To consider the Annual Review of the following Gating Orders:
Minutes:
The Forum were in receipt of three reports from the Alleygating Coordinator in relation to reviews conducted on Gating Orders in place at Nancroft Mount (Armley), Back Nowell Place/Back Nowell Mount (Gipton and Harehills) and Oakham Way (Killingbeck and Seacroft).
Nancroft Mount
The Forum first considered the Review for Nancroft Mount and noted the information contained in the table of considerations. Crime in the area had decreased in the twelve months preceding the installation of the alley-gates and the alley-gates had been strongly supported by the local residents. There were approximately 20 properties which backed on the gated area all of which had been consulted during the Review process. The consultation received 10 responses all in favour of maintaining the gates. When the Gating Order was initially installed one landowner had objected to the Order however in the latest consultation round the landowner had responded favourably to the alley-gates.
The following issues were addressed in questions:
Back Nowell Place/Back Nowell Mount
In relation to the Gating Order already in place in this area crime within the gated area had decreased. There had been an issue with one resident who continually left the gate open but this had been resolved. Whilst there were still problems within the area agencies were working together to carry out improvements. Following a recent visit to the area the level of fly tipping within the gated area had decreased which had impacted on the perception of the area.
The following issues were addressed in questions:
Oakham Way
The Alleygating Co-Ordinator informed Members that Oakham Way was an example of bad development and bad practice in terms of design and crime prevention. The design of the estate included a thoroughfare. Which cars could drive down. There had been a problem of anti-social behaviour relating to youths congregating in the area which had decreased since the dates had been installed.
The following issues were raised in questions:
In considering the reports the Forum agreed to support the recommendations of the Alley-Gating Co-Ordinator subject to the comments made above.
RESOLVED - That the recommendations be supported.
Supporting documents: