuns Community Centre Lunch – takes place on the 1st |Monday each month

Mobile Library – visits the estate regularly –Makes four stops on the estate,

13. Snow Wardens – (CW)Asking for volunteers please email council. Currently 8 on the estate but we cannot access details due to data protection rules. Duties involve sprinkling grit, not required to clear snow.

14. Woodland Green Area 9 – (RD)Report due to be submitted to relevant Committee in November re adding to the Definitive Map but was not taken to Committee. OR to pursue for January meeting.

15. Increasing awareness and membership of PHRA. Christmas card delivered to all homes on estate. Thanks to OR and Labour Group for printing. Currently 100+ members on FB group and Christmas card has encouraged more applications.

16. Any other business: –

Landlord managed properties – Ongoing issues with poorly maintained properties and gardens. If ongoing problems, contact our councillors and keep a log for evidence.

1973 Land Compensation Act; Discussion around rules for entitlement, how to complain either via Gov.uk website or through independent land agents, who have been canvassing residents for business.( Links on FB page)

17. Date and time of next meeting –March 2nd, 2020 at Trinity Methodist Church at 7:30pm

18. Meeting closed 9pm.

PINDERS HEATH RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (PHRA)
MONDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER 2019

7.30PM TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH

MEETING NOTES

Please note that the PHRA is a non- political organisation, that is run by volunteers for the benefit of all residents of Pinders Heath, whether they be home owners or tenants.

1. Health and safety announcements

2. Apologies and welcome to guests - Matt Wilson, Margaret Saunders, Jean Booth

3. Police report – police reps unavailable. Report projected. Hard copies available on request. Letter sent to residents at the lower end of Barnstone Vale asking for care in allowing children to play in the street. Parking meter vandalised (Police are aware). Issue of speeding mobility scooters on the pavement had been raised. Residents asked to report any incidents.

4. Anti-social behaviour issues – Speeding mobility scooters raised under 3. above

5. AGM
a. Treasurers report - £800.93p & £39.51 petty cash = £840.44p
b. Election of new officers – Chairperson Peter Fenlan re-elected. Secretary Rosemary Davison. Treasurer Sandra and Stephen Morrissey.
c. AOB – Thanks were given to Chris Harrison for his hard work as treasurer.
- New committee members – Julie Clarke. Committee “friend” Andrew Walker
- Stephen Morrison will manage communications.

6. Minutes of the previous meeting held on Monday 3rd June 2019 – Approved

7. Matters arising not covered elsewhere on the agenda – Item 9 parking meters issuing incorrect date – subsequently found to be incorrect.

8. Notice board update – (OR) no further update on progress.

9. Communication issues – (SM) slips circulated requesting email addresses as current circulation list is incorrect. Residents were assured that the information would be used for no other purposes and would not be shared beyond the committee members.

10. Community Forum 2nd September (Council & Redrow development) (RD) Redrow did not attend meeting. The following issues were discussed: -
Dust- Environmental Protection Team (EPT) have now ceased weekly monitoring due to no further complaints. Dust raised as an ongoing issue. Resident was asked to submit a complaint to Wakefield Council.
Loud reversing beepers – EPT have agreed volume is unacceptable and Redrow have been asked to address this.
Breach of working hours agreements– evidence supplied by a resident was considered to be insufficient to pursue any further action by Wakefield Council, but the resident was thanked. The council continues to make spot checks early mornings. Residents were asked to contact the council if they were aware of any further breaches
Retaining wall and Footpath 27 – Redrow have asked for help from the Council in contacting the land owner to agree the boundary line before fencing can be erected. The council have now written to the landowner. Response awaited.
Future Management company - Residents raised concern about who would have ongoing responsibility for maintenance of the wall and hedgerow. A company will be appointed once Redrow have finished. The issue will remain on the agenda at the Community Forum.

Residents making complaints to the Council were asked to copy [email protected] to ensure that the Committee had an overview of all issues.

