NORTHWOOD RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION · 2019-03-15 · Page 1 of 12 15/03/2019 NORTHWOOD RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION Extracts from the minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 12th February

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NORTHWOOD RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Extracts from the minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 12th February 2019 at the Family Room, Northwood Methodist Church, Oaklands Gate, Northwood

Present: Tony Ellis(chairman), Paul Barker, David Blowers, Emma Brown, Miles Gillman, Philip Green,

Hoda Lacey, Peter Lansdown, Dipesh Patel, Ros Plume, Trevor Sherling.

ACTION

1. Apologies for absence.

Andrew Egan, Amir Lakha, Sue Mansfield, Valerie Mellor, Frances Meyer

2. Minutes of the meeting on 11/12/2018 were approved. There was no meeting in

January 2019.

3. Matters Arising from the minutes, not dealt with elsewhere.

a) TE to follow up on AE and CCTV

b) HARA. MG volunteered to attend the March meeting. Meetings take place on the

3rd Monday of the month.

TE

4. Correspondence. Nothing that will not be covered elsewhere.

5. Christmas events. Feedback.

Planning must start earlier for any events we have next Christmas.

We will ask for feedback at the AGM.

HL said that the Rock Chorus to which she belongs could be considered.

RP reported a conversation with a Holy Trinity member; they are enthusiastic to involve

more churches/groups next time.

DP will be able to advertise events through schools.

EB will liaise with Holy Trinity soon, she will suggest some suitable dates.

EB

6. Northwood Good Neighbours.

We have received three nominations. Miles will approach each of them to ascertain if

they wish to have a presentation at the AGM; if not, we can make it a newsletter piece

with photos.

MG

7. Heathrow Flight Paths Consultation.

Members should object individually.

TE will write on behalf of NRA; all to send their comments to TE.

TE will also write to our MP and Councillors asking what they are doing to protect out

interest.

TE

ALL

8. Ward Boundary Proposals.

There is some concern that we will have only two councillors.

MG to write a summary for the newsletter.

MG

9. AGM

The proposed AGM Notice had been circulated. Guest speaker to follow Chairman’s

report. SNT spot to follow committee elections.

Nomination slips will be available at the March exec meeting.

10. Road Stewards’ Reception.

PB is awaiting confirmation that the venue and caterer are available for Friday 26th April

11. TfL Development.

Curtin & Co had sent a statement: “Following on from the consultation event last year,

Notting Hill Genesis and Transport for London are preparing an application to redevelop

Northwood Station. Proposals will include step free access to all platforms, much

improved bus junction, new homes and retail offer.

“The project team are organising another consultation event in the next few weeks and

will be advertising this to residents shortly”.

PG pointed out that we need to ensure the provision of services eg doctors for increased

population.

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12. Newsletter.

RP reported receipt of 14 small ads plus a half page advertorial. She ran through the list

of items received, promised and being chased up. Copy deadline is Friday 15th February.

13. Comments on Sub Committee Reports, which are in the appendix.

13a Woods & Open Spaces

There will be no Ruislip Woods Festival this year as the site is close to the access works

for HS2 and local roads are subject to sporadic closures.

There is a new signed walk through the woods, the Yellow Walk. Leaflets available from

the library, and possibly at the AGM.

13b Environment

It was generally agreed that the litter situation is no worse than usual. Has the new

resident who commented on the litter reported it?

AE to ask TfL about whose responsibility it is for cleaning Station Approach.

AE

13c Health

It has been reported in the press that Hillingdon Hospital has one of the worst records

for maintenance in the country. There is a substantial backlog of work to be done.

13d Planning

LBH is conducting a review of the Northwood Town Centre Conservation Area (CA). TE

and others will be walking round the CA on Wednesday 27th February.

PG requested that all trees with a TPO are replaced when removal is necessitated; this is

an enforcement issue.

