Surgeries.
10:30-11:30am, Friday 3rd August, Gurnard
Press, Worsley Road, Gurnard.
4:30-5pm, Tuesday 7th August, Cowes Library,
12-14 Beckford Road, Cowes.
6-6:30pm, Wednesday 29th August, The Portland,
Worsley Road, Gurnard.
12-12:30pm, Thursday 30th August, Eegon’s
Café, 72 High Street, Cowes.
Seafront Parking.
Parking
on Gurnard and Cowes seafront continue to be an issue for some householders
during Cowes Week and when cruise liners pass the Solent.
I
have contacted both Island Roads and the IW Council about this, and am advised
that unless there is a health and safety implication about parking both the
Councils and enforcement agencies are limited to the powers they have. However, that said the IW Council are
investigating an order preventing overnight parking on the seafront during
events. When this was last considered several years ago both caravanning
organisations and some anglers objected.
During
Cowes Week, please let me know your views.
These will be fed back to next year’s Traffic Order.
Island Roads liaison.
Park Road Crescent has been resurfaced
at the top of Park Road. I’m advised Carriageway
resurfacing will take place later this summer at Denmark Road, Terminus Road
and (Lower) Park Road.
In
the meantime, I have requested that Pine
Tree Close and Crossfield Avenue
is monitored. I’ve also requested that the junction with Baring Road at Pine
Tree Close is monitored for ‘dangerous’ parking following feedback from
residents living both in the Close and the Orchard.
Liaison
is also taking place with residents of Woodvale
Close following the removal of concrete footways in favour of asphalt. I
have requested to officers that there is no reduction in the quality of this pavement.
A
resident of Woodvale Close has requested vehicular access in Cow Lane. I’ve advised this is unlikely given that
opposition was given by Rights Of Way for vehicular use of this public footpath
by Gurnard Pre-School.
Nearly
two years ago funding was removed by the IW Council for the crossing patrol in Park Road. Funding (for the short term) to continue this
important pedestrian crossing was reinstated by Cowes Town Council and crowdfunding
via Cowes Primary School. In the
meantime, a bid was made for a pedestrian crossing point in Park Road. I have
again requested this, and am hoping that funding can continue for a crossing
beyond 2019. A meeting is due to take place with stakeholders in the coming
weeks.
The
Bird nesting season will end on 1st August. This will mean
that better cuts can take place for rights of way. However, because of the volume of work- this
is not immediate. Overgrown hedgerows
have been reported in Shore Road, Rew Street, Baring Road and adjacent to Cowes Medical Centre in Newport Road.
Following
a traffic incident (and bad parking!) in Place Road, opposite the junction to ‘Meadow
View’, I have requested planners, Island Roads and the police are aware of existing
and future issues on this stretch of road. This is one of several matters, I
look forward to discussing with the developer now phase 2 has been approved.
Planning: Watersedge Cafe,
Shore Road, Gurnard.
A
further modification has been made to the Watersedge Café, in an attempt to
overcome objections (scale, mass and parking) to residents and Gurnard Parish
Council. In light that these, and previous modifications do not go far enough
it seems likely this will go to the Isle of Wight’s Planning Committee on 14th August. In my view this
is important, given this planning application (and others in Shore Road) are significant for
Gurnard.
Planning: Enforcement
I’ve
requested that Planners monitor applications in Shore Path and Baring Road. With respect to both sites, these have been
subject to conditional planning consent and I’m advised that nothing untoward
has occurred.
Orchard, The Green,
Crossfield Avenue.
Cowes
Town Council had a very positive meeting with residents of The Green. Following the meeting, it was agreed to look
into other options for an orchard. Of
particular interest was the creation of a new orchard in Northwood House,
Cowes. Should this not succeed other
options will be considered.
Environmental Health
and Policing: Noise Nuisance.
I
received two complaints from residents of Jordan
Close and Woodvale Road
concerning noise nuisance that followed the World Cup. Please, please, please think of your
neighbours (and your local councillors!) late at night when opening windows and
turning volumes up to 11….
There
remains a lot of people that starting work early, who may not share your views
on barbecues, private events and sporting activities particularly after 11pm,
and during the working week!
Environmental Health
and Policing: Parties.
In
Gurnard, at this time of year, I receive a number of complaints concerning
gatherings being held on the beach
between The Marsh and the Sailing Club.
Please
note that Spencer’s Copse is privately owned, and action can be taken by the
authorities when trees in this TPO’ed area is damaged. In addition, criminal damage to properties/
sheds/ summer houses that back on to this beach, remains in private ownership
and local residents advise me that action can and will be pursued!
Environmental Health
and Policing: Bins and Rubbish.
The
Red Biffa Bin in Shore Road, Gurnard
has been taken away. Originally when put
in place in 2009 this bin was put in-situ by Gurnard Parish Council to assist
beach users and hut owners. However,
during this summer like elsewhere, more and more residents have used this bin
to fly tip their rubbish!
This
year Parks & Beaches made bins on Gurnard Green bigger, whilst Gurnard Parish
Council has supported a different collection regime to ensure bins are empty
for the weekend. If bins are full, please
dispose in the nearest un-full bin, or if this is not possible (like many other
areas) please take your rubbish home.
Thank
you to Parks and Beaches for providing Barbecue
signage, clearance of drainage ditches and new bollards for Gurnard Green.
These works are, and have been greatly appreciated!
Residents can apply to have wheeled bins
collected from an agreed point on your property, such as the side of your
house. This service is available for £60 per year. Details of the Collection Plus Service can be found: https://www.iow.gov.uk/Residents/Waste-and-Recycling/Household-Waste-and-Recycling-Collection/Other-Collection-Services.
Water
Quality.
I have received concerns over the bathing
quality at Gurnard and Cowes. Although
the IW Council cannot fund ‘Blue Flags’ quality remains “Excellent” despite
higher standards imposed by the European Union at both Gurnard Beach and Egypt
Point according to the Environment Agency.
Also this month:
·
At
Full Council I supported proposals for the Boundary Review. This will follow a formal consultation later
this year. I also supported proposals
for an Isle of Wight Biosphere and concerns over parking.
·
At
Full Council I did not support proposals put by the administration applauding certain
individuals and the current administration for enhancing our education system. As far as I am concerned the improvements are
a long term initiative by the whole of the Council and officers from both the
Isle of Wight, parents, students and teachers to improve standards. I also
opposed supporting the £400k Isle of Wight Council Management restructure. This was due to funds being cut from public
services elsewhere.
·
Action
has been taken by Cowes Town Council to fund enhancements to the shopping
centre.
·
I’ve
received an invitation to Old Charlton
House. I’m looking forward to attend
both Old Charlton House and Cherrytrees residential homes later this year!
·
I
was approached by a business person concerning enhancing commercial
opportunities in Cowes.
·
In
addition, I am looking forward to chairing an Extraordinary meeting with Town
Councillors and other stakeholders in new proposals for Cowes Gateway.
(Original proposals were rejected in 2003!)
·
A
number of residents have contacted me regarding improving parking proposals in
town. This will be discussed later this
year following proposals tabled by the IW Council.
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