11. Footpath 27 etc. feedback – included in 10 above.

12. Love where you live (LWYL) – (CW) A list of work previously done was shown and the following were also addressed: -

LWYL subgroup – CW asked for volunteers to contact her via the [email protected] The group will meet at 10:30am on the first Thursday of each month (March – October) on the grassed areas to undertake basis maintenance such as planting, weeding and litter picks etc
Litter Pick – September 5th 10:30am
Pothole Survey – due to take place March 2020. Volunteers needed
Snow Wardens – additional wardens needed. Please contact Wakefield Council
Bunding – Awaiting clarity on the Council’s schedule for cutting the bunding. It was felt that residents should not attempt to cut it themselves.
St Swithuns Community Centre Lunch – takes place on the 1st |Monday each month
Mobile Library – visits the estate regularly – next visit is the afternoon of 10th Sept. Makes four stops on the estate,

13. Woodland Green Area 9 – (RD)Report due to be submitted to relevant Committee in July re adding to the Definitive Map has been postponed to October. No further information available. Councillors to follow up.

14. Update on bollard for Clarke Grove – Now installed. Thanks given to the Councillors for their input.

15. Proposed 20 MPH speed limit – Police have agreed to undertake a speed assessment on the estate. Ash (Local PCSO) will liaise with PHRA committee re times etc. Residents were asked to provide ideas (using [email protected] re the most suitable times for a speeding assessment to take place.

16. Increasing awareness and membership of PHRA – a Christmas card would be produced and circulated as a means to promote PHRA. OR has agreed to print this. CW is also to contact the umbrella body responsible for community groups locally (NOVA) for advice.

17. Any other business: –

Bike dumped - This has been reported to the police, although they have responded that they do not deal with lost property. View of group was that the bike was stolen. CW agreed to contact Ash (PCSO)
Clark Hall noise – Private party held recently in the grounds of Clark Hall using live music. This was reported to police / council by several residents as excessively loud and continued from 2pm – 2am.
Fly tipping – Item at the side of footpath 27 has been removed. Items on grassed area behind Birchtree Close remains.
Out of hours GP appointments – leaflet available. (also available at GP practices). Posted onto Facebook page.

18. Date and time of next meeting –December 2nd 2019 at Trinity Methodist Church at 7:30pm

19. Raffle drawn / meeting closed 9pm.

PINDERS HEATH RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (PHRA)
MONDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER 2019
7.30PM TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH
AGENDA

Please note that the PHRA is a non- political organisation, that is run by volunteers for the benefit of all residents of Pinders Heath, whether they be home owners or tenants.

In order to help fund the PHRA, raffle tickets will be sold at £1 each between 7.15 -7.30. The prize will be a £10 Sainsbury Voucher.

1. Health and safety announcements– (1 minute – chairperson)
2. Apologies and welcome to guests – (2 minutes – chairperson)
3. Police report – (5 minutes – chairperson)
4. Anti social behaviour issues (5 minutes – chairperson)

5. AGM
a. Treasurers report (2 minutes – treasurer)
b. Election of new officers (15 mins – chairperson)
c. AOB /Close AGM (2 mins- chairperson)

6. Minutes of the previous meeting held on Monday 3rd June 2019 – (2 minutes – chairperson)
7. Matters arising not covered elsewhere on the agenda – (5 minutes – chairperson)
8. Notice board update – (5 minutes – Olivia R)
9. Communication issues (5 mins – Stephen M)
10. Community Forum (Council & Redrow development) (10 mins – minutes secretary)
11. Footpath 27 etc. feedback – (10 minutes – minutes secretary)
12. Love where you live (LWYL) – (20 minutes – Cathy W)
13. Woodland Green Area 9 (5 minutes - minute secretary)
14. Update on bollard for Clarke Grove – (5 minutes – chairperson)
15. Proposed 20 MPH speed limit (5 minutes – chairperson)
16. Increasing awareness and membership of PHRA (5 minutes – chairperson)
17. Any other business – (10 minutes Chairperson)
18. Date and time of next meeting – (2 minutes – Chairman) December 2nd 2019 at Trinity Methodist Church at 7:30pm
19. Raffle draw and collection – (2 minutes – Treasurer)
20. Close of meeting – at 9pm – help is requested with stacking chairs etc.

