I WILL BE MEETING WITH TAYLOR WIMPY RE THE FOREMEADOWS ESTATE

I will be meeting representatives from the Taylor Wimpy developers regarding issues relating to their Fore Meadows development ( Booths Lane) tomorrow 1st August.
If you have any concerns regarding this development that you would like me to raise please email me asap.
Keith.Linnecor@birmingham.gov.uk

Please leave your full contact details. Clearly I cannot resolve all the concerns I hear about but I am willing to try and help if I can.

THERE WILL BE A OSCOTT COUNCILLORS SURGERY IN AUGUST

The next Oscott Councillors surgery will take place on August 7th at the 610 Community Centre Kingstanding Road. Starting at 7pm.

All Oscott residents are welcome. This is a joint surgery being attended by Councillor Barbara Dring and my self

IT MAY HAVE RAINED BUT I HAVE BEEN OUT AND ABOUT IN OSCOTT

What started off as a nice sunny day soon turned to at times heavy rain. However I did manage to report the need for a clean up of the right of way Churchdale to Winster Grove and started a litter pick on the Glenmead Village site before the rain really started.

 It was nice to meet up with residents using the Glenmead Village site even though it was raining.( they also do their bit to keep the site free of litter). The long grass did not help but Councillor Barbara Dring who is leading on the issue, assures me we may have some news about this soon

WHEN USING OUR RECYLING CENTRES HAVE ID AT HAND

I have been reminded by the cabinet member for Fleet and waste the following applies when taking your waste to the tip.

Our HRCs are for Birmingham residents only, we therefore

ask you to bring along proof that you live in the city when you visit any of our five HRCs.

The following will be accepted:

• Photo ID and council tax bill

• Photo ID and a utility bill

• Photo travelcard and council tax or utility bill

• Student ID identifying you as a Birmingham student.

Note: If you do not have Photo ID then a valid paper driving license with your current Birmingham address will be accepted.

Please check the internet if needed.

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From my experience you will not always be asked for the above it is best however to have some handy. I find the service is much quicker if you go at off peak times.

Residents from out side Birmingham often do not have such a good system of recyling centres and without paying our council tax try use our service.

THE HOLFORD DRIVE RECYLING CENTRE HAS RE OPENED

The Holford Drive Waste Disposal site is open to those wishing to take Household waste and recycled rubbish.
It has been shut due to an accident. There is still no charge for most items taken.
I have suggested the department advertise this update.

THE MARY VALE PROJECT WILL BE OPERATING DURING AUGUST

Tuesday Club activities for August are:

• 6th- light exercise with Everton
• 13th- skittles
• 20th- Hot Meal delight
• 27th

 

Pleased to be able to support them when I can

ITS NICE TO BE OUT IN THE OPEN IN OSCOTT

Having seen the rain over the last couple of days has made me  realise finding a little time to have a walk in the Queslett Nature Reserve and on the Glenmead Village Green was the right thing to do ON Thursday' It was also nice to meet residents who care about these open spaces.
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Its strange so many have used the warm weather to go shopping when we have these open spaces which can be visited.

Mind you the rain has helped reduce any fire risk to the Queslett Nature Reserve.
Councillor Barbara D
ring and I are still working on trying to find a partner organisation able to cut some of the grass on the Glenmead village green.

DONT FORGET THE ELDERLY IN THIS HOT WEATHER

The elderly are as much at risk in hot weather as they are in very cold weather.

Try and keep an eye on elderly friends and relatives and consider the tips given belowwhich may help. Pop in and see them or give them a ring if you can.

1.Drink plenty of cool water throughout the day (don’t wait until they feel thirsty) and avoid alcohol and caffeine

2.Eat cooling snacks like homemade popsicles (use a cupcake liner to catch drips), frozen peas, or slightly frozen grapes

3.Eat light, cold meals like chicken or pasta salad instead of heavy, hot dishes like pot roast

4.Place a cool washcloth on the back of the neck and a pan of cool water close by to periodically re-cool the towel

5.Sit with feet in a pan of cool (but not too cold) water

6.Keep the house as cool as possible by keeping shades closed during the hottest part of the day and using inexpensive solar curtains

7.Wear layers of lightweight clothing in light colored cotton so it’s easy to adjust to the temperature throughout the day by removing or adding layers

8.Visit a public cooling center like a recreation center, senior center, library, coffee shop, or shopping mall

9.Take a cool shower, bath, or washcloth wipe-down. For maximum cooling, keep the water just below body temperature.

