King Georges Road

I have asked for works to be carried out to several trees in the area after receiving concerns from residents. I have received confirmation that none of the trees mention are deemed to be dangerous and that scheduled works will be carried out shortly.

I have also received confirmation that works to trees on the Linear Way will be tended to by the end of April when a new entrance is created at Ringwood Road.

Shophouse Road ( Development )

I have made objections to the proposals for the development of 4 1 bedroom flats at 30 Shophouse Road Twerton.

I have made the following objections on line

1) This is over development of the site due to the very compact area that is being proposed for the development it is high on a bank and will have an overlooking affect that will dominate the local area.

2) The lack of on site parking, there is no room to park on the street in this congested area that is now being used for commuter parking.

And in a separate email to the case officer I have made the following comments.

I refer to the above application where I have made comments on line of why I feel that this application is unsuitable in this area.

I would ask that if you are minded to approve this application you would refer it to the development control committee.

This application would amount to over development of this site it is also misleading as it implies that there is plenty of on street parking when in fact there is none.

If you have not made comments on this application you are still able to do so online or in writing quoting application reference number 14/00485/FUL

Lansdown View - blocked

A First Bus that has taken a short cut down Lansdown View has got stuck under the railway bridge.

Police are in attendance and a member of the BANES Highways team is on route to check the damage to the bridge.

by Sarah Moore

Shophouse Road

We have a planning application for the Erection of 4 1 Bedroom Flats within the grounds of 30 Shophouse Road (Resubmission).

Application reference: 14/00485/FUL received on 01/02/2014

Planning Portal reference: PP-03162792

If you would like to comment on this application or to view the plans then please follow the link below.

30 Shophouse Road, Twerton, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 1ED

McDonald's Lower Bristol Road.

We have a planning application for the Installation of a dormer roof, extension of patio area and installation of 3 patio benches at McDonald's on the lower Bristol Road.

Application reference: 14/00448/FUL received on 30/01/2014

Planning Portal reference: PP-03159032

If you would like to comment on this application or view the plans then follow the link below.

Mcdonalds, Weston Lock Retail Park, Lower Bristol Road, Westmoreland, Bath, BA2 1EP

Lower Bristol road

We have a planning application for the Installation of new bus shelter along the A36 Lower Bristol Road (between Jews Lane and Burnham Road), incorporating advertisement posters which will be illuminated from dusk to dawn.

Application reference: 13/05461/AR received on 17/12/2013

Planning Portal reference: PP-03069815

If you would like to make a comment on this application or view the plans then please follow this link.

Street Record, Lower Bristol Road, Westmoreland, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset

Lyndhurst Road

The council are considering putting in parking restrictions in place at Lyndhurst Road and Millmead Road Junction.

On balance these seem to be a good idea.

We have reproduced a map of the proposals below and if you have any concerns will you please let us know so that we can feed into the process.

Lymore Close

The council are considering putting in parking restrictions in place at Lymore Close and on balance these seem to be a good idea.

We have reproduced a map of the proposals below and if you have any concerns will you please let us know so that we can feed into the process.

Brook Road

The Council are proposing parking restrictions on parts of Brook Road and on balance these seem quite sensible.

A Map below shows the extent of the proposed restrictions, if you have any concerns then please let us know.

Dorset Street

The Council are proposing parking restrictions on parts of Dorset Street and on balance these seem quite sensible.

A Map below shows the extent of the proposed restrictions, if you have any concerns then please let us know.

Ivy Place

The council are proposing to introduce formal parking restrictions on parts of Ivy Ave.

These restrictions have been asked for before by many local residents and on balance look quite sensible.

A map below shows the restrictions that are being proposed, if you have any concerns about these then please let us know.

Victoria Bridge

We are  pleased to be able to confirm that works to carry out a permanent refurbishment of
Victoria Bridge are due to commence in late February 2014.

Bath & North East Somerset Council have released the following details.

The refurbishment works are to be delivered by Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Ltd, (BBCEL)
working on behalf of the Council, and will be delivered in a phased approach as follows:

Bridge dismantling Winter to Spring 2014
Foundations/tower stone conservation Spring to Summer 2014
Bridge erection Summer to Autumn 2014
Truss removal and completion Autumn to Winter 2014

The methodology for undertaking the work has been developed to minimise impact on use of
the River, Victoria Bridge Road, (including the crossing through the Bridge) and on the towpath
beneath.

To ensure the work can be carried out in a safe manner, the steps adjacent to the Bridge’s
north tower will remain closed throughout the works. Additionally a series of short, (up to 30
minute) restrictions to the use of the River and towpath, and route across the Bridge will be
necessary. 

Timings for forthcoming closures will be communicated by BBCEL during the
course of the works via Twitter, (see below for address) and on sign boards located near the
Bridge. 

A more significant closure of the route across the bridge and the towpath will be
required to permanently remove the truss, once the refurbishment works have been
completed. This closure is likely to last for a fortnight during Autumn/Winter 2014.

To ensure that you are properly informed about the work, we have set up the following
communication channels:

Council Connect: 01225 39 40 41

On site: BBCEL Project Manager on site and project information boards with contact
details

Website: www.bathnes.gov.uk/victoriabridge

Email: major_projects@bathnes.gov.uk 
Twitter: @_VictoriaBridge

Westmoreland Focus Feb 2014

The latest version of the Westmoreland FOCUS that is dropping through doors in Westmoreland is here for you to read on line.

For back versions of FOCUS for Westmoreland that is produced monthly go to sharonball.org.uk

Anti Social behaviour survey

Avon & Somerset Police are running an on line survey about anti-social behaviour and would like to hear your views.

You Can help by completing a few short questions?

http://www.consultation.avonandsomerset.police.uk/police/anti-social-behaviour 

If you're using a mobile or tablet you can tell them your views here

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/5JK8HLJ  

All responses are anonymous and will help gather information about experiences of anti-social behaviour from different age groups and communities in Avon and Somerset.

Your views will help the Police to work with communities and their partners to reduce and prevent anti-social behaviour in our area.

The survey closes on Sunday February 9, 2014 so please hurry as their is only 5 days left on this survey.