13e Traffic and Highways

PG reported that the light at the pelican crossing in Copse Wood Way is not working and

a sign is down in Northgate.

13f Finance

One suggestion for using NRA funds is to install a Green Gym in one of our parks. LBH

has installed many such gyms; we should apply to them for Chrysalis funding.

There may be progress on installing the Clock. Cllr Lewis to report back soon.

13g Police

OWL could have some way of differentiating URGENT messages from others.

My Northwood News contacted PG about Northwood Police Station closure.

Suzanne Gillman is a trustee of the Architectural Heritage Fund which helps turn

buildings into community spaces; she will look at the criteria re. the police station.

The station is now registered as being owned by the Met Police.

No designated Police Hub as yet.

13h Schools Liaison

DP has had a meeting at Northwood College with their Head who advised a Community

Liaison officer is due to start soon. DP will discuss with that person when in post.

DP will find a student to serve on the Police Ward Panel.

DP

13i Membership

More residents have registered to receive NRA email alerts.

Three new Road Stewards are needed.

We could take leaflets into the sales offices for new developments.

13j Business Membership

Subs are decreasing as membership reduces.

Alternatives in High Street is closing.

Farmhouse Pizza in Station Approach has closed.

TE asked if we could let Business members advertise on our website.

HL thought we could invite them to add a strap-line to their listings on the website.

13k Communications

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The website received 646 visits from 583 individuals in January.

14. AOB.

a) TE proposed having a summer event in the town centre. For March agenda.

b) EB suggested having a Big Lunch. This is a national project started by The Eden

Project Communities; Fairfield Church holds one each year in Northwood Hills.

Meeting closed at 22:20

Next meeting Tuesday 12th March 2019 at 8pm, Family Room, Oaklands Gate.

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APPENDIX: REPORTS

These are in the same sequence as the Agenda items.

Environment Report

Hillingdon Council has been asked to replace badly broken paving slabs outside 39 Murray Road.

The slabs were broken by contractor vehicles as so often happens when renovation work is

undertaken.

Tony passed me 2 pictures, one of dumped estate agent signs near Mount Vernon Hp gate A and the

other of pavement clutter by Ducks Hill traffic lights – both items were passed onto the contact centre

for attention.

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The new resident that remarked on the litter in Northwood village that appears regularly as dumped

rubbish either well ahead of bin collection times or a day or so after collection rounds, made the point

that Northwood appeared dirtier than two other local towns where the couple had lived previously.

Just walking around in the past month I passed one bed that had been tossed out in Lingfield Close,

numerous black plastic bags dumped on the pavement in the village centre, discarded dink cups and

sandwich wrappers in the gutter etc etc. Most of this debris occurs to the left side of the Waitrose

front entrance down beyond Wenzels, and also in Station Approach. Surely it can’t all be muck from

fast food outlets, there has to be other contributors! The question posed by the newly arrived

residents was, “is Northwood generally this dirty”.

Maybe we need a campaign on the matter under a banner,

Clean-up our Town – Don’t be a litterbug

Andrew Egan 10 February 2019

Health Report

A campaign to recruit volunteers was launched, during Christmas time, to tackle loneliness and isolation in

the elderly Northwood residents, using the channel of Nextdoor Northwood Website. A good response led to

2 meetings and the 3rd one is planned for 17th February 2019. The idea is to recruit volunteers to befriend

elderly neighbours, indulge in acts of kindness for just 1 hour per week doing simple chores like shopping

for them or providing lifts or escorting the elderly to group meetings or gatherings.

We have managed to develop contact with Ms. Angela Flux, Manager of Living at Home Scheme

(Northwood), who is keen to have input from volunteers particularly as drivers or serving at luncheon

meetings or befriending.

At Northwood Live at Home scheme, they want to enable older people to stay living independently in their

own homes for as long as possible, with the best possible quality of life.