10.Cover up with a flexible ice blanket – always use a towel to protect fragile senior skin from direct contact with the ice

 

 

IT IS DANGEROUS TO SWIM IN THE QUESLETT RESERVE LAKE OR TO LIGHT FIRES IN THE RESERVE

A reminder please do not be temped to try and swim or paddle in the Queslett Nature Reserve lake.
The water has not been treated and has hidden traps in it which could be dangerous. I would also advise that you do not let your dog swim in it either.
Also please remember in this heat dogs can quickly get over heated when been taken for a walk

Finally their is always a fire risk in the reserve so please do not light a fire there for any reason.

PERRY BARR MP NEXT SURGERY IN OSCOTT 3RD AUGUST

The next M.P's Surgery will take place on Saturday the 3rd August  and will take place at the 610 Community Centre. Kingstanding Road
The time will be 10.30am.

You can ring  to confirm attendance  or for other information his, office on  021 356 8264

OSCOTT RESIDENTS THOUGHTS ON TRYING TO HELP THE CLIMATE

I do not pretend to be an expert on the subject and have the answers but I do care and did be before it became fashionable about Biodiversity , wild life and climate change.

I am always willing to discuss these issues with Oscott residents of any age. If you would like to send me an email with your thoughts please do and if you would like to do something locally of a practical nature please think about helping the Friends of the Queslett nature Reserve Environmental Group.

OSCOTT COMMUNITY GROUPS WORK TOGETHER

The Friends of the Queslett nature Reserve Environmental Group work closely with the Oscott Neighbourhood Police Initiative, the Oscott Residents Association.and the Oscott Elderly Residents Group.

They have joint informal drop in sessions on the first Saturday of the month at the 610 Community Centre at 10.30am where residents can pop in for a chat or to let the groups know their concerns.
They often meet their M.P at these sessions.

The Groups also lobby their Councillors Barbara Dring and myself and work generally for the local community.

They also try and promote things like litter picks.( the picture shows the NPI senior Co Ordinator Brian Brookes and I trying out some new litter picker sticks.

For more details either pop in on the first Saturday of the month or ring 675 2349.

OSCOTT POLICE NPTG MEETING

I attended a meeting of the Oscott Police Neighbourhood Tasking Group today. This is where the Police meet up with local community leaders to discuss Policing issues of a local nature. I was able to pass on a number of concerns on behalf of local residents.

It was good to see Brian, John and Brenda there to.

CHECKING OUT REPORTS OF ANTI SOCIAL PARKING WITH COUNCILLOR DRING

Councillor Barbara Dring and I have been on another of our walk abouts in the Oscott Ward today looking at issues raised with us by residents.
Problem parking has been a real concern to some residents and we have been looking into some of the complaints and making sure they have been reported.

WHY NOT GET AN ALLOTMENT PLOT AND HELP THE CLIMATE

With the current interest in saving our climate having an allotment could be one way of trying to help.
Plots are available on many local allotments sites
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Plots also come in various sizes from mini to large and all are reasonably priced.

Growing your "own on an alloment has a number of advantages. Its good for the climate, the food is your own and localand, its fresh, the work needed to operate an allotment can keep you healthy and stress free. Allotment are good for the environment and wild life.

Details of the Aldridge Road. Beeches Road and Holford drive allotments and other can be found on the internet.

OSCOTT STREET WATCH NEEDED MORE VOLUNTEERS

I was please to go out in support of one of the local Street Watch Groups. These volunteers are not there to replace the Police but support them.
They often help to give reassurance to older residents and report issues of concern to the Police. They are extra eyes and ears for the Police who due to Government cuts have not got the numbers to patrol our streets in any number.
This week Darleydale Ave, Delhurst Road, The Aldridge Recreation Ground and parts of the new Booths Lane estate and the Aldridge Road were covered.

