MORE LITTER BINS ARE NEEDED FOR OSCOTTS FEW OPEN SPACES

As part of my continuing campaign to get more litter bin for the Oscott area, with the help of my 2 Oscott ward Councillor Colleagues I am trying to find funding to have extra bins located in the Aldridge Road Recreation Ground and the Queslett Nature Reserve.

Hopefully this will help reduce the litter and dog mess problems these 2 open spaces have

I have already managed to have a number of missing litter bins replaced and some new ones installed at various street locations in Oscott this year and I will continue to press for more.

THE MARY VALE ELDERLY RESIDENTS GROUP

I paid a enjoyable visit to the Mary Vale Elderly residents project, yesterday.

 Elderly residents from the Oscott area enjoy a meal, entertainment and socialising in a group environment at these meetings.
Yestday they watched a skillful flower arrangement session care of Rose's Florist Birdbrook Road.

PROBLEM QUAD BIKE AND SCAMBLERS OSCOTT UPDATE

I am still continuing to report noisy speeding Quad bike and off road motor bike riders to the Police on behalf of Oscott residents.

The dry warm weather when residents have to keep window open has not helped the situation. The weather also seems to have encouraged the problem

Sadly Quad bikes are not illegal provided they have insurance, mot license etc – this does come a s a shock to most people especially as there is no requirement to wear a helmet! I have asked our MP to look into the issue.

 

 If a Quad bike is seen being ridden in an antisocial way and  the Police  have a registration number they can warn the offender  – but generally they are noisy and unfortunately this will not be enough!  

Scramblers are not road worthy but the Police need addresses to warn these – and evidence of being driven in an Anti Social way will be looked into.

The Police going to do some plain clothes in the coming weeks as its too dangerous to approach these offenders ( often youngsters) in a marked vehicle – the risk is too high that they ride off and cause more harm to themselves or others!  

If anyone can give the Police addresses and registration numbers that would be a great help

 I will also be writing to the West Midland Police Commissioner about the issue.



Also see July 7th post

 

DO NOT SWIM IN THE QUESLETT NATURE RESERVE LAKE

It may be hot for a change but never be temtped to cool down by entering the lake in the Queslett Nature Reserve.

The lake may be dangerous to swimmers as there are hidden obstacles in it and, it has not been treated.
It is not even safe to paddle in or allow your dog to enter.

PART OF THE 997 BUS ROUTE MAY JUST BECOME A BIT MORE COMFORTABLE FOR BUS USERES

Some good news for those of use who use the 997 bus to get to town ( Birmingham) and back. After a numberr of attempts Amey Highways are to fill in some pot holes on the Aldridge Road between Well head Lane and the Boars Head. Lets hope when they have done it we can have a more comfortable ride. Those who use the route will know what I mean.

From Amey Highways

 

15^th July 2016

Dear Councillor Linnecor

 

Carriageway Concerns– Aldridge Road Oscott

Thank you for your report regarding the condition of the carriageway on Aldridge Road.

Following an investigation of your enquiry by our Highway Inspectors on 13^th July 2016, I can confirm that a job has been raised to repair the potholes at the above location that meet our safety criteria for repair.

We endeavour to complete this work within a 28 day time period. Please note that we currently have a number of non-dangerous defects in our routine works programme and we are repairing these based on a safety matrix which prioritises repair timescales accordingly. Therefore, depending on the severity of the defect it could take us between 28 days and 56 days

GLENMEAD PLAYING FIELD UPDATE

Along with my fellow Oscott Councillors Barbara Dring and Tristan Chatfield I have helped find a way forward regarding the grass cutting on the Glenmead playing field site.

A new football pitch will be established on the site which will mean at least some further grass cutting will take place. We have been informed this should be taking place as soon as possible.

We are continuing to look for possible sponsorship and both Tristan and I are supporting Councillor Barbara Drings work looking into Village green status for the site.