Through befriending, lunch clubs, assisted shopping, activity and friendship sessions, outings, escorts to

appointments and much more, MHA's Live at Home schemes across the UK help to tackle loneliness and

isolation in people over 55 – helping them to lead fulfilled lives and remain as active members in their local

communities.

The scheme's activities programme is designed and led by its members and volunteers to ensure that they are

providing the practical and social support which those they serve need. They can be contacted to see how

they could be of service to someone in Northwood living at home. They expressed their gratitude to

Northwood Residents Association for the generous contribution for the Coach for the outing for its

members.

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NRA / LBH Northwood Ward Planning Report: 12th February 2019 (19:02 Planning NRA)

Planning Applications – No Objection

Validation Date

Address Application Detail

20th December 2018

29A LINKSWAY NORTHWOOD

To fell one Birch, within Area 1 on TPO 392. Removal of one TPO tree. Arboricultural Report attached to application.

3rd January 2019

22 MURRAY ROAD,

NORTHWOOD

Single storey rear extension

3rd January 2019

12C MURRAY ROAD, NORTHWOOD

Two storey building with habitable roofspace to consist of 3 x 2-bed and 1 x 3-bed self contained flats with associated parking and amenity space involving demolition of exisitng bungalow

Includes removal of multiple TPO trees. Arboricultural Report attached to application.

4th January 2019

10A JACKETS LANE, NORTHWOOD

Alterations to hardstanding and construction of vehicular

access (Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development

for a Proposed Development)

8th January 2019

23 NICHOLAS WAY

NORTHWOOD

Part two storey, part single storey rear extension, first floor

front addition, enlargement of roof to create additional

habitable roofspace to include a rear dormer, 9 x side

rooflights and 2 x rear rooflights and rendering of the

building

Includes removal of TPO tree. Arboricultural Report attached to application.

7th January 2019

31 GROVE ROAD, NORTHWOOD

Single storey rear extension

7th January 2019

6 LINKSWAY

NORTHWOOD

Details pursuant to discharge conditions Nos. 4 (Nature Conservation Interest), 7 (Landscape Scheme), 8 (Soft Landscape Protection) and part discharge of condition No. 6 (Tree Protection) of planning permission Ref: 5380/APP/2018/3022 dated 30/10/2018 (Two storey, 6-bed, detached dwelling house with habitable basement and roof space and installation of new vehicular crossover to front, involving demolition of existing dwelling house)

9th January 2019

LAND AT THE GLEN, GREEN LANE NORTHWOOD

To carry out tree surgery, including a crown lift by 2-3m, to one Lime (T5) and one Oak (T95), To fell 3 stems and reduce remaining stems by 6m, to one multi-stem Holly (T40), to fell dying stem, to one Silver Birch (T3), to crown thin by 20% and crown lift by 2m, to one Silver Birch (T68) and one Purple Plum (T80), to crown reduce by 25%, to two Crab Apples (T67 and T62), to crown lift by 25%, to one Crab Apple (T100), to fell, grind and replace with one Ornamental Cherry, one Cypress (T105). All trees on TPO 241

Detailed Report attached to the application. Extensive work including one tree to be felled (and replaced) as affecting selling (T100).

25th September 2018 (Amended)

ST HELENS SCHOOL,

EASTBURY ROAD

NORTHWOOD

Demolition of the Fitzwalter building and construction of a new STEM building on same site.

14th January 2019

38 KEWFERRY ROAD NORTHWOOD

To carry out tree surgery, including a crown reduction by 1-2m, to one Twin-stem Birch, within Group 6 on TPO 90.

Long history of applications where consent given with conditions although no Arboricultural Report attached to the applications

15th January 2019

1 KEWFERRY ROAD,

NORTHWOOD

Two storey side extension and installation of vehicular crossover to Kewferry Road

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17th January 2019

3 LINKSWAY, NORTHWOOD

Two storey front extension, single storey front extension, single storey rear extension, and installation of vehicular crossover to front, involving demolition of existing conservatory

19th January 2019

33 MOOR PARK ROAD, NORTHWOOD

First floor rear extension

21st January 2019

41 NICHOLAS WAY NORTHWOOD

Details pursuant to discharge conditions No.6 (Tree Protection Measures) of planning permission Ref:19152/APP/2016/4623 dated 07/12/2017 (Construction of ground and first floor rear and North East side extensions with pitched roofs over, South West side roof extension with dormer windows.)

