Quayside
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This was an eight day week because my term as a councillor ended on Monday May 11. I: Objected to a licensing application from Mojos to extend their opening hours to 4am. This application comes just a few weeks after they successfully applied to remove the conditions on their licence to serve food and have…
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This week I: Sent a statement to planning committee about the application for a new development at M&S Motorcycles on Westgate Road. There have been a number of concerns raised about the impact on the local area. My biggest concern is that the company that owns the site already has permission for other projects on…
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This week: I was involved in discussions about an objection I had made to the Greggs application for a 5am takeaway licence on Pilgrim Street. Late night takeaways can be a focus for crime and disorder, which is why the city’s Licensing Policy has a 1am closing time for city centre premises. The council’s Licensing…
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This week I went to the annual Monument Ward Committtee. This is an opportunity for residents to talk to council officers, the police and all 3 of their councillors about their issues and concerns. There weren’t many residents unfortunately – possibly due to the council’s decision to stop writing to all residents in the ward…
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This week I: held my March City Library surgery, where I discusssed some of the issues affecting Quayside residents, including dangerous cycling, dilapidated bus stops and noise and rubbish created by bars and clubs had final discussions with the other ward councillors about allocating this year’s ward budget – it’s only £10000 per year and…
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This week I: Supported residents affected by road closures on the Quayside. I am concerned that there is not enough consideration given to the impact on residents when events are planned Asked for more information from officers about the problems caused by cars continuing to use Blackett Street. I am told that this is because…
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This week: I received a response to the question I asked about Blackett Street. “The existing bus gate restriction commences east of Eldon Lane and no other vehicles except local buses and cycles should proceed eastwards beyond this point, however, the existing “Prohibition of driving” restriction for vehicles travelling westbound allows any vehicle to proceed…
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This week I: Submitted two questions for December’s council meeting– A written question on the ADZsHow much money has the council received from the ADZ schemes; how much does it expect to receive overall; what restrictions, if any, are there on how it is used; what has the money been spent on so far; and…
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This week: I visited the Quayside on Sunday 2 to discuss the impact of the market on residents, and how it can be minimised, with the markets team. I also met with a resident who had contacted me about bins being abandoned in the alley near her home. I wrote to Quayside residents about the…
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This week: I reported an overflowing communal bin that I had seen under the Swing Bridge. It turned out that the bin didn’t belong to local businesses or residential properties so it was removed. (‘Abandoned’ bins that have been moved to the wrong place or are no longer needed for their original purpose, often end…