PINDERS HEATH RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (PHRA)

Draft notes of the meeting held on 3rd June 2019

1. Health & Safety Announcement

2. Welcome & Apologies – Julie Clark, Anne Hyde, Anita Rotherford, Chris Cowling, Margaret Saunders, Steve Walters

3. Police Report – Police representatives were unable to attend, but a written report was projected at the meeting. Hard copies are available by request. PACT (Police & Community Together) meeting 6-7 pm 5th June is open to all.

4. Notes of previous meeting (4th March). Accepted as accurate

5. Matters Arising - Nil

6. Treasurers Report – New balance £818.15. (Hard copy of report is available on request)

7. Notice Board Update – (Olivia Rowley) – still waiting. On order and will be installed next to the Talking Bench on the grassed area. Responsibility for quarterly updating the information on the board will be done by Sandra Morrissey

8. Communications Issues – (Acting Secretary) – Stephen Morrissey has agreed to take on the role of Communications Manager.

a. PHRA Facebook Group – Checked weekly (Rosemary Davison)

b. [email protected] – Checked weekly (Cathy Walters)

c. pindershealthresidentsassociation.web.com – Checked weekly (Chris Harrison)

9. Car Parking – A vote of thanks was given to the Council and Councillors for their work to install new arrangements on Barnstone Vale and Aberford Road. To date no problems had been reported other than the meters were issuing tickets with the wrong date.

10. Community Forum / Footpath 27 – (Rosemary Davison) - Redrow had been unwilling to give a timescale for completing the retaining wall and fencing and reopening the footpath, although agreed that it would be open before the 1st anniversary of its closure (November). There were ongoing complaints from residents about Redrow in relation to dust, working hours etc and possible damage to properties. These would be fed into the Community Forum on 10th June. A letter had been sent by PHRA to The Council expressing concern about Redrow’s ability to work responsibly and requesting that The Council do not undertake work with them in future. The Council had replied indicating that this would not be possible. The possibility of picketing Redrow’s sales office was proposed. It was felt that this could be considered in the future if necessary. One resident expressed concern about the structural safety of his property. He was asked to put the details in writing to Olivia Rowley.

11. Love Where You Live – It was proposed to set up a sub group. Anyone interested in being involved was asked to contact Cathy Walters via [email protected]

a. Bunding – (Stewart Heptinstall) – Complaints made about the lack of maintenance. The Council have stated they will cut the bunding twice a year. Next cutting is due in June 2019 and the debris will also be removed and a new surface put down. Residents raised concerns that the maintenance schedule was insufficient. SH reminded the meeting that Wakefield Council had suffered significant financial cuts.

b. Planting – (Treasurer) – fruit tree saplings have been planted at the back of Woodland Green Area 9. Saplings have also been planted at the boundary of Clark Hall. Thanks were given to Paul Nicholson and his staff (Street Scene) for their planting work. Concern was raised that the new plantings were being choked by weeds. It was agreed to address this at the next litter pick. Bulbs will need to be planted around the estate in November.

c. Litter Pick- Next litter pick – 10am 5th June. Thanks were given to dog walkers and other residents for their ongoing litter picking. RD was asked to reflect this on the Facebook page.

