I AM HAPPY TO DISCUSS CLIMATE CHANGE CONCERNS WITH OSCOTT RESIDENTS

If any Oscott residents would like to discus climate change, and the associated concerns re bio diversity / ecological/ wild life protection issues please email me I am more than happy discuss these issues with you.

Keith.Linnecor@birmingham.gov.uk

Don't forget to include you full contact details

I cannot resolve all the issues I hear about but I am always willing to try and help if I can

IT IS NOT SAFE TO SWIM IN THE QUESLETT NATURE RESERVE LAKE

Its that time of year when they are predicting a heat wave. If they are correct please do not be tempted to swim in the Queslett Nature Reserve lake as it can be dangerous.

There are under water obstacles the water may be cold and the water has not been treated.
It is recommended that you also do not allow your dog to swim in the lake.

Another factor is that for some reason know only to them selves there are a small amount sad people who get some sort of thrill by throwing the safety ring placed near the lake for emergencies, into the lake. This may one day result in a very serious incident occurring.
The Council do replace these safety rings on a regular basis.

I hope users of the reserve can make the most of the good weather and use the reserve in a sensible way.

THE NEXT OSCOTT WARD COMMITTEE MEETING TO TAKE PLACE JULY 11TH

The next meeting of the ward Committee will take place at the 610 Community Centre Kingstanding Road at 1.30am.

On the agenda will be

a feed back regarding the All Oscott Schools Road safety and problem parking from the working party.

A Police Report and feeld back regarding the Ward development plan.

You 2 Oscott Councillors will be there to listen to your concerns

OSCOTT COUNCILLORS SURGERY 3RD JULY

The next Oscott Councillors Surgery will take place on July 3rd at 7pm at the 610 Community centre. Councillor BarbaraDring & I will be available to meet face to face with residents to discuss any issues they have. This venue has disabled access.

Both Barbara and I live in Oscott and care about where we live and  work all year around for or residents. WE cannot resolve all the issues we hear about but we do try to.

CATCHING UP WITH EMAILS AND SO ON

Catching up with a lot of case work. if you have not been responded to yet  please email me again. Sorry for any delays

FOOT BALL PITCHES NEED TO BE SAVED

Councils are being forced due to the Governments Austerity led cuts to sell off football pitches

new figures show that there were 710 fewer local-authority owned or operated football pitches in the financial year 2017/18 than there were in 2009/10 – before the Conservatives’ austerity project began.

No where is safe this is country wide.

THE NEXT FQNR ACTIVITY SESSION DATE ANNOUNCED

The next Friends of the Queslett Nature Reserve Environmental Group Volunteer Activity workday  day will take place 10:00am Friday 14th June 2019

Meeting at Old Horns Crescent entrance off the Queslett Road, B43 7HA.

Tools and hi-viz jackets will be provided. Please wear suitable clothing for the day and heavy duty footwear. Bring plenty of water to drink.

Children welcome, under strict adult supervision.

 For further details contact: Secretary: Brenda on 07855 767652 or Chairman: Keith linnecor on 360 6486

Join the fun for: Exercise Health Wellbeing Companionship Community Satisfaction Teamwork Time in the reserve will help make it a better place and help the Environment.

MORE FLY TIPPING REMOVED IN OSCOTT

Waste team have just informed me fly tipped rubbish near Bevis grove I reported is now being moved. the Oscott Team ( Cllr Barbara Dring) and I have been in action again.

Sadly we are regularly reporting fly tipped rubbish in Oscott ( less then half a mile from the Holford Drive Recycling Centre which receives the rubbish free of charge.

DOG FOULING MUST BE PREVENTED

Sadly with the summer now with us there seem to be more dog fouling going on in some parts of the Oscott ward.

While the vast majority of local dog owners are sensible and bag and take their dogs mess home there is still a stubborn few who do not realise their dogs mess is not only offensive to many but has the possibility of effecting children's eyesight.

Please pick up and take home your dogs mess especially from public open spaces where children play. Doggy bags can still be purchased from the pound shops and many retailers.
It could save you a hefty fine is you get some and use them.

WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT

As your Oscott Councillors Barbara Dring and I are doing what we can to support Oscott residents who want to create a Village Green status for the Glenmead Playing field site. If we can obtain this status for the field and there is no doubt this is not an easy thing to do we need the support of resident.
Creating a Village green would secure the fields future for generations to come and give the local community the say in what happens on it. Barbara (who is leading on this) and I are lobbying the Government.

