Friends of the Great Barn at Harmondsworth – news and AGM

Dear Residents

Please see attached from ‘Friends of the Great Barn at Harmondsworth’.

I’m attaching a notice of next week’s AGM of the Friends of the Great Barn at Harmondsworth and hope you may be able to come along and hear Paul Drury talk about his research on the history of the site.

This has been a momentous year for the Barn as English Heritage has been undertaking a major conservation project, replacing the failing roof tiles with new hand-made ones and repairing or reinforcing the timber structure where needed – though these repairs will be difficult to spot once the roof is back in place. You can see the structure of the Barn as never before. Because of this building work we’ve only been able to open one Sunday a month this year, so if you want to have a look for yourself come on Sunday 14th September or Sunday 12th October before the scaffolding all comes down.

From next April we hope to be back to normal, opening on the second and fourth Sunday each month until October. If you’d like to help with the stewarding do please get in touch as we need more volunteers to help all our visitors enjoy the Barn to the full. No experience necessary, but enthusiasm for the building and its history is helpful!

Justine Bayley
Secretary, Friends of the Great Barn at Harmondsworth

 

How to Report Community Safety Issues?

Dear All

Please see the Contact Information below that you may find useful:

In an emergency or if there is evidence at the scene always dial 999

London Borough of Hillingdon Contact Centre

Community Safety Issues 0800 694 0240

Out of Hours Noise 01895 250111

Graffiti and Environmental Issues 01895 5560000 www.hillingdon.gov.uk – Do it online/ Report it

Crime Stoppers 0800 555111 www.crimestoppers-uk.org

Damage to Bus Shelters

Adshell 0800 731 3699

JC Deaux (to report damage to bus shelters) 0779 524 0415

Public Transport

Transport for London (buses and tube trains) www.tfl.gov.uk/contact

British Transport Police 0800 40 50 40  general.enquiries@btp.pnn.police.uk graffiticrime@btp.pnn.police.uk

Police Community Safety Unit (For non-emergency reporting hate crime or domestic violence to the police) 020 8246 1766

Hillingdon Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy Service (Help for people experiencing domestic Violence) 020 8246 1745

LBH Referral and Assessment Team (For non-emergency reporting of offences against children) 01895 250053/ 250102

Hillingdon Police Including police stations and Safer Neighborhood Teams 0300 123 1212 hillingdon.enqueries@met.police.uk

Harmondsworth Residents Meeting – 9th August 2014

Dear All

The Harmondsworth advice surgery was held on the 9th August 2014 in Harmondsworth Village at St Mary’s Church Hall. The role of the advice surgery is for the Councillors to engage local residents who can drop in and talk to their local representatives, ask questions and seek advice with any problems that they may be having in their community. All Councillors were present at the surgery. It was a very positive meeting with a lot of residents sharing various concerns that they have. Below is a list of the concerns that the residents of Harmondsworth have that can be made public. This list was complied and sent to various officers in the Council:

• If the Heathrow Villages Community raise the money for the CCTV cameras will the Council Monitor it?

• Who monitors the CCTV cameras in Cowley which have been their for a long time?

• Why hasn’t anyone finished the cycling works on Holloway lane. The workers have not been seen in approximately 2 weeks. Has the money run out mid project? and will they be replacing the fence posts back to its original position?

• Where has the £50,000 gone fro the saving on hatch Lane? Has it been relocated to the holloway lane project?

• Council waste collectors are not picking up waste from the fallen bags. Is it normal practise for the waste collecting staff to pile all of the rubbish bins from all the houses in one location, this is occurring and the waste that has fallen will not be picked up.

• Again the waste collectors are piling up the recycling bags and the bags are not being returned to their original owners or even back to their property. Resident have to go out “hunting” for their recycling bags in other peoples gardens – again is this normal practise?

• Can the street cleaners come after the waste collection day in all of the villages. No point sending them one day before the waste collection day. Can we have the waste collection day for all the areas in Heathrow Villages and also the street cleaning schedule for Heathrow Villages?

• Can you alternate the times that the traffic wardens are patrolling the schools in Heathrow villages? It may be an idea to alternate the days the traffic wardens are present at schools, so that the wardens schedule varies from week to week.

• The Bus stop opposite the Harlington scouts hut and adjacent to The White Heart Pub (158 High Street Harlington) needs its Red Bus Stop floor markings redone. The Bus comes around the Blind corner and the bus does not stop in time for the elderly residents who may not be fast enough to get up from the bust stop.

• The Moor Harmondsworth, possibly illegal rave two weekends in a row (26th & 27th July and 2nd & 3rd August). Are the council aware of this and are they monitoring the sounds and nuisance levels?