21st January 2019

27 REGINALD ROAD NORTHWOOD HA6 1EG

Erection of a single storey rear extension, which would

extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4

metres, for which the maximum height would be 3.5

metres, and for which the height of the eaves would be

2.5 metres

22nd January 2019

DOWNDERRY, RICKMANSWORTH ROAD NORTHWOOD

Single storey rear extension (Part retrospective)

24th January 2019

53 COPSE WOOD WAY NORTHWOOD

Two storey side extension, two storey front extension, part two storey, part first floor rear extension and conversion of roofspace to habitable use to include 3 x rear dormers, involving raising of ridge

An Arboricultural Report is attached to the application

25th January 2019

MOUNT VERNON HOSPITAL, RICKMANSWORTH ROAD NORTHWOOD

Replacement and upgrade of the mechanical ventilation

system serving the Radiopharmacy with associated

screening.

Separate application for Listed Building Consent

25th January 2019

46 LINKSWAY NORTHWOOD HA6 2XB

Detached garage to side (Application for a Certificate of

Lawful Development for a Proposed Development)

28th January 2019

2 EBURY CLOSE NORTHWOOD

To fell one Lawson Cypress, T42 on TPO 114 The tree is causing cracking to the house – photographic evidence but no professional report

28th January 2019

ALDIS HALL, 15 GREEN

LANE NORTHWOOD

Details pursuant to discharge conditions Nos. 3 (Materials), 4 (Site Clearance), 5 (Landscape Scheme), 12 (Samples), 13 (Removal, Alterations or Restoration) and 15 (Construction Logistics) of planning permission Ref: 68153/APP/2018/1583 dated 28/06/2018 (Change of use from student accomodation to 5 x 2-bed self-contained flats, associated parking, alterations to fenestration and removal of external staircase)

Arboricultural Method Statement attached

29th January 2019

8 NEW FARM LANE NORTHWOOD

Single storey rear extension, conversion of roofspace to habitable use to include a front dormer, and conversion of garage to habitable use to include alterations to front elevation

29th January 2019

8 NEW FARM LANE NORTHWOOD

Conversion of roofspace to habitable use to include rear and side dormers, 2 x front rooflights, and part conversion of roof from hip to gable end, with a new gable end window (Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development for a Proposed Development)

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4th February 2019

26 CHESTER ROAD, NORTHWOOD

Attached garage to side

4th February 2019

7 HEDGESIDE ROAD, NORTHWOOD

Part two storey, part first floor side extension, single storey rear extension, conversion of roofspace to habitable space to include 2 x rear dormers, erection of open porch to front, and part conversion of garage involving alterations to front elevation

Planning Applications – Objections / Comments Made

Validation Date

Address Application Detail Comment

18th December 2018

Ducks Hill Farm, Ducks Hill Road, Northwood, HA6 2SP

Change of use of land to B8 (Storage) and the siting of 36 shipping containers Note: there is a history of planning applications including residential development. The farmhouse is listed.

