Monday, 31 March 2008
Disruption likely in Latest Road reports
There are many items listed on the latest road reports for the Westmoreland area some of these may now have been completed but others may cause disruption particularly those on the Lower Bristol Road that have been listed on the Twerton Road reports list.
If you want to see what is happening close to your home or what delays you may expect then please follow the links for, Westmoreland road reports & Twerton Road reports.
If you want to see what is happening close to your home or what delays you may expect then please follow the links for, Westmoreland road reports & Twerton Road reports.
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Tuesday, 25 March 2008
Two Tunnels Project moves ahead at a pace.
We thought that we would bring you an update as to what is happening on the exciting project that will link the centre of Bath to the country side at Tucking Mill.
The Route will run through Westmoreland ward via the Linear Way with a joint walking and cycling route that is being funded by the National Lottery. The development of this project will ensure that the Linear way remains and is protected from development.
The Project is moving ahead fast and you can see the latest progress that is being made by following the Link Two Tunnels.
The only draw back as far as your local councillors are concerned is the short sighted vision of our Conservative administration in not replacing the bridge at Fielding's road with a new multi use bridge. This would have made the link for this new path to the Bristol to Bath Cycle path complete (perhaps one day they will listen to common sense).
The Route will run through Westmoreland ward via the Linear Way with a joint walking and cycling route that is being funded by the National Lottery. The development of this project will ensure that the Linear way remains and is protected from development.
The Project is moving ahead fast and you can see the latest progress that is being made by following the Link Two Tunnels.
The only draw back as far as your local councillors are concerned is the short sighted vision of our Conservative administration in not replacing the bridge at Fielding's road with a new multi use bridge. This would have made the link for this new path to the Bristol to Bath Cycle path complete (perhaps one day they will listen to common sense).
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Monday, 24 March 2008
Disruption likely in Latest Road reports
The latest road works reports issued by the council for our local roads over the next few weeks may cause disruption for our local area.
Work at West Ave & Coronation Ave may be a cause for delays and there are also other roads that are affected by planned works, Check out the following link Road works Westmoreland to see how you are affected.
Work at West Ave & Coronation Ave may be a cause for delays and there are also other roads that are affected by planned works, Check out the following link Road works Westmoreland to see how you are affected.
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Sunday, 23 March 2008
Drainage problem and Litter Bin at Linear Way.
The Standing water problem on the footpath at Linear way between King Georges Road and Ringwood road has been causing concern for some time now. Councillor Sharon Ball has now asked that and additional layer of Tarmac is placed at the area of the water problem so that it will not gather there in the future.
We have also had it brought to our attention that the litter bin at this location is constantly overflowing and we have brought this to the attention of Bath & North East Somerset Council and have asked that they keep on eye on it in the future to make sure that it does not overflow again.
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Friday, 21 March 2008
New Passes for Diamond Travelcard Holders
The information below has been released by Bath & North East Somerset Council and relates to Dimond Travel Card Holders if you are one of these then the information below should be of interest to you.
New passes are now being issued extending the entitlement to free off-peak bus travel to cover the whole of England and these will be issued to all Diamond Travelcard holders living in Bath and North East Somerset
Existing card holders should receive a new bus pass in the post by the end of March. If you have a Diamond Travelcard at the moment and there have been no changes in your personal circumstances, you should receive a new bus pass automatically from Bath & North East Somerset Council.
If you haven't received it by early April, please call Council Connect on 394041 or if you live outside of Bath & North East Somerset Council then you will need to conatct your local council.
From 1 April, holders of the new passes will be able to travel free on local buses anywhere in England between 9.30am and 11pm Mondays to Fridays and all day Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays. However, in the local area (Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire) the current earlier start time will continue and passes will be valid at all times except before 9am Mondays to Fridays.
New passes are now being issued extending the entitlement to free off-peak bus travel to cover the whole of England and these will be issued to all Diamond Travelcard holders living in Bath and North East Somerset
Existing card holders should receive a new bus pass in the post by the end of March. If you have a Diamond Travelcard at the moment and there have been no changes in your personal circumstances, you should receive a new bus pass automatically from Bath & North East Somerset Council.
If you haven't received it by early April, please call Council Connect on 394041 or if you live outside of Bath & North East Somerset Council then you will need to conatct your local council.
From 1 April, holders of the new passes will be able to travel free on local buses anywhere in England between 9.30am and 11pm Mondays to Fridays and all day Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays. However, in the local area (Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire) the current earlier start time will continue and passes will be valid at all times except before 9am Mondays to Fridays.
