Wednesday 6th September 2017

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Minutes of the Garrison Residents Committee held on Wednesday 6th September 2017

Present.

  • Chris Coomber. Chair
  • Phil Coombe . Treasurer
  • Pamela Deakin. Secretary
  • Daniel Puddick
  • Simon Wright
  • Jason Britchford
  • Cliff Marshall
  • Peter Farrington 
  • Richard Spence. Prospective Director SGMCL
  • Robert Fowler. Managing Agents
  • Michael Stiers. Managing Agents

1.     No apologies were received. Unfortunately, the meeting, which was due to take place at Hinguar School had to be relocated as the caretaker had failed to attend. Thank you, Jason, for the last-minute hosting of the meeting

2.     Minutes of the meeting of the 7th June 2017, previously distributed, were approved.

Matters arising: after frustrating attempts by Phil to activate the new signatories at HSBC it was decided that a new account would be opened at Santander.

Phil to action.

3.   Anti-social Behaviour

Discussion took place regarding the increase in incidents of this over the summer. Particularly the bikers and car racing in the early hours and the thefts and damage. Richard had requested that our PCSO, Tristan, attend the meeting but he declined to . Richard continues to send a report each week. Any live incidents are being reported on 101. It was highlighted that the CCTVat the MUGA has not been activated, Roger Hadley is to be asked to action this, also to investigate the possibility of CCTV on Barge Pier Road at the inlets beyond Magazine Road which would cover the area where the cars and bikes gather. The issue of a Private Security firm being employed for weekend nights was further discussed and we are to gather evidence To present at the AGM.

4.  Garrison Parking and Fowler and Spenceley Report.

Following complaints from residents regarding unauthorised/inconsiderate parking and the proposals from Southend Council to introduce parking controls in the area surrounding the station it was agreed that a survey of all Garrison residents would take place to see what parking controls, if any, they wished to see introduced. The survey was issued on the 21st July by second class post, 589 were issued and 162 responses, representing a 27.5% return. Subsequently the Council have scaled back their planning restrictions and this with the results of the survey indicates, at present, that there are insufficient numbers to continue. Further analysis of the parking in Hospital and Chesterman Roads as well as Parade Walk as the most affected roads will take place.

The half yearly sweeping and emptying of gulleys on the Unadopted roads will take place once the bulk of leaves have fallen. Annual tree survey will take place in October by CTS. Internal Block Redecoration are progressing in Horseshoe Crescent and Chapel Road blocks. External Redecoration also of Horseshoe Crescent Maisonettes. The internal and external Redecoration of Magazine Mews: specification of works is being prepared.

5.     S106 Handover- no further news.

Flood Defence Meeting.  Cliff Marshall who attended the Stakeholders meeting on the 19th July reported that after test drillings and further investigations a number of proposals with respect to the flood defences were considered. The most satisfactory route is probably the option of beach recharging and stabilisation this would apply to the Shoebury Common and Thorpe Bay Area. The area in front of Gunners Park which needs to be addressed in unison with the other works needs more repairs to the Groins and Sea wall. Avant Homes have applied for planning permission for amended repairs to these. Gog's Pier sluice also needs to be repaired. There is a Stakeholder consultation until December with a public meeting in October.

6.     A.O.B. 

The AGM is to take place on Monday 27th November 2017 7.30 PM at Hinguar School. Nominations of committee members and officers are needed.

Next GRA meeting has been changed to Monday 16th October at Hinguar School.