More volunteers are needed to cover more of Oscott please contact me if you would like further details

OSCOTT FOOD BANK VOLUNTEERS DO A GREAT JOB

I was good to pop into the Oscott ( Elim Life Church) food bank this week. I kike to pop in from time to time to see I can help anyone with problems related to the Council.
It is much to the shame of this government that these Food banks are needed and that their are those who through no fault of their own need help like they do..
The volunteers at the Food bank all do a wonderful job helping where they can

ASHGROVE LOOKING COLOURFUL

I was pleased to be able to have a walk around the Ashgrove Elderly complex this week as part of the Oscott Labour Team.
Their central gardens are looking colourful.

IF YOU NEED TO CONTACT THE POLICE

I would just like to remind residents that if they have concerns about.

ASB
Suspicion's crime has happened
Parking unless on double yellow lines
Seeding vehicles

Your first action should be to use the Police Non emergency number 101 ( or go on line)

If a crime is happening or about to happen please use their 999 number ( emergency)

If you feel you have not been dealt with correctly after that let me know and I will try and help if I can

OSCOTT RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION AND OSCOTT ELDERLY RESIDENT GROU AGM

There will be a meeting of the Oscott Residents Association ( along with the Oscott Elderly resident Group.

 

 

OSCOTT RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION AGM DUE 17^TH JULY AT THE 610 COMMUNITY CENTRE 11.30AM

ALL OSCOTT RESIDENTS WELCOME

  

Oscott Residents Association (ORA)                                                                     

 

Report for AGM                                                                                 17 July 2019

 

Activities of the ORA during 2018-19 have included:

 

Opposition to Aldi’s proposals for new  store on Old Horns Crescent

 

Preservation of green spaces and woodland in Oscott

 

Liaison with with developers Taylor Wimpey and council officers, regarding the new estate in Booths Lane , work in progress, issues and problems and completion and re-opening of Booths Lane.

 

Parking and speeding issues including schools

Graffiti and street cleaning

Road, traffic, parking and other transportation issues:

 

Dangerous parking outside schools continues to be a major nuisance although local councillors have continued to bring this to the attention of the schools and police. We now have a representative on the schools parking committee held regularly at Great Barr School.

 

Dangerous parking at the junction of Booths Lane and Queslett Road.

Opposition to proposals for a new Aldi store on Old Horns Crescent:

 Aldi were refused planning consent unanimously  by Birmingham City Council planning commitee in February 2017 but submitted an appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. We spoke at the hearing on May 1^st and 2^nd. 2018. We were well pleased that the decision by the inspectorate was to uphold the decision to refuse planning consent as documented in their report later in May 2018.

 Taylor Wimpey

 The development is nearing completion on target for 2019 with most of the houses inhabited or completed. We have a meeting planned during the next two weeks for latest updates.

 We have been pleased to work with other organisations including Friends of Queslett Nature Reserve, Neighbourhood Police Initiative (NPI) and PCSO’s and Oscott Elderly Residents Group.

In addition, we receive regular police bulletins  and alerts from West Midland Now.

 We are grateful for the excellent support and guidance from Ward Support Officer, Ken Brown, Oscott councillors Keith Linnecor, Barbara Dring from Khalid Mahmood M.P.

Bob Wild (Chair)                                                        17 July  2019




There will be a meeting of the Oscott Residents Association ( along with the Oscott Elderly resident Group.

 

 

OSCOTT RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION AGM DUE 17^TH JULY AT THE 610 COMMUNITY CENTRE 11.30AM

ALL OSCOTT RESIDENTS WELOME

  

Oscott Residents Association (ORA)   

   contact 360 9010                                                              

 

Report for AGM                                                                                 17 July 2019

 

Activities of the ORA during 2018-19 have included:

 

Opposition to Aldi’s proposals for new  store on Old Horns Crescent

 

Preservation of green spaces and woodland in Oscott

 

Liaison with with developers Taylor Wimpey and council officers, regarding the new estate in Booths Lane , work in progress, issues and problems and completion and re-opening of Booths Lane.

