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New council website – JourneyOn
New website and social network links for local travel information The Council have launched a new website called JourneyOn which includes all kinds of local travel information: trains, buses, taxis, even walking, with real time running information.
Neighbourhood Councils
Next year the Localism Bill will come before Parliament, giving power to local groups to have a greater say in how services are delivered in their areas. It is important that Residents Associations are a part of this, and we have attended a preliminary workshop organised by the Community and Voluntary Sector Forum to introduce…
Extension of Licensing Control Zones
Brunswick Town has lobbied for an extension of the central Cumulative Impact Area, within which new licenses for the sale of alcohol are restricted.
Licensing
The increase in licensed retail premises in this area over the past ten years has become a matter of major local concern.
Police Local Action Team (LAT) – What is this
This is a nationwide Police initiative which aims to keep the Police in closer touch with residents. We are fortunate that in our immediate area we have two Police Community Support Officers who have particular responsibility for our area. They can frequently be seen patrolling their beat; they are very approachable and glad to enter…
The Gardens Update – Newsletter No.1 2010
The Council have plans to resurface the paths in the same manner as Brunswick Square, with captive gravel; this will greatly improve both appearance and safety. We can also report that there are also plans to improve the redundant enclosure base in the Crescent, known as the ‘concrete pad, on which we shall be consulted…
Controlling the Pigeon Population
Hawkforce will be giving a presentation to our meeting at the Cornerstone Centre Saturday on 27th March. This company we responsible for the clearance of Trafalgar Square without the killing of any birds.
Parking Permit waiting time may be reduced
Acting for Residents Associations within Zone M, our Ward Cllr. Paul Elgood presented a petition to the Council Meeting on 10th December calling for action to reduce the one year waiting time for a parking permit .
Garden Report – Newsletter – September 2009
Trees planted in March have given us concern and on August 25th we held a tour of inspection with Di Morgan, the Council’s tree expert: •Most of the new trees are doing quite well (notwithstanding the strong winds and some dry weather) with the exception of three – these are likely to be replaced later…
