Saturday 25 April 2009
News and update on the Focus Blog
A reminder that news and update about the ward and your local Lib Dem team can be found at the King's Hedges Focus Blog.
Sunday 29 March 2009
Back to one blog
We've decided to go back to a single blog after a year of working with two!
We've gone back to the single King's Hedges Focus blog. The news feed can be found here.
We've gone back to the single King's Hedges Focus blog. The news feed can be found here.
Monday 23 February 2009
Comments on Gritting during cold spell
To ensure that all the lessons of the ice and snow during the recent cold snap are learned, the Liberal Democrat group on the County Council are surveying people's experiences across the County.
The deadline for this is a meeting on March 25 when the LibDem's will push the County for better planning, and better provision for cyclists and pedestrians.
To ensure that an accurate picture is available at the meeting the LibDem's want to hear your experience of the response to the snow and ice, positive or negative. You can contribute at a new website, or if you'd rather email or call one of the local LibDem team in the usual way.
The deadline for this is a meeting on March 25 when the LibDem's will push the County for better planning, and better provision for cyclists and pedestrians.
To ensure that an accurate picture is available at the meeting the LibDem's want to hear your experience of the response to the snow and ice, positive or negative. You can contribute at a new website, or if you'd rather email or call one of the local LibDem team in the usual way.
Monday 16 February 2009
Tories Won't Face Residents
For the second time one of the Conservative County Councillor's responsible for decisions that affect King's Hedges has refused to attend meetings open to the public in Cambridge.
The County Cabinet member for transport, Tory Matt Bradney and aleading officer have turned down the opportunity to answer questionsat the city's North Area Committee on March 19.
In part this is because they would have been challenged by residents on the decision not to allowthe bus to stop on Histon Road and Milton Road so that "it canprovide a fast reliable service with only limited stops" forpassengers living along the A14 corridor.
The only option for residents is to ask Councillor's to take questions to the closed County meetings.
This follows Tory Martin Curtis' refusal to answer questions on cuts to provision for vulnerable children in Cambridge.
The County Cabinet member for transport, Tory Matt Bradney and aleading officer have turned down the opportunity to answer questionsat the city's North Area Committee on March 19.
In part this is because they would have been challenged by residents on the decision not to allowthe bus to stop on Histon Road and Milton Road so that "it canprovide a fast reliable service with only limited stops" forpassengers living along the A14 corridor.
The only option for residents is to ask Councillor's to take questions to the closed County meetings.
This follows Tory Martin Curtis' refusal to answer questions on cuts to provision for vulnerable children in Cambridge.
Planning application in Turpyn Court
There is an application for a "single storey rear extension" in Turpyn Court. The application reference number is 08/1476/FUL.
As ever more details can be obtained from development control at the City Council.
As ever more details can be obtained from development control at the City Council.
Tuesday 20 January 2009
North Area Committee this week
On Thursday this week (22 January) is the next North Area Committee at the Manor School on Arbury Road.
Apparently we are in a different room so if you wish to attend look out for signs.
Planning is at 6.30pm with applications in Milton Road, Hertford St and Ramsden Square.
The main meeting starts at 7.30pm with the Open Forum (your chance to ask questions of local councillors) and an item on Environmental Improvements.
Unfortunately Tory County Cllr Martin Curtis has turned down his invitation to speak to justify the cuts to many Children's services in Cambridge. He will be asked again!
Do come along if you can make it!
Apparently we are in a different room so if you wish to attend look out for signs.
Planning is at 6.30pm with applications in Milton Road, Hertford St and Ramsden Square.
The main meeting starts at 7.30pm with the Open Forum (your chance to ask questions of local councillors) and an item on Environmental Improvements.
Unfortunately Tory County Cllr Martin Curtis has turned down his invitation to speak to justify the cuts to many Children's services in Cambridge. He will be asked again!
Do come along if you can make it!
Monday 12 January 2009
Hawkins Road improvements
City Homes are about to start consultation on works to improve the Hawkins Road area, including Wilson, Atkins and Larkin.
If you live in the Hawks area then please use the consulation to let City Homes know your view on the proposed works.
The results of consultations are very important: proposed changes to recycling in Nuns Way were changed recently following a big response to consultation and the work of your local LibDem City Councillors.
The improvements are part of the Cambridge Standard Improvement Programme of the City Council which aims to raise the standard of the City's Council House stock. Whilst we're on the topic I must mention (again!) the superb inspection result. I have been told that the report is the best given to a council who retain their stock!
If you live in the Hawks area then please use the consulation to let City Homes know your view on the proposed works.
The results of consultations are very important: proposed changes to recycling in Nuns Way were changed recently following a big response to consultation and the work of your local LibDem City Councillors.
The improvements are part of the Cambridge Standard Improvement Programme of the City Council which aims to raise the standard of the City's Council House stock. Whilst we're on the topic I must mention (again!) the superb inspection result. I have been told that the report is the best given to a council who retain their stock!
Wednesday 7 January 2009
Street name plates
Just a quick note about street name plates. I've noticed that the signs for Apthorpe Way and Albemarle have been fixed. I didn't notice exactly when.
