TREE VANDALISM IN OSCOTT

Sadly there seems to be another spate of tree vandalism in the Oscott area. newly planted trees are being broken.
I will be reporting any damage ( if you are aware of any vandalised trees please let me know the location ( nearest House number and address for example) and I will try and get the tree replaced.

THE OSCOTT COUNCILLORS NEXT SURGERY DETAILS

The next Oscott Councillors surgery will be on the 4th of december at 7. pm. The location will be the 610 Community Centre on the Kingstanding Road.
There is disabled access, parking at rear and it is on a bus route with a stop out side. There is also a hearing loop available.

Please note there will be no surgery in January.

SOLAR PANELS OR GREEN ROOFS ON ALL NEW HOUSES COULD HELP THE CLIMATE

Pleased to see it looks like the French are looking into making all new house builders have either Solar panels ( or green roofs) This is something I have asked our Council leadership to consider requiring developers in Birmingham to consider.

I AM ON FACE BOOK

I would just like to remind Oscott ressidents that I am on Face Book. However not every day.
This means I may not see some posts. https://www.facebook.com/keith.linnecor

If you have a concern you would like me to help you with please rember to either E.Mail me Keith.Linnecor@birmingham.gov.uk , write to me c/o the Birmingham Council house or leave a phone message on 303 2039
Please ensure you leave your full contact details

DONT MISS OUT

Don’t miss out! You only have until Tuesday 26 November to register to vote in the #GeneralElection19.

Registering online only takes five minutes. For information go to: socsi.in/cT5SE #BrumVotes19 #GE2019

SMALL STEPS TO HELP THE ENVIRONMENT

This month I have again been trying to use less heating and lighting, to reduce my travel needs and recycle more. Next month will be far more difficult?

I like to tell my self I am helping the environment if only just a bit?

KEEP THINGS NATURAL

Please think before you concrete over your garden or put down Artificial grass.
Nature needs a home, water needs to soak away and not just be able to run of somewhere else on lower ground near by to possibly cause flooding.
Try and keep that tree , bush or bit of grass. It may take a few minutes to tidy up but if everyone did the same it would help our world a lot
Some simple things can help our environment, wildlife, Biodiersity and climate. Councils and Governments cannot do every thing, people have to take responsibility to.

THE OSCOTT ELDERLY RESIDENTS GROUP HAD MINCE PIES BY THE DOZEN

I enjoyed my visit to the Oscott Elderly residents group today. They were having there Pre Christmas get together ( their full get together is next month) and Mince pies were very evident. I was only sorry that they decided not to hold their usual Councillors Q and A session as I aways enjoy them.

Their Char Maureen and her band of helpers have once again done a good job today.

POP INTO THE AGE UK COMMUNITY CENTRE TO SEE WHAT IS ON OFFER.

I was pleased to be able to call in and meet member of the Stretch and bend elderly club and their volunteers in the Age UK Community Centre today.
members were busy doing light exercises, having some light refreshments and a chat when I spoke to them.
The group who operate from the Old Oscott Community Centre on a Tuesday morning still have room for more members if you are interested pop in and see them.

OUT AND ABOUT WITH THE OSCOTT CENTRAL STREET WATCH

I was really pleased to be out and about tonight with the Oscott Central Street Watch Team.
Despite it being cold and a long walk it was a worth while experience.
We covered a number of public right of ways and streets in the area and it was nice to be met with cheerful greetings.
The Street Watch does not take the place of the Police but helps them to keep in contact with residents. We pass on to the Police any concerns we see or hear about.
More volunteers are needed.

OSCOTT RESIDENTS LET ME KNOW YOU VIEWS ON THE ENVIRONMENT

This is just another reminder to Oscott residents who have a concern about Bio Diversity, the Climate, wild life and the Environment.
 I am no expert but am always intersted in your views. Please drop me a Email ( please include phone No) or leave me a message on 303 2039.

F.Q.N.R ACTIVE ALL YEAR AROUND

Managed to find time to meet up with local Environment and Queslett Nature Reserve activists in the Queslett nature Reserve yesterday.
Their efforts monitor the wild life and reserve genraly is much to be welcomed.