• On the back of Moor Lane, the river has not been dredged. Is their a maintenance plan in place for the dredging of the rivers so that it wont flood in the winter?

• How does Heathrow Airport Limited measure its sound levels in the Villages and surrounding areas?

• Is there a definition of ‘normal’ noise level from Heathrow Airport?

• How does the Council monitor that these noise levels are being met or are they taking the airports word on it?

• Many residents complaining of late/night flights and noisy flights which seem to be getting worse what can be done for the residents?

If you have any similar concern in your Street please don’t hesitate to contact your local Councillors.

 

Kind Regards

 

Cllr Peter Money, Cllr June Nelson and Cllr Manjit Khatra 

Heathrow Villages Ward Councillors 

 

Pinglestone Close – Site Visit

Dear Residents

On the 12th August a visit was conducted in Pinglestone Close and in attendance were 8 residents and Bill Hickson, the Council Officer responsible for Heathrow Villages along with your Councillors. A number of concerns were raised and the following points were taken forward:

• There is a serious fly tipping/ waste issue on the corner of Pinglestone Close. The officer explained that an that inspection was carried out on the shops regarding disposal of shop waste, and he informed the resident that monitoring and inspection is on going. Fixed penalty notice will be issues to those found guilty.

• Signage is now up in Pinglestone Close informing residents of the collection of waste and when to put their waste out. There was also a request to place signage in the private car park.

• Resident asked why could they not have CCTV camera in the area Bill explain to the resident that they do not have the man power to monitor the system the Met monitor from 5pm to 2am.

• Advice were given to resident that if they witness any one fly tipping in the area they should log the car registration number and forwarded it with a statement to the contact centre listing what they saw happen.

• More litter bins is needed in the area. Additional bin on corner of Pinglestone Close & Bath Road.

• What is the schedule and regularity of the litter picker in the area?

• During our walk around in Pinglestone Close we found a broken light and lamp on one of the post, which needs to be maintained.

• Request Green recycling bags for residents.

• Can you let us know if the refuse collection staff collect refuse directly from houses number 24A through to 40B. As numerous residents state that all the rubbish is dumped in front of their premises.

• Can we have the details of the dates when the gullies were last clean, there are reports of flooding.

• Flats 24A through 40B the road and driveway is Constantly blocked by abandoned vehicles & residents parking their cars blocking the emergency access.The residents who lived from 24A through to 40B were concerned because if there was a fire the fire trucks would not get through and this is also blocking access to their houses. Is it possible to get these vehicles removed and also put up keep clear signs on the sides of these roads so that residents are aware that these are access roads and NOT extra driveways. Car registration numbers were provided.

• Flats 24A through 40B Pinglestone close, the hedges on this access way needs cutting back as residents are unable to see the blind spots when exiting the drive way.

• Can you please advice if the allotment in Plinglestone Close is still being used and why a resident who applied for allotment plot was denied access on the grounds that the land is sold off for housing?

• Can we have a letter conforming that the allotment is still available for resident usedCan you please advice where does the resident in the flats above the shops on the Bath Road store their rubbish until collection day? There are no bins visible at the back of shops for residents as they may be contributing to the excess waste collection near the entrance.

• The public foot Path on the Bath Road there is small raised flower bed along the foot path in front of 320 Bath Road all the way to the corner of Pinglestone Close with vegetation. ( this is between the Shop and the house) They are in a poor state and need to be maintained. Who is responsible for the maintenance is it the Council or Transport for London?

• Accumulation of Waste – Council officer to survey the houses and to find out which of the residents is not maintaining their premises regarding the piling up of rubbish vegetation in their gardens and access areas. Residents are complaining of Infestation of rats in the area and advice will be given by Council Officers on the control of vermin.

We will update you once we have received correspondence back from the council and we hope that you find this useful, If you have any problems relating to this or any other local issue, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Yours Sincerely

Cllr Peter Money, Cllr June Nelson and Cllr Manjit Khatra
Your local Labour Councillors

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Concessionary Parking Information

Dear  All

The following information is in relation to the Hospitals Concessionary Parking Scheme which some residents may find useful as we have many queries raised about parking in Hillingdon Hospital.

Need Help With Travel Costs?

If you are on a low income, you may be entitled to reclaim your travel expenses. You will need to show proof of receiving benefits and proof of travel costs such as a receipt or ticket. Take this paper work to the Cashiers Office (Monday to Thursday (morning and afternoon) and Friday morning) or to the security desk in the main entrance hall on Friday afternoon.