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Tuesday, 18 March 2008
Bridge Delays Cause Concern
It has come to our attention that the bridge works at Fieldings Road are already running over 4 weeks late.
How do we know this you may ask well that is what the workers are telling us and that they have been having more problems than they expected? It is also expected that the costs will be higher than budgeted for.
We will be asking the Conservative executive member at the next cabinet meeting to explain why his project is overrunning and if costs are higher than expected why he has not anticipated such an increase in his original budget.
We are sure residents remember that we campaigned for a new bridge at this location and not the inferior repair that was put on us by the former conservative member in Charge of Highways.
How do we know this you may ask well that is what the workers are telling us and that they have been having more problems than they expected? It is also expected that the costs will be higher than budgeted for.
We will be asking the Conservative executive member at the next cabinet meeting to explain why his project is overrunning and if costs are higher than expected why he has not anticipated such an increase in his original budget.
We are sure residents remember that we campaigned for a new bridge at this location and not the inferior repair that was put on us by the former conservative member in Charge of Highways.
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Monday, 17 March 2008
Proposals to close local pub in latest planning applications
We have three planning applications in the latest list issued by Bath & North East Somerset Council this week.
The first two relate to the Belvoir Castle Public House at Victoria Buildings.
There is a full planning application and a listed buildings application for the following Change Of use from public house (use class A4) to 3no. Residential units (use class C3) and the full Application number is 08/00732/FUL .
The listed building application number 08/00735/LBA and relates to Internal and external Alterations to include creation of three residential units.
You can view both applications byfollowing the links on the application numbers. Both applications were registered on 10th March 2008and have a decision date of 5th May 2008.
The Third application is at 29 Denmark Road Twerton Bath BA2 3RE
This is a listed building application that follows on from a full planning application that was registered on 27th Feb 2008.
The proposals are for Internal and external alterations to include erection of first-floor extension over existing rear extension with adjacent new single-storey extension the application registration number is 08/00816/LBA. You can view the application by following link on the application number. The application was registered on 12th March 2008 and has a decision date of 7th May 2008.
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 12th April 2008.
Please also let us know of any comments that you may make.
The first two relate to the Belvoir Castle Public House at Victoria Buildings.
There is a full planning application and a listed buildings application for the following Change Of use from public house (use class A4) to 3no. Residential units (use class C3) and the full Application number is 08/00732/FUL .
The listed building application number 08/00735/LBA and relates to Internal and external Alterations to include creation of three residential units.
You can view both applications byfollowing the links on the application numbers. Both applications were registered on 10th March 2008and have a decision date of 5th May 2008.
The Third application is at 29 Denmark Road Twerton Bath BA2 3RE
This is a listed building application that follows on from a full planning application that was registered on 27th Feb 2008.
The proposals are for Internal and external alterations to include erection of first-floor extension over existing rear extension with adjacent new single-storey extension the application registration number is 08/00816/LBA. You can view the application by following link on the application number. The application was registered on 12th March 2008 and has a decision date of 7th May 2008.
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 12th April 2008.
Please also let us know of any comments that you may make.
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Saturday, 15 March 2008
Half Marathon This Sunday
The half Marathon takes place tomorrow and Cars will not be able to enter the Lower Bristol Road for several hours in the morning and local 5 Buses will not be running properly from 10am to 2pm.
Also any one that lives on the route of the Marathon will need to watch out for parking restrictions as we do not want to see residents cars towed away as they were last year.
Also any one that lives on the route of the Marathon will need to watch out for parking restrictions as we do not want to see residents cars towed away as they were last year.
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Thursday, 13 March 2008
Bath Half Marathon 16th March 2008
Don't get caught out this year, The Bath Half Marathon takes place on Sunday 16th March 2008 and many loacl roads in Westmoreland will be affected don't be one of those who got their car towed away last year.
The lower Bristol Road will be closed for a period of time and some local roads will have parking restrictions imposed.
To check out how you may be affected please look at the following website by following th link Bath Half Martathon road restictions.
To find out more about the Half Marathon please check out the following link Bath Half Marathon and please enjoy the day.
The lower Bristol Road will be closed for a period of time and some local roads will have parking restrictions imposed.
To check out how you may be affected please look at the following website by following th link Bath Half Martathon road restictions.
To find out more about the Half Marathon please check out the following link Bath Half Marathon and please enjoy the day.
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Wednesday, 12 March 2008
A New National Bus Concession.
I thought this may be of interest to many residents please respond as soon as you can as you need to get in early.