AS the Chiar of the Friends of the Queslett Nature Reserve Environmental Group I know only to well the efforts these 2 brenda and John put in all year around and not just in the reserve.

WHY NOT JOIN A TRADE UNION.

As a local Councillor I ocasionally get asked to help with an employment related issue.
My advice is always make sure you are in a union as their hard working officers know far more about employment issues than I ever could. They will certainly battle for what you deserve.
Advice is just one of a number of benifits there are from being a member of a union. If you work for a living you should consider joining a union.
Their details can be found on the internet

MORE ELECTRIC CAR CHARGING POINTS ARE NEEDED

I have been pleased with the reaction of the Council leadership to my requests for more Electic Charging Points in the City.
I have for example suggest a requirment for all new Planning developments which have plans for large cars parks to have them.
I have now been told policies looking into this will be considered next year.
If we want more environmental friendly ? electic cars there needs to be more electric power charging points.

THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO ATTENDED TODAYS ALL OSCOTT SCHOOLS PROBLEM PARKING AIR QULITY AND ROAD SAFETY WORKING PARTY

It was really good to be able to Chair the Oscott Problem Parking Road safety and Air quality meeting today.
Thank you to the school reps who came and to the Transport Engineers and road safety officer. And not forgetting Councillor Barbara Dring who can always be relied on to support the meeting and have her say.
There are no magic solutions, but a number of issues and concerns are being taken away for consideration.
All Oscott Schools have an open invite to the working party and can have their impute. Residents will be updated at the next Oscott Ward ( Chaired by Councillor Dring) committee when they too can give their views.
It is strongly recommended that all Oscott Schools complete their Travel to School Plans this year.
Finally thank you to the Great Barr Academy for their hospitality.
It is also good to see work has started on trying to relieve some of the parking issues in the area by encouaring buses to use the school grounds

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IF YOU ARE TRYING TO SET UP A COMMUNITY GROUP IN OSCOTT PLEASE LET ME KNOW.

If there are any group new or old in Oscott who would like my help trying to promote them please drop me an email with details.
I would  like to hear from Volunteers trying to set up youth groups or elderly groups who would like me to advertise them on social media or who might simply want a bit of advice to to let me know what you are doing.

My Email Address is Keith.Linnecor@birmingham.gov.uk  or you can leave your details on 303 2039 message service.

WE WILL REMBER THEM

THERE WILL BE A NEW POST OFFICE FACILITY FOR THE ALDRIDGE ROAD

Considering the battle Councillor Barbara Dring and I put up to keep a Post Office facility on the Aldridge Road, you can imagine we are now pleased at long last the Post Office have listend and seen sense. They are introducing a new service at Kingsland Convenience Store, 901 Aldridge Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, B44 8NS which will be known as Aldridge Road Post Office.
Residents will be given a say as part of their consultation regarding this. Please see the Internet for mre information.

PERRY BARR FLY OVER

Now it has been decided to remove the Perry Barr Fly over it must be a case of ensuring all the inconvienence that will follow will be kept to a minimum and air quality and any added road conjestion  in the areas near by are monitored and if negative dealt with.
I will be calling on those involved to ensure they do just that especily in the roads in Oscott which may be effected.
I do however welocme the Perry Barr Railway station upgrade which is needed.

LISTENING TO WHAT YOU HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT

I am always happy to discuss Oscott residents concerns about, the climate, environment, Bio Diversity and Wild life.
I am no expert but I am interested in your concerns.
Please Email meKeith.Linnecor@birmingham.gov.uk
Write to me care of the Birmingham City Council House, or leave a massage with contact details on 303 2039.
If you take the time I will listen.

IF YOU NEED MY HELP I NEED YOUR DETAILS

Oscott residents who send in my cards to me without giving their details make it difficult for me to help them. They have to be dealt with after those who give their details (if they can be?) If you do not want to give your name on an open card please email me, leave a meassage on 303 2039 or send a closed letter.