Monday, 28 April 2008
Road Reports for Westmoreland 28th April 2008
The latest road reports for Westmoreland have just been released by Bath & North East Somerset Council and are available by following this link. Road Reports Westmoreland.
We hope that you find this information helpful and if you have any feed back then please contact us.
Saturday, 26 April 2008
Bridge delays as problems found
The Bridge at the bottom of Fielding road ahs been closed for 15 weeks now when the original contract was for 13 weeks.
Major corrosion has been found in metal work under the bridge and buried in the concrete that has just been exposed. It is a matter of fact that local Liberal Democrats told them that is what they would find when a repair was first proposed and that is why we pressed for a new bridge.
But as you know our Conservatives knew best and decided on a repair only policy that means that the bridge will now remain closed until Mid August.
Not only are we annoyed that we were not listened to in the first place but the issue of the additional cost to the council tax payer and the inconvenience that is caused to residents is also of concern.
We will be asking the Councils executive member to explain why it is all now going pear shaped and what he intends to do about it.
Major corrosion has been found in metal work under the bridge and buried in the concrete that has just been exposed. It is a matter of fact that local Liberal Democrats told them that is what they would find when a repair was first proposed and that is why we pressed for a new bridge.
But as you know our Conservatives knew best and decided on a repair only policy that means that the bridge will now remain closed until Mid August.
Not only are we annoyed that we were not listened to in the first place but the issue of the additional cost to the council tax payer and the inconvenience that is caused to residents is also of concern.
We will be asking the Councils executive member to explain why it is all now going pear shaped and what he intends to do about it.
Saturday, 26 April 2008
Cheap composting for Westmoreland Ward residents.
You could help stop of your household and garden waste from going to landfill by composting at home.
Since 2006 the Council has been offering low cost compost bins to residents in partnership with national Recycle Now Home Composting Campaign.
For 2008 the Council is offering up to two compost bins per household with free home delivery. The bins on offer are:
Since 2006 the Council has been offering low cost compost bins to residents in partnership with national Recycle Now Home Composting Campaign.
For 2008 the Council is offering up to two compost bins per household with free home delivery. The bins on offer are:
- Compost Converter (220 litre) at £17
- Compost Converter (330 litre) at £20
- Komp (250 litre) at £40
Wednesday, 23 April 2008
Road disruption likely
The latest road reports show quite a few road maintenance and public service issues that are more than likely to cause disruption over the next few weeks with particular problems on Coronation Ave in the forward plan and Ringwood Road in the more immediate program of works.
To read more about these items and to see other planned road works follow this link Westmoreland Road Works.
To read more about these items and to see other planned road works follow this link Westmoreland Road Works.
Monday, 21 April 2008
New planning applications for your attention?
We have two new planning applications that have been registered this week
The first application is for the erection of a conservatory to rear 21 Bellotts Road Twerton Bath. The application was registered on 11th April 2008 and has a decision date of 6th June 2008.
The application number is 08/00878/FUL and you can view the application by following the link on the application number.
The Second application is on that we have seen before and has been subject to wide spread consultation and is Change of use from offices (Use Class B2) to mixed use re-development including offices (Use Class B2) and 9 no. flats and 2 no. maisonettes (Use Class C3) and associated extensions and alterations and is a resubmission. The application address is 88 Coronation Avenue the home of the former Moravian church.
The application number is 08/01334/FUL and you can view the application by following the link on the application number.
Any representations on these applications should be made in writing to Development Control, Trimbridge House, Trim Street, Bath BA1 2DP. Alternatively representations can be made using the Planning Service pages of the Council's website http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/. All representations must arrive no later than the 18th May 2008. Please also let us know of any comments that you may make.
The first application is for the erection of a conservatory to rear 21 Bellotts Road Twerton Bath. The application was registered on 11th April 2008 and has a decision date of 6th June 2008.
The application number is 08/00878/FUL and you can view the application by following the link on the application number.
The Second application is on that we have seen before and has been subject to wide spread consultation and is Change of use from offices (Use Class B2) to mixed use re-development including offices (Use Class B2) and 9 no. flats and 2 no. maisonettes (Use Class C3) and associated extensions and alterations and is a resubmission. The application address is 88 Coronation Avenue the home of the former Moravian church.
The application number is 08/01334/FUL and you can view the application by following the link on the application number.
Any representations on these applications should be made in writing to Development Control, Trimbridge House, Trim Street, Bath BA1 2DP. Alternatively representations can be made using the Planning Service pages of the Council's website http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/. All representations must arrive no later than the 18th May 2008. Please also let us know of any comments that you may make.
Wednesday, 16 April 2008
Bridge Delays run on
It is interesting to find out that a lot of what we have said about the repairs to the bridge at Fielding's Road are coming home to roost.
There is now apparently a problem with the electrical supply that runs under the bridge, and we told them that there would be problems but would they listen oh no they new it all. And it seems to be unbelievable that until recently our Conservative executive member did not even know.
The delay to the bridge repairs runs on and we would not even like to say how far it is delayed now.
If only the Councillors and residents had been listened to in the first place then we would have had a brand new bridge in place by now and not one that is being patched up and running late.
We will certainly be watching the costs as they are now escalating and bringing the Conservative members who knew best on this issue to account.
We will keep you posted on this issue.
There is now apparently a problem with the electrical supply that runs under the bridge, and we told them that there would be problems but would they listen oh no they new it all. And it seems to be unbelievable that until recently our Conservative executive member did not even know.
The delay to the bridge repairs runs on and we would not even like to say how far it is delayed now.
If only the Councillors and residents had been listened to in the first place then we would have had a brand new bridge in place by now and not one that is being patched up and running late.
We will certainly be watching the costs as they are now escalating and bringing the Conservative members who knew best on this issue to account.
We will keep you posted on this issue.
Tuesday, 15 April 2008
Westmoreland Road works week starting 14th April
After the problems last Monday that we told you about there are now a number of new road works in the Westmoreland area that have been published this week, some may cause disruption please press on the link Westmoreland Road works to see what they are and how they may affect you.
