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| During the last cold snap, a variety of essential emergency vehicles became stuck as the hill had not been gritted or the ice cleared. All had to be dug out and towed. |
NOV 2nd, ICE BREAKING NEWS!
PCC HAVE NOW AGREED TO SITE
A COUPLE OF SALT BINS
IN TIME FOR THE WINTER SNOW & ICE!
Household junk has also been dumped (and cleared), WHY? I'm starting another drive to get Park Farm, Heritage Park and Stanground looking good again. Not too difficult as we have a lot of goodwill and councillors will positively want to back us in this (as local elections are not too far away, our block directed mass vote may sharpen minds!).
The hedge surrounding the old kiddies nursery, next to the school, is 14 feet high in places, with weeds not far behind (The Weed Control Act is still in force isn't it?). It was to be some kind of retail store, but the owner seemed to have given up before opening..shame really but it would make a useful post office/pub/community hall....just saying...
I'm asking all residents, young and old to report back any items of concern (use the comment reply panel on this website) petty damage, vandalism or simply things not working, street lighting (note down lamp stand number) or perhaps the vandalised notice board, which had its perspex cover punched out and the door left flapping, but it's been like that for years!
Let us get it all cleaned up in time for the festive season. I'm also going to battle for a couple of salt bins or supplies of rock salt to be available for use on the few steep hills (end of Kedleston Road) being an example- you will know of more).
Last time we managed to get both a fire engine and a police van stuck in the snow and ice, with freezing officers digging out the vehicles. Meanwhile Town Hall (central heating at Malaga, Spain temperatures) still being sniffy about installing a rock salt bin, or at least we could safely store some salt in bags for when the time comes. Before it snows would be really good!
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Hi Julian
ReplyDeleteGreat idea. You have my complete support for this tidy up around Park Farm and I hope residents will offer up some voluntary time to help you in your quest.
I've got the paint and brushes for the green boxes and will happily give them a makeover and see what can be done about the sign.
Regarding the rock salt, I can't see why if no boxes are forthcoming because of budget restraints then at least some bags of salt should be provided for residents to apply when the need arises. I'll see what I can do.
Regarding the weeds around the nursery, I know many residents feel that the whole building is an eyesore having been and likely to continue to be subject to vandalism and are worried about arson if it continues to degrade. I'll try to find out who is going to take responsibility for it and push to get something positive done.
Regarding lights out, I've already got 4 on the list for attention but would also encourage residents to report them directly to the council by emailing the PCC column number to
street.lighting@peterborough.gov.uk
Regarding a noticeboard, as promised I've been doing some work on this and have today received information on how to get a new one erected. This includes the need for discussion on location, planning permission and funding. I'll send this on to you.
Cheers
Chris
Update
ReplyDeleteAfter a dispute over ownership BUPA agreed it was their building and have sent out one of their facilities team to take a look. They also requested some photos...I duly obliged. We should see some work done soon.