IW Councillors Report: July 2018

Revised Surgeries:

6-6:30pm, Wednesday 11^th July, The Portland, Worsley Road, Gurnard.
2-5:30pm, Wednesday 18th Wednesday.  FULL COUNCIL Please phone: 07 935 090 835 

10:30-11:30am, Thursday 26^th July, Coffee & Chat at All Saints Church, Tuttons Hill, Gurnard.

12-12:30pm, Thursday 26^th July, Eegon’s Café, 72 High Street, Cowes.

10:30-11:30am, Friday 3^rd August, Gurnard Press, Worsley Road, Gurnard.

Illness.

After falling ill in May, last month I was taken to hospital and diagnosed with encephalitis following a recent brain infection!. Apologies for not being accessible during this time, and my grateful thanks for the well wishes and support from residents.

Following medical advice, whereby I only now understand how serious my illness was, I need to focus on my recovery, as I’ve had to relearn to walk, reboot my body and communicate. This means that until 4^th September hopefully (or when back to ‘normal’), I’ll be working one day each week this will coincide with revised surgeries.

Until then, I can only deal with Isle of Wight Council issues dealing with Cowes West and Gurnard, and Parish/ Town Council issues relating to Cowes, Gurnard and Northwood. If I’m not your local councillor, please visit:  www.iwight.com/councillor/findCouncillors. If your issues relate to my role as a magistrate, please call 01983 525100.

Island Roads.

Westwood Close.  An approach has been made to me to provide access between Westwood Close and King James’ Close.  This has been strongly opposed by local residents.

Range, Pedestrian Refuge, Place Road: Island Roads has approved drawings, and Planners advise lawyers must approve proposals under Section 278/38 of the Road Traffic Act.  I have asked for officers to chase this!

Woodvale Drive.  Please note this lane linking Woodvale Road to Jordan Close is in private ownership and is not a right of way. Because of ongoing ‘anti-social behaviour’, residents of this private lane can restrict access.

Park Road.  I’ve again approached officers to request a safe pedestrian access to schools and the Crossfield Estate.

Cold Calling and Scams.

Many thanks again to officers and Gurnard Church for facilitating the two Trading Standards Cold Calling and Scamming Events at Coffee and Chat.  Please let me know if (like residents of Westwood Close) scams, cold calling or poor workmanship is a problem!

Bonfires.

If you are considering having a bonfire during the beautiful summer weather, please let your neighbours know.

This continues to be a problem for residents that live in valleys and dips in land where smoke lingers.

In the meantime my leaflet advising what the law says can be accessed on line by visiting:  http://paulfullercc.blogspot.com/2010/09/bonfires.html, whilst hard copies of the original leaflet are available from Cowes Library and Gurnard Press.

Also this month:

·         I have supported two households concerning Council Tax enquiries.

·         I have forwarded a helicopter landing enquiry.

·         I continue to chase up various Planning Enforcement enquiries

·         I have received an enquiry dealing with a vehicular access issue over a right of way.