THE OSCOTT GROT SQUAD HAVE BEEN OUT

I was pleased to be out and about again with the Oscott " Grot Squad cleaning up in the Oscott area.
The squad are all volunteers"  and go out from time to time litter picking or cutting back a little vegetation in small pockets of land which are not cleaned by the Council.
The squad is supported by Oscotts premier Environmental and wild life support group The Friends of the Queslett Nature Reserve.

If you live in Oscott and may be interested in helping out please email me Keith.Linnecor@Birmingham.gov.uk.

MOTOR BIKE PESTS IN OSCOTT

Noisy motor bikes and Quad bikes being driven at speed along Oscott Road is becoming more noticeable.
Many of these vehicles are being driven by youths who are not wearing a helmet and that could lead to a serious accident as for that matter so could the speed at which some of them are travelling.

I would ask those who are driving in such a mannor to slow down, insure your machine, deaden the vehicles noise, if not taxed find a suitable off road location to ride it and to wear a crash helmet.

I have report incidents of undue noise and speeding to the Police and asked them to do what they can to help prevent these problems which I know really annoy local residents.

Most users of motor bikes clearly ride them with care but are let down by the minority

This issue is a national one and it is time central government looked again at it.

BOOTHS LANE NEEDS TO BE OPENED.

I have been out and about again as usual in Oscott.
The Taylor Wimpy Booths Lane development seems to be moving along, however we still need to know when the Booths Lane link up is going to take place.

With the help of local resident and the Booths Lane working party I will continue to press for this connection to take place as soon as possible. I certainly have not forgotten the matter.

SUPPORT THE OSCOTT GAMES 16TH JULY 11AM TO 3PM

I would like to ask you to read the notice below and if you have any free time pop along have some fun and show your support.

 

Well done to Zetilda and the other organisers hope they have a good day for i

 

 

Dear All,

As a highly valued contributor to the local environs, we cannot do an event without your respected advice, contribution and presence.

I hereby write to invite you to our Community Novelty Match- Oscott Games.

              The Oscott Games will take place on-

Date& Time:  16^th July 2016 @ 1100-1500hrs.

Venue:                George Fredrick Park

                               Sutton Oak Road

                                 Birmingham

                                   B73 6TR (subject to approval)

 

We are very much looking forward to you being a participant in organizing, presenting, competing, or contributing to the success of this event and most especially we need your presence along with friends, relatives and colleagues at the event.

We will very much appreciate your active support and involvement.

The event will be encouraging the participation of ALL age groups and families in novelty matches. 

There will be prizes to be won.

There will also be stalls for organizations wishing to be involved in any way that will promote the local image and their development.

 

The outcome of the event is to encourage awareness and promote community involvement and development

 

We look forward to your positive response and participation.

Let us have fun and laughter at the Oscott Games

Contact - Zetilda Ricketts

07950164461

tildaatr@aol.com

 

GLENMEAD PLAYING FIELD GRASS CUTTING IS URGENTLY NEEDED.

Due to cuts in funding grass cutting on the Glenmead Playing Field apart from some fire breaks has stopped.

I have asked that as part of some on going fund finding meetings this is put high on the agenda.

My 2 Oscott  ward colleages like my self feel this issue needs to be addressed ASAP

Children need to be able to play on this field and adults need somewhere to be able to take some exercise. The near by street are busy with passing traffic.

We are currently looking at a long term solution but something needs to be done sooner than latter.

I am currently also looking into the idea of finding sponsorship to have the grass cut on this field  a few hundred pounds or so could help a lot while we try to secure longer term funding.

If you know of someone or a company interested please let me know Email  Keith.Linnecor@Birmingham.gov.uk

The way the national game is going any help at a much, much lower level and is needed and  this kick about area is needed. You never know a future star may start their football on this field.
The more space where children can play foot ball the better.

You can rest assured I will do what I can.


Councillor Baraba Dring is also looking into a long term solution re that of village green status for the field.