I have asked Councillor Seaman-Digby by email to call in the application and he has confirmed by email that he will. My comments opposing the application: I have read the supporting documentation. The NRA remains concerned that the use is too far from agricultural use and questions whether diversification schemes under DME19 includes storage as being within the meaning of “renewable energy”. Indeed, the supporting document states it does not. There is also concern at what might actually be stored at the site. Secondly, the traffic generated will be by way of large vehicles which will be travelling, presumably from motorways outside the area, through shopping (Ruislip) and residential (Ducks Hill Road / Breakspear Road) streets and have an adverse impact on them. Although the supporting statement offers comfort on lower than full use initially, and then building up, for the purpose of the decision it needs to be assumed that full use will be made of the storage facility that would be provided. It is considered the proposed use goes against DME19 and would also set a precedent to intensify or extend this storage use on the farm. For the reasons, given the NRA opposes the application and advocates its refusal. Petition submitted on 17th January 2019

3rd January 2019

38B Cygnet Close, Northwood

First floor side/rear extension and creation of basement

Specifically in connection with the basement, there is no assessment of whether the basement and subterranean scheme impacts on drainage, flooding from all sources, groundwater conditions, and structural stability relating to adjoining properties.

4th January 2019

37B Cygnet Close, Northwood

Part two storey, part single storey rear extension, single storey front extension and installation of basement level

There needs to be the same condition 6 as in the previous planning consent 28173/APP/2016/910 relating to local surface water and water management. There should also be a report concerning the impact on the structural stability of the adjoining properties.

17th January 2019

18a Elgood Avenue, Northwood

The development proposal consists of an outbuilding to the side (garden) of 18a Elgood Avenue, Northwood, Middlesex, HA6 3QH. The outbuilding measures 10m in length, extending along south-

Made at the request of Susan Howells of Gatehill Residents Association: I write on behalf of the Northwood Residents Association. Whilst Elgood Avenue falls outside our area, the NRA is concerned that the application is for a Certificate of Lawful Development for an Existing Development for something that was constructed without consent, and has already been

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eastern side garden of the property from the front to the rear. The development consists of timber supports and side rails, decking and steps down to the lawn, and measures 5m deep and 2.9m high with a gently sloping pitched roof. A clear polycarbonate roof protects the area from the weather (Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development for an Existing Development)

refused retrospective consent on appeal, but the applicant is seeking to overturn that on what appears to be a technicality. The applicant is using one decision by another planning authority, and not decisions from a higher authority, and so question the validity of that as a precedent. The Gatehill Farm Estate is an Area of Special Local Character, yet several of the surrounding properties see the extension because of the way the area undulates, and are adversely affected, as well as being seen from the highway. The extension is out of character with the surrounding area, and also comprises some 50 sq m which well exceeds the DMP A1.34 general guide of 30 sq m The reasons for the refusal by the Council and the Inspector on appeal appears to be well-founded.

25th January 2019

4 THE COVERT NORTHWOOD

Lower level garage to front

There is no assessment of whether the basement garage and subterranean scheme impacts on drainage, flooding from all sources, groundwater conditions, and structural stability relating to adjoining properties.

Planning Appeals: January 2019 / February 2019

31 Frithwood Avenue, Northwood HA6 3LY:

Appeal Ref: APP/R5510/W/18/3199718 : Application dated : 18th December 2017:

Separate costs application in relation to Appeal Ref: APP/R5510/W/18/3199718

Decision: Both Appeals Refused

Land At 26 Thirlmere Gardens, Northwood, Middx:

Appeal Ref: APP/R5510/X/17/3191751 : Application for costs

Note: the Secretary of State concludes that an award of costs on grounds of unreasonable behaviour resulting in

unnecessary expense is not justified in this case. Decision: Appeal Refused

46 Linksway, Northwood HA6 2XB

Appeal Ref: APP/R5510/D/18/3213275 : Application dated 25th June 2018

The development proposed is a single storey side extension; garage conversion; new front porch canopy and new

driveway entrance gates.

The appeal is dismissed insofar as it relates to the single storey side extension. The appeal is allowed insofar as it

relates to the new front porch canopy and new driveway entrance gates and planning permission is granted for a

new front porch canopy and new driveway entrance gates at 46 Linksway, Decision: Part Appeal Granted

12 Copse Wood Way, Northwood HA6 2UE : Application dated 2nd February 2018

Appeal Ref: APP/R5510/W/18/3207537

The development proposed is a two storey, 6-bed, detached dwelling house with habitable roof space and single

storey detached outbuilding to rear for use as a summer house/gym to include associated landscaping and parking,

involving demolition of existing dwelling house.

