News letter

I have been to see alex and Fran today to hand them the news letter I hope to start the delivery this week!
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Garth lane

A very productive meeting today regarding the Garth Lane site. Although the owner did not attend his planning representative was very help full. I hope we have inspired some action on the issue.
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Sandra Mason

I have a meeting today with Sandra and John Mooney to try and find some funding for the St Hughes centre. John is hopeful we can get them what they need.


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River Freshney Petition

Things are looking good with the river freshney petition, page 2 of the telegraph. I think we are going to have some good results with this one.

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Telegraph petition

I will be receiving a petition on friday about the river banks. Its looking good for the area and the river.


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Meeting with the leader

Meeting today with the leader of the council Keith Watkin and Cliff Barber to discuss ward issues. This should be an interesting one there will be a few skeletons coming out.
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Bemrose Way

Its looking good on the Bemrose Way front I think they will be chopping down the two big trees that the residents are complaining about and it also looks like they will be looking at fencing to stop ASB in the area.

Job done
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jhonny dohnuts

I sat on the licensing commettie today to decide if JD should have live music. We granted the permission for them to do this provided it was well menaged with a few small conditions. The main one was to limit the hours to 10pm and only have performances on weekends and bank holidays.

river freshney banks

A picture of me strimming the river banks!

Police update

I spent a few minutes today in a meeting with the pcso's to talk about the recent problems with the gangs in Gilby Road it looks like they may be close to getting one of the ring leaders. We also talked about a family in Beeson Grove that appear to be causing a lot of trouble for some of the residents in the area. Let's hope we can get a result for this one soon.


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River banks

Hurrah the river banks are finished finally. I have also been invited to a meeting with the ea let's get it sorted.

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Today's update

River banks are nearly there wow what a job. Its looking like the ea have applied for erdf funding to dredge the river bed that is a real winner. The council are looking at sending in the flail to maintain the river banks. I have spoken to a lady from Vere terrace about an empty property next to her house, ill see if I can get it sorted. I have asked empty homes officers to look at 223 Corporation Rd and get it secured. I have been approached again about the large hedges near Ravenspurn Way I will look for a solution to this with Ian soon. Awesome day in the community hopefully one of many to come.
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Today's update

Been to see Sandra at st Hughes and have worked out a time to see her regarding funding. Dropped in at west marsh children's centre to get an update on the daft Olympics they want to put on. They are also very interested in next years firefighters fate at peaks lane. I managed to win round tony booth the creator of the river freshney petition he will be presenting the full version to me and alex wallace at the town hall soon. I popped round to see the Bovils today to see if we could sort out a way foreword for the newsletter but I must have missed them. All is looking good on the river freshney front and we will recommence battle on Monday. Now its time for a few hours sleep then work till 5 am joy.
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AA landscaping

Had a call yesterday about aa landscaping on Charleton street, it had been set on fire by kids. Asbestos everywhere. All sorted clean up team there now community pride are serving notice on owners to sort site!

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Aa garden centre

What a state this place is in. I have got community pride to come and have a look at it we need to get hold of the owner to get it sorted.
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Blackberry test

Here is a test posting from my phone.


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Parking Scheme Frederick Street

I have been asked by residents of frederick street to initiate a resident only parking scheme. It will be started after the parking review is completed. I will be going door to door with this one in frederick street and also hope to get in the paper with it.

aa garden center Charleton Street

A complaint has come in regarding AA Garden center. It has been set ablaze and the complainant is worried that the asbestos will be distributed in the surrounding area. I am going to get this checked out asap.

Bus Service Setbacks

The ERDF bid has been gained successfully. However Balfour beatty has messed up the tendering process so it will be delayed in reaching fruition. I can only hope balfour betty get their act together quickly to sort this problem out before we loose the money!

Working Tax Credits

I had a lady contact me two weeks ago from the ward who had not been paid her working tax credits for 14 weeks. She was in tears on the phone and clearly distraught. I contact Austins office and hey presto she was united with her money two days later.

Happy I could help

The funding request for the west marsh community center nets has been filled out and once I get Ian's signature it will be processed.

Community Asset Mapping

Working in partnership with john at vanel we are looking to set up a community asset map of the West Marsh. I have had a preliminary meet with John about this and we need to sit down with Ian to sort out a plan of action. This strategy looks very interesting ans would change community involvement in the area for the positive I am sure.

Ravenspurn way

A request for the hedges in Ravenspurn way has been brought to my attention. I hope to see this gentleman soon to sort this problem.

Drunks in Catergate

We are looking to call in a licence review of the off licence in Catergate for selling to intoxicated people. an update will follow.

Wharton street

I had a request for gating of an access point to the side of wharton street. This is proving a challenge at the moment because it contains garages. We are working on a solution where by we only need give two weeks notice by way of a letter before we install gates this would enable gates to go up very quickly. I am keeping the complainant informed.

Elsenham Rd

I am working hard with the police to stop asb in Elsenham Rd we have already had one arrest and soon expect others to follow.

Shoreline housing

I am currently having massive problems with shoreline housing in Bemrose way. I will possibly be doing a feature in the GET about it More info to follow.

River freshney project

We are well underway with the river project and will recommence battle on monday the 22nd of August hopefully with council help and some more robust cutting gear we should be victorious. As always we will be happy for anyone's help.

On the back of this we are forming a comittee who hope to take on a section of the river banks for thier own and then we will be looking to place a bid for funding to help us dredge the river.

We also hope the group will be able to teach children fishing skills and to rent the pavillion in the DOYG. This could kill several birds with one stone.