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The Queen’s Head Planning Application
Although just outside Mincinglake, the pub has many customers from the ward who have asked Councillor Ian Martin to be involved in the community campaign to support the pub at the planning committee. Farmfoods have bought the site and applied for the demolition of the pub to be replaced by frozen food store. The customers of
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The Co-op Returns To Beacon Heath in Place of Wilkies
Wilkies in Beacon Heath and Pinhoe Road have been closed for some time. The good news is that Southern Co-operative took on the lease of the Beacon Lane store at the end of January. We have no news of an opening date. They are looking to open other stores elsewhere in the city. Emma Morse, Labour
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The Red House Community Liaison Committee: Update
This group was set up after the planning committee decision to grant permission for internal changes to better accommodate homeless people so local residents could be kept informed of the management of the Red House. The group comprises Councillors Dawson and Martin, the owners of the Red House, a city council housing officer and three
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Dog Mess: Clean It Up
Residents have been reporting increased dog fouling in Beacon Heath. There seems to be a real problem, especially at the top end of the estate. Please make sure you take bags with you when walking your dog. Cllr Catherine Dawson said “Dog poo really spoils the area. It’s a health hazard, and makes people very
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Bus Service Problems in Mincinglake
Catherine has been in touch with the director of Stagecoach South West to discuss recent service problems on the B, E and F routes. Passengers must report incidents for them to understand where improvements are needed, and take action. If your bus is late or you experience dangerous driving, please make a note of the time,
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Prince Charles Road Temporary Road Closure
A long-term decision on what is presently a temporary road closure on Prince Charles Road near the junction with St Katherine’s Road is planned to be taken at the Exeter Highways Committee in March. Before that date a meeting is planned to take place between local councillors and representatives of residents from Beacon Lane, who
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Families in Temporary Accommodation at the Red House
Exeter City Council housing officers attended the Whipton Village Forum in August to explain the current situation at the Red House. The City Council is providing temporary accommodation for young people and families at the Red House. No family should be housed in shared accommodation for more than six weeks. Clients are pre-assessed and if
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Summer School Success on Summer Lane
Willowbrook Primary with Key Stage 2 results and St James secondary school with GCSEs had their most successful year so far of results in public exams so far, some above the average of national results. Mincinglake now has two successful community schools that are becoming increasingly popular with the local community. Councillor Ian Martin who
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Update on Closure of St Katherine’s Road
Concerns about additional traffic have been expressed by residents of Beacon Lane due to the temporary traffic order which closed St. Katherine’s Road to allow for the road developments on and around Morrisons. This is being discussed at the next meeting of the Exeter Highways & Traffic Orders Committee on the 8th November. All local
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Beacon Forum
Meets on Monday 3rd December, 7pm King Arthurs Church The Beacon Forum is an opportunity for all residents of Beacon Heath to hear updates from and ask questions of Ian Martin and Catherine Dawson, Exeter City Councillors and County Councillor Saxon Spence, on all council matters. There is also the chance to hear an update from
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Connecting Communities: Beacon Heath Residents Wanted!
Do you remember receiving an invite to a “Connecting Communities” Listening event in May? Beacon Heath residents from across the estate gathered at St. James’ School on May 26th to talk about what they liked about the area, and their concerns. The issues raised were sorted into 3 main priority groups. The top priority for
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Mincinglake Communnity Grants Scheme
Do you have an activity that could be assisted with up to £300 of funding? Application forms are now available for Exeter City Council Ward Grants for grassroots projects that benefit local residents. Last year recipients included the Mincinglake Orchard Group, Age UK, the Carousel Project and the Beacon Heath Children’s Centre Family Allotment. This year
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The Red House Hotel Community Liaison Group
For more than ten years the Red House Hotel had been one of several bed and breakfast hotels in the city where Exeter City Council placed homeless families for temporary accommodation. Since Christmas it has only had families and single people who are temporarily homeless staying there, all placed by the city council on a
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Willowbrook Primary School OFSTED Success
Willowbrook Primary goes from strength to strength as it has now been classified following the most recent inspection by OFTED as a ‘good’ school. This places it in the top half of all inspected primary schools. Alongside the successful St James High School we have two successful community schools in Mincinglake. The report highlighted the
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Whipton Village Shops Parking Improvements
The county council is developing a scheme to address safety issues at the junction of Pinhoe Road and Summer Lane. Local councillors were joined by a local resident, in looking at how this scheme could also improve the area in front of the Whipton Village shops. As a result parking will be limited to 30 minutes
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Beacon Heath Health Centre: have you had your say?
There is still time to have your say in the survey into health provision for residents in and around the Beacon Heath area. Thank you to all those who have already given their views online, by returning the slip from the last newsletter, or on the phone when we’ve called. We need to hear from
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The Red House & The Half Moon Inn Updates
Dear Resident Happy New Year for 2012 from both of us. This will be a busy year in Exeter starting with a very busy January in Whipton Village as the Planning Application for The Red House Hotel is to be determined. In response to your concerns, allied to those expressed to us by the local
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Mincinglake Community Grants Update
Through our community grants we have been able to support projects at Sure Start, Home Start and the Carousel Arts Project all supporting families with young children in Beacon Heath. We have also given funds to Mincinglake Orchard Group’s Apple Day, Community Worker Eve Malster’s online trading co-operative, the Beacon Heath AgeUK Group and the
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Summer Lane Bridge Campaign: No Way Through for HGVs
Working with local residents in the lower Whipton Village end of Summer Lane, Cllr Ian Martin has highlighted in the Exeter Express and Echo the problem of HGVs, particulary delivery trucks of the major retailers, approaching the low railway bridge, guided by their SATnavs rather than by paying attention to the road signage and having
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Red House Hotel Closing?
The Red House Hotel, a major landmark in Whipton Village may close as early as Christmas if the planning application for a supported unit for the accommodation of teenagers and families is successful. All three of your local councillors are aware of the issue and will be happy to listen to the views of all
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Meet your Councillors: 5 November 2011
An opportunity to meet your Labour Councillors from Mincinglake, Pinhoe and Whipton. Come along and tell us about the big issues affecting you in your neighbourhood.
