Ashley Ward Matters

[Fo SAP]

Though the park is in Redland Ward, many of us live in Ashley Ward.

Jon Rogers is Ashley Ward councillor and a member of FoSAP.

Regular newletters from Jon can be read on this website.

 

Ashley Ward Neighbourhood Partnership Group is here

We have been invited to send a rep to these NP meetings; if you would like to be FoSAP's rep, YOUR NAME  could be here!  Respond on this Blog.

[Fo SAP]

From Jon Rogers,

 This eFOCUS is sent to those who have expressed an interest

in what is happening in and around Ashley ward!

 

If you would like additional information on any topic (including

Facebook links if you are not on Facebook), then please send an email to

me or follow the web link where available.

 

1-4 Forthcoming Ashley events

 5. Council budget concerns - Save Our PCSOs petition

 6. Albany Green progress

 7. Community Speed watch plans

 8. "Crossing for Kate" petition - please sign

 9. Road Safety Petition in St Werburghs

10. Carriageworks and Westmoreland House

11. Full Circle table tennis

12. Ashley Neighbourhood Forum

13. Allotment concerns in St Werburghs

14. Removal of old gasometer Glenfrome Road

15. Continuing May Gurney problems

16. New Cheltenham road bus stops

17. Snow wardens needed

18. Ashley Down railway station campaign

19. Knowyourplace maps from council

20. Job vacancy City Farm

 

EVENTS

 

(1) TONIGHT!  Stories 8pm Saturday 2nd February - Music and storytelling

event at the Wildgoose Space, Mina Road, St Werburghs as part of Bristol

Storytelling Festival Tickets on door. http://bit.ly/W8P4NP

 

(2) Friday 8th February 9pm - a Music and DJ fundraising evening for

Full Circle Youth and Family Project @FullCircleFYP and DJ

@delroyhibbert at Cosies, Portland Square, St Pauls £3 -A great evening

for a great cause! http://bit.ly/WIu3Ln [I am a trustee!

 

(3) Saturday 23rd March Family Cycling event. Life Cycle UK will be at

St Paul's Adventure Play Ground between 11am to 3pm

http://bit.ly/14vudrV

 

(4) Saturday 6th July 2013 Carnival is confirmed for St Paul's Bristol.

Cleo Lake is the new chair. More information and requests for volunteers

at http://on.fb.me/YJk0IY

 

NEWS

 

(5) Bristol Mayor draft Budget includes cuts to 32 Police and Community

Support Officers. Lib Dems are working with the mayor and others to

reverse this proposed cut. Please sign our petition at

http://bit.ly/VDawus

Locally we have excellent PCSOs Montpelier, St Werburghs and parts of St

Andrews have Chris, Clare, and Kim and St Pauls and St Agnes have Bijou,

Chye, Claire, Gareth, Jacqueline and Krimo. Crime is falling locally. Do

sign up to show your support.

 

(6) Albany Green, Montpelier - slow but steady progress. Plans for a

further consultation event in March on Albany Green. I have emailed

separately on this topic. Please let me know if you would like a copy of

the email. http://on.fb.me/14whtRP

 

(7) Chris Whitehorn (one of our local PCSOs) is helping to arrange a

Community Speed Watch on Ashley Hill and elsewhere in the ward. If

anyone else is interested please let me know and I will forward your

name and address to Chris. Supplied him 14 names so far.

 

(8) Local resident Kate Wrigley was hit by a car and killed on Ashley

Hill, Montpelier in late September 2012. There is a "Crossing for Kate"

petition at http://bit.ly/11eLisi 902 signatures so far. Can we make it

1,000?

 

(9) I have been asked to present a resident Road Safety Petition of 240

names seeking safer crossing places along James Street, St Werburghs.

There is interest in operating Community Speed watch here. Police,

councillors, residents and local schools are seeking solutions to

dangerous parking at "school drop off" in the area. Let me know if

interested.