12. Woodland Green Area 9 – (Rosemary Davison) – The Rights of Way Department of Wakefield Council would be submitting a report to the relevant Committee in July recommending the next action to be taken in relation to adding the footpath between Woodland Green Area 9 and footpath 27 to the Definitive Map. The outcome of this will be reported to the next PHRA meeting

13. Anti-Social Behaviour – (Chairman) – Complaints had been received by committee members about late night activity by groups of young adult males gathering, running car engines etc. Those affected were recommended to contact the police on 101. Residents were also encouraged to attend the quarterly PACT (Police And Community Together) meetings. (Next PACT meeting 6-7pm 5th June at Lightwaves)

14. Update on Bollard for Clark Grove – (Olivia Rowley). This is on order and OR will be informed when a date for installation has been arranged. Thanks were given to OR and SH for their hard work. (FOLLOWING THIS MEETING - THIS HAS NOW BEEN INSTALLED)

15. Any Other Business:

a. Signage re roadworks on Barnstone Vale 7th June. No information was available on this.

b. Request from Acting Secretary that anyone emailing the council with problems would copy in [email protected]

c. Footpath to Canal following on from footpath 27 (over WERR). Acting Secretary suggested that residents may want to ask The Council to add this to the Definitive Map.

d. Fly tipping – RD reported concerns about Wakefield Council’s failure to address fly tipping due to their automated electronic reporting system which caused council staff to go to the wrong location on two occasions. OR will pursue. SH gave RD a phone number to use. (FOLLOWING THIS MEETING ONE ITEM OF FLYTIPPING ON FOOTPATH 27 HAS NOW BEEN REMOVED)

16. Date of Next Meeting - AGM 7:30pm Monday 2nd September 2019 At Trinity Methodist Church. A new chairperson, secretary and treasurer will need to be appointed at the AGM. Please email [email protected] if interested.

17. Raffle and meeting closed

PINDERS HEATH RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (PHRA)

MONDAY 3RD JUNE 2019

7.30PM TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH

AGENDA

Please note that the PHRA is a non- political organisation, that is run by volunteers for the benefit of all residents of Pinders Heath, whether they be home owners or tenants.

In order to help fund the PHRA, raffle tickets will be sold at £1 each between 7.15 -7.30. The prize will be a £10 Sainsbury Voucher.

Health and safety announcements– (1 minute – chairperson)
Apologies and welcome to guests – (5 minutes – chairperson)
Police report – (2 minutes – chairperson)
Minutes of the previous meeting held on Monday 4th March 2019 – (2 minutes – chairperson)
Matters arising not covered elsewhere on the agenda – (5 minutes – chairperson)
Treasurers report – (2 minutes – Treasurer)
Notice board update – (5 minutes – Treasurer)
Communication issues – (5 minutes – acting secretary)

8a. PHRA Facebook group – checked weekly

8b. [email protected] – checked weekly

8c. Pindersheathresidentsassociation.webs.com – checked weekly

8d. Notice board – updated quarterly

Update on car parking issues – (2 minutes – chairperson)
Community Forum/footpath 27 etc. feedback – (10 minutes – minutes secretary)
Love where you live – setting up a sub group – (acting secretary – 20 minutes)

11a. Bunding (acting secretary)

11b. Planting (Treasurer)

11c. Litter picks (Treasurer)

12. Woodland Green Area 9 (5 minutes - minute secretary

13. Anti-social behaviour – (5 minutes – chairperson)

14. Update on bollard for Clarke Grove – (5 minutes – Chairperson)

15. Any other business – (10 minutes Chairperson)

16. Date and time of next meeting – (2 minutes – Chairman) AGM at 7.30pm on Monday 2nd September at Trinity Methodist Church. (The next committee meeting will be on 15th August 2019. The committee request that any suggestions for agenda items are submitted via heathpinde[email protected] before that date.

17. Raffle draw and collection – (2 minutes – Treasurer)

18. Close of meeting – at 9pm – help is requested with stacking chairs etc.

PINDERS HEATH RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION MEETING

MONDAY 3rd DECEMBER 2018

7.30PM TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH

AGENDA

Unfortunately due to personal circumstances, family caring responsibilities, the Secretary will be tendering her resignation at the December meeting.

It is hoped to elect a new Secretary to the Committee as soon as possible from residents who wish to volunteer for this role.

