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In addition to the questions submitted in advance (at appendix 2 to these minutes), the Chairman permitted a further question, as an item of urgent business.

Members expressed some concerns about the car parking gate to the Heron spaces and the Heron door in the corner of the car park behind Moor Lane.  Members were concerned about security in that the gate took a very long time to close and suggested that the timing be adjusted to be more appropriate and hence reduce tailgating.  The door behind the lift was sometimes left open, to the extent that Speed House CPAs have to close it, rather than Heron security.  Furthermore, the door behind the lift was supposed to have an ASSA lock fitted on the outside for residents’ use. 

Residents suggested that a simple improvement would be to label the door buttons; ie one is for pedestrian use (just a few seconds) and the other for cars (which takes about 2 minutes)

Officers advised that the City Surveyor and Town Clerk were seeking to resolve the matter.

Finally, the Chairman announced the forthcoming retirement of Eddie Stevens, the Technical Services Director and thanked him for his outstanding work over many years. The Chairman felt that Eddie had been a ‘friend’ to the residents and not just an officer.  This sentiment was echoed by the Barbican Association.  In response, Eddie stated that the RCC was a great success and exemplary in conflict resolution and joint working between residents and officers.