HAWTHORN ROAD PARKING PROBLEMS MAY BE EASED IN WEEKS RATHER THAN MONTHS

The joint problems of improving the parking on the Hawthorn Road (middle section) and getting the waste land on the corner of Warren Road and Hawthorn Road has taken a step nearer to being resolved.
Since I managed to get the leaders of the Elim Church to meet with the son of the owner of the land in question it has been agreed if the Elim Church can get the site cleared traders will be allowed to park on the site freeing off car spaces along the Hawthorn Road for customers.
The site could also be used for those using the Elim church, which would again increase car parking available on the Hawthorn Road and surrounding area.
There may also be an opportunity for Elim Church or the Hawthorn Traders Association to use the land for community events.
All parties involved are seeking funding (the Oscott Ward Committee comprising off  Cllr Barbara Dring, CllrTristan Chatfield and myself is helping with this) and it is now hoped the land may be cleared in weeks rather than months and would also be a good thing if this land did not look such an eye saw.

THE 76 BUS SERVICE IS TO BE PARTLY REPLACED BY THE 88 SERVICE AND OTHERS

A hundred or so local residents have handed me a petition calling for wither the 76 bus route to continue or for it to be partially replaced. may resident from Servite house need to be able to get to the Kingstanding Circle to do their  shopping and go to the post office for example.

Now after some weeks of wrangling with Centro I am pleased to announce that although the 76 bus route is to be withdrawn from service the 88 route will now take in part of the 76 route.
This will mean Kingstanding Road part of Dyas Road, Part of Old Oscott lane and Old Oscott Lane will now be covered by the 88 which will go on to the Kingstanding circle on an hourly basis during the day from June the 9th.

This service may be complemented by an extended 934 bus service between Walsal, Pheasey and Kingstanding with new links to to Perry Barr and Birmingham. When combined with the 935 it will mean 4 bus journeys per house to Walsall from Kingstanding.

Centro are holding meetings as part of the North Birmingham  Bus Review (working with private bus companies) to explains a number of bus changes in the area to local residents and bus users.
Meeting venues include Mon 3rd June at the Collingwood Centre 10am to 3pm. Tue June 4th at One Stop shopping centre near the escalators 2pm to 6pm and Wednesday 5th June 1pm to 6pm at the mecca Bingo Hall Kingstanding Circle.

A GOOD TURN OUT AT THE PERRY BARR PENSIONERS CONVENTION

Due to a cancelled meeting I was able to accept an invitation to attend the Perry Barr Pensioners Convention today.
There were a number of interesting questions which I hope I manageed to answer. These meeting are always well run and well attended.
These meeting are usually held at the Great Barr Leisure Centre for further details ring 675 2349

KINGSTANDING FUN DAY WENT WELL

There was an excellent turn out at the Kingstanding Fun day held at the Wheldon Rec today.
Well done to the organisers, all those who had stalls and so on.
The wall climbing, and Falconry displays were very popular although it must be said no one has seen Kingstanding Councillor Peter Kane since the birds of prey were put on displays.

There were a number of stalls which seemed to do well including the Queslett Nature Reserves and their volunteers, Brena, John, Bob and Brian. It was also good to see the Local Police Team there.
Finally well done to the DJ who as ever did a great job.

YOUR PUBLIC TRANSPORT MATTERS (ESSEX STREET)

If you have any complaints or concerns regarding Public Transport pop along to the Your Public Transport Matters which is being held in Essex Street. (behind the Bull Ring).
There will representatives from Private bus companies, Centro Officers and some ITA Councillors there to listen to your concerns and help deal with any issues you have.
The event tales place between 10am and noon today.

THE BATTLE FOR SPEED CAMERA'S GOES ON

While many may have given up trying to get the return of Speed camera's I have not.
I am still push MPs to get the government to change their mind and fun modern Speed Camera's.
Do they not realise the cost of a serious accident. How many times have you gone past an accident to only to see Fire Engines, ambulances and Police all in mass attendance. All this cost money not to mention the cost of the disruption closing a road can cost to the economy.
I would suggest everyone gets in touch with their MP and asks them to lobby the government and everyone else involved.
I would also like to thank all those who have contacted me with their views regrading this matter.

THANK YOU FOR VEIWING MY BLOG

I noticed this morning that the total number of views on my blog has reached 60.000. I am really surprised about this as my blog is only intended as a simple news and views blog or residents in my ward to help keep them informed.
It is rely nice to see the interest in my blog.

I only write about a small part of my activities and if you want to know more or for residents wanting to let me know there concerns / problems may I remind you my email No is Keith.Linnecor@birmingham.gov.uk or you can leave me a message on 303 2039.
I am also on twitter regularly but very rarely use Facebook.

OSCOTT ELDERLY RESIDENTS MEETING WAS FULL HOUSE

AS usual I received a warm welcome yesterday when I joined my ward Colleague Councillor Tristan Chatfield in visiting the Oscott Elderly residents groups coffee morning.
It was good to see someone else receiving a grilling during the Q  and A session at the packed meeting although I could not resist joining in.. The Questions ranged from Wheelie bins to buses.

The OERG always have a good turn out, they hold raffles discussions, invite guest speakers and some times hold extend exercise classes.
The main thing they due is give elderly residents an opportunity to get together for a good chat over tea and biscuits every 3rd Wednesday. For more information please ring 681 1826

KINGSTANDING FUN DAY SAT 18TH MAY

 The Kingstanding Fun Day will be on 18th May on the Wheeldon Recreation Ground Kingstanding Circle near Greggs from 10.30 to 2.30.

There will be a wider range of activities than ever this year including a falconry display and a climbing wall.

There will also be a range of stalls including one manned by volunteers from the Friends of the Queslett Nature Reserve and the Oscot Neighbourhood Initiative.

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