 

(10) Carriageworks and Westmoreland House, Stokes Croft. Developer

applications closed yesterday on the slow path to a CPO Compulsory

Purchase Order. http://bit.ly/11wGpVW

 

(11) Full Circle has a very strong table tennis club led by Lateef

Salawu looking for sponsorship http://bit.ly/VumtRc [I am a trustee]

 

(12) Latest Ashley Neighbourhood Forum was on 28th January

http://bit.ly/X1m9La. Next is Wednesday 18th April in Salvation Army

Hall

 

(13) Concerns raised by St Werburghs' residents about the future of the

allotment land by Lynmouth Road, Mina Road and St Werburghs Road. This

follows Scout Enterprise organisation, which has protected the

allotments for some years, going into administration.

ht(14) Wales and West Utilities are in the process of removing the

gasometer from their site on Glenfrome Road, St Werburghs. The work

involves removing hazardous waste, particularly contaminated water, oil

and sludge, then removing the ironwork, and finally filling in the hole

(the gasometer is built on a circular hole between 6 and 12 metres in

depth.) The work is environmentally sensitive and will be progressing

over the year. http://on.fb.me/11eNRKR

 

(15) Continuing bin and street cleansing issues. There is a major review

against targets between council officers and May Gurney. The Contract

has numerous targets and it is quite clear that May Gurney is not

hitting them in significant parts of the ward. Lots of discussion on

Ashley ward Facebook page http://bit.ly/fbashley

 

(16) Update on Cheltenham Road bus stops... "...work will be starting

week commencing 4th February to upgrade the 'Nine Tree Hill' bus stops

along Cheltenham Road." http://on.fb.me/WH4es3

 

(17). Why not be a snow warden? More details at http://bit.ly/11wKedZ

Big thank you to all those that did help clear snow, grit paths and

generally look out for others.

 

(18) Continuing the campaign to re-open Ashley Hill railway station.

Actually just outside Ashley ward, on the boundary between Lockleaze and

Horfield wards, the station would serve City of Bristol College, and the

Cricket Ground. http://on.fb.me/12heL41

 

(19) Know more about your street. Astonishing free resource from Bristol

City Council http://bit.ly/11rKRdm

 

(20) St Werburghs City Farm are looking for a Fundraising &

Communications Coordinating Manager 22.5 hours per week – from 1st April

http://bit.ly/Y06hYo

 

For daily updates, comments (not personal please!), discussion and ideas

see the Ashley Ward Information Facebook wall at http://bit.ly/fbashley

There is always lots happening in and around the ward. If you have

particular topics of interest, then let me know or post yourself at

http://bit.ly/fbashley , as I send out infrequent emails on specific

topics to those expressing an interest.

 

Finally, I would welcome feedback on this eFOCUS. I am happy to help

residents, local businesses and voluntary agencies where I can, to

pursue issues to make Ashley better. Please let me know if you do not

want to receive emails from me or unsubscribe using instructions below.

 

Best wishes

 

Jon

 

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Council services online: http://www.bristol.gov.uk/service

 

[Fo SAP]

Dear Resident

This eFOCUS is sent to those who have expressed an interest in what is
happening in and around Ashley ward.

For daily updates, comments, discussion and ideas see the Ashley Ward
Information Facebook wall at http://bit.ly/fbashley

If you want additional information on any topic (including Facebook
links if you are not on Facebook), then please send an email to me or
follow the web link where available.

COMING EVENTS IN ASHLEY WARD...

(1) Ashley Neighbourhood Forum on Monday 2nd July 2012,
which will be held in the Cafe at the Learning Centre, Grosvenor Road,
St Pauls at 6.30pm includes a busy agenda, including updates on dog poo,
school places, police action, Ashley Hill crossing petition, Stokes
Croft Gateway enhancement scheme, St Paul's Learning Centre review and
usual "market place" with councillors and local agencies. More details
of actions at http://bit.ly/ashform

