Agenda item

The LAF considered the latest Cinder Tack action Plan following the inspection on 15^th December 2010. Community Payback teams have now been secured for regular monthly visits to the Track, with new dates for the next four months.  The works undertaken during these visits included; hand sweeping, weeding and painting over graffiti, were intended to compliment the regular contract works undertaken by Enterprise and would hopefully greatly improve the appearance of the route.  With regards to ‘Slough sheds’ JW had received an update from the Planning enforcement team; that action is being taken against 84 Gloucester Ave where there is an outbuilding is in illegal use.  Planning has requested that other addresses where there are concerns about illegal use of outbuildings need to be forwarded to the relevant planning enforcement officer.  Members also discussed the merits of supporting a project to have artwork on a wall along the Track.  Several people felt that the wall was more attractive left alone.  No definite conclusions were drawn at this stage.  The current temporary access at the end of Hampshire Ave that crosses the Cinder Track was brought to the attention of the forum.  Baylis School has asked for the access to be made permanent.  However, members noted that the school would have to make a planning application for this and that it is unlikely that the Highways Section would support this proposal. 

Resolved   - That the action plan be noted and that a date for a future visit to the Cinder Track be circulated by JW.  Also that JW liaise with Jean Sellars to identify the properties as described and inform Planning Enforcement.