You may be aware that from 1st April 2008, a new National Bus Concession is being introduced that will allow eligible people to travel for free after 9.30am Mondays to Fridays, and anytime on Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays, on all local bus services in England. The Council will be issuing new Diamond Travelcards to existing holders during March, ready for use when the new scheme starts in April.
Details of the new scheme as applicable to Bath & NE Somerset pass holders are now available from the Bath & NE Somerset Council website at http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/BathNES/transportandstreets/travel/buses/buspasses.
You may be aware that from 1st April 2008, a new National Bus Concession is being introduced that will allow eligible people to travel for free after 9.30am Mondays to Fridays, and anytime on Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays, on all local bus services in England. The Council will be issuing new Diamond Travelcards to existing holders during March, ready for use when the new scheme starts in April.
Details of the new scheme as applicable to Bath & NE Somerset pass holders are now available from the Bath & NE Somerset Council website at http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/BathNES/transportandstreets/travel/buses/buspasses.
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Monday, 10 March 2008
New planning application for Cynthia works
There are two planning applications in this week of which we would like to bring to your attention.
The first application is for Cynthia works where planning permission to build houses was granted on appeal last year.
The new application is fro the Erection of 6. two-storey terraced dwellings with associated parking and access the application number is 08/00780/FUL and was registered on 25th Feb 2008 and has a completion date of 21st April 2008. You can view the application by following the link on the application number.
The second application this week is for the Erection of first-floor extension over existing rear extension with adjacent new single-storey extension at 29 Denmark Road Twerton Bath BA2 3RE.
The application number is 08/00815/FUL and was registered on 27th February 2008 and has a completion date of 23rd April 2008. Again 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/. Please also let us your local councillors know of any comments that you make.
The first application is for Cynthia works where planning permission to build houses was granted on appeal last year.
The new application is fro the Erection of 6. two-storey terraced dwellings with associated parking and access the application number is 08/00780/FUL and was registered on 25th Feb 2008 and has a completion date of 21st April 2008. You can view the application by following the link on the application number.
The second application this week is for the Erection of first-floor extension over existing rear extension with adjacent new single-storey extension at 29 Denmark Road Twerton Bath BA2 3RE.
The application number is 08/00815/FUL and was registered on 27th February 2008 and has a completion date of 23rd April 2008. Again 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/. Please also let us your local councillors know of any comments that you make.
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Friday, 07 March 2008
Who dumped this?
Whilst out and about in Westmoreland Cllr Sharon Ball came across this bag of rubbish that some thoughtless person had dumped and scattered at the end of Albany Road. The mess has now been cleared up but this is not the point we are trying to get the area cleared up but some do not seem to care.
Further up the road at the brickfields litter has been carelessly dumped by the side of the Shop Sharon has asked that this be cleared up and consideration given to placing a litter bin in this lane.
If you know of a problem area then let us knows?
Further up the road at the brickfields litter has been carelessly dumped by the side of the Shop Sharon has asked that this be cleared up and consideration given to placing a litter bin in this lane.
If you know of a problem area then let us knows?
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Thursday, 06 March 2008
Further Student accommodation planned for Lower Bristol Road
Unite are about to put a further planning application in to put more student accommodation alongside the current Waterside court.
Although no formal application has been received by the council we understand that Unite have been talking to council officers for some time now.
We have received a letter from Unite concerning the progress that they are making and we thought that you our residents may like to see what they are proposing.
We have already made comments about the traffic problems and the parking issues in the local roads, we have also commented about the lack of bus provision and a shelter in the area.
Please have a look at the attached documents and let us have your comments as soon as possible.
Due to the size of the attachment we will only publish it for 10 days after that we will send it to you non request.
Although no formal application has been received by the council we understand that Unite have been talking to council officers for some time now.
We have received a letter from Unite concerning the progress that they are making and we thought that you our residents may like to see what they are proposing.
We have already made comments about the traffic problems and the parking issues in the local roads, we have also commented about the lack of bus provision and a shelter in the area.
Please have a look at the attached documents and let us have your comments as soon as possible.
Due to the size of the attachment we will only publish it for 10 days after that we will send it to you non request.
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Monday, 03 March 2008
Latest Road works reports for Westmoreland ward beginning 3rd March
There is an increase in road works in the Westmoreland ward area this week which may cause disruption to local residents. Planned road works are in West Ave, Victotia Close, Lymore Gds, Fieldings Road, Dorset Close, Cynthia Road and Coronation Ave.
Please follow the link Westmoreland Road Works to see how you may be affected.
Please follow the link Westmoreland Road Works to see how you may be affected.