The appeal is allowed and planning permission is granted for a two storey, 6-bed, detached dwelling house with

habitable roof space and single storey detached outbuilding to rear for use as a summer house/gym to include

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associated landscaping and parking, involving demolition of existing dwelling house. at 12 Copse Wood Way,

Northwood HA6 2UE in accordance with the terms of the application, Ref 41524/APP/2018/496, dated 1 June 2018,

subject to the conditions set out in the attached Schedule of Conditions.

Decision: Appeal Granted

Appeals Submitted:

12, Kewferry Drive, Northwood

8725 12182/APP/2018/2654 07-01-19 12-12-18 HH Ref - Fast Track Written Represent,

Two storey rear extension, single storey side/rear extension, conversion of attached garage to habitable use to

include alterations to front elevation, conversion of roof space to habitable use to include 2 rear dormers, with 4

side roof lights and 1 front roof light, involving demolition of existing detached garage.

34 Watford Road, Northwood,

8724 29142/APP/2018/2765 07-01-19 12-12-18 HH Ref - Fast Track Written Represent. .

Single storey rear extension and first floor side extension to include a front dormer and 2 rear rooflights

Planning Decisions:

17 The Broadwalk, Northwood

Two storey rear extension, part two storey, part first floor front/side extension, and conversion of roof space to habitable use to

include 4 x front and rear dormers, 2 x side rooflights and raising of ridge height

Decision: Refused 25th January 2019

NOTES:

Met with Susan Howells and Liz Spencer of Gatehill Residents Association.

Secured a petition against the planning application at Ducks Hill Farm – Susan Howells got me 10 signatures, and I got 16 (it took

2 hours) – I will present at the planning committee when the date is set.

Objection submitted against the alcohol licence at 46 Green Lane and sent to the three Northwood Councillors. Will attend

Licensing Committee meeting to present on 21st February 2019

I presented for the lead petitioners on 30th January 2019 against the planning application for 31 Frithwood Avenue, as they

couldn’t attend – Councillor Raymond Graham took me – My objection and the schools were quoted in the planning officers

report, so that was useful to know. Application refused.

I objected to application for 18a Elgood Avenue (on Gatehill Estate) at the request of Susan Howells.

New Farm Road – I sent the applications to David Goodman

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Traffic & Highways – February 2019

Northwood Traffic Survey

It has been difficult to summarise the views of committee members as they are varied and diverse, ranging from do nothing, through accept the recommendations in the Study, to ask for major changes. It needs also to be stated that comments were only received from five committee members, by no means a majority. Comments, as follows in blue, have been passed on to Cllr. Lewis, who immediately passed them on to Cllr. Burrows. Section 2, Client Requirements 2.2.2 Three traffic signal stages are mentioned for the Rickmansworth/Green Lane junction, Stage 2 being “Rickmansworth Road northbound with right turn indicative green arrow (unopposed right turn into Green Lane)”. In fact, this stage is very rarely operative, once in a blue moon comes to mind, meaning that this becomes a very dangerous turn. A significant number of vehicles travelling south on Rickmansworth Road regularly appear to ignore the red lights, leading to many “near misses”. I estimate that I have a close shave there about once a week while attempting to turn right into Green Lane. The introduction of a permanent right turn filter (Stage 2 above) may alleviate this. Although this problem was highlighted during the walk around with a Council officer, it appears to have been ignored. Section 3, Data 3.4.3 Northwood Resident’s Association (NRA) suggest that peak traffic times in Northwood are 08.00 – 09.00 and 15.00 – 18.00 (not 07.30 – 8.30 and 17.00 – 18.00 as used in the study). These times could make a significant difference to the results and apply to the whole area. Section 4, Site Meeting Notes Green Lane/Dene Road 4.1.1.1 Quote “the volume of traffic was observed off-peak” – the problem is during the peak. No mention is made of difficulties caused by vehicles turning into the Green Lane car park, mainly during the peak morning period 4.1.2.1 Quote “the volume of traffic was observed off-peak” – the problem is during the peak. Rickmansworth Road south of the Green Lane junction 4.1.13 As many as nine vehicles have been seen parked for lengthy periods in Rickmansworth Road on the side of the Montessori school – double yellow lines should be extended south-east beyond Copse Wood Way. The proposed extension of 10m is not enough. The above are major points regarding the Study, but we would welcome the opportunity to discuss all the recommendations prior to any action and expenditure.