We would like to see addressed and signed letter from residents telling is of their memories of using the field and of their support.
Please either write to either Councillor Barbara Dring or myself  C/o The Birmingham City Council House

NO EXCUSES FOR FLY TIPPING

I am chasing up the removal of what looks to be an industrial freezer on the Dyas Road. Sadly other rubbish is being put with it.
If a vehicles has been used to dump the fridge it could have easily been taken to the Holford drive recycling centre further down the Aldridge Road. Councillor Barbara Dring and I are on the look out for fly tipped rubbish and report it when seen.
No excuses for fly tipping.

OSCOTT COUNCILLORS SURGERY JUNE 5TH

The next Oscott Councillors surgery will be on June 5th and will take place at the 610 Community Centre at 7pm.

Councillor Barbara Dring and I operate a rota system on the first Wednesday of each month.

If you have any concerns you feel we can help you with please pop in and see us and we will try and help if we can.

SADLY THERE HAS BEEN SOME ACTS OF ASB AND VANDALISM IN THE RESERVE

Following reports of mind less vandalism on the Queslett Nature Reserve today from  2 of my fellow Reserve Watch member Brenda and John I have been out on patrol again today.

Sadly trees and iris have been up rooted near the end of the lake. Brenda and I have now reported this act of vandalism to the Local Police Team and Parks department.

There are also reports of acts of anti social behaviour by a couple of dog walkers. We will ask the Police and Parks department to try and monitor this.
 We are also considering using some Wildlife CCTV equipment to keep an eye on some of the wild life in the reserve.
The FQNR would ask those using the reserve to report any ASB or vandalism they see.

The FQNR Reserve watch will also try and monitor the situation.

PROBLEMS WITH COMPUTER

Following a week end struggling with a computer that was not working properly its back to trying to sort out residents problems.
Reminder my E.mail address is Keith.Linnecor@birmingham.com.uk

KEEPING UP THE GLENMEAD VILLAGE GREEN BATTLE

Many thanks for the support of Glenmead Primary school ( Mrs Hillary) re trying to get Village Green Status for the Glenmead playing field. Thanks for agreeing to my request for a meeting with Council officers @BarbaraDring ( who is leading on this project) and myself next month.
WE are doing what we can to help secure the field as an open space for the future.

KEEPING IN TOUCH

Oscott residents please note posts on Twitter, Face Book or this blogcan easily be missed.

 If you have an issue or concern you would like me to know about please Email me or phone me and please do not forget your contact details.

 I cannot resolve all the issues and concerns I come across but I am willing to try and help if I can.


Email Keith.Linnecor@birmingham.gov.uk

Phone ( messages) please ask for me               0121 303 2039

THE OSCOTT OSCOTT ELDERLY RESIDENTS GROUP

I was pleased to be able to go with the Oscott Elderly Residents Group on their coach trip to Stratford on Avon
There were a number of new faces from the Oscot area and every one enjoyed a social gathering and a boat trip on the river.

I would certainly recommend any elderly Oscott residents who may feel isolated and in need of good company join the OERG. You will get a cheerful welcome  and for as little as £2 per meeting wou get a go on a raffle and light refreshment say well a chance to meet up with other residents and make friends.
There are also occasional coach trips and guest speaker to keep things even more interesting.
Mauren and her team of volunteers d a great job.
If you want any more details please let me know.

PARRY BARR MP OSCOTT SURGERY

Khalid Mahmood M.P for Perry Barr hold an Oscott Ward surgery on the first Saturday of each month, where you can discuss issues with him.


His next meeting is surgery is on Saturday June 1st.
The venue is the 610 Community Centre Kingstanding Road and the time is 10.30am.

If you cannot make this time he has an office number where you can reach his team during the week. 356 8268.

A NEW LORD MAYOR FOR BIRMINGHAM

Although I do not personally attend the Mayor making dinners which follows the Birmingham Councils Mayor making programs (there is one today) I do wish the Lord Mayor in waiting Mohammed Azim all the very best for his coming year in office.

THE DATE OF THE NEXT OSCOTT WARD COMMITTEE

The next Oscott Ward Committee will take place on July 11th at 1.30pm.
The venue will be at the 610 Community Centre Kingstanding  Road.
The meeting will be Chaired by Councillor Barbara Dring.

This is a chance for Oscott resident to come along and hear what is happening in the Oscott area and have a say