 

Parking and speeding issues including schools

Graffiti and street cleaning

Road, traffic, parking and other transportation issues:

 

Dangerous parking outside schools continues to be a major nuisance although local councillors have continued to bring this to the attention of the schools and police. We now have a representative on the schools parking committee held regularly at Great Barr School.

 

Dangerous parking at the junction of Booths Lane and Queslett Road.

Opposition to proposals for a new Aldi store on Old Horns Crescent:

 Aldi were refused planning consent unanimously  by Birmingham City Council planning commitee in February 2017 but submitted an appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. We spoke at the hearing on May 1^st and 2^nd. 2018. We were well pleased that the decision by the inspectorate was to uphold the decision to refuse planning consent as documented in their report later in May 2018.

 Taylor Wimpey

 The development is nearing completion on target for 2019 with most of the houses inhabited or completed. We have a meeting planned during the next two weeks for latest updates.

 We have been pleased to work with other organisations including Friends of Queslett Nature Reserve, Neighbourhood Police Initiative (NPI) and PCSO’s and Oscott Elderly Residents Group.

In addition, we receive regular police bulletins  and alerts from West Midland Now.

 We are grateful for the excellent support and guidance from Ward Support Officer, Ken Brown, Oscott councillors Keith Linnecor, Barbara Dring from Khalid Mahmood M.P.

Bob Wild (Chair)                                                        17 July  2019

 

LITTER PICKING THE GLENMEAD VILLAGE GREEN WITH COUNCILLOR BARBARA DRING

Councillor Barbara Dring and I have carried out a litter pick recently on the Glenmead Village green.
Its pleasing to note residents are also doing this.
 We are also battling to try and find funding to get the grass cut.

THE OSCOTT WARD COMMITTEE

At the Oscott Ward Committee yesterday I put forward a motion on behalf of the Committee that the Council agree to support village green status for the Glenmead field.

Other issues discussed were the agree Oscott Ward Plan, an update on the Glenmead Village Green and the Oscott schools Problem parking and Road safety working party. There was also a report from the Police and resident groups.

TRYING TO CHAMPION BI DIVERSITY

After years of trying to more interest taken in Bio Diversity / wild life by the Planning department and Committee I have been asked to champion the subject.
I am clearly no where near a expert on the subject but do care about it and have an interest in it as I believe it is our future.
There is a massive competing demand for new homes and business premises which are badly needed, but more mitigation to help our wild life is always needed and needs to be considered.
Also although climate change concerns are not new but must be considered even more.

I will do what I can but would always welcome peoples thoughts and views which I can pass on.
My Email address is Keith.Linnecor@birmingham.gov.uk

TREE SIDE SHOOTS ARE BEING REMOVED IN OSCOTT

A couple of years ago following a long campaign by the Oscott Labour team many of the trees in Oscott were pruned ( to the current national standard as agreed by Government experts) in Oscott by Amey Highways.
One of the down sides of the much needed pruning work was that those trees pruned a year or so later need their Fazal growth branches growing from trunks removed) as they obstruct  pavement. ( the more trees of certain types are pruned the quicker they grow back)

I am Glad to say following further pressure from Councillor Barbara dring and I much of this fazal work is being done.

USE PUBLIC TRANSPORT

I have been out and about using various buses again today and taking the opportunity to listen to concerns of some of my fellow travelers
It is important to use and encourage the use of public transport regularly. In some cases its a case of use a bus route or lose it? *9 is a case in point.

LITTER PICKING THE GLENMEAD VILLAGE GREEN

I have been out doing a bit of litter pick on the Glenmead Village Green recently
There are litter bins near each entrance to the green.
Residents are help keeping in it reasonably litter free and BarbaraDring & I are trying to get the grass cut. Volunteers are still needed to set up the Friends of the Glenmead Village Green and Barbara has been busy collating the information needed.

COUNCILLOR BARBARA DRING AND I HELD OUR COUNCILLORS SURGERY

Both Councillor Dring and I attended our Councillors surgery yesterday and dealt with a number of problems

I was pleased to be able to cut back some of the brambles which were overhanging the R.O.W Servite House to Templeton Road recently. I was concerned children would have been scratched by these brambles