I had a good walk around with a highways officer this morning in parts of Westmoreland with regards to cycling Routes in the area.
I pressed the issue that pedestrians should take priority over cyclists on any shared surfaces to ensure public safety.
With regards to Fieldings Road Bridge I have insisted that cyclists should get off of their bikes and walk over the bridge as they always should have done, and I have asked that signs are explicit to make sure that they do so.
by Councillor Sharon Ball
Thursday 20 June 2013
Bellotts Road
I have today written to the new cabinet member for transport Caroline Roberts asking what has happened to the White keep clear lines for the bottom of Bellotts road that we were promised several years ago.
The lines we supposed to go in behind the two sets of flats that back on to Bellotts Road with Brook Road addresses.
The lines we supposed to go in behind the two sets of flats that back on to Bellotts Road with Brook Road addresses.
Bellotts Road Litter
On a walk around in Westmoreland this morning I noticed how much litter that there was on Bellotts Road and how grimy the paths had started to look.
I have asked that the council have a good clean up of Bellotts Road and have suggested that a good brush up may help improve the area.
by Councillor Sharon Ball
I have asked that the council have a good clean up of Bellotts Road and have suggested that a good brush up may help improve the area.
by Councillor Sharon Ball
Wednesday 19 June 2013
Stay Safe at Home
The Police remind us that particularly in this hot weather that we remember to close windows and secure doors at night or when out.
This is more important as offenders have gained entry through an insecure door or window in recent weeks.
Simple precautions can prevent incidents occurring so let's all try and be a bit more careful and mindful of leaving any properties unoccupied.
If you have information about any crime, phone the police on 101 or you can call anonymously to the independent charity CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555 111.
This is more important as offenders have gained entry through an insecure door or window in recent weeks.
Simple precautions can prevent incidents occurring so let's all try and be a bit more careful and mindful of leaving any properties unoccupied.
If you have information about any crime, phone the police on 101 or you can call anonymously to the independent charity CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555 111.
Help at last to keep seagulls at bay.
A gel that dupes urban gulls into thinking that buildings are on fire is being trialled in Bath.
The gel emits an odour the gulls dislike and an ultraviolet light that is perceived as a fire by birds.
read more http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-22950411
"Bird Free fire Gel" can be bought for use on domestic homes follow this link for more information.
http://www.insight-security.com/Bird-Free-FAQs.htm
by Councillor Sharon Ball
Tuesday 18 June 2013
Westmoreland Pact meeting
Come along to the Westmoreland Pact meeting on 20th June at Oldfield Park Baptist Church.
It is important for local people to be able to have their say on matters that affect them so come along and help set some priorities and targets for our area.
Local beat officer Adge Secker will be there to answer many of your questions.
It is important for local people to be able to have their say on matters that affect them so come along and help set some priorities and targets for our area.
Local beat officer Adge Secker will be there to answer many of your questions.
Fresh Opportunities for Volunteers
Royal Voluntary Service (formerly WRVS) are supporting Avon and Somerset Police by providing a dedicated personal telephone support service to people in their own homes. Royal Voluntary Service hopes to soon extend this to personal visits. The initiative enables trained and vetted volunteers to provide:
. A confidential listening ear
. A friendly caring voice at the end of the phone
. Regular pre-arranged calls
. Information about local support networks and services
. Access to other Royal Voluntary Service services
. Support to feel more confident in your own home
. Support to be independent and active in the community
Royal Voluntary Service welcomes members of Neighbourhood Watch to join them in providing support and befriending to those who need it. The premise of Neighbourhood Watch is about local people working together to create safe, attractive, friendly places to live. Royal Voluntary Service befriending initiative enables NHW members to get involved in reaching out to members of the community who feel isolated and sometimes vulnerable.
The service operates on a referral basis, so even if you aren't able to volunteer, you may know of people within your community who would benefit from the support that the Royal Voluntary Service can provide.
Further information about the Royal Voluntary Service and the services they provide can be found on their website www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk
For details about becoming a volunteer or to discuss making a referral, please contact Jenny Jenkins
Royal Voluntary Service Community Service Manager Bristol and Somerset
Mobile 07714 898656.
. A confidential listening ear
. A friendly caring voice at the end of the phone
. Regular pre-arranged calls
. Information about local support networks and services
. Access to other Royal Voluntary Service services
. Support to feel more confident in your own home
. Support to be independent and active in the community
Royal Voluntary Service welcomes members of Neighbourhood Watch to join them in providing support and befriending to those who need it. The premise of Neighbourhood Watch is about local people working together to create safe, attractive, friendly places to live. Royal Voluntary Service befriending initiative enables NHW members to get involved in reaching out to members of the community who feel isolated and sometimes vulnerable.
The service operates on a referral basis, so even if you aren't able to volunteer, you may know of people within your community who would benefit from the support that the Royal Voluntary Service can provide.
Further information about the Royal Voluntary Service and the services they provide can be found on their website www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk
For details about becoming a volunteer or to discuss making a referral, please contact Jenny Jenkins
Royal Voluntary Service Community Service Manager Bristol and Somerset
Mobile 07714 898656.
