Service 3 bus rerouted

John Fareham and John Abbott report that, with the commencement of carriageway resurfacing works on Bricknell Avenue on Monday April 8^th, buses which would have travelled via Bricknell Avenue were for one week diverted via Fairfax Avenue.

 

It was expected that the Bricknell Avenue works will only last one week, but what this meant was that Service 3 would not turn round at the West Bulls and head into town but will instead travel via Fairfax Avenue as it used to do. Given that some local residents have in the past expressed concerns about the impact buses passing by have had on their car wing mirrors, we thought it prudent to tip local residents off  that this was about to happen so that where off street parking facilities exist they could, if need be, provide some degree of protection from possible damage.

 

Hutton Close waste bin replacement

John Fareham and John Abbott have arranged for the replacement of the small waste bin on Hutton Close.

 

We have received repeated complaints from local residents to the effect that the existing bin is not have sufficient capacity to accommodate the dog mess and other waste deposited in it.  We therefore contacted the officers some time ago to request that a larger bin be provided, and reminded them again recently, and arrangements are now underway to arrange for that to happen. The exact location and means of mounting are still under discussion. It does not, of course, follow that this is a complete and final response to the demand for waste provision, but in the event of the increased provision being insufficient, we would of course ask for even more bin capacity.

Bricknell Avenue resurfacing

John Fareham and John Abbott report that resurfacing work on Bricknell Avenue from Tesco to number 144 has taken place between 9.30 a.m. on Monday April 8^th and Friday April 12^th.

 

In order that a proper job of work could be done in safety, the Council  asked local residents to park their cars elsewhere – whether off street or on a neighbouring street – dung the works Buses were diverted via Fairfax Avenue for the duration as was all other traffic. We realise this may  have caused some short term difficulty but, in the light of concern raised by some residents about vibration from the carriageway and its effect on their properties, we hope local residents will come to see that the long term gain outweighs the short term pain.

Chanterlands Avenue North speeding

John Fareham and John Abbott are making progress with efforts to reduce or eliminate speeding on Chanterlands Avenue North.

 

During our pioneering and trail-blazing mobile forum we received a number of complaints from local residents about motorists doing illegal and excessive speeds on Chanterlands Avenue North. We therefore referred the matter to the Police, pointing out that various residents had given the same account independently – speeding tending to occur after 6 pm on weekdays. They are now discussing between themselves the possibility of speed cameras being used on a temporary basis by Safer Roads Humber. If there are any further developments in this connection we will of course let local residents know.

Chanterlands Avenue pigeon mess

John Fareham and John Abbott have arranged for pigeon mess to be cleared away from under the Chanterlands Avenue rail bridge.

 

In the course of our pioneering and trailblazing mobile forum we received complaints from local residents to the effect that works undertaken to clean up the vicinity of Chanterlands Avenue rail bridge had been somewhat undermined by the arrival and activities of more feral pigeons. We therefore referred the matter to the officers who have undertaken to put steps in motion to clean up after them. We do of course realise that, as even we would be opposed to drastic and excessive use of force against pigeons in general, problems with these birds will recur, but we are quite content to continue to work on ensuring they cause as little nuisance as possible for as little time as possible.

Bricknell Avenue waste bins

John Fareham and John Abbott have arranged for the emptying of overflowing waste bins on Bricknell Avenue.

 

We received complaints from local residents to the effect that the new metal bins we had installed were now overflowing. We therefore contacted the officers who have arranged between themselves for the bins to be emptied as appropriate. We have also contacted the officers to ask that something be done about the level of graffiti accumulating on the outside of the bins; clearly the sort of yahoos who, given the chance, would have set these bins on fire have found themselves an alternative form of destructive recreation – but not, we hope, one beyond the reach of professional quality cleaning materials.

Wises Farm Road broken glass and debris

John Fareham and John Abbott have resolved issues with dust carts leaving glass and other debris on Wises Farm Road.

 

We received complaints from local residents to the effect that although dustbins were being emptied, pieces of broken glass where nevertheless being found on the carriageway.  We therefore referred the matter to the officers who now inform us that the problem was with a leaking valve on one of the vehicles. This was used to drain off, at the right time and in the right place, any excess liquid that had accumulated along with the rubbish.  Unfortunately liquid was escaping from this valve along with a number of pieces of broken glass.  The vehicle with the leaking valve has now been repaired and it is hoped this will solve the problem, but if there are any further problems of this nature, we will of course act on those as well.