Agenda item

- Updates   - When is an order required?

    - Birch Grove cut-through

    - Rossiter Close update

Target:  What is LAF decision on Birch Grove?

Birch Grove cut through – several members visited site.  JW confirmed the fire service do not object to the possible gating of this cut through.  However a gating order could be required in this case even though it is across private land as the public use over a long period of time means there is a presumption of dedication of the route as public.  After the site visit KW felt that gating this route at night would be acceptable.

Resolved – updates to be brought to next meeting.

Rossiter Close – JW explained that the gating order consultation would start on the 5^th October 2012.  Members revisited the issues discussed at the previous meeting and agreed that the original design with the build over was flawed.  Members were concerned that a beneficial use be found for the otherwise “dead” space that would remain inside the gates and that it would not become a litter dumping area.

Resolved - members agreed that the LAF would not object to the gating order due to the exceptional nature of the alleyway however they had reservations concerning the amount of resources being aimed at youth engagement and asked for further details on what is being provided in the area.