Thursday 13 June 2013
Students able to gain access to the tip
Following last night's Cabinet meeting Lib Dem Councillors for Oldfield ward Dave Dixon (who is also cabinet member for neighbourhoods) and Will Sandry, (also chairman of student community partnership) have confirmed the suggestion for Students to be able to use their NUS cards to gain access to the tip to dispose of their rubbish has been put in place today.
The full article can be found here.
by
Sarah Moore
The full article can be found here.
by
Sarah Moore
Monday 10 June 2013
Claude Avenue litter
Whilst walking around Westmoreland earlier this afternoon Councillor Sharon Ball came across a large mess at the bottom of Claude Avenue.
Rubbish bags that had been left out earlier than they should have been were ripped open and the contents spread around the area. This was due largely to food being left in the bags.
After meeting up with Sharon in the ward, we decided to return and clear the area.
Please can you make sure that if you choose not to recycle food waste, you do not leave bags out overnight, but ensure they are put out by 7am on the day of collection.
by
Sarah Moore
Saturday 8 June 2013
New Housing Regulations to affect our area
I have placed an article on the HMO market situation and how new regulations will affect the area of East Twerton, West Twerton & Oldfield Park.
I have placed this story on my personal web site and you can read it here
http://www.sharonball.org.uk/news/44-new-regulations-for-our-housing-market
Many thanks to Oldfield Councillor Will Sandry for his help with content.
I have placed this story on my personal web site and you can read it here
http://www.sharonball.org.uk/news/44-new-regulations-for-our-housing-market
Many thanks to Oldfield Councillor Will Sandry for his help with content.
Thursday 6 June 2013
Ponding at Lower Bristol Bus Shelter
I have asked for the council to deal with the issue of the flooding of the kerbside gutter at the Bellotts Road bus shelter.
This matter has been going on for some time now but the fact remains that rain water cannot reach the drain because the tarmac on either side creates a barrier.
It is not going to take a great deal of effort to resolve this problem and I hope that it will soon be sorted.
By Cllr Sharon Ball
This matter has been going on for some time now but the fact remains that rain water cannot reach the drain because the tarmac on either side creates a barrier.
It is not going to take a great deal of effort to resolve this problem and I hope that it will soon be sorted.
By Cllr Sharon Ball
Bath City Farm Fun Day
MID SUMMER FUN DAY
SATURDAY 15TH JUNE
12-3pm
Kelston View, Bath, BA2 1NW
www.bathcityfarm.org.uk
Come along and have some fun & help raise money for the farm
LIVE MUSIC BBQ CAFE
CAR BOOT RAFFLE HOOPLA
FARM QUIZGAMES FIRE ENGINE
WATER PISTOL RANGE FACE PAINTING
BOTTLE STALL PRODUCE & PLANT STALL
To book a car boot pitch call 01225 481269 £5/£8
Polamco Planning application
I have submitted positive comments in support of Polamco planning application.
Application Number: 13/01868/FUL Address: Unit C Weston Lock Retail, Lower Bristol Road, Westmoreland, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 1EP
Proposal: Erection of a four storey extension to existing building to be used as offices and provision of additional parking.
The comments I have made are:
I am supporting this application as it fits in with the local area and the design and appearance are not out of Character with the local area. The applicant has been very good in laying out their plans and as the local area will benefit from the additional employment that is being created I feel that this application should be approved. It has to be remembered that this is an employment area as set out in the councils local plan and the emerging core strategy.
Application Number: 13/01868/FUL Address: Unit C Weston Lock Retail, Lower Bristol Road, Westmoreland, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 1EP
Proposal: Erection of a four storey extension to existing building to be used as offices and provision of additional parking.
The comments I have made are:
I am supporting this application as it fits in with the local area and the design and appearance are not out of Character with the local area. The applicant has been very good in laying out their plans and as the local area will benefit from the additional employment that is being created I feel that this application should be approved. It has to be remembered that this is an employment area as set out in the councils local plan and the emerging core strategy.
Sunday 2 June 2013
Victoria Close
Another lovely walk around Westmoreland today, but unfortunately, I came across more road sign issues just a short distance from the ones I reported yesterday (which were the two signs that had been vandalised on Dartmouth Avenue).
When looking at the entrance to Victoria Close on the right you will see, or maybe I should say you can hardly see:
Whilst on the left you will see:
This is totally unacceptable and I have asked that both these signs are cleared of vegetation and in the case of the one on the left replaced.
by
Sarah Moore
When looking at the entrance to Victoria Close on the right you will see, or maybe I should say you can hardly see:
Whilst on the left you will see:
This is totally unacceptable and I have asked that both these signs are cleared of vegetation and in the case of the one on the left replaced.
by
Sarah Moore
Saturday 1 June 2013
Dartmouth Avenue
Whilst out walking around Westmoreland this afternoon, I was annoyed to find this:
I have reported this to BANES and requested it is repaired as soon as possible. I have also reported several overflowing bins across the ward that need to be emptied.
by
Sarah Moore
I have reported this to BANES and requested it is repaired as soon as possible. I have also reported several overflowing bins across the ward that need to be emptied.
by
Sarah Moore
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