DEALING WITH MORE FLY TIPPING IN OSCOTT

I have been out and about today with Councillor Barbara Dring meeting Oscott residents and trying to sort out some fly tipping.
We have had the rubbish removed from the junction of Oscott School Lane and Old Oscott Hill and have report other fly tipping in the area.
Anyone caught fly tipping can face a heft fine.
House hold Rubbish is received at the Holford Drive re cycling centre FOC.

PUBLIC CONSULTATION CONCERNING CITY CENTRE AIR QUALITY EVENTS

Many oscott residents will know consideration is being given to introducing Air Quality changes to the Birmingham City Centre. To find out more see below for a list of events where consultation may take place.

·        Public drop in event - Chris Bryant Centre

From 1 Aug 2018 at 16:00 to 1 Aug 2018 at 20:00

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A chance to meet members of the consultation team and ask questions.
At Chris Bryant Centre, 301 Reservoir Road, Erdington, Birmingham B23 6DF

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·        Public drop in event - The Fort Shopping Park

From 2 Aug 2018 at 16:00 to 2 Aug 2018 at 20:00

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A chance to meet members of the consultation team and ask questions.
At The Fort Shopping Park, 20 Fort Parkway, B24 9FP.

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·        Public drop in event - One Stop Shopping Centre

From 4 Aug 2018 at 10:00 to 4 Aug 2018 at 14:00

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A chance to meet members of the consultation team and ask questions.
At One Stop Shopping Centre, 2 Walsall Road, Perry Barr, B42 1AA.

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·        Public drop in event - University of Birmingham (main plaza)

From 7 Aug 2018 at 16:00 to 7 Aug 2018 at 20:00

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A chance to meet members of the consultation team and ask questions.
At University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, B15 2TT.

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·        Public drop in event - High Street, city centre

From 11 Aug 2018 at 10:00 to 11 Aug 2018 at 14:00

THANKS YOU TO THE FIRST AIDER WHO TRIED TO HELP AT THE KINGSLAND ROAD ACCIDENT

I have now met with a number of local residents who have been horrified by the accident involving a Police chasing a  stolen car and innocent victims going about their business at the Wandsworth Road/ Kingsland Road Junction

My thoughts go out to the family of the young lady killed in this collision.

I would also like to thank the local resident who gave first aid and tried to save the victims life she did all she could. She has told me she will remember this incident for ever.

The emergency teams did their jobs professionally as you would expect I have been told, so thank you to them to.

The Police now need time to investigate this collision and all those involved need to have their own space to try to understand what has happened.

DEATH ON KINGSLAND ROAD FOLLOWING CAR CHASE

A woman has died in a crash with a suspected stolen car being chased by police in Oscott

West Midlands Police said officers had been involved in a "short pursuit" of the Audi A3 on Sunday night through Kingstanding.

The Audi collided with a third car, in Kingsland Road, seriously injuring a man and a woman in the vehicle.

The woman died shortly after. Four people in the Audi were arrested and taken to hospital.

I have asked the Police to keep me updated and to see if there was any issues relating to the road its self that may have had any influence on the accident.

The Police are contunueing to investigate the incedent

TAKE YOUR RUBBISH TO THE TIP.

I took some household rubbish to the tip today. They still take it in F.O.C and I was in and out in under 10 Minutes.

OSCOTT COUNCILLORS SURGERY AUGUST

There will be No Oscott Councillors surgery in August.

If you need any help or assistance please either write to us C/0 the BCC council house,e mail or ring us.

BIRKENSHAW ROAD TO BIRDBROOK ROAD PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY GETS A CLEAN UP.

Councillor Barbara Dring and I Oscotts Labour Team have managed to get another pubic right of way cleared up this time it is the one from Birkenshaw Road to Birdbrook Road.
We are trying to get more done but clearly with the government cuts in the Councils funding and voluntary groups have limited funding to help, its not easy.

 We work for you all year around and do what we can to help our residents

Residents can help by taking their rubbish to the Halford Drive Salvage centre. Rember their is a heavy fine for those caught fly tipping.

TEMPLETON ROAD TO OLD OSCOTT HILL PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY GEYS A CLEAN UP

Councillor Barbara Dring and I Oscotts Labour Team have managed to get another pubic right of way cleared up this time it is the one from Templeton Road to Old Oscott Hill.
We are trying to get more done but clearly with the government cuts in the Councils funding and voluntary groups have limited rescoures to help, its not easy.
We work for you all year around
Residents can help by taking their rubbish to the Halford Drive Salvage centre. Remember their is a heavy fine for those caught fly tipping.

A GREAT DAY OUT AT THE SEA SIDE FOR THE OSCOTT ELDERLY RESIDENTS GROUP

                                                

It was great to be out and about with the Oscott Elderly Residents Group on their trip to Lytham and Saint Annes.
Once again their Chair Maureen Byrne organized a brilliant trip for her members.
Despite the heat everyone was well cared for and everyone made it home safe and sound.

This trip help cement the friendships forged during the groups monthly meetings and fight against the isolationism many group members would feel if they did not meet with friends at the groups meeting.
For many it is a way out from the 4 walls of their home. I am just happy to try and help.

These low budget trips are well worth going on and if you want more information about the group drop me an email.

