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New Bus Shelters in Pinhoe Road
We understand that new bus shelters are to be installed in Pinhoe Road. At the last Devon County Council Highways Committee meeting it was agreed that they would look at transferring the old shelters in good condition to Mount Pleasant Road. This is following the County Council decision not to erect any more new bus shelters, even
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Road Crossing Safety
Several residents have contacted Richard and Rachel about the traffic lights and crossing by St Mark’s Church. In response to these resident’s concerns Richard and Rachel have asked Devon County Council for a safety audit of the junction to be done.
Councillor Surgeries Polsloe
Your Labour City and County Councillors will continue holding residents surgeries/coffee mornings at “The Living Room” at the corner of Polsloe Road and Pinhoe Road.
Wykes Road Possible White Lines
Residents are asking for white lines to be put at the junctions of Pamela and Thompson roads on to Wykes Road. There has been several near misses with traffic coming up and down Wykes Road. Richard Westlake said, “If you have any thoughts about the proposed white lines being placed at the junctions please get
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Still More Graffiti Appears Across Polsoe
We are still being plagued by graffiti which ends up costing the tax payer large sums of money. Over Christmas a serious increase in Graffiti in certain parts of the city, but particularly Polsloe, the majority of this is believed down to a single individual. Your councillors have had numerous calls about the Graffiti and are supporting
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Grit Bins in Polsloe
A new grit bin has been provided by Richard in the Chaucer Road area following residents concerns. Unfortunately the road is still not adopted highway so it has been sited at the bottom of the road. It will be moved to a better location when possible. Richard Westlake said, “I am funding this grit bin out of my
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Drain Problems Cause Flooding in Polsloe
Richard is concerned that many drains are over flowing during the torrential rain flooding roads and pavements. The heavy rain has been unprecedented but we must make sure there is no obstruction within the drainage system.
Ladysmith School Crossing Patrol – Ladysmith Road
Can you help keep the children safe? Devon County Council is having real problems recruiting crossing patrol staff. Patrol Staff play an important role in our community enabling school children to get to and from school safely. The County Council is needs to recruit a school crossing patrol on Ladysmith Road. There is a real
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New Student Wardens
Richard and Rachel have met and welcomed the 5 new student wardens, who will be covering Polsloe, Newtown and part of St James Wards. This is a change from previous years, as since the beginning of the scheme there have been two wardens in each of the Wards where there are a number of students living.
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Wheelie Bins
Rachel has heard concerns from residents who have disabilities that some wheelie bins are being left permanently on the pavement, making it difficult for wheelchair users, pushchairs and partially sighted people to walk safely. Rachel said, “Its not just residents with disabilities who are having problems navigating around these wheelie bins but parents with buggies.
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Polsloe Highways Maintainance
The cuts in funding at Tory controlled Devon County Council are causing long delays to small road schemes and maintenance programmes. Schemes like the repainting of white lines, disabled bays, and the installation of dropped kerbs are all behind schedule. Councillor Richard Westlake said, ”There is a back log of schemes including many to help
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Polsloe Snow Wardens & Winter Preperation
Devon County Council are looking to recruit residents to act as snow wardens. It is a scheme which has been operating in the country districts for several years. The idea is that a designated person will co-ordinate the clearing of snow from the pavements, encouraging everyone to clear the snow from outside their own houses,
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Ladysmith Junior School Renovation
Many of you may have seen the scaffolding around Ladysmith Junior School. This is to repoint the walls and renovate the outside of the building. £500,000 will be spent to improve the building for the pupils and staff. The Cliff Baston Changing Room project should also be ready for the new football season. Richard said, “Hopefully
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Councillor Coffee Mornings
We invite you to join us in The Living Room, 1 Polsloe Road, for a coffee and a chat. We have already held three successful coffee mornings. The next three will take place on the Wed 12th September, 10th October and 14th November at 11am. If you’ve got a problem that you think we can
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Exmouth Junction Site
