General Meeting – 10th March 2015

KENLEY AND DISTRICT RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION – MINUTES OF THE 499th MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE
10th March 2015 (Available as a download PDF – GM 10th March 2015)
Present: Chair: Chris Stanley, John Davenport, Anthony Lewis, Phil Royse, Geoff James, Richard Cowper, Mike van der
Vord; Cllrs Steve Hollands, Jan Buttinger, PC Joe D’Silva. PC Liz Paine.
Apologies: Marilyn Poulton, Laura L, Willem Buttinger, Cllr Steve O’Connell
499.2.2. Police
PC D’Silva gave an overview on the current crime levels in Kenley and SNT activity in response to
the local ward promises (Speeding, ASB in Old Lodge Lane and Burglary). PC D’Silva updated the
committee on a spate of Burglary Non-Dwellings in the Hartley Hill and Hartley Old Rd area where
sheds had been targeted. Patrol activity has been focused in that area as a result including a street
surgery for local residents.
The committee were made aware of fly-tipping occurring at 170 Hayes Lane, which is currently
unoccupied after the owners apparently defaulted to the mortgage lender. This matter has been
referred to Croydon Council’s empty property unit for abandoned property to ensure the mortgage
provider takes action to clean up and secure the premises. The SNT have received no further
complaints about a local resident blocking access to the right of way leading to Dollypers Hill by
Roberts Farm. There was an incident where a man had been arrested for shooting a deer with an air
rifle on the common. PR flagged the possibility of travellers camping illegally at the Wattenden Pond
and other areas from April onwards and requested the Police be alert to this. PC D’Silva also
announced the arrival of a new Inspector Kevin Fitzgerald and changes to the SNT shift pattern, so
that they would work later into the evenings to increase public visibility.
499.2.1 LBC
SH and JB informed the committee that they had visited Old Lodge Lane due to concerns about the
high levels of fly tipping occurring in the area. SH and JB have reported this to council officers and
asked for pro-active enforcement to tackle the issue. MV stated the current level of fly tipping was
very high and included domestic waste, possible waste from decommissioned cannabis factories and
building rubble. Addresses and other identifying information have been found in the domestic waste
and passed on. MV flagged that a fellow resident had raised the issue of the increasing number of
potholes along Old Lodge Lane. MV also raised the issue of poor drainage causing minor flooding
on the same road.
The planning application for a 16 floor tower in Purley was raised by SH who suggested this was
linked to a drive to increase levels of affordable housing in the area.
CS flagged the possibility of receiving green waste recycling bins to replace the current boxes
provided. SH stated that this had been discussed at the council, but hadn’t been confirmed yet until
sufficient funding could be identified to enact the proposals. PR asked what would happen to green
waste collections. SH stated this was currently under review but would continue for this year.
CS asked if the Cllrs could attend the KENDRA outreach meeting in Roke Road in June. The Cllrs
agreed they would attend subject to managing any potential conflicts with planning meetings. CS
stated he would email the Cllrs to confirm potential dates.
SH informed the committee of plans to roll out 20 mph zones although this was starting in the
north of the borough and may be some time before consultation starts in the South. CS asked if
there was an opportunity to influence the type of street lighting likely to be put in as part of the
borough wide street lighting replacement programme. SH stated different street light designs
would only be considered for formally designated conservation areas.
499.1.1 Minutes of meeting 498 held on 10th February were agreed with no amendments.
499.12 Matters Arising: Action Points from this and previous meetings
496.3.1 Geoff J to research the commercial email sending services.
498.2.2 Chris S write/email John Carr to thank him for the list of WW1 service personnel and
request if we could use or publish this
491.3.9 Draft a welcome letter/pack for Road Stewards to hand to new residents.
499.2.2.1 Steve H to follow up on potholes along Old Lodge Lane with Council officers.
499.2.2.2 Chris S to email Councillors to confirm date of Roke Road outreach meeting in June.
499.3.3.1 Richard C to feedback on National Rail progress on the footbridge from the ESTC
meeting on 11th March.
499.3.3.1 Phil R to distribute newsletters and sub envelopes to Area Stewards.
499.3.3.2 Chris S to write letter to circulate to Road Stewards encouraging them to continue to
engage with local members when using the new subs envelope.
499.3.3.3 Chris S to email Laura L regarding newsletter advert.
499.3.4 Mike V to contact Philip Clifton to ask if he would be interested in becoming an Area
Steward.
499.3.27 Mike V to explore option of KENDRA funding a fly-tipping enforcement camera with
Croydon Council and Steve O’Connell.
499.3.8 Chris S to send out reminder for community youth grants deadline to local
organisations.
