The footpath in King Street at the entrance for former Thornton works has sunk. This low spot forms a puddle which is causing pedestrians inconvenience.
After pursuing this matter, the area has been inspected by the Highways Inspector and the path has been referred for remedial works.
We are hoping that County Council will get on with it and fix this footpath soon.
Monday, 7 March 2011
Gully Cleaning
We have received confirmation from the County Council that all gullies in Queen Street will be cleaned. The drainage gullies are blocked and there is extensive flooding in the Street during wet weather. We appreciate this response from the County Council and hope these drains will be cleaned soon.
Let's Cut Crime - Not the Police
We have received an excellent response from our residents regarding cuts in Policing. Our feedback is that people are overwhelmingly against cuts in Policing. People are concerned that less Police will mean more crime. We all want to see Police more on our streets not less.
Tuesday, 1 March 2011
Anglesey Olympics
A very successful Anglesey Olympics event was held in Anglesey Ward on 25 February which we funded from our WASP (Ward Action Service Plan) budget.
The following activities took place on the day in Queen Street Community Centre and Anglesey Park.
Queen Street Community Centre
Climbing Wall
The fire stations TVR van attended the event for children to look at and get to know the local firemen and women,
Home Start were indoors running Arts and Craft activities for children and their parents mainly focusing on the 0-5 age range,
Local artist Vitor Azevedo provided art activities that both children and their parents participated in, activities included drawing and attaching pictures onto a giant Paper Mache wellington boot,
Active East Staffs Team had indoor giant games including snakes and ladders, connect 4, jenga as well as badge making, card making and drawing.
Printed certificates were also handed out to the children that attended the event.
Over at Anglesey Community Park the following activities also took place-
Gladiator Duel, a fun activity for children to participate in to recreate the popular game from the tv show Gladiators,
Sumo Suits, designed for two competitors to compete each against each other,
Magical Mayhem provided circus skills, balloon modelling, and on the spot magic which the children were really entertained by,
The Green Spaces Team attended the event and provided nature activities including bug bingo and nature orienteering.
The Active East Staffs Team provided coaches who organised tennis, cricket and football.
Additionally there was a catering vehicle selling hot food and drinks.
Overall the event was really well attended with around 250 people visiting the two sites and participating in the activities. Feedback from the parents after the event suggested that events like these during the holidays give children something to look forward to and a reason to get out of the house. Other parents stated that their children had had a really good day and liked the activities especially with them being in their local area.
The following activities took place on the day in Queen Street Community Centre and Anglesey Park.
Queen Street Community Centre
Climbing Wall
The fire stations TVR van attended the event for children to look at and get to know the local firemen and women,
Home Start were indoors running Arts and Craft activities for children and their parents mainly focusing on the 0-5 age range,
Local artist Vitor Azevedo provided art activities that both children and their parents participated in, activities included drawing and attaching pictures onto a giant Paper Mache wellington boot,
Active East Staffs Team had indoor giant games including snakes and ladders, connect 4, jenga as well as badge making, card making and drawing.
Printed certificates were also handed out to the children that attended the event.
Over at Anglesey Community Park the following activities also took place-
Gladiator Duel, a fun activity for children to participate in to recreate the popular game from the tv show Gladiators,
Sumo Suits, designed for two competitors to compete each against each other,
Magical Mayhem provided circus skills, balloon modelling, and on the spot magic which the children were really entertained by,
The Green Spaces Team attended the event and provided nature activities including bug bingo and nature orienteering.
The Active East Staffs Team provided coaches who organised tennis, cricket and football.
Additionally there was a catering vehicle selling hot food and drinks.
Overall the event was really well attended with around 250 people visiting the two sites and participating in the activities. Feedback from the parents after the event suggested that events like these during the holidays give children something to look forward to and a reason to get out of the house. Other parents stated that their children had had a really good day and liked the activities especially with them being in their local area.
Advance Sign
1. It shows that the Highway stops to the right of the roundabout
2. Straight ahead from the rounadbout, cars and motor cycles are prohibited
3. If you turn left you will find:
a) Coopers Square Car Park
b) Rising Bollards
c) Pedestrian Zone
It is therefore not surprising that so many people are striking bollards. Surely we need signs which direct 'All Traffic' to the left with clear destinations.
Bollards Claim another victim
This morning another driver fell victim of the bollards.
The unfortunate driver of the blue BMW was struck by the rising bollard and like many other victims says he did not see it. Having seen the advance sign which is extremely confusing I have some sympathy with the driver. These accidents and serious damage to the vehicles cannot be ignored.
The unfortunate driver of the blue BMW was struck by the rising bollard and like many other victims says he did not see it. Having seen the advance sign which is extremely confusing I have some sympathy with the driver. These accidents and serious damage to the vehicles cannot be ignored.
Independent Review of Bollard safety
I have finally received a response from the County Council after over 2 months.
I am pleased that the County Council have agreed to an independent Safety audit of the operation of the bollards. This menas that an independent road safety Consultant will be appointed to look at all aspects of the road layout and accident data to undertake the road safety audit. The Consultant will then make recommendations on the improvements required to the Highway to reduce the accidents.
I am advised that the road safety audit will be undertaken this month or early next month. This is really good news and at last we have County Council to take positive step towards reducing accidents.
I am pleased that the County Council have agreed to an independent Safety audit of the operation of the bollards. This menas that an independent road safety Consultant will be appointed to look at all aspects of the road layout and accident data to undertake the road safety audit. The Consultant will then make recommendations on the improvements required to the Highway to reduce the accidents.
I am advised that the road safety audit will be undertaken this month or early next month. This is really good news and at last we have County Council to take positive step towards reducing accidents.
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