Double yellow lines to be introduced.

We have received confirmation that the Double Yellow line will be put in on West Ave from the corner of number one right up to the bridge by number one Hundred and Eleven.

Many residents have complained that they are unable to get past this pinch point and buses have also reported a problem when cars & vans are parked both sides.

Engineering work planned at former gas works

A new planning application has be submitted for Engineering works to facilitate environmental improvement (remediation) of land, at the former Gas Works, Windsor Bridge Road,

The applicant National Grid Property Holdings Ltd & Wales & West Utilities is and the agent is BBA Architects & Planners Henrietta Mews Bath BA2 6LR and the council officer dealing with this application is Geoff Webber.

The application reference number for this application is 10/05065/FUL to view this application or to make any comments then please follow this link http://planning.bathnes.gov.uk/PublicAccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_detailview.aspx?caseno=LCT5VJCTKL000

Lidl planning application

A further planning application has been submitted with regard to the former Herman Miller Building on the Lower Bristol Road.

Mr Ian Cawkwell (Acornford Agent: Hampshire Ltd) & Mr George Strang C/O Agent has put in an application for Change of use from B2 to A1 Food-store and  A1 bulky goods units.

The agent for this application is Lapworth Architects Ltd Somerville House 20-22 Harborne Road Edgbaston Birmingham B15 3AA and the Council officer dealing with the Application is Geoff Webber.

The application reference number is  10/04926/FUL if you want to view the application or make any comments please use the following link http://planning.bathnes.gov.uk/PublicAccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_detailview.aspx?caseno=LCFKXACT0ML00
 

Shophouse Road litter Pick

Councillor Sharon Ball & Matt Hemsley

We carried out a litter pick on the bottom of Shophouse road today where we removed about 7 backs of litter from the land on the corner of Shophouse Road and Twerton.

The land is owned by a private developer who has planning permission to build flats on this land. We have chased him before about cleaning this land up but he has failed to respond each time that he has asked so we done the job ourselves along with the Twerton Ward Councillor.

Untaxed Cars on the Highway

We have reported several untaxed cars on the Highway in the area in the last few months including a recent one at Millmead Road.

It is an offence to have and untaxed vehicle on the Highway or private property, If you are aware of any other vehicles pleas let us know and we will do what we can to get them removed.

Victoria Bridge

Victoria Bridge in better days

 Victoria Bridge is still closed following structural surveys undertaken by Mott McDonald.  This important walking and cycling link has now been shut for over 2 months.  The council is currently considering the way forward, as a full structural survey has been recommended.

We realise that this route is an extremely important link for walkers and cyclists getting across town, and that it must be re-opened as soon as possible.  Lib Dems are calling on the council to prioritise works on the bridge, making it safe as soon as possible.

Steps King Georges Road

After prompt action by Councillor Sharon Ball in contacting the councils highways department we have been told that Somer Housing will be ensuring that the steps pictured are going to be repaired today.

The issue of these steps being incorrectly used is a problem that we are looking to address, there is an issues with cyclists riding their bikes down the steps and of course this causes damage to the steps.

We are suggesting that a further cycle barrier is installed by the side of 15 King Georges Road similar to the one by number 12 would resolve this problem.