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Tuesday 21 July 2009
Tuesday 7 July 2009
MORE ACTION ON DRAINS IS NEEDED.
There are too may drains in this area which are blocked and as a result after heavey rain our roads are full of deep puddles. It is time the Council sorted out our drains. The ORA will be pushing for more drain cleaning in the Oscott area.
SPEEDING TRAFFIC IN DUNEDIN ROAD
The Oscott Residents Association are supporting Councillor Keith Linnecor in his attempts to remind the powers that be that there is still a speeding problem in Dunedin Road.
This Road and others near by are rat runs prone to speeding traffic. IT IS TIME THE COUNCIL DEALT WITH THIS ISSUE and A NUMBER OF SIMILAR ONES ACCROSS THE OSCOTT WARD.
This Road and others near by are rat runs prone to speeding traffic. IT IS TIME THE COUNCIL DEALT WITH THIS ISSUE and A NUMBER OF SIMILAR ONES ACCROSS THE OSCOTT WARD.
NEW STREET LIGHTING IN OSCOTT
The Oscott Resident Groups are pleased to see that the Oscott Ward Committee (esidents groups and local agencies) recommendations that Atlantic Road and Good Way Road be next on the list to have their street lighting replaced, has been agreed by our Ward Councillors
(Keith Linnecor, Barbara Dring and Graham Green.)
Let us hope this work is carried out ASAP.
(Keith Linnecor, Barbara Dring and Graham Green.)
Let us hope this work is carried out ASAP.
Tuesday 30 June 2009
Oscott Elderly Residents Group Coffee morning
There will be a coffee morning at the 610 Community Centre on Wednesday 15th July. at 11.15am.
Why not pop in for a cup tea, cakes and a biscuit. There will also be an opportunity to have a chat and take part in a free raffle. All elderly Oscott residents and their friends are welcome.
For more details ring Maureen on 0121 681 1826
Why not pop in for a cup tea, cakes and a biscuit. There will also be an opportunity to have a chat and take part in a free raffle. All elderly Oscott residents and their friends are welcome.
For more details ring Maureen on 0121 681 1826
Monday 29 June 2009
TAKE CARE HEAT WAVE ALERT ISSUED
Heatwave Alert Issued
The Met Office, in conjunction with the Department of Health, has issued a 'Level 2 - Heatwave Alert'. This is based on there being a 60% probability that the threshold maximum temperature (30°C) and minimum night-time temperature (15°C) will be reached on at least 2 consecutive days and the intervening night.
Heatwave Advice
Heatwaves can be dangerous, especially for the very young, very old or those with chronic diseases.
You are advised to:
Stay out of the sun
Keep your home as cool as possible -shutting windows during the day may help
Open your windows when it is cooler at night
Keep drinking fluids
If there is anyone you know, for example an older person living on their own, who may be at special risk, make sure that they know what to do
For more heatwave advice, visit: Emergency Planning Heatwave Advice
People worried about their health during the heatwave are advised to talk to their GP or pharmacist, call NHS Direct on 0845 46 47 or visit the website www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk for more details.
The Met Office, in conjunction with the Department of Health, has issued a 'Level 2 - Heatwave Alert'. This is based on there being a 60% probability that the threshold maximum temperature (30°C) and minimum night-time temperature (15°C) will be reached on at least 2 consecutive days and the intervening night.
Heatwave Advice
Heatwaves can be dangerous, especially for the very young, very old or those with chronic diseases.
You are advised to:
Stay out of the sun
Keep your home as cool as possible -shutting windows during the day may help
Open your windows when it is cooler at night
Keep drinking fluids
If there is anyone you know, for example an older person living on their own, who may be at special risk, make sure that they know what to do
For more heatwave advice, visit: Emergency Planning Heatwave Advice
People worried about their health during the heatwave are advised to talk to their GP or pharmacist, call NHS Direct on 0845 46 47 or visit the website www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk for more details.
Sunday 28 June 2009
Queslett Nature Reserve litter pick
The next litter pick of the Queslett Nature Reserve will take place on the 11th July at 11am.The meeting place will be the Ashgrove entrance. We will supply litter pickers, black bags and gloves.Many of the reserves users have told us they think the reserve is a lot cleaner and we want to keep it that way. Children are welcome under the supervision of an adult.
If you would like more details please give me a ring on 360 6486
Councillor Keith Linnecor
Chair Friends of the Queslett Nature Reserve.
If you would like more details please give me a ring on 360 6486
Councillor Keith Linnecor
Chair Friends of the Queslett Nature Reserve.
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