THE NEXT OSCOTT NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICE TASKING MEETING

The last of the current meetings of the Oscott Police Neighbourhood Tasking Group meetings is arranged for  the 20/08/2018 at 18:30 hours at the Elim Church.

 

This is in the Kingstanding Ward off the Hawthorn Road ( at the junction of Warren Road)

It is on the 28 bus route.

 

Residents wishing to inform the Police of their concerns can meet with the Local Police Team at this location. This is a good opportunity to speak to your local Police Team directly.

Please do not forget you can also contact them by using their 101 number.

 

 

If you would like your Oscott Councillors Barbara Dring and myself know of any concerns please contact us by email, phone 303 2039 or by letter C/o The Birmingham Council House B1 !BB

KEEP IN TOUCH WITH YOUR OSCOTT COUNCILLORS

Oscott residents if you have any concerns you would like to let Councillor Barbara Dring or myself about please email us or leave a message on 303 2039 and we will try and help if we can.

Alternatively you can write to us at the Birmingham City Council House B44 1BB.

Clearly in these day of Government cuts to the Councils funding and that of the Police we cannot pretend to resolve all the issues we hear about but we will help if we can.

OUT AND ABOUT IN OSCOTT DURING THE SUMMER

Both Councillor Barbara ( Licensing) and myself (Planning ) are on the  Council committees that run though out the ttraditional summer recess period ( unlike most B.C.C committees  and MP's) however that will not mean we will not be out and about meeting Oscott residents to discuss their concerns and issues.

We cannot hope to meet every resident as many are on holiday, so if we do not see you please give us a ring on 303 2039 . Although clearly we cannot pretend to resolve all the issues we hear about especially in these times of huge government cuts to council funding we will try and help if we can.

A GOOD TURN OUT FOR THE FQNR ACTIVITY SESSION

It was really pleasing to see so many turn up to help during the Friends of Queslett Nature Reserve Environmental Group at its activity session.

This goes to show their are those who think their is more to trying to help our wild life and improve the environment than just attending a meeting.

Many thanks to all those who came and helped with litter picking and pruning and thanks to team leaders John, Bob, Brenda and Jim.

FEIENDS OF QUESLETT NATURE RESERVE ACTIVITY DAY

Just a reminder there will be a Friends of Queslett Nature Reserve environmental Group,  activity day ( today July 21st)
We will be litter picking and doing some light pruning and will meet at the Old Horns entrance at 11am.

If you would like to come and help out please o. You will need to wear stout shoes and bring some water with you. Tools will be supplied.
Children are welcome under the supervision of an adult.

IF THEY ARE THERE USE RECYCLING BANKS

I was pleased to see ASDA Old Horns have replaced some of their paper banks with easier to use ones.
ASDA do have a range of recycling banks paper, shoes and clothes near their petrol station.
This makes it easier to re-cycle and should be welcomed.
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I have used this facility before or after shopping for some years and would encourage others to do the same.

TROUBLE SHOOTING AT THE QUESLETT NATURE RESERVE

I was pleased to meet up with some of the Local Parks Management Team on the Queslett Nature Reserve.
Amongst other issues we spoke about the treatment of some knot weed on the site, widening and slightly amending some of the paths ( fire breaks) and the work to be carried out on Saturday by the Friends of the Queslett Nature Environmental Group.

The team were impressed by how litter free the reserve is these day and acknowledged in particular the efforts of FQNR members John and Brenda.

It was also pleasing to see one of our local schools using the reserve for some of their cross country running activities.


There will be an activity session, Litter picking and light pruning on Saturday 21st ,11am at the Old Horns Entrance.

OSCOTTS LITTER BINS SHOULD BE USED CORRECTLY

Litter bins are meant for litter which residents are carrying with them when walking on the street not for general household waste.

A number of bins in the Oscott area are having bottles and other rubbish( INCLUDING BULK ITEMS)  which should go in residents normal wheelie bins ( OR TAKEN TO THE RECYCLING CENTRE) dumped in litter bins leaving little space for their correct use.
Some resident are piling their house hold rubbish into litter bins or at the side of bins this needs to stop as constant abuse like this may lead to the bins being removed which is unfair to those who use the bins with common sense.
Dumping at the side of a litter bin is fly tipping and anyone caught can expect a heavy fine.

THE MARYVALE ELDERLY GROUP WAS WELL ATTENDED

Popped into see residents at the Mary Vale Elderly group. It was nice to see them socialising with each other enjoying a raffle sing song and clothes show.
It was also good to see the volunteers and staff looking after and supply lunch for their members.

THERE WILL BE A FRIENDS OF THE QUESLETT NATURE RESERVE ON THE 21ST JULY

There will be another Friends of Queslett Nature Reserve environmental  group ACTIVITY DAY on Saturday 21st July( weather permitting)

the time will be 11.00 am and the meeting place THE OLD HORNS CRESCENT.

There will be litter picking, light pruning an update on the reserve and a ranger will try to be on hand to answer any questions.

Member and friends of the reserve are welcome

Please come prepared for the weather for example bring water if it is hot and  wear stout foot ware.
Children are welcome under the supervision of an adult.

Any tools will be provided.

For further details please email Brenda Wilson <brendafoqnr@yahoo.ca> who is doing a great job organizing this event.