(2) Tuesday 3rd July at 6:30 pm is Ashley, Easton and
Lawrence Hill Neighbourhood Partnership meeting to be held at the
Unitarian Chapel Hall Brunswick Square, St Pauls. Large agenda
includes reports on Clean and Green, May Gurney, Tree planting plans,
the Bear Pit revisited, devolved traffic schemes, wellbeing grants and
bus shelters. Reports published at http://bit.ly/Ndrvhy

(3) Montpelier Summer Fayre is on Saturday 21st July. "It’s based on
a ‘mad hatters’ tea party theme, so come along with your fanciest
mad hats! If you would like to perform or have a stall please get in
touch via [e-mail] " More details at
http://bit.ly/LKo97H

PARKS

(4) Investment in Albany Green, Montpelier (£100,000) and St Andrews
Park (£10,846) is among the Cabinet plans to invest in parks and green
spaces in Bristol. Councillors were invited to bid for ward green space
priorities in March 2012. Other bids by Jon for improvements on
Narroways, Montpelier Park and St Pauls have sadly not been successful
in this round. http://bit.ly/LnNDU2

HIGHWAYS

(5) Persistent closure of Happy Lane in St Andrews. Problem is that the
responsibility for fixing Happy Lane rests with Wessex Water and/or
Bowling Club. It is the arguing about liabilities that is holding things
up, which is quite unacceptable. Cllr David Willingham (Lib Dem
Bishopston) has been leading on negotiating with interested parties.
More discussion on Facebook at http://on.fb.me/N49Kmr

(6) Safer crossing on Ashley Hill, Montpelier by the railway bridge. As
a result of a petition from over 300 residents submitted to Full Council
last week, the council has raised the priority of this scheme, and is
exploring options with residents. Webcast of Jon presenting petition on
behalf of residents and councillors at Full Council
http://bit.ly/LSNUUE

(7) Plans have been circulated of improved crossing for pedestrians and
cyclists at St James Barton roundabout. This is an accident black spot
identified in the Sunday Times "Cities for Cycling" reports.

(8) Council Highways Officers have offered the contract to develop the
junction between Ashley Hill and Cobourg Road, Montpelier. We hope work
will start "within weeks"!

(9) The Local Sustainable Transport Fund LSTF proposals for Stokes
Croft are being refined in discussions between officers, residents and
the local business community.

(10) Bristol and our sub-region have been successful in winning an
extra £24m LSTF funding. Part of the fund is allocating to rolling 20
mph areas to all residential streets (including around St Andrews,
Redland, Cotham and Bishopston)

WESTMORELAND HOUSE CPO

(11) I enjoyed being a Cabinet Member finally formally agreeing to
progress a Compulsory Purchase Order CPO on Westmoreland House and the
Carriageworks at Cabinet! Many thanks to all involved, including Lori,
Simon, Pete, Hugh, Julian, Anthony and Jan. More details at
https://www.bristol.gov.uk/committee/2012/ua/ua000/0531_6.pdf

WASTE SERVICES

(12) Continuing complaints about some aspects of May Gurney service -
do please continue to report as the scheme will be fully rolled out this
month. 0117 922 2100

CULTURE AND LEISURE

(13) Bristol Ping! @pingbristol Friday June 29th for a month Includes 6
sites in and around Ashley ward.
Montpelier Park, The Canteen (Stokes Croft), The Bear Pit, Portland
Square, St Agnes Park and St Andrews Park. Ping pong bats and balls
available! http://bit.ly/brsping

(14) Great to come across the first Temporary Play Street in Ashley.
The accolade goes to Upper Cheltenham Place in Montpelier. Wonderful to
see Urban Children Playing! Hi hear other streets in Ashley, including
Lynmouth Road are also "indulging"! More at http://bit.ly/O48guv

PRIMARY SCHOOLS UPDATE - provided by me to Ashley Ward Neighbourhood
Forum.

Everyone is working very hard to meet the rising demand for Primary
School places across the city and particularly here in the inner city.
Thanks to all, especially the council officers, the various schools'
staff and governors, parents, as well as acknowledging the work of
Clare, her cabinet colleagues for the "Investing in Bristol" school
capital money and the cross party lobbying of national government that
has delivered so much for Bristol.

