Dog Fouling
Dean from the Furlongs 09-12-2014
Could something please be done about the dog fouling around The Furlongs estate?
The field at the rear and also the footpaths across the estate.
Street Lighting
Debbie Peel 03-01-2015
Hi. I live in orchard close and I am very concerned that there are no street lights. The road is also very uneven and I have actually fallen. Is there any reason why?
Landlines and Broadband
I was wondering if the parish council can help at all. We moved into Meadow Park in March and like all the other residents we still have no landline or broadband.
Some of the other residents have been in this position since they moved in, in October 2014, and we believe residents at the rear of the Furlongs have been waiting well over a year for a connection. We have complained to BT and we now get regular update calls from the office of the chairman, but all they do is tell us there is no news and the next update will be in a few weeks.
They rely on Openreach for all works and updates and it seems that cables and ducting still needs to be laid under and up Attwood Lane from Roman Road. They have known this since we moved in and still nothing much seems to have happened. They are now saying ducting has to be replaced as it is damaged. We have escalated it as high as we can with BT and were wondering if the Parish Council and or our Parish Councillor Andrew Round could escslate it further with BT/Openreach or our local MP.
This has gone on long enough and we snd all the other residents effected (30 plus houses on our estate alone), would appreciate any help you can give us. You will appreciate it is almost impossible to do anything in this technological age without broadband. Our eldest son starts school on September at Holmer and we even need broadband access for his school work etc.
Regards
Mike Andrews
7 Meadow Park
If anyone has a similar problem please let us know – we can’t promise to fix it but we can bring it people’s attention.
150478 460 dwellings Land to the north of the Roman Road
steve ramsdale 21-04-15
Flooding of Roman Road
The flooding comes from several sloping fields and an over capacity culvert – not just the Aylesbrook stream, putting in a pond (with no outflow) will not stop this. I don’t think the developers have a clue about the degree of the flooding problem when it occurs. The developers and the Council will need to put in major drainage works to protect the present housing and this is not on their plans.
Ref: other points
I agree with all the comments of L Harrison – why isn’t the Council and Developers concentrating on brownfield sites and the many infill sites within the City boundaries for example the old Sun Valley Foods car park next to Widemarsh Common, that stationary queues of motorists view every day as they drive from the outskirts of the city. These potential areas are much closer to employment and leisure amenities.
This development reminds me of the developments in the 1950s and 1960s when large housing estates with few or no amenities were inserted into green belt sites and which developments are heavily criticised today in planning circles. I thought we have moved on in the last 50 years where developments are much more subtle and thought through. Even in times when restrictions were much fewer this site was left alone for a reason.
L. Harrison 19-04-15
I am concerned that this is just urban sprawl on to much needed prime agricultural land with no consideration being given to the totally inadequate infra-structure needed to support such a large development. In the past, development of this site was strongly opposed by the planners and it would be interesting to know the argument for withdrawal of the objection.
Government policy has now changed in favour of brown-site development and against development of agricultural land.
Any development should be within the old city boundary to enable people to walk or cycle to work rather than add to the horrendous traffic problems.
Brian Sayer 20-01-2015
I have lived on The Crescent for over 20 years and although I do not object to progress on more housing being required it does seem a lot of houses especially as we do have a huge problem with flooding and water pressure. My main grievance is I have never in my 20 years here I have not seen a mobile camera in use. Many times on 3 Elms and Holmer roads. Why! The increased traffic and noise is horrific and the speeding both by cars and especially lorries in the morning and late at night. I do think it’s time for a static camera even though it is the bypass! Pedestrian crossings are also required, I power walk daily and to get across the Roman road ruins my stride!
For more info about the Bloor Development see Report by Cllr Sally Robertson
Attwood Lane Road Works
Attwood Lane Road Works – north of the Roman Road
Balfour Beatty began the road works without consultation, with no regard to the Attwood lane rat run issues and many local people are unhappy with the implementation of the scheme.
Fenella Powell April 17, 2015
I wish for the road to be put back to how it was before, as I consider the narrowing of the road and the angle as to the curb is dangerous to motorists.
Mark Eckley April 17, 2015
Not only is it disappointing that no thought has gone into an overall scheme for the whole of Attwood Lane but the views of local residents and motorists seem to be have completely ignored. This scheme appears to be undertaken because funds have to be spent and not, as we are led to believe, that it is for pedestrian safety. Having lived in Wentworth Park for 19 years I have never witnessed or heard of one incident involving a pedestrian at this junction.
Surely having spent money to put lights at the entrance to The Furlongs, and further expense and disruption constructing a cycle and footpath on the southern side of Roman Road, pedestrians should be encouraged to use these facilities?
The proposed narrowing of this junction will inevitably lead to more accidents as motorists try to ‘nip out’ so as not to hold up motorists behind them.
About Coldwells Care Home Planning Application
(one comment)
P143282/F – extensions and alterations to existing care home
Richard Nash 21-11-2014
Reasons for Objecting
- The size of the proposed development is out of proportion in relation to neighbouring properties, in what is a quiet rural residential area. It would be overlooking the rear of, and have a major detrimental effect to the privacy of the neighbouring property.
- Noise and smells from the newly sited kitchen would be directly to the rear of the neighbouring property.
- There are concerns that despite a newly installed sewerage system the ground will not absorb the quantity of treated liquid without problems reoccurring. For 1 year prior to the installation the environment agency had ruled that all sewerage had to be tankered away. This meant that every week 2 x tankerloads twice a week were removed. That gave the land time to dry out. Any soil tests done would have benefited from this spell of not having 12000litres per week going into the soil.
At no time has the owner shown any interest in the effect this development may have on their neighbours or the community, and the comment made in paragraph 3.6 of the design and access statement that a meeting was held with the parish council who had no objections is simply not true. The parish council most strongly objected when the original application was made, and I am told no meeting has ever taken place since.
The owner has 5 care homes in total, and it is difficult to equate the detrimental harm to the rural environment in which we live for an apparent net gain of only 8 beds, with an enlarged footprint on the site that almost doubles what is there now.
There have already been two sizable extensions which with the last one an informative was made that if it went ahead then that would probably be the last and that the local planning authority would not encourage any further development on this site. So what has changed?
The governments guidelines about planners responding positively does not surely mean at any cost to neighbours and the neighbourhood. Parish Councils have more influence now and I trust they will support my opposition to this extension. They are most welcome to hold a site visit should they so wish.
About Attwood Lane – Church Way Rat Run
Our Ward Councillor Sally Robertson has been working on our behalf regarding the Attwood Lane Church Way rat run and has given us an update on progress.
“In response to concerns from residents regarding rat running, we held a public meeting to discuss the best way forward. With monies from the new developments, Balfour Beatty has been tasked to put together proposals for calming the traffic and making it a less attractive alternative. I met recently with an officer from the council and Balfour Beatty’s representative in Attwood Lane to take things forward and the parish council and I have promised that once we have the proposals to hand we will hold another public meeting to which residents will be invited.
I hope this gives you comfort in knowing that something is being done albeit too slow for my liking. I have sent another email today asking for an up-date.”
Cllr Sally Robertson
Burghill, Holmer & Lyde Ward
When and if the developers make good their damage in a proper and acceptable manner, perhaps someone in the appropriate authority could organise and negotiate the resurfacing of the remainder of the lane up to Churchway. There will be a resident’s car increase of numbers of around 30(+) in the near future, surely we don’t have to wait until there is an accident for decisive action to be taken.