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Q41 It's took 30 odd years to get a decent path across the Dam Head park site and we are very grateful to now have one, but we need lights on it as it's very dark at night and not safe to walk through.
M Keane, Dam Head

A Working with the Dam Head Residents' Association and our colleagues in Manchester Leisure, we've made big improvements to Dam Head Pak - which have gone down well with local residents. We are currently looking at whether further improvements are needed, and will look at the possibility of improved lighting as part of this.
Joan FitzGerald, Chair Neighbourhood & Quality Services Sub-Committee

Q40 Could you please tell me what is to happen with Whitebeck Court? It is an eyesore, I can hear kids breaking in the block at all hours of the night. I rang the Police on a few occasions. They don't turn up.
Mr K J Taylor, Kentmere Court

A We are working with Manchester Council colleagues on developing plans for the block. Local residents will be kept informed - this includes talking to the Moorway Tenants and Residents Association. In the meantime we have taken extra steps to secure the block.
Joan FitzGerald, Chair Neighbourhood & Quality Services Sub-Committee

Q39 Why do you allow vehicles without disabled badges to park in the disabled areas in front of multi storey flats?
Anonymous

A This is inconsiderate behaviour and could constitute a breach of tenancy. If you know who is responsible then you could speak to them about it if you feel able to do so. Otherwise let us have the details so that we can deal with it.
Joan FitzGerald, Chair Neighbourhood & Quality Services Sub-Committee

Q38 Why are there no recycling facilities available in high rise buildings? In this day and age it should be the case. There are 70 odd homes in this block and over a year that is a lot of waste paper.
Mr G Allen, Rushcroft Court

A We are currently looking at providing more recycling facilities at all our multi-storey blocks - we like to offer as many opportunities as possible. We'll make sure residents are kept informed of what's happening at their block.
Joan FitzGerald, Chair Neighbourhood & Quality Services Sub-Committee

Q37 Why is there no recycling on the estate and why do the bin men always leave the bin cupboard doors open after collection? They have already had to be replaced on 12 houses. Why?
Anonymous

A We work closely with our colleagues in the Council's Waste Recycling Team to increase recycling opportunities. We have consulted with residents on the Smithfield Estate about this, but so far haven't been able to identify a suitable area. We are looking at the problem again, and will keep residents informed. In the meantime, we have asked the bin men to make sure they close the bin store doors. We have also carried out a survey of bin store doors on the estate; and we are repairing or replacing those which are badly damaged or worn out.
Joan FitzGerald, Chair Neighbourhood & Quality Services Sub-Committee

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