Genesis Trust furniture open morning

Genesis Trust furniture are having an open morning on Friday 29 November from 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. at 31a West Avenue.

why not go along to their open session with coffee and cake and take time to to talk to them as they show off their recent renovations.

Have a look to see what they do on their website  http://genesistrust.org.uk/page15.html

Councillor Sharon Ball

Inverness Road residents

We had a very busy morning yesterday talking to local residents in Inverness Road and are now attempting to resolve some of the issues that were raised with us.

There is concern form some residents about the Linear Way that will soon be opened up via the old railway bridge about how the cyclists and pedestrians will respect the neighbouring houses.

Issues were also raised about graffiti and hedge cutting on the Linear Way and we are attempting to resolve these issues.

A matter of an empty house has been referred to the councils empty property section to resolve.

The matter of the lane from Bellotts Road to Brook Road has again been raised and we have asked for an investigation about having the graffiti removed from the buildings along this path.


By Councillor Sharon Ball

Ivy Grove

We have a new planning application for the Erection of single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory.

The Application reference: 13/04744/FUL  and was received by the council received 01/11/2013

The Planning Planning Portal reference: PP-02985433

If you wish to view the application or to make comments on it then please follow the link below.

 10 Ivy Grove, Southdown, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 1AP

By Councillor Sharon Ball 

Westmoreland Walkabout

We have had a very busy morning around Westmoreland today.  We have been delivering the latest tri-ward focus and also clearing up some of the streets.

We have picked up litter on Lymore Avenue, Cynthia Avenue, Claude Avenue and Crandale Road. Collecting 3 bags of rubbish from these roads.

We spoke with a number of residents that were pleased to see us out on a Sunday clearing their streets, making the area a cleaner place to live.

We have identified a number of other roads in the area that need a clean up and will be aiming to do these over the next week.



by
Sarah Moore

Pot Holes & Blocked Drains

  
During a walk around Westmoreland yesterday, we came across quite a few large pot holes, that have got worse with the recent heavy rain.

We have asked for the potholes on Coronation Avenue, Lymore Avenue and Burnham Road to be repaired as a matter of urgency and hopefully before any more bad weather comes.

We have also requested tha the blocked drains on Coronation Avenue are cleared as soon as possible to ensure any rain can clear away easily.


If you are aware of any issues that you would like us to look into for you, please get in touch.

by
Sarah Moore

New Access Ramp

Cllrs Nigel Roberts & Sharon Ball with Sarah Moore at site of proposed ramp

We are pleased to confirm, although not in the position we requested, a new access ramp will be created leading from Bridge Road onto the Linear Park shared path below.  The ramp will be coming out next to number 5 Bridge Road.

We have also received confirmation that a safety railing that Councillor Sharon Ball has requested, will be installed on the footpath where the ramp will meet the existing pavement. This will prevent cyclists and pedestrians from coming straight off the ramp across the footpath and onto the road.

This work is scheduled to start shortly after Christmas, with a view to work being completed before the end of March 2014.

by
Sarah Moore

Bath's Seagull problem resolved ?

I was pleased to hear the the Bath Seagull problem was resolved only to find out that in a report to the councils scrutiny panel they had renamed them as urban gulls. So now we have a problem with urban Gulls to resolve. All joking aside There are now only four weeks until Bath residents, business owners and visitors come together to discuss how to tackle the urban gull population in the city. Bath and North East Somerset Council is hosting a scrutiny inquiry day focused on reducing the gulls’ food source caused by litter and exposed waste. The event is being held from 9.30am until 3.30pm on Wednesday 27 November 2013 at the Guildhall and is open to all. The morning will focus on providing information and will include presentations by experts, council officers and government representatives. The afternoon will include a workshop session for everyone to have their say in the practical recommendations that are put forward. As part of the preparation for the day, the council is particularly keen to hear from local businesses on their experiences and action already being taken. An online survey has been made available at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BKCTJ9D The survey should take about five minutes to complete and it is hoped as many local businesses as possible will take the time to share their views. The inquiry is a public meeting and the council wishes to encourage broad interest and participation in the day. Although it is not obligatory to submit statements in advance, it is recommended that those who wish to speak do so due to the level of interest in this subject. If you do wish to submit your statement in advance in writing, please ensure they are received no later than five working days before. For further information on the day or to submit a written statement, please contact: scrutiny@bathnes.gov.uk; Policy Development and Scrutiny Team, Bath & North East Somerset Council, High Street, Bath, BA1 5AW; or call 01225 396053.