Work to identify additional primary school places is often challenging,
sensitive, constantly updating and multi-faceted! This is a snap shot.

(15) Dolphin Primary (also known as Colston Girls on Cheltenham Road).
- In brief, a request for increased funding is coming to Cabinet in July
to provide not just the 1FE for 2012, but also to support expansion to
2FE for 2013. We will also be seeking an indicative budget allocation
for major substantial works over the following 2 years, but as yet there
is no defined, costed scheme. Work in progress. There are also some
complications around revenue funding which officers and the school are
trying to resolve.

(16) Cabot Primary in St Pauls - A design proposal is being developed
with the school, which should see substantial new build and
refurbishment of existing premises. There is a budget allocated for such
work.

(17) St Werburgh's Primary school - Many are aware of the COMAH
problems with expanding on site. Officers and the school are trying to
resolve with the HSE to overcome planning concerns, but even if planning
was agreed, there might be unaffordable mitigation costs, so also
looking at the St Mathias Park PRU site. We are currently developing
proposals to move the PRU to an alternative location and bring back into
use the St Mathias site for primary school provision - effectively
running as an annex to St Werburgh's. Discussions continue.

(18) Old Fairfield Site - Currently used by the Hospital Education
Service and if the Dolphin and St Werburghs options proceed as planned
we shouldn't need to use this in short term.

NEWS IN BRIEF

(19) A surplus bus stop is to be re-used on Ashley Road.

(20) Contrary to some mischievous reports, the EDL March will not be
going through St Pauls.

(21) Reminder: Ashley ward Community First Grant contributions - £250
minimum / £2,000 maximum - Closing date 1st October but suggest putting
thinking caps on now! http://bit.ly/J9GT00

There is always lots happening in and around the ward. If you have
particular topics of interest, then let me know or post yourself at
http://bit.ly/fbashley , as I send out infrequent emails on specific
topics to those expressing an interest.

Finally, I would welcome feedback on this eFOCUS. I am happy to help
residents, local businesses and voluntary agencies where I can, to
pursue issues to make Ashley better. Please let me know if you do not
want to receive emails from us or unsubscribe using instructions below.

Best wishes

Jon

[Fo SAP]

There was an Ashley Ward  PACT meeting on 8.6.11  .

http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/Park-party-venue-say-residents/story-12737726-detail/story.html

[Fo SAP]

Dear Resident

From Jon Rogers

For daily updates and events see the wall at Ashley Ward Information Facebook page http://bit.ly/fbashley

Waliur and I have been carrying out residents surveys on streets in St Andrews, St Werburghs, Montpelier and St Pauls to check on current issues, and ensure that we are delivering the best possible support to our community and direction for our city. We will feed back the results and the actions that have arisen.

(1) Highways plans for 2011/12 and beyond

A meeting was held on 17th January 2011 to explore some of the 70 or so road and pavement improvements suggested by residents and businesses in Ashley, Easton and Lawrence Hill Neighbourhood Partnership area. There are Ashley Ward schemes progressing (subject to TRO consultation) in Drummond Road, St Pauls area, and Hurlingham Road, St Andrews area.

In addition officers have been asked to produce some options to be considered for priority in 2011/12 - there are limited funds available, but Waliur and I are also looking to explore S106 funds and other funding streams.

Schemes discussed on 17th January included, Picton Lane, (Montpelier), Ashley Hill/Chesterfield Road, (St Andrews) junction, Cobourg Road/Ashley Hill (Montpelier) junction, Magdalene Place (Montpelier) and possible schemes around Mina Road and Sevier Street (St Werburghs). We also discussed possible additional "dropped kerbs" to make walking, pushing buggies and wheelchair access easier.

These are at an early stage, so there will be lots of opportunity for community involvement should any schemes be progressed this coming year. Decisions on priority will be made at the Neighbourhood Partnership meeting on 16th March. Please let Waliur and I have your comments and suggestions.