Wednesday 1st December
There is a planning application proposed at 299A Alcester Road South Kings Heath, for construction of a 3 storey building (comprising a ground floor retail unit, with 5 residential units above), parking area and landscaping.
A number of residents have contacted myself, Cllr Neville Summerfield and Lesley Sutton, Conservative Candidate, expressing concern about a number of issues in connection with the proposals.
The proposed application will increase further problems with parking within the area. Currently there are already problems with parking on the junction of Alcester Road South and Wynfield Gardens.
There were Tree Preservation Order placed in the land adjoining 2 Wynfield Gardens, Kings Heath, which became effective as of the 11th September 2009. A letter was sent out (Reference Number: PM/CONS/RW/MB/TBO 1318) informing residents nearby of the Tree Preservation Order. What is happening to these trees ?
The design of the proposed building does not blend in with the design of the surrounding buildings as the planning application is for three stories, the rest of the residential buildings are two stories.
In the houses next to the proposed building they will have south facing windows, which would look straight into the gardens and houses, thus invading the privacy.
Wednesday, 1 December 2010
Tuesday, 30 November 2010
Ward Committee
Monday 29th November
I had a busy day of meetings with the Fire Authority in the morning, a few work commitments in the afternoon and the Ward Committee in the evening. The main agenda items were the playbuilder funding for a new play area on Walkers Health, section 106money to be spent on park improvements at TASCAS/ Brandwood park and a gating scheme for Camford Grove/ Marsham Road.
I had a busy day of meetings with the Fire Authority in the morning, a few work commitments in the afternoon and the Ward Committee in the evening. The main agenda items were the playbuilder funding for a new play area on Walkers Health, section 106money to be spent on park improvements at TASCAS/ Brandwood park and a gating scheme for Camford Grove/ Marsham Road.
Thursday, 25 November 2010
Tree Planting
Thursday 25th November
I have been notified by Birmingham Trees for Life that they are looking at tree planting within Brandwood Ward. The area that they are considering is just north off Bells Lane, alongside the Chinn Brook, where some for the Millennium were planted. I have asked about other areas as well as I know a number of people have contacted me about these over the years but so far have drawn a blank.
I have been notified by Birmingham Trees for Life that they are looking at tree planting within Brandwood Ward. The area that they are considering is just north off Bells Lane, alongside the Chinn Brook, where some for the Millennium were planted. I have asked about other areas as well as I know a number of people have contacted me about these over the years but so far have drawn a blank.
Wednesday, 24 November 2010
Not seeking re-election
Wednesday 24th November
A number of people have contacted me over the last month to express disappointment that I won't be standing again in May. I have been a councillor in Brandwood Ward for 11 years all of which I have really enjoyed.
After much thought I have decided not to seek re-election in May 2011. Since my last election in 2007 I now have 2 young children and have found the time of council, work and family was hugely demanding also my partner works full time, so something had to give. I pledge my full support to my successor Lesley who I am sure will be an able successor if elected.
A number of people have contacted me over the last month to express disappointment that I won't be standing again in May. I have been a councillor in Brandwood Ward for 11 years all of which I have really enjoyed.
After much thought I have decided not to seek re-election in May 2011. Since my last election in 2007 I now have 2 young children and have found the time of council, work and family was hugely demanding also my partner works full time, so something had to give. I pledge my full support to my successor Lesley who I am sure will be an able successor if elected.
Friday, 19 November 2010
Public Protection Committee
Friday 19th November
I have been at a Public Protection Committee which is a regulatory committee of the Council. There were a number of topics covered including loan sharks, the Licensing Act 2003 and litter zones. In July 2009 Broad Street became a designated define consent zone which puts restrictions on the literature that can be disbributed. There was discussion around if this helped reduce litter or that it was another tax on business.
I have been at a Public Protection Committee which is a regulatory committee of the Council. There were a number of topics covered including loan sharks, the Licensing Act 2003 and litter zones. In July 2009 Broad Street became a designated define consent zone which puts restrictions on the literature that can be disbributed. There was discussion around if this helped reduce litter or that it was another tax on business.
Wednesday, 17 November 2010
Colmore J&I School expansion
Wednesday 17th November
Last week the Cabinet of the Council approved plans to expand Colmore J&I School. The Education Department/ School have been quick off the mark as they have already submitted a planning application for additional classrooms. The aim is to have the school in a position where they will be able to accept additional pupils from September 2011.
Last week the Cabinet of the Council approved plans to expand Colmore J&I School. The Education Department/ School have been quick off the mark as they have already submitted a planning application for additional classrooms. The aim is to have the school in a position where they will be able to accept additional pupils from September 2011.
Tuesday, 16 November 2010
Millpool Nursery Survives
Tuesday 16th November
After a lot of consultation and also lobbying by local residents, your Conservative Team led by Lesley Sutton, our local government candidate, next May we have managed to secure the future of the nursery. The outcome is that it will continue as a community day nursery funded by the mainstream budget. We know the importance of this local service and made and won the case on behalf of all those involved. A wider range of support services will be available and occupancy will be expected to rise to 90%.
After a lot of consultation and also lobbying by local residents, your Conservative Team led by Lesley Sutton, our local government candidate, next May we have managed to secure the future of the nursery. The outcome is that it will continue as a community day nursery funded by the mainstream budget. We know the importance of this local service and made and won the case on behalf of all those involved. A wider range of support services will be available and occupancy will be expected to rise to 90%.
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