(i)

there had been a major incident in Colebrook, Plympton, following a fire at the local garage.  It had been necessary to evacuate some residents and much of Colebrook had been closed off for the day.  Investigations into the cause of the fire were continuing;

(ii)

there had been a year-on-year downward trend in respect of general crime and this was continuing.  Whilst anti-social behaviour had been a regular PACT priority over recent years, statistics and anecdotal evidence now suggested that this no longer need be the case;

(iii)

following the success of the multi-agency Days of Action in 2009, two further events would be held in April and October of this year – dates for which should be available to report to the next meeting;

(iv)

the Devon and Cornwall Constabulary were running courses to aid ‘silver surfers’ negotiate their website.  A course in Plympton had been particularly successful and a similar one was to be arranged for Plymstock residents.  Councillors and members of the public were encouraged to take a look at the website which held a lot of useful local information.

www.devon-cornwall.police.uk

(v)

of a scam being operated by an individual claiming to recently have been bereaved and trying to raise money for a train fare to Scotland;

(vi)

concerns from a local resident at the lack of action taken by either the Police or the City Council over the creation of an unofficial mountain bike circuit in Buddle Wood.  It was further reported that the wood was protected by a byelaw and that significant damage had been caused to trees and the general appearance of the wood.

(i)

of new funds which had recently been made available in the sum of £773;

(ii)

that there would be no carry forward of funds not spent by 31 March, 2010.

(1)

details of projects and expenditure incurred during 2009/2010 be presented to the next meeting;

(2)

any new proposals be forwarded to the Democratic Support Officer for submission to the next meeting.

(i)

lack of assistance at compost disposal site due to staff all being on-break together;

(ii)

Broadway Car Park –

• speeding
• use as a short cut
• pedestrian safety
• signage

(iii)

PCC surveillance techniques;

(iv)

South West Regional Assembly (SWRA);

(v)

future of area committees;

(vi)

Plymstock Swimming Pool;

(vii)

safety of wind turbines at Coombe Dean School;

(viii)

community facilities for those with learning / mental disabilities;

(ix)

lighting at the golf driving range on Haye Road.

(a)

with regard to (i) above, Councillor Leaves would investigate as Cabinet Member with responsibility for Waste;

(b)

with regard to (ii) above, Councillors Mrs. Pengelly and Viney would raise the concerns with the Cabinet Member for Transport possibly with a view to giving consideration to creation of a Traffic Regulation Order;

(c)

with regard to (iii) above, a written response would be sought from the relevant department;

(d)

with regard to (iv) above, the SWRA had cost in the order of £6m per annum and had now been replaced by South West Councils.  The City Council’s appointed representatives were Councillors Martin Leaves and Fry.  Councillor Mrs. Pengelly would find out whether reports or minutes from the meetings were publicly available and pass to the elector concerned;

(e)

with regard to (v) above, consideration was being given to Locality Working (a report on which had been submitted to the 21 September meeting).  This would involve joint meetings with not only the Police but health and adult social care, education and the third sector;

(f)

with regard to (vi) above, a written response would be sought from the relevant department;

(g)

with regard to (vii) above, the Cabinet Member for Children and Young People would be recommended to arrange for a health and safety visit to be undertaken at the school to assess the risk;

(h)

with regard to (viii) above, various facilities were available in the City.  A relevant point of contact would be provided direct to the elector concerned;

(i)

with regard to (ix) above, Councillor Viney reported that the matter had been investigated and the angle of the lighting had been lowered.  As a result he believed that no further action was necessary.  Sergeant Gordon added that he regularly drove through Stagg Lodge in the evenings and did not consider the lighting to be hazardous to drivers.  Councillor Viney stated that he would check to see whether any further action was outstanding in this regard.