I've now reported the Woodhouse Way sign which has lost a D and one of the Beales Way plates, which has just gone!
If you spot a missing or damaged street plate, get in touch with us or email snp@cambridge.gov.uk directly.
I've now reported the Woodhouse Way sign which has lost a D and one of the Beales Way plates, which has just gone!
If you spot a missing or damaged street plate, get in touch with us or email snp@cambridge.gov.uk directly.
Tuesday 6 January 2009
Guided busway meeting Thursday
The next meeting of the County Council's "Guided Busway Local Liaison Forum - Oakington to Cambridge" will be on Thursday at the Meadows Community Centre.
The meeting starts at 7pm. If you wish to attend please contact Neil McGovern or myself in the usual way: the County rules do not allow members of the public but we believe guests of Councillors are allowed.
The meeting starts at 7pm. If you wish to attend please contact Neil McGovern or myself in the usual way: the County rules do not allow members of the public but we believe guests of Councillors are allowed.
Monday 5 January 2009
Burglary
At the last NAC we made burglary a local police priority due to the worrying rise in burglaries.
If you see anyone acting suspiciously please do report it to the police on 0845 456 456 4. Use 999 if you think a crime is happening! The police need this information to build up pictures even if it isn't enough to catch a burglar on its own.
The main reason for this post is that in the December Neighbourhood Watch newsletter the police mention something called Smart Water, which they say is "a fantastic way of marking your property and making it less desirable to burglars and thieves, etc. It is virtually invisible to the naked eye, can be applied to just about anything and once applied is practically impossible to remove."
If you are interested go to the SmartWater website for more details.
There will be more on what the police have done later.
If you see anyone acting suspiciously please do report it to the police on 0845 456 456 4. Use 999 if you think a crime is happening! The police need this information to build up pictures even if it isn't enough to catch a burglar on its own.
The main reason for this post is that in the December Neighbourhood Watch newsletter the police mention something called Smart Water, which they say is "a fantastic way of marking your property and making it less desirable to burglars and thieves, etc. It is virtually invisible to the naked eye, can be applied to just about anything and once applied is practically impossible to remove."
If you are interested go to the SmartWater website for more details.
There will be more on what the police have done later.
Friday 2 January 2009
Planning applications
There is one application in King's Hedges to mention: A single storey front extension to 102 Crowland Way (08/1656/FUL)
As ever more details can be obtained from development control at the City Council.
Dog fouling
I have had a number of complaints about Dog Fouling issues over the last year.
If there is a problem StreetScene will clean it up. Contact them on 01223 457000 or via the web form.
The City's dog warden team deal with the criminal side for the City Council. They can be contacted in office hours on 01223 457898. Be prepared to leave a message as they are often out and about in the City!
They do need information however: if you know the type of dog, the time it happens or (better yet) the owner then they can act more easily. You can also report it to the Police on 08454 564564.
If you'd rather do it via one of us then get in touch in the usual way.
If there is a problem StreetScene will clean it up. Contact them on 01223 457000 or via the web form.
The City's dog warden team deal with the criminal side for the City Council. They can be contacted in office hours on 01223 457898. Be prepared to leave a message as they are often out and about in the City!
They do need information however: if you know the type of dog, the time it happens or (better yet) the owner then they can act more easily. You can also report it to the Police on 08454 564564.
If you'd rather do it via one of us then get in touch in the usual way.
Road works on Northfield Avenue
The Cambridge Water Company have written to local Councillors to warn us of long term road works on Northfield Avenue.
The letter informs us that the work will begin in January and run for about 18 weeks (which is until the middle of May).
The work, to renew the mains water supply, will eventually involve Northfield from the turn into Cameron Road as far as King's Hedges Road.
They say that any interruption to water supply will be "kept to a minimum" and that you should get advance warning. If you have any concerns you can contact Cambridge Water on 01223 706050 or get in touch with us and we will see if we can help.
The letter informs us that the work will begin in January and run for about 18 weeks (which is until the middle of May).
The work, to renew the mains water supply, will eventually involve Northfield from the turn into Cameron Road as far as King's Hedges Road.
They say that any interruption to water supply will be "kept to a minimum" and that you should get advance warning. If you have any concerns you can contact Cambridge Water on 01223 706050 or get in touch with us and we will see if we can help.
Roman Courts update
I hope everyone had a happy Christmas and that the new year has started well.
A quick update on Roman Courts: A proposal is probably coming to January's Housing Management Board meeting proposing that the courts be let to a company who run nursing homes (or provide staff to such properties).
This lease would run whilst a long term decision is made for the site. Obviously this hasn't been approved by committee yet and could change. The plan for the company is to use it as accomodation and training provision for staff who they would bus to and from their places of work.
The long term plan is still being discussed.
Watch this space for an update.
A quick update on Roman Courts: A proposal is probably coming to January's Housing Management Board meeting proposing that the courts be let to a company who run nursing homes (or provide staff to such properties).
This lease would run whilst a long term decision is made for the site. Obviously this hasn't been approved by committee yet and could change. The plan for the company is to use it as accomodation and training provision for staff who they would bus to and from their places of work.
The long term plan is still being discussed.
Watch this space for an update.
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