This week there are 2 planning applications for Twerton.
These have both been submitted by Curo to install new Bin stores for the flats on Sheridan Road. We have been asking for Curo to sort the issues that are regularly experienced when the black bags are piled outside the flats and are hopeful this will solve the problem.
Following the residents survey that Tim and Sarah carried out in 2019, a number of improvements were requested to make the Rosewarn Park area more useable for all ages.
Requests from more seating and new play equipment through to all weather sports pitch were put forward and we have been working with Curo and the Council to get funding in place to make improvements.
Councillor Tim Ball said “Unfortunately, this project has been delayed due to the first lockdown and staff availability, but we are pleased it is now progressing”.
This is the first stage of improvements that we are working on with Curo to try and get this whole area back in use.
Curo are arranging for the old, broken equipment in the play area to be removed and are working with local youth groups to discuss with the younger members of the community to see what they would like in it's place.
We will confirm when the work is scheduled to install the MUGA and when further improvements have been agreed.
The footpath that runs along the side of the farm is covered in mud, leaves and branches following the cutting back of the hedges by Bath City Farm.
We have contacted the Farm to ask that they clear up the mess left behind.
We have also requested that all the other footpaths around Twerton are cleared of the weeds and leaves.
Residents in Freeview Road have experienced considerable difficulty with parking provision for a long time and we have been working for a number of years to get agreement for additional spaces to be provided. This was one of the commitments we made during the election and are pleased to be able to finally make it happen.
Having secured funding, we are pleased to confirm that the Highways team have agreed the following 2 areas for additional parking in Freeview Road:
This provision is next to the existing parking near the entrance to Innox Park. Unfortunately, there are no suitable areas in the middle of Freeview Road, but these spaces should help to reduce the pressures further along the road.
As soon as the work order has been placed with the contractor we will let residents know.
We are also still working with residents in other areas of Twerton & Whiteway where parking is also an issue to try and find a resolution.
Over the past 3 months Tim and I have reported a number of issues to Curo across the ward.
Despite numerous chasing emails, these issues are not being dealt with in a timely manner. We have finally received a repair date of 4th November for the broken light by Woody Park that we first reported at the beginning of August. We also reported graffiti on garages in Kelston View at the same time but are still having to chase for a date for this to be cleared and the climbing frame in Woody Park that has meant the gates were locked still isn't sorted.
Residents across Twerton and Whiteway deserve a better service from Curo, we have been told that Curo are making changes to the way they work and we will not stop until issues and repairs are dealt with in a timely manner.
Trees are being damaged and the noise and disturbance with buses constantly running from the early hours till late evening without any passengers on many of the busses has been brought to their attention.
We have asked that first bus and the council re-evaluate the need for these large vehicles on this route and return to using smaller buses. The need for the frequency of these buses has also been challenged.
Those missed collections will be collected Saturday and residents are requested to present their recycling for collection.