Issue - meetings

NOTED:

·        HMOs were raised as an issue at the Muswell Hill, Alexandra, Fortis Green and Highgate Area Forum – further clarification had been requested on what procedures were in place for reporting unlicenced HMOs and what actions could be expected.

·        The Pay & Display review was raised at the Crouch End, Hornsey and Stroud Green Area Forum – there were concerns from both residents and Ward Councillors with regards to the lack of consultation.  The Chair suggested that a letter be sent to the Cabinet Member for Environment requesting that the review be suspended until local traders and residents have been given the opportunity to comment.  A copy of the scoping document for the desk-top review would also be requested.  (Action 125.1) Councillor Winskill / Chair

·        Young people complained of bullying in schools at the West Green and Bruce Grove Area Forum – it was suggested that this could be a good subject for a future Children & Young People Scrutiny Panel.

·        Fortnightly waste collections were a general issue across the Area Forums – concerns over overflowing bins, lack of education about the scheme and a lack of feedback on where the scheme had already been introduced.