499.3.9 Chris S to contact Laura L to request update on progress in developing the new website.
499.3.11 Geoff J to follow up on 261 Hayes Lane with Council officers
499.3.16 Chris S confirm the venue for 11th June outreach meeting and then confirm Councillors
attendance. See also 499.2.2.2 above
499.3.30.1 Phil R to invite Steve Iles to Outreach meeting.
499.3.30.2 Chris S to ask Willem B to produce some posters for AGM.
499.3.30.3 Anthony L to confirm if the Borough Cmdr needs a projector at the AGM.
499.3 NEW, and ONGOING, BUSINESS (items under unused ref numbers are C/F to next meeting)
499.3.1 Transport matters: Fiveways consultation, ESTC meeting 11 March:
MV updated the group on proposals to develop the Fiveways junction. The two options include a
flyover or a 6 lane bridge. MV that there may also be a lot more traffic in the area if the incinerator
is built. The current consultation closes on the 16th March, with further consultation planned in
2016. As consultation is at a very early stage the committee decided no further action is required by
KENDRA at this point other than to keep a watching brief on the project.
RC stated the East Croydon visitor centre will be closed down and a suitable alternative for visitors
is yet to be determined. RC will attend the East Surrey transport committee meeting on 11th March
and feedback on Network Rail’s progress regarding the foot bridge by Kenley Primary School.
499.3.3 Newsletter: new editor/team. The newsletter is out for proof reading. PR agreed to sort and
distribute the newsletters to Area Stewards. GJ offered to help. CS raised the point that the subs
envelopes will also need to given out to the Area Stewards. CS proposed to print 3,000 sub envelopes
which was agreed by the committee. CS to write letter to encourage road stewards to continue to
visit members, even if they use the envelopes. The committee discussed and clarified the collection
of membership fees and agreed online payment an option but not sole method of fee collection. CS
to email LL to clarify newsletter advert.
499.3.4 Urgent need for more Committee members; AS for Area H & K Primary School.: CS
suggested Philip Clifton be approached to act as Area Steward. MV agreed to make contact.
499.3.5 Purley Hospital UCC campaign: changes: CS informed the meeting that he is meeting the CCG
on the 18th March, but had no other progress to report on to date.
499.3.7 Opportunity and Fairness Commission: MV updated the meeting on the launch of the OFC,
chaired by the Bishop of Croydon. Members queried role and relevance of the OFC to Kenley.
MV agreed to keep a watching brief.
499.3.8 Community Youth Grants: CS to send out a reminder that invitations for grant applications to be
received by 31 March 2015.
499.3.9 Website maintenance: CS to email LL to request update on progress.
499.3.11 Update on Kenley Crime Statistics, Smart Water packs, and letter to MOPAC (AL): AL
reported that the SmartWater proposal was agreed in principle by the Croydon Safer
Neighbourhood Board and is now pending a decision by MOPAC on 10th March. AL has
developed links with the Neighbourhood Watch (NW), who have agreed their Kenley coordinators
would participate in the scheme as volunteers. AL has also agreed to become a NW coordinator to
facilitate and maintain links between NW, KENDRA and the ward panel.
AL informed the group that the crime reports now include maps of reported crime and ambulance
call outs for assaults and outlined the key crime trends in Kenley.
AL also flagged that ASB legislation could in theory be used to take action against the owners of
170 Hayes Lane, using a Community Protection Notice. AL also suggested that it might be worth
reporting that fly-tipping had occurred outside 261 Hayes Lane. GJ agreed to follow up on 261
with Council.
499.3.13 Purley: proposed skyscraper
Members agreed that KENDRA will not recommend members fill in the survey at this time.
499.3.27 Funding for cameras+legal, OLL
MV requested a discussion to clarify KENDRA’s current position on cameras for use against fly
tipping in Kenley. MV spoken to Steve O’Connell about KENDRA contributing to the purchase of
enforcement cameras by the Council. The committee agreed for further discussions to take place to
explore this option.
499.3.30 AOB
Outreach meeting – CS has secured St James Church Hall for the outreach meeting at Little Roke
Avenue. Agreed to have committee and outreach meeting together on Thursday 11th June (or the
4th or 18th if councillors not available for the 11th). It was agree Steve Iles would be invited.
AGM – CS to ask Willem if he can produce some posters for AGM . AL to confirm if the Borough
Cmdr needs a projector.
500th meeting – CS stated that the next meeting was the 500th in the Association’s history. The
committee agreed this should be marked with cakes and refreshments.
Date of next Committee meeting: 14th April 2015, 8 pm, Kenley Memorial Hall.
Apr 28 AGM, May 12 committee meeting, May 26 Geoff’s kitchen, June 11 committee meeting
and outreach meeting probably in Roke Road area.
499.5 OTHER ONGOING / OUTSTANDING BUSINESS
Fiveways consultation, Opportunity and Fairness Commission; Support of vulnerable residents
(CPJS), Croydon Energy-from-Waste plant, Waste management and SLWP, Liaise with schools as
means of promoting KENDRA (CPJS), Closure of Purley Fire Station, Archives and financial
documents, Glider Cable incident, Changes to Insurance policy, Kendra signs at east end of Valley
Road
499.6 Committee Reports.
Written reports received & circulated from: Vice Chair, Hon. Sec, Treasurer, Planning, Police.
499.7 PREVIOUS BUSINESS (Dormant or semi-dormant but unfinishable)
Higher Drive RecreatIon, Mosque on OLL, The Moorings PP Group.