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At the first meeting since the AGM in January, we decided that future monthly meetings would have a quarterly pattern of two ‘themed’
meetings and a ‘business’ meeting for each three-month period. We will send out a newsletter before each block of meetings with the themes and dates/times of meetings
for your information. The details of March, April and May can be found overleaf. We welcome all members of the Network to these meetings – our work depends on as many
people getting involved as have a little time to spare.
In recent weeks we have seen the Box fence off the land outside it, so that wheelchair users and others have difficulty getting along the pavement. A little
consideration would have meant that they negotiated with British Telecom and/or Highways, to make sure that the phone box was moved to a better spot. This fencing is too
high to be erected without planning permission, and one of our members has pointed this out to the Planning Department. The Box’s owners have now applied for
retrospective planning permission. See below for details of how to object. The Box has removed its unsightly banners too, because they are illegal. However, we have
learned that the enforcement on these things only happens if people complain. You can complain about similar banners on the Arc and the new ‘cafe-bar’, Trio on North
Lane – see below for details.
On the subject of the new cafe-bar, Trio, we note that this was going to be a restaurant with a small bar area for those waiting for tables. The advance publicity for
the premises looks suspiciously like yet another drinking establishment like those already run by Arc Inspirations – the Arc and the Box. Watch this space.
CURRENT PLANNING APPLICATIONS:
- Illuminated signs at the Box – write to Mr David A. Jones at the planning office (address below), quoting reference 26/69/02/SI. The Box is in a conservation area.
- Application by Vodaphone for three further telecommunications masts and maintenance cabin on top of White Rose House (there’s one there already). Write to Mr David
A. Jones at the planning office (address below), quoting reference 26/73/02/FU. A recent application for similar equipment at the cricket ground was turned down, so it is
worth objecting! The health implications are still not certain - why should such a densely-populated area run the risk?
- Fencing outside the Box – write to the planning office, quoting reference 26/101/02/FU. Your objections may be that its layout and existence imply that the Box will
be looking to allow outside drinking in the summer months, currently banned under its licence conditions. This would need further planning permission, but experience of
these processes tells us that the fencing will make the granting of such permission more likely. Add your own reasons.
- Advertising banners on the Arc and Trio. Write to the Principal Enforcement Officer, Jim Wiggington, at the planning office, to object to these and any future banners
that appear.
The Planning Office address:
Dept of Planning
Selectapost 5
Merrion House
110 Merrion Centre
Leeds LS2 8SH
MONTHLY MEETINGS:
All meetings are in the committee room, upstairs in the Community Centre on the corner of North Lane and Bennett Road. Meetings start at 7.30 and end about 9.30. All
HN members are welcome.
18th March:
Neighbourhoods,
the Community Plan and the Council – Richard Tyler from South Headingley Community Association and Leeds HMO Lobby will visit us.
15th April:
Pubs, planning and licensing
20th May:
Business meeting
CELEBRATE HEADINGLEY
NEXT MEETING FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN HELPING TO DEVELOP CELEBRATE HEADINGLEY 2002
- is at 17 BENNETT ROAD ON APRIL 9TH AT 7.30 P.M.
(Rachel Harkess’s house – phone 2756652)
We have decided that rather than being over-ambitious this year, we will let the event evolve naturally! This means it is ‘safe’ to turn up to the meeting if you
are interested. You will not be under pressure to commit more time or energy than you can manage. We hope that this year it will include more events for older children as
well as repeating some of the successes of last year.
THE UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS is advertising the following posts:
The University's work in the city and region has grown and expanded exponentially over the last few years. We have decided to support our city and regional work even
further with the appointment of two members of staff to lead future developments.
CITY AND REGIONAL MANAGER
We are looking for a dynamic individual to lead the further development of our strategic work in the city and region with an understanding of effective partnership
working and regeneration experience of leading a small team, co-ordination and advocacy skills and a knowledge of the region. This is a fixed term post available until
July 2004. Salary: Administrative 3 (£27,545-£32,537 p.a.)
Job Ref:
119-278-008-047 Closing date:
14 March 2002
COMMUNITY PROJECT OFFICER
Working to the City and Regional Manager you will be responsible for maintaining relationships between the University, its students and the community in the North West of
the City. We are looking for a credible person with a knowledge and understanding of community concerns, ability to establish self-standing projects and negotiation and
mediation skills. This is a fixed term post available until July 2004. Salary: Administrative 1 (£17,626-£l9,681 p.a.)
Job Ref:
119-279-008-051 Closing date:
14 March 2002
Application packs are available via e-mail:
recruitment@adm.leeds.ac.uk
or online by visiting
http://www.leeds.ac.uk/jobadverts/
alternatively please tel: 0113 233 5771
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