Cllr Alex Foster

Here’s the casework we reported in FOCUS 188 - in multiple area editions.

Robins Wood Road pavement
Local residents got in touch with Alex to complain about the state of Robins Wood Road pavements. The official Council inspection says this road is fine, which is clearly not the case! While it is being re-assessed, the Council has promised to address the worst parts of the road as soon as possible.

Longer Double Yellow Lines
Last year we asked the Council to look into double yellow lines on Chalfont Drive, Newlyn Drive, Staindale Drive and Westholme and Franklyn Gardens.
The Council agrees the lines are too short and will be consulting residents over the summer about making them longer.

Flooding in Bus Lay bys – Western Boulevard
The flooding problem in two bus lay bys on Western Boulevard has now been sorted.
Gary said “ This is good news but we are still waiting for Severn Trent to deal with the problem near Beechdale Baths crossing”

New residents’ group for Aberford Rd/ Whitemoor Av

After local residents contacted Gary and Alex with a number of issues concerning the New Whitemoor area, local councillors thought a new residents’ association might be the way forward. There was an initial meeting in Naburn Court last month and a large number of issues were identified. These included the state of Orchard Court Park, flooding, cleanliness of streets, anti-social behaviour, and many others. The group will be able to press the Council for answers and solutions to these problems.

Homefield Road exit delays!
The Council have delayed dealing with the problem of getting out of Homefield Road onto Aspley Lane. They had said it would be sorted when the humps went in on Grassington Road. When it wasn’t Gary got on to them and they said it had been delayed to link with some new cycle facilities planned for Aspley Lane. They now have the funding and will be finishing the plans soon. Residents should consulted in May or June.

Trees on Newcastle Farm Drive
Residents contacted Alex when tall trees behind their homes started interfering with their TV reception. Alex has raised this with the Council’s tree department, and they have agreed to see what they can do.

Robert Shaw Playing Field – Some Hope At Last.
Gary has been chasing the Council Education Department about community use of Robert Shaw Playing Field. They have now said that they are keen to develop field but any use need to link in with any proposals for the school. Gary said “It has taken a long time to get this far, but it now looks like we are all looking to move in the same direction. I will keep pushing until something happens!”

A KAMRA open evening
Kennington and Marchwood Residents Association (KAMRA) are holding an open coffee evening on 8th July at Southwold Primary School between 6 and 7.30 pm. Come along to meet and chat with KAMRA members, local councillors, council officers, the local beat bobby.