I signed a letter which has been published in the Times today as part of the campaign against the introduction of "secret courts".
Here is a link to the text of the letter and a full list of those who signed.
Wednesday, 21 November 2012
Monday, 12 November 2012
St Mary's Road eyesore
Some time ago I reported that the the City Council had finally agreed to compulsorily purchase the eyesore buildings on the corner of James Street and St Mary's Road.
Since then nothing seems to have happened and the buildings have continued to make the road look bad (particularly when you consider tht they are opposite the Co op)
Anyway, my colleague Richard has been pressing the Council for action and updates on this.
Here is a link to the latest Question and Answer from the most recent Town Hall meeting.
Since then nothing seems to have happened and the buildings have continued to make the road look bad (particularly when you consider tht they are opposite the Co op)
Anyway, my colleague Richard has been pressing the Council for action and updates on this.
Here is a link to the latest Question and Answer from the most recent Town Hall meeting.
Island Road plans approved
The plans to turn the big empty eyesore building on Island Road into housing has been approved by Council Officers.
I know that residents will be delighted that finally something is going to be done to this blot on the landscape.
The building I am talking about is the one by the park at number 24.
You can see details of the decision at this link.
The bulk of the information is in the related documents section which has plans plus the case officers report and decision letter with any conditions.
I know that residents will be delighted that finally something is going to be done to this blot on the landscape.
The building I am talking about is the one by the park at number 24.
You can see details of the decision at this link.
The bulk of the information is in the related documents section which has plans plus the case officers report and decision letter with any conditions.
Monday, 5 November 2012
Garston Old Road plans - office to houses?
A planning application's come in to turn the office building at the corner of Garston Old Road and Stormont Road into three houses.
This is the location where previously a shop and off licence was planned (and about which there was quite a bit of controversy)
Anyway, you can see the planning application details at this link.
The bulk of the detail is in the "related documents" section towards the bottom of the page.
UPDATE NOV 23: And it seems there is again an application for an off licence here also. We'll publish details as quickly as we can.
This is the location where previously a shop and off licence was planned (and about which there was quite a bit of controversy)
Anyway, you can see the planning application details at this link.
The bulk of the detail is in the "related documents" section towards the bottom of the page.
UPDATE NOV 23: And it seems there is again an application for an off licence here also. We'll publish details as quickly as we can.
Sunday, 4 November 2012
Mather Avenue parking problem - solution nearer?
Some time ago I went to see the head of the police training college on Mather Avenue (with local residents) to talk about problems caused by selfish and inconsiderate parking by people working at or visiting the building.
The superintendent agreed to reinforce the message about considerate parking, but we realised it would take more than that.
Among the frustrations of residents was the double yellow line across the front of the building which seemed to have little point and which the police said they didn't need.
I followed up by asking the Council to look into removing it. We felt that if it wasn't there, some of the troublesome parking could be shifted away from people's houses.
Anyway, the good news is that, following all this work, a plan to make this change is now drawn up and being advertised for comments. People directly affected should have had a letter but there'll have been wider advertising too.
There is a deadline for any comments of 22 November. If there are no objections, it should go ahead. If there are objections a Council committee may have to decide which means residents will have another chance to have their say.
This has been a long running bug bear for local people so let's hope it's sorted soon.
The superintendent agreed to reinforce the message about considerate parking, but we realised it would take more than that.
Among the frustrations of residents was the double yellow line across the front of the building which seemed to have little point and which the police said they didn't need.
I followed up by asking the Council to look into removing it. We felt that if it wasn't there, some of the troublesome parking could be shifted away from people's houses.
Anyway, the good news is that, following all this work, a plan to make this change is now drawn up and being advertised for comments. People directly affected should have had a letter but there'll have been wider advertising too.
There is a deadline for any comments of 22 November. If there are no objections, it should go ahead. If there are objections a Council committee may have to decide which means residents will have another chance to have their say.
This has been a long running bug bear for local people so let's hope it's sorted soon.
Thursday, 1 November 2012
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Cobblestone Corner decision
The Council has given approval for the empty buildings at Cobblestone Corner (off Ivy Avenue L19) to be turned into a supported living/care facility for disabled people.
Details of the decision can be found at this link
Most of the detail is in the section called Related Documents.
There are quite a few conditions being applied, one of which is about the times that work is allowed to go on on site (this is so that its not too noisy for neighbours)
It'll be good to see these buildings being used again but Richard and I will keep an eye on things to make sure that the conditions, particularly the ones about times of work, are being kept to.
You'll find the conditions in a document towards the bottom of the Related Documents section
Details of the decision can be found at this link
Most of the detail is in the section called Related Documents.
There are quite a few conditions being applied, one of which is about the times that work is allowed to go on on site (this is so that its not too noisy for neighbours)
It'll be good to see these buildings being used again but Richard and I will keep an eye on things to make sure that the conditions, particularly the ones about times of work, are being kept to.
You'll find the conditions in a document towards the bottom of the Related Documents section
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