Items that can be found in Archives

1. Past minutes

2. The times and stops for the mobile library

3. Information on Smiley Sid

4. The future dates for the PACT meetings

5. More information on the PROW process

6. The Snow Warden coverage on Pinders Heath.

Dates for your diary

1. Grit etc. can be collected from the Highways Area Office on Tadman Street. To arrange a suitable time just telephone 03458506506 or email [email protected] It is still not too late to register as a snow warden, just use those same contact details. More info below.

2. The next visit by the mobile library is in the afternoon of Tuesday 28th May on a three weekly cycle. More information re times and stops is available in archives below.

3. The next PHRA Lunch is at St Swithuns Community Centre on Monday 3rd June at 12 noon. Please join us for tasty food and a good chat.

4. The next PACT meeting is at the LightWaves Centre on Wednesday between 6 and 7 pm. All are welcome. The meeting gives residents a chance to raise issues with the local policing team. Email Ash on [email protected] , if you need more information. All the dates for the future PACT meetings can be found in Archives.

5.The next PHRA Meeting is to be held at Trinity Methodist Church on Monday 4th March at 7.30. All residents are elligible to attend. Please come along and meet your local councillors and local Police Officers.

Pindersheath Residents Association (Additional Information)

November 2018

PHRA CONTACTS

WEBSITE – https://pindersheathresidentsassociation.webs.com (some mobile devices may not allow full access to this site. If you have problems please try again using a laptop or desk top)

EMAILS - [email protected]

FACEBOOK – Pinders Heath Residents Association

POLICE

[email protected]

Tel 101 – non emergencies. 999 emergencies or if a crime is in progress

The next PACT meeting is at Lightwaves Leisure Centre 6 – 7pm

COUNCIL

[email protected]

name@wakefield.gov.uk (e.g. – [email protected])

Contact Centre 03458 506 506

Snow Warden information – contact using the above number to arrange a time to collect grit and equipment. MORE SNOW WARDENS ARE NEEDED. More information is available on the PHRA website https://pindersheathresidentsassociation.webs.com/

Car parking problems – 01924 306090. [email protected] (also see PHRA website for more information).

Mobile library – (Tel 01924 302241). Next visit is afternoon of 11th December. Stopping outside

Number 57 Speak Close (14:10 -14:20pm)

Number 54 Haldene Crescent (14:25 – 14:35pm)

Number 36 Birchtree Close (14:40-15:00pm)

Number 6 Barleyfield Close (15:05-15:25pm)

PROW (Public Rights of Way) – (more information on the PHRA website). Contact [email protected] . Additional forms registering your use of footpath beside Clarke Hall are available from Cathy Walters (via PHRA website - https://pindersheathresidentsassociation.webs.com/ )

City Fields Development – [email protected] Tel 01924 876876

St Swithuns Lunch Club. Runs on the first Monday of each month at 12:00 at St Swithins Community Centre. Following lunch, stay for Simply Leisure. More information on this and other activities are available by visiting the website. www.eastmoorcommunity.co.uk. Tel 01924 361 212. The next lunch club is on Monday 7th December 2018.

Aspire Health and Fitness. Wakefield Council. £23 per month (concessions £18 per month) for 12 months contract. You can attend any class and / or swim for no extra charge. Family membership is also available. More information can be found by googling Aspire.

FREE FIRST AID COURSES Please note that there are free 2.5 hour First Aid Courses for community groups etc. More information can be obtained by emailing [email protected] Please pass this information onto any other community groups of which you are aware.

Police Report:

Ongoing Pro-active work :

Ongoing work with highways and Council to ensure cones on Aberford road are preventing parking offiences and any offending vehicles are dealt with positively where possible.
Smiley SID deployment ERE. Several vehicles were highlighted and spoken to. This will be backed up with Pro-lazer deployments so those who continue to speed will receive tickets.
We have joined forces with WYP Traffic Dept who will actively target any areas within Ward 16 which we highlight from residents and Cllr feedback. PC Alan Fish will take positive action where he can to tackle the problems you raise alongside NPT staff.
We have begun the first of several targeted patrols on Ward 16 where if a problem is hightlighted, several officers from different NPT locations will work together to ensure maximum visibilty and action is taken. Where before only 1 or 2 officers would patrol, when a problem is highlighted 4 or 5 staff will be made available for a period to ensure an increased policing impact is made.