As reported in a recent edition of the Express and Echo there are preliminary discussions between Exeter City Council’s Planning Department and Network Rail about the possibility of developing the Exmouth Junction site in Polsloe. The site which is next to the newly expanded Morrison’s Supermarket is being thought of as a possible site for
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Rubbish and Weeds in Polsloe Back Alleys
With more rubbish collections now being from the front of houses hopefully the alleys should start to be cleaner. In the next few weeks the City Council cleansing team will be calling on the remaining houses in the Ward to complete the change to front collection. If you find that rubbish is still being put
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Polsloe Community Grants
Are you part of a Community group that would benefit from a small grant? Your Exeter City Councillors have a small budget for amounts up to £300, which can be used by local groups and associations. As well as this Richard Westlake has a Community Fund from the County Council which can be spent throughout
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Polsloe Pavement Improvements
At last the resurfacing of the Ladysmith Road pavements will be finished. Richard, as a Governor of Ladysmith Junior, is concerned about vehicle movements around the works when the schools go back. He has asked the Highways Department to review traffic management morning and evening school peak times. Richard and Rachel have been campaigning for
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Park Road Resurfacing
Some areas of Park Road were missed when the road was resurfaced after the first resurfacing failed. Many residents complained that the notice given was too short. Richard and Rachel are looking into the process by which the notice is given and what changes need to be put in place for the future.
Polsloe Graffiti
Once again we are seeing graffiti on are walls and garages around Polsloe. We have reported these incidents but if you see any graffiti around Polsloe please get in touch. Exeter City Council currently charges £25 for them to remove the graffiti from private property.
Mount Pleasant Health Centre Bus Stops
It has been agreed that bus shelters are to be placed on both sides of Mount Pleasant road. Richard and Rachel wish to thank the Health Centre for giving permission to encroach on their land to position a shelter. Devon County Councillor Richard Westlake said, “The health centre is a important facility in the Polsloe
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Polsloe Street Light Update
The problems with street lights in East Avenue and Regents Park have been sorted, and at least one lamp has been replaced. If you see any other issues with street lights please let us know, telling us the address and number of the light. The proposal by Devon County Council to save money by switching
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Road Resurfacing Repairs needed in Polsloe
Richard and Rachel have asked the Devon County Council Highways Department to put Ladysmith Road, Goldsmith Street, Wyndham Avenue and Bonnington Grove top of the priority list for resurfacing this year. Also Park Road and St Marks Avenue need urgent repair. Devon County Councillor Richard Westlake said, “We have been pressing the County Council to
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Thurlow Road – No Entry Signs
Richard and Rachel are campaigning for “No Entry” signs to be painted on Thurlow road at the junction with Monks Road. Cars and vans are continually driving the wrong way turning left towards Pinhoe Road. Exeter City Councillor Rachel Lyons said, “Action needs to be taken soon before there is a serious accident.”
Mount Pleasant Junction
There will be a review of the junction following the planning approval of London Inn square and possible rat running of traffic via Mount Pleasant. We should know the result in the next few weeks. Cllr Rachel Lyons said, “I have always been concerned about pedestrian safety at this major junction. Action is needed if
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Rat Run on Chaucer Grove and Beacon Avenue
Rachel and Richard are pleased to see that the bollards at the top of Beacon Avenue into Chaucer Grove have been replaced, to try to stop the rat run. The bollards are stopping traffic from speeding, but it seems that cars and other vehicles are driving over the pavement to get round them. Labour Candidate
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Poslole Road Resurfacing Work
Road resurfacing work is continuing in Polsloe. Ladysmith Road is on the list to be resurfaced this year. However some of our roads are in dire need of repairs which is why Richard is pressing for Bonnington Grove and Wyndham Avenue to be done as well. Rachel Lyons said, “Some of our roads desperately need
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Poslole Locality Budget Update
Richard is pleased to once again support the Memory Café at St James church, a vital service for carers and dementia sufferers. Richard is happy to support the initiative by the Southern club and Age UK, to provide a luncheon club and meeting facilities for residents in the area.