Concessionary Parking for Patients and Visitors

The Trust supports the NHS ‘fair for all, not free for all’ principles for hospital car parking. To make regular trips to our hospitals easier, we provide the following concessions for patients and their primary visitors to reduce the costs:

• Free parking for disabled Blue Badge holders in either designated disabled parking spaces or if these are not available in general parking spaces
• Free 20 minutes drop off points.
• Weekly parking permits for £12 (equivalent to £1.71 per day).
• Monthly parking permits for £25 (equivalent of 82p per day).
• Reduced cost parking for cancer patients at £1 a day.
• Patients who have arrived for their outpatient appointment to find it has been cancelled are entitled to free exit.

Apply for your permit through the ward you are attending, and once authorised, buy your concessionary ticket at the Car Parking Office at that hospital. Cancer patients need to take their appointment letter to the Car Parking Office to obtain concessionary parking.

The Car Parking Offices are situated in:

• Security Room, near the Main Outpatients.

We hope you have found this information useful.

Regards

Cllr Peter Money, Cllr June Nelson and Cllr Manjit Khatra

 

Crime Statistics for Heathrow Villages

Dear All

Here is a brief summary of the crime statistics in Heathrow Villages since May 2014. Please see http://www.police.uk/metropolitan/00AS03N/ for a full detailed analysis. Overall crime has reduced from the previous month, however it is still not as low as May 2014. If you would like to discuss any policing issues on your street please don’t hesitate to contact your local Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team or your local Councillors.

	May 2014	June 2014	July 2014
All Crime	145	154	151
Anti-social behaviour	28	29	41
Bicycle Theft	1	0	2
Burglary	16	10	7
Criminal damage and arson	12	13	8
Drugs	1	11	5
Other Crime	1	1	2
Other Theft	25	24	19
Possesion of Weapon	0	0	1
Public Order	12	9	12
Robbery	11	2	1
Shoplifting	0	1	2
Theft from Person	0	2	2
Vehicle Crime	9	15	11
Violence and Sexual Offences	29	36	38

 

Contact information for your local Policing team

Police Station: Heathrow Villages Safer Neighbourhoods Team, Polar Park, Bath Road, West Drayton UB7 0DG

Mobile: 07917 013238

Email: Heathrowvillages.snt@met.police.uk

Phone: 020 8721 2557

 

Regards

Cllrs’ Money, Nelson & Khatra

Stop Heathrow Expansion (SHE)

Dear All

Please see the link below to the Stop Heathrow Expansion (SHE) website.

http://www.stopheathrowexpansion.co.uk/

Regards 

The Harlington REsidents Association – THREAd

Dear All,

Your Local Councillors were approached by local residents in Harlington. These residents are very passionate about their local community and wanted to set up a residents association to address issues within their local area and act as a voice for their local community.

Their was an annual general meeting held in The Harlington Baptist Church Hall on the 13th August 2014 and approved by the Councils Engagement team on the 3rd September 2014.

The following officers have been nominated to the group:

1. Chairman: Mr John Bircham 
2. Vice Chair: Mr Piara Kalsi
3. Secretary: Mr Tony Gill
4. Treasurers: Ms Shimmer Gill & Ms Najmo Ali

Mission Statement of THREAd:

The Harlington Residents Association (THREAd) is a non-profit organisation consisting of a group of residents to promote the interests and well-being of the people living in the areas of Harlington and Cranford Cross which acts as a forum for residents views on matters which concern their community and/ or the areas in which they live, including communicating with the relevant authorities, such as the local Council.

The organisation will strive to work in an open, transparent and welcoming manner at all times. Discrimination on any grounds including gender, cultural background, race, colour, disability, nationality, political, religion will not be tolerated from any member or any person who has an affiliation with THREAd.

The Objectives of THREAd are:

• To conserve the harmonious and homogenous nature of the area
• To foster a sense of community spirit and neighbourhood pride.
• To provide a louder and more organised “voice” of the community with governmental bodies including the The London Borough of Hillingdon.
• To provide an organised liaison with other community associations.

Please contact Mr John Bircham (Chairman) if you have any local issues on: harlingtonresidentsassociation@gmail.com  

Kind regards

Cllr Peter Money, Cllr June Nelson and Cllr Manjit Khatra

Your Local Labour Councillors 

Heathrow Airport Limited – Public Consultation

Dear All,

Attached is an email from the Community Communications Manager, Heathrow. They are starting a pubic consultation and the dates that they are in Heathrow Villages are below. Please turn up and ask any questions you may have. 

 “I am writing to let you know about our public consultation that starts today. The consultation will run for 12 weeks until 12 October and seeks views on the principles that should inform our property and noise compensation schemes. I have attached a copy of the consultation document.

 From today we are distributing 180,000 leaflets letting people know this is happening and where they can attend one of the local exhibitions.  We’ll be directing most people to respond to the consultation at – www.heathrow.com/publicconsultation. People can also view more information about our proposals here.

