Issue - meetings

Further to Minute No. 39 of 28^th July, 2008, the Director of Housing and Neighbourhoods presented the submitted report which provided a response from 2010 Rotherham Ltd. in respect of a petition received to reinstate the Caretaker at the Lanes (East Dene). 

The main concerns were that anti-social behaviour would increase, the estate would become unsightly and grounds maintenance would deteriorate.  Residents also raised concern over a lack of presence on the estate of other agencies.  A meeting took place between 2010 Rotherham Ltd.’s Estate Champion and the main petitioner in April 2008, and visits and an action week were held during May, 2008.

A range of concerns were discussed, including broken glass, litter, fly tipping, anti-social behaviour, maintenance of shrubbery, confusion over who to report issues to and the removal of the caretaker.  Actions were put in place by 2010 Rotherham Ltd. to address these concerns and as a result no further complaints had been received.

The Cabinet Member asked for further information relating to the costs involved in reinstating the caretaker.  The Director of Housing and Neighbourhoods agreed to look into this and report back with his findings.

Resolved:- (1) That the content of the report be noted.

(2) That the action taken by 2010 Rotherham Ltd. be approved.