Out of Ward Road woks for HS2 The planned 8 week closure on Breakspear Road South (BRS) has slipped again. In a recent meeting HS2 stated that the work will start on 24th May, but other HS2 people say it may be June or July. They also expect to close BRS again in 2020 or 2021 to lower the road under the HS2 line. 33kV power cables have to be laid between Rayners Lane and West Ruislip to supply the tunnel boring machines. It has been suggested that these cables could run along the Met line, but this has been rejected by TfL. Therefore they will be routed along local roads, avoiding main roads where possible, probably working in 50m stages, over several months, possibly starting around Sept. 2019. At some stage this will involve Ickenham Road between Ruislip High Street and West Ruislip, hopefully not when BRS is closed.

Peter Lansdown

[email protected]

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19-02 NRA- Police Report Police Station As you may already be aware the Police station is now completely closed to the public. The station itself is being readied for closure although an exact time line keeps moving. I have no information about how the station will be sealed or whether a hoarding will be placed around it. No one seems to know. Nor what is happening to it. I have asked the SNT to ensure that notices are prominent and that the phone box can still be accessed. Again no news on that. New SNT personnel I met with our new Safer neighbourhoods team Sergeant Jim Last and he seems very keen and professional whilst admitting a little inexperience at community policing. He lives nearby and spent most of his recent years in response teams. This means he comes to us with fresh eyes and ideas. We also have a new PC, Dan Ashworth who knocked at my home recently just to introduce himself. He made a significant arrest after just a few days of working in Northwood so we hope his enthusiasm will continue. PC Dave Bell and PCSO John Usher continue to make up the rest of the team. AGM Both Sgt Jim Last and PC Ashworth have signalled they will attend the AGM. OWL The number of Northwood residents signed up has increased and now stands at 310. That is still way below what we need so any ideas or help are welcome. I understand Sgt Last intends to get the PCs out and about and knocking on house doors to introduce themselves and get OWL sign ups. Burglary Unfortunately recent figures suggest a huge increase in Northwood for November 2018. There were 14 recorded burglaries compared to just 4 in November 2017. The police had sent a number of warnings that an increase may occur but this is too significant to just ignore. Sadly the new Sgt is unable to give me answers as he has only just joined us. I will asking the question again at the next Ward panel. Gazebo The ongoing story of the Gazebo runs on. After many frustrating months of PCSO John Usher getting the run around from MPS I contacted Insp Rob Bryan who has responded quickly. It would appear that the MPS have no idea about who supplies them and they suggest we buy our own and have signage that is not necessarily Met Police logo. If anyone has knowledge of a good supplier I would be grateful to get contact details. Hillingdon Police Crime Survey The results of this have just been released via OWL. I hope you have seen it but if not it can be viewed via link below. Hopefully we can encourage more residents to take part in future. If we look at the Northwood figures the highest rated concerns are two we usually have from the ward panel, Burglary and dangerous / careless driving. Drugs is a new one and speeding is low on the list. I need to drill down into the respondents to find reasons and will report back of I have any success. http://www.hillingdonnhw.co.uk/v4/owl/docs/HillingdonCrimeSurvey_2019_01.pdf

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Membership. No report

Business No report

END OF REPORTS