Friday 28th May
Birmingham has developed neighbourhood management over the last few years. It currently covers Druids Heath but will be developed in Allens Croft. As part of the Be Bham funding for the neighbourhood cluster - there is £20k available under the successful neighbourhoods fund. This is for local organisations to bid into.
Friday 28 May 2010
Wednesday 26 May 2010
Full Council
Tuesday 25th May
We had the 1st full council meeting of the new municipal year which elects the new Lord Mayor. This year it was a Conservative nominate. We selected Len Gregory, former Brandwood Councillor. The role of the Lord Mayor is to represent the city. They attend about 1500 functions in a year. During the year the Mayors acts in a non-political way which is always adhered to by all parties.
We had the 1st full council meeting of the new municipal year which elects the new Lord Mayor. This year it was a Conservative nominate. We selected Len Gregory, former Brandwood Councillor. The role of the Lord Mayor is to represent the city. They attend about 1500 functions in a year. During the year the Mayors acts in a non-political way which is always adhered to by all parties.
Monday 24 May 2010
Any transport ideas
Monday 24th May
Lets hope that the sun continues whilst out and about in the ward. I have had a look at a few schemes that residents have suggested for Highway matters. I have recently been told by Highways that there will be £50K for each Ward to spend on the following schemes:-
Purchase of grit bins
Provision of lighting studs
Construction of double kerbing to protect grass verges
Any suggestions let me know.
Lets hope that the sun continues whilst out and about in the ward. I have had a look at a few schemes that residents have suggested for Highway matters. I have recently been told by Highways that there will be £50K for each Ward to spend on the following schemes:-
Purchase of grit bins
Provision of lighting studs
Construction of double kerbing to protect grass verges
Any suggestions let me know.
Monday 17 May 2010
Noise problems
Monday 17th May
I have had a number of complaints about noise from residents over the weekend. Normally it is noise from neighbours. This time it has been some what different.
I have had a complaint about the noise of a public house on Alcester Road South and the rag and bone man down Kings Road. I have written to the council asking them to take appropriate action. If people cannot get peace in their own home where can they get it.
I have had a number of complaints about noise from residents over the weekend. Normally it is noise from neighbours. This time it has been some what different.
I have had a complaint about the noise of a public house on Alcester Road South and the rag and bone man down Kings Road. I have written to the council asking them to take appropriate action. If people cannot get peace in their own home where can they get it.
Sunday 16 May 2010
Marsham Road/ Meadfoot Avenue update
Sunday 16th May
Over the last few months I have been in regular contact with a number of residents about the problems of mess around the alleyways at Marsham Road/ Meadfoot Avenue. I have chased up the council about 3 issues:-
The mess left by the contractors following the repair of the fence
Land ownership
Cleaning up the mess with some sort of residents action day
Funding has been provided for a gating scheme here and at Camford Grove subject to all resident agreement.
Over the last few months I have been in regular contact with a number of residents about the problems of mess around the alleyways at Marsham Road/ Meadfoot Avenue. I have chased up the council about 3 issues:-
The mess left by the contractors following the repair of the fence
Land ownership
Cleaning up the mess with some sort of residents action day
Funding has been provided for a gating scheme here and at Camford Grove subject to all resident agreement.
Monday 10 May 2010
Post election
Monday 10th May
Now that the election is over it is back to what I am really concerned with which is improving our local community. Today, I have written a letter of objection about a planning application on Grove Road. The proposal is looking to double the size of the house. I believe this will have an adverse effect on the neighbours properties.
Now that the election is over it is back to what I am really concerned with which is improving our local community. Today, I have written a letter of objection about a planning application on Grove Road. The proposal is looking to double the size of the house. I believe this will have an adverse effect on the neighbours properties.
Friday 7 May 2010
Over and out
Friday 7th May
Well the election is over, so life will be returning to normal. Unfortunately we didn't get the vote we all wanted and Labour held onto the Parliamentary and Council seats.
2010 General Election results for Selly Oak Constituency
Candidate Party Votes cast Elected
Burgess, Jeff United Kingdom Independence Party 1,131 No
Burn, James Green Party 664 No
Dawkins, Nigel Douglas Conservative Party 14,468 No
Leeds, Samuel Luke The Christian Party 159 No
McCabe, Steve Labour Party 17,950 YES
Orton, Lynette Ann British National Party 1,820 No
Radcliffe, David Stephen Liberal Democrats 10,371 No
2010 Local Election results for Brandwood
Candidate Party Votes cast Elected
Austin, Steven John Green Party 347 No
Johnson, Derek Anthony Conservative Party 3,772 No
Leddy, Mike Labour Party 4,706 YES
Marinoni, Morag Christian Peoples Alliance 108 No
Orton, Lynette Ann British National Party 731 No
Peace, Brian Alec Liberal Democrats 1,929 No
Well the election is over, so life will be returning to normal. Unfortunately we didn't get the vote we all wanted and Labour held onto the Parliamentary and Council seats.
2010 General Election results for Selly Oak Constituency
Candidate Party Votes cast Elected
Burgess, Jeff United Kingdom Independence Party 1,131 No
Burn, James Green Party 664 No
Dawkins, Nigel Douglas Conservative Party 14,468 No
Leeds, Samuel Luke The Christian Party 159 No
McCabe, Steve Labour Party 17,950 YES
Orton, Lynette Ann British National Party 1,820 No
Radcliffe, David Stephen Liberal Democrats 10,371 No
2010 Local Election results for Brandwood
Candidate Party Votes cast Elected
Austin, Steven John Green Party 347 No
Johnson, Derek Anthony Conservative Party 3,772 No
Leddy, Mike Labour Party 4,706 YES
Marinoni, Morag Christian Peoples Alliance 108 No
Orton, Lynette Ann British National Party 731 No
Peace, Brian Alec Liberal Democrats 1,929 No
Wednesday 5 May 2010
Eve of poll
Wednesday 5th May
I have been quiet on the blog over the last week due to the never ending supply of leaflets and electors to meet. Well we are finally here the election is upon us. Polls open in a few hours. I hope that you will be voting Conservative. Remember you have 2 votes for the Local and General Election.
I have been quiet on the blog over the last week due to the never ending supply of leaflets and electors to meet. Well we are finally here the election is upon us. Polls open in a few hours. I hope that you will be voting Conservative. Remember you have 2 votes for the Local and General Election.
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