Make a note in your diary of this not-to-be- missed annual event for residents. Our midsummer party will be held on Saturday 23rd June from 3pm. Children’s games, a bouncy castle and…
TRANSIT SITE AT PLANNING
The proposed travellers’ transit site has now been submitted for planning approval (Application no. 07/00484/FUL ). It will be first advertised on 19th April. Representations should be sent to Development Control…
THE NEIGHBOURHOOD BOOK GROUP
The Neighbourhood Book Group is up and running. We meet once a month on a Thursday at 7.30 at 52 Ethelburt Avenue. So far we have read and discussed Nick Hornby’s "A…
PCSOs DOING A GOOD JOB
Police Community Support Officers are a welcome sight on our streets. They are very approachable and have effectively dealt with several issues troubling the community. Remember to report all incidents. Use the…
LEASIDE WAY RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION
The Leaside Way Residents’ Association had their AGM on 7th March. Their biggest achievement has been to secure upgrading of the children’s play area with new play equipment and fencing. They have…
SWAYTHLING LAWN TENNIS
The Swaythling Lawn Tennis Club is a small and friendly tennis club tucked away behind the houses in Ethelburt Avenue. The club is always looking for new members and the new season…
REPAIR OF COLLINS HOUSES
The City Council’s Conservation Officer was asked about products for repairing Collins Houses which are no longer available. A shortened version of her reply follows. Thank you for your letter regarding the…
NEIGHBOURHOODS AGENDA
As chairman of HCERA, I get invited to quite a few consultative meetings on such arcane topics as the Local Development Framework or the Local Area Agreement. Last August, I attended a…
Wooden Fireplace Mantle
One large Herbert Collins wooden fireplace mantle. Telephone Ken on 023 8058 2291.
METAL WINDOWS
Quite a few residents are complaining about problems they are experiencing with the 70 year old metal windows which are showing serious signs of deterioration with rusting and bowing. Residents are either…