Polsloe Bridge Station Refurbishment
At long last Polsloe Bridge station is being refurbished. Unfortunately there are no plans to make it more accessible to people with pushchairs or wheelchairs. The Great Western franchise is now out for consultation. Rachel and Richard are pressing for a more frequent service on the Exmouth line and more carriages to stop the overcrowding
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Street Light Problems across Polsloe
We have had a number of phone calls relating to street lighting in the area. Some lights are out and others in roads including East Avenue are on permanently. Devon County Councillor Richard Westlake is concerned about the number of faults in street lighting in the area, and is asking for the assurance that this
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Thurlow Road Signage Update
Thank you to all the many residents who responded to the problem at Thurlow Rd. Rachel and Richard are to petition for better signage at the top of Monks Road, with clear no entry signs. They also want to see improved signs at the Pinhoe Road end of Thurlow Road, to prevent large lorries from
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Graffiti Problems across Polsloe
Graffiti has been cropping up much more frequently recently across Polsloe. Rachel Lyons together with Newtown Councillor Richard Branston are monitoring the situation and reporting incidents to the Police and Community Patrols.
Junction Traffic Lights Update
Following our last newsletter several residents have contacted Rachel Lyons to agree with her idea of getting rid of the pedestrian lights on Blackboy Road and incorporating the existing all red phase which is activated on Mount Pleasant Road, to the whole of the junction. Richard Westlake has asked the County Highways Department for a
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Mount Pleasant Health Centre Bus Stop & Crossing
Councillors in Newtown and Polsloe have joined together to ask Stagecoach and the County Council to provide bus shelters by the Mount Pleasant Health Surgery and Pharmacy. Residents in both Newtown and Polsloe wards who use this practice have called for better protection from the weather while waiting for a bus and also crossing facilities.
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Thurlow Road Traffic Concerns
Traffic is still turning left at the top of Monks Road and travelling the wrong way in a one way system to Pinhoe Road. Drivers are confused by the lack of adequate signage or deliberately ignoring the signs. This practice is extremely dangerous with the risk of two cars meeting head on or a cyclist
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Seagull Proof Refuse Bags
Many residents complain about seagulls damaging refuse bags, resulting in unsightly rubbish on the pavement. Exeter City Council are now issuing seagull proof bags in Polsloe. Rachel Lyons has one, and is pleased that at least her rubbish is contained until collection. If you would like one please contact her.
Is the End in Sight for the Saga of the Park
After investigation Rachel has established that Persimmon are no nearer to providing the contamination remediation certification that is needed to trigger transfer under the terms of the S106 original planning agreement. In view of the fact that this issue could continue to drag on, City Council officers are exploring the possibility of agreeing to the
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Grit Bins: Polsloe getting ready for Winter
Rachel Lyons has asked Cllr Richard Westlake and he has agreed, to use some of his locality budget to purchase extra grit bins for Polsloe. Rachel & Richard hope this decision will help keep Polsloe traffic and pedestrians moving in icy conditions.
G Bus Campaign for Summer Evening Service
The G bus which connects Hamlin Gardens with the Quay only runs during the day. During the day the G bus is well used and provides the Polsloe community with a vital link with the rest of the city. There is a possibility that Stagecoach could extend this service into the evenings if there is
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Mount Pleasant Traffic Lights
There are still many incidents at these lights, and Rachel Lyons has suggested to Cllr Richard Westlake, that the pedestrian lights on Blackboy Road be removed and switches be put on the main lights so that everyone can cross safely at the existing all red phase of the lights, which occurs already after the green
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Residents Parking Permits
A new system for applying for residential parking permits will come into affect on the 1st November. You can apply on line at devon.gov.uk/parkingpermits or telephone 03451551073. If you experience any problems please contact Cllr Richard Westlake.
