In the April 2011 edition of your Local Voice we set out our Local Offer to you. The Local Voice contained specific actions that we planned to take in your area between April 2011 and March 2012.
This edition of your Local Voice provides you with an update on the progress we had made so far and any action we have planned.
From your feedback we identified several priorities in your local area. Below is the action we have taken, or that we plan to take, in relation to these priorities.
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You said...
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We did...
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We will...
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You dislike the amount of fly tipping and dog fouling
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work with local residents and the police to, identify the perpetrators and either get them to remove it themselves or recover the costs from them.
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continue to remove this a quickly as possible and investigate to establish who the perpetrators are and recover the costs
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Parking is a huge problem in some areas
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Contact those who park badly, worked with local residents, police and other interested parties to reduce the problems.
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Continue to work with residents to encourage considerate parking and work with the local authorities to improve the situation
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Anti-social behaviour and fraud
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We have taken action against a number of residents who have acted in an anti-social manner
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Continue to work with residents and the local authorities to identify and prevent fraud and anti-social behaviour
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Specific Local Issues:
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Location...
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You said...
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We did...
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Godmanchester
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Trees are becoming too big and touching some properties, growing through telephone lines and blocking street lights
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We have carried out a second survey and a plan is being drawn up. The hedge at Field Walk is being dealt with as I write this, and the trees identified as needing urgent attention will be dealt with once all the leaves have dropped. We will continue surveying annually and will deal with the trees as the budget allows.
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Godmanchester
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Non-occupation and sub-letting of properties
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We have identified more properties which had been sub-let. After commencing action 1 property has been given back and we are currently investigating and taking action against a number of others.
Continue to work with residents, police and the Council fraud team to ensure that where we identify subletting or abandonment, the homes are brought back into legal use and action is taken against perpetrators
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Sutton Bridge
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Shrubs and grass have died and spoil the outlook
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The Grounds Maintenance team will be tackling this problem during the winter schedule.
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Upwood
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Speeding vehicles, inconsiderate parking and lack of gritting make the roads treacherous
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We have met with the Resident’s Group, BPHA, the school and various councillors from Parish, District and County councils to discuss what can be done alleviate the situation. The next meeting will be held in January as information from several sources has to be obtained.
The Parish council have obtained a second salt bin and BPHA have given permission to site it at the entrance to the estate so that the Highways dept. will be able to keep it topped up. Training for volunteers to distribute the salt around the estate will be given.
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Fenstanton
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Inconsiderate parking by non-residents
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Continue to work with the police to encourage people to park elsewhere, where they do not impact on the safety of residents.
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We want you to have a say in how your services are delivered. In your last Local Voice we told you about some of the opportunities to get involved in your area.
Below is an update on the activities we planned for 2011-2012.
Godmanchester
There is a Residents Group that meets regular. As well as holding a Fun Day in May, they have organized a tiny planting day for the younger children of the area, a litter pick and bulb planting to mention a few of the things they have organised.
Upwood
There is a residents group which is meeting regular, they have organised a fun Day for local residents. They are also working with Muir and other interested parties to resolve a number of issue in the area, such as car parking, speeding cars ownership of land and the general condition of the estate.
St Ives
There is a residents group which meets regular and they been involved in improving the estate in a number of ways, including getting additional light, storage and flower planting.
If you would like to know more or get involved with any of the above please contact me.
Your last Local Voice included details of when we would carry out walkabouts on your estate.
Since July we have conducted estate inspections on all schemes. 47 out of 48 were completed on the dates published in the last Local Voice. On many schemes residents also attended, giving very valuable assistance.
On many schemes residents also attended, giving us valuable feedback.
Key:
Green - Completed/In Progress
Amber - To be undertaken in 2011/2012
Red - Postponed
0024 Godmanchester
- Field Walk
- Fairey Avenue
- Merton Walk
- Rushes Walk
0027 Godmanchester
- Carnaby Close
- Bascraft Way
- Mowlands
- Tudor Road
0029 Godmanchester
- Bascraft Way
- Heating - Winter
- Decoration - Autumn
- Mowlands
- Heating - Winter
- Decoration - Autumn
0067 St Ives
- Alwyn Close
- Edinburgh Drive
- Great Farthing Close
- Green How
- Gosslan Close
- Grange Road
- Homestead
- Ilex Road
- Maytrees
- Orwell Close
- The Paddock
- Pettis Road
- Rubens Way
- Reynolds Close
- Welland Close
- Ramsey Road
0071 Colsterworth
- Bourne Road Estate
- East Grove
- West Grove
0106 St Ives
- Dart Close
- Kitchen - Summer
- Electrical - Summer
- Derwent Close
- Gainsborough Drive
- Kitchen - Summer
- Electrical - Summer
- Little How
- Bathroom - Spring
- Electrical - Summer
- Morland Way
- Kitchen - Summer
- Electrical - Summer
- Orwell Close
- Ouse Road
- Rubens Way
- Tamar Close
- Kitchen - Summer
- Bathroom - Spring
- Electrical - Summer
0127 Huntingdon
0128 Godmanchester
0137 Godmanchester
- Bascraft Way
- Electrical - Autumn
- Decoration - Summer
0139 Fenstanton
0166 Fenstanton
0198 Huntingdon
1020 Warboys, Upwood
