Ashley, Bristol Ward, News Update

bristol | community | news report Thursday May 22, 2008 12:35 by St Pauls Resident

Cut 'n' pasted from Jon Rogers's Asley eFocus - it's got some good news in it for sharing...

Cut 'n' pasted from Jon Rogers's Asley eFocus - it's got some good news in it for sharing...

First, there is a “drop in” problem solving meeting called “Ask The Agencies” this evening, 22nd May at 6pm-7:30pm this evening and then 24th July, 25th September & 20th November. Police, housing, highways, street-scene agencies, etc invited. See you there?!

Second, also this evening 7:30pm, there is a barbecue at Sefton Park Youth Club on Ashley Down Road to mark the sad closing of the club. There is an open invitation to "anyone with a link to Sefton or ex-basement people" - you know who you are!

Third, I understand that Bristol has been shortlisted to become a "Cycle Demonstration City", others shortlisted include Leicester and Manchester. Good luck to all involved.

Fourth, a group of local parents are beginning to look into the feasibility of creating an "urban village school" within Ashley Ward for 11 to 18 year olds. The school would be non fee paying with no selection through entrance examination. For more information see http://urban-village-school.blogspot.com

Fifth, as mentioned last month, the more frequent service on the Severn Beach Line started on Monday. I have been asked to mention "the free trains on the Severn Beach line on Sunday 1 June and 8 June". Would make a great day out! Timetable: http://nationalrail.co.uk/

Sixth, there is now a website for the St Werburghs Art Trail, which takes place on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th September. More info at:
http://www.stwerburghsarts.org.uk/

Seventh, the new wild life pond is completed in St Andrews Park. There are concerns about some recent anti-social behaviour in the Park. The Friends of St Andrews Park Group http://www.friendsofstandrewspark.com are in discussions with Police and Council Officers.

Eighth, there are new plans submitted for Westmoreland House for "186 flats, shops and three level parking facility". Details at http://bristol.gov.uk/planning and reference is 07/056763/F. This is in addition to the continuing CPO process.

Ninth, an antisocial behaviour dispersal zone has been extended for a three month trial to include whole of St Pauls and St Agnes, some of Kingsdown, Montpelier and St Werburghs. There are also moves to extend the no-drinking zone from Stokes Croft.

Tenth, Hurlingham Road plans are progressing, with "an area-wideconsult" planned for early in the summer. I understand that the Brook Hill petition report recommendations are with the relevant council officers at present. More news when I get it.

Eleventh, there have been a number of complaints about the removal of Victorian street lighting standards in St Andrews and, replacement with modern lights. The Council Officer responsible has written to apologise for the lack of consultation, and has offered to help with "baffles" if the new lights are shining in bedroom windows. Thanks to David Cemlyn for preserving at least one for posterity!

Twelfth, no further news yet on fate of Sefton Park Post Office or the St Werburghs cycle/footpath to Muller Road.

Thirteenth, for suggestions on next steps on Bristol Bath Railway Path see http://railwaypath.org article "Is the Railway Path Safe?".

Fourteenth, please support BAMBI - Bristol Against Mass Burn Incinerator at http://www.bambi-network.org.uk There is also a petition
http://epetitions.bristol.gov.uk/petition.php?id=180