Central North West last 6 months crime statistics:

Although there has been a 4.3% increase in the amount of crimes recorded over the last 6 months, this is in line nationally due to a positive push to ensure all crimes reported are recorded to show a true picture.

Even so, there has been a steady reduction in ASB across CNW due to early intervention, muti-agency working and problem solving. An overall reduction of 25.5% :

Crime in CNW in the last 6 months :

Burglary residential reduced by 27.9%
Theft from Motor vehicle reduced by 39.6%
Vehicle Interference reduced by 16.7%

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Pinders Heath is a great place to live

Pete Fenlon

PHRA Chair

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PHRA Secretary

Sandra Morrissey

PHRA Treasurer

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Pinders Heath has been described as the village in the city

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Useful Contacts:

1. You can use the following number to talk to the council about Car Parking issues. 01924 306090

or email: [email protected]

2. You can contact members of the committee by emailing [email protected]

3. You can contact the council by emailing

[email protected] or each of our local councillors directly by emailing o[email protected] or [email protected] or [email protected]

4. You can find out about some of the things that are available locally then by visiting www.eastmoorcommunity.co.uk

5. You can use the following number to contact the mobile library service to order books etc. 01924302241.

6. You can contact the Cityfields Development by emailing [email protected] or by telephoning 01924876876.

Paul Nicholson of the local authorities Street Scene has supplied the association with good posts to secure our notice banner to, which should be an improvement on the old method of spikes which were not really up to the job in windy weather. He also confirmed that the bunding is due to be cut twice a year. Mid to late June and mid to late September. He also agreed to do some pollarding of the overgrown trees/bushes on the boundary with Clarke Hall when the leaves have fallen in Autumn.

Treasurers report for June 2019 PHRA meeting

Balance as of last meeting was £822:10

Income at that meeting was £ 22 in donation and £ 22 income from the raffle.

Expenditure since then includes £59:88 for Fruit Trees . Total £59:88 outgoings

The new association balance is £818:15

Many thanks to Matt Wilson for attending the Wakefield East Community Forum and reporting back on the meeting to discuss the actions of Redrow the developers in our ward. Please look at the blog page for the minutes of this meeting.

Police Report

The Eastern relief road incidents are still being dealt with by Normanton NPT, as the area the incidents happened falls under there area. Regular patrols of the area carried out by officers as well as using the Council CCTV van. I haven’t been made aware of any other incidents occurring.

For the crime figures you require if you go on www.police.uk

Type in your postcode for the area required and it will provide you with crime statistics.

Again I apologise but unable to provide them at this time.

Ward 16 officer conducted a speed awareness operation on Sugar lane 26th utilizing our pro lazer trainer officers to check for speeding vehicles, it was found that all vehicles were travelling under 30 mph, and 1 vehicle was stopped and words of advice were given.

We are planning to do a similar operation on the eastern relief road very soon, just sorting out a date, I will let you know.

Off road bikes on Eastmoor area, Pinders Heath, we have had reports and seen bikes ourselves in the area riding around the area at speed etc., our Operation matrix team( off road bike team) are regularly patrolling the area, x 1 bike seized a few days ago by Pcso Dickson.

Any issues relating to off road bikes please log with WYP on www.westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk on line reporting.

December Crime Stats.

3 crimes on Pinders Heath. 1 antisocial 2 criminal damage/arson

Treasurers Report March 2019

Treasurers report for March 2019 PHRA meeting

Balance as of last meeting was £874:12

Income at that meeting was £16

Expenditure since then includes £66:59 for Tete a Tete bulbs and £1:43 for raffle ticket booklet. Total £68:02 outgoings

The new association balance is £822:10