 

The consultation is being supported by 17 public exhibition events across the local area. Other ways we’re letting people know about this is by local advertisements and we’re arranging to place copies of the consultation documents in civic buildings across a number of local boroughs.  Finally there’s a freephone 24 hour helpline for residents – 0800 307 7996 – that you can call to request hard copies of the document or to speak to us about any concerns you have.

 

If you have any questions, please get in touch.  In the meantime if there’s ways you could help raise awareness of the consultation amongst residents we’d be very grateful.  This is an important issue and we’d like as many people as possible to take part.

 

Best wishes

Theresa Gruber

Community Communications Manager”

We have attached a link to the copy of the consultation document: http://your.heathrow.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Property-and-Noise-Compensation-Consultation.pdf, and we hope that you have found this information useful.

Harmondsworth	Tuesday 2nd September (1400 – 2100)	St Mary’s Church Hall
Cranford	Thursday 4th September (1400 – 2100)	Cranford Baptist Church Hall
Longford	Saturday 6th September (1000 – 1600)	Thistle Hotel, Bath Road
Harlington	Tuesday 9th September (1400 – 2100)	Harlington Baptist Church Hall
Sipson	Wednesday 1st October (1400 – 2100)	Sipson Community Centre

Kind regards

Cllrs’ Money, Nelson and Khatra 

Your Local Councillors  

‘Boris Island’ Plans Rejected by Aviation Commission

Press Release: Airports Commission announces inner Thames estuary decision.

The inner thames estuary airport proposal not shortlisted.

The Airports Commission has today (2 September 2014) announced its decision not to add the inner Thames estuary airport proposal to its shortlist of options for providing new airport capacity by 2030.

Following detailed further study into the feasibility of an inner Thames estuary airport the commission has concluded that the proposal has substantial disadvantages that collectively outweigh its potential benefits.

Airports Commission Chair Sir Howard Davies said:

We are not persuaded that a very large airport in the Thames estuary is the right answer to London’s and the UK’s connectivity needs.

While we recognise the need for a hub airport, we believe this should be a part of an effective system of competing airports to meet the needs of a widely spread and diverse market like London’s.

There are serious doubts about the delivery and operation of a very large hub airport in the estuary. The economic disruption would be huge and there are environmental hurdles which it may prove impossible, or very time-consuming to surmount. Even the least ambitious version of the scheme would cost £70 to £90 billion with much greater public expenditure involved than in other options – probably some £30 to £60 billion in total.

There will be those who argue that the commission lacks ambition and imagination. We are ambitious for the right solution. The need for additional capacity is urgent. We need to focus on solutions which are deliverable, affordable, and set the right balance for the future of aviation in the UK.

The commission received and developed a substantial body of evidence that it considered very carefully over a number of months before reaching this decision.

Alongside today’s announcement the commission has published a paper in which it sets out in more detail the reasoning behind its decision.

The commission will now continue its appraisal of the 3 shortlisted proposals for additional capacity and will publish the appraisal for public consultation in the autumn.

 Further information

The Airports Commission was set up by the government in November 2012 as an independent body to examine the scale and timing of any requirement for additional capacity to maintain the UK’s position as Europe’s most important aviation hub. It will identify and evaluate how any need for additional capacity should be met in the short, medium and long term.

In its interim report published in December 2013 the commission identified a need for 1 net new additional runway in London and the south east and it shortlisted 3 proposals to deliver this capacity for further, detailed appraisal:

• a proposal from Gatwick Airport Ltd for an additional runway to the south of the existing runway at Gatwick Airport
• a proposal from Heathrow Airport Ltd for an additional runway to the north west of the existing northern runway at Heathrow Airport
• a proposal from Heathrow Hub Ltd for an extension to the existing northern runway at Heathrow Airport to operate as 2 separate runways

In the report, the commission also announced its intention to carry out further study into the feasibility of an airport in the inner Thames estuary before taking a decision on whether or not to add this option to its shortlist.

In January 2014 the commission announced it would conduct feasibility studies on 4 aspects of an inner Thames estuary airport the:

• environment impacts (study 1)
• operational feasibility and attitudes to moving to a new airport (study 2)
• socio-economic impacts (study 3)
• surface access impacts (study 4)

At the same, the commission launched a call for evidence inviting interested parties to submit evidence in relation to the 4 study areas, with a deadline of 23 May 2014. Just over 170 responses were received, and were considered by the commission as it developed the studies.

The commission carried out further consultation in July 2014 on the studies themselves. The final decision and summary of consultation responses has been published today.

Please find the link here: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/349518/decision-and-summary.pdf