Life Saving?

I had reports of Vandals destroying the life ring at the Bowland Grange pond over Christmas. As this is vital equipment I rang the Council emergency number (FBC has shut down until 2nd Jan). The person on the other end was very understanding, but was unable to help as there were no instruction for this type of incident.

I don't think this is good enough and the Council should be in a position to restore life saving equipment, even at Christmas. Once the Chief Executive comes back from his Christmas break I'll be speaking to him.

In the meantime, the ring has been recovered from the floating in the pond and is now at rest on the banks. I'll ensure that it is fully restored, along with sorting out the slippery path and the collapsing retaining walls as soon as possible.

Regards,

Simon

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Mini Roundabout Mark 2

The new mini roundabout where Derby Road and Station Road meet is causing some concern. I'm asking for it to be monitored as I believe it is invisible as you approach it. County have come back and said it will be 'audited'. I'm not sure what that means entirely, probably that they'll monitor it like I asked. As soon as I get an answer from them, I'll let you know.

Regards,

Simon

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Mini Roundabout

As you can see from this picture this mini roundabout at the bottom of Weeton Road is in dire condition. The pot hole if so big and deep it's throwing out bits of the road underneath every time a car goes over it. I've asked the County to look at this as a matter of urgency.

Regards,

Simon
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Car Crash

Hi,

It was brought to my attention that a car skidded into a ditch on Weeton Road, the other side of the by pass, as a result of the roads being left untreated. I've asked County to explain their policy and I'll also be asked for them to consider a more robust approach to make sure Rural Fylde becomes a less dangerous place to drive in winter.

Thanks,

Simon
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682582

B Road Gritting

Hello,

I am today writing to the Director at Lancashire County Council to ask if more of Fylde's B roads can be gritted.

Regards,

Simon
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Wesham Skate Park Consultation

The consultation event last Sunday was a huge success, providing the council with loads of views and opinions on what the Young People of Wesham and the surronding areas would like to see.

The next step is to work up some proposals from the results of the consultation and then get working on building what's wanted.

I'll keep you all informed.

It's all been a bit quiet

Hi,

I've got to say sorry for there being no posts for a couple of weeks. With Christmas, computer problems and other stuff, I've not been as active in updating the website as I would wish.

I am still totally committed to keep adding posts, delivering leaflets and working on your behalf.

Regards,

Simon.

Post Offices

Hello,

We've had reports that Wesham's post office is not under threat of closure. This is indeed good news and testament to the campaign run by the Conservative Party and Others to keep it open. We must still though keep a watching brief just in case the info is not quite right.

However, there are 20 other post offices in the Fylde and we must still be vigilant and keep up the pressure for them not to close.

Thanks,

Simon.

Bus Shelters - are they dull?

HI,

I've written recently to the Chairman of the Wesham Civic Pride Trust (Wesham in Bloom Committee) to ask if he agrees with a suggestion I made.

Wesham has two brick bus shelters, one on Weeton Road and one on Wesham Cross. Both are painted internally in a rather dull single pastel colour. My suggestion to the Chairman was that we can run a competition from local school children to design and paint the internal part of the bush shelter to brighten them up a bit.

We would have to check out the designs very carefully, but if there is an artistic teenager with the ability to paint a design, then I think it will be a unique and inspirational idea.

Of course, Art is subjective and one man's Warhol is another pile of junk, so we could have the designs changed regularly.

Have you any thoughts?

Regards,

Simon
simon@wesham.com
682582

Speed Indicator Devices

Hello,

I've written this weekend to the Chief Constable of Lancashire Police to ask him what is he doing to get this silly movement ban on SPIDs lifted.

Currently no police officer is allowed to move and install SPIDs until they've carried out a risk assessment and been on a ladder use course. I find this bizzare, the height of the posts in Wesham, on Fleetwood Road and Weeton Road at about 6 foot. We're talking about a step ladder here, not some scaffolding!

I feel that common sense is needed here. SPIDs act as gentle reminder to normally law abiding motorists to check and change their speed to what is appropriate. They have a calming effect and are an important tool in combatting unwhitting speeding that could cause a fatal action.

While they are being 'banned' people may just be driving at those few extra miles an hour past both Schools in Wesham and for that reason this is a priority.

Wesham Town Council is ready to buy one of these SPIDS for use in Wesham, however, due to this 'ban' we've not proceeded. Unless we get an answer from the Chief Constable about the future of SPIDsw we may just miss the financial boat this year due to the budget being agreed.

I'll keep you posted.

Regards,

Simon.

Simon@wesham.com
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Litter bins

Hello,

I noticed that the litter bin outside the Co-op is overflowing. I've reported this to the manager in charge of keeping Wesham's streets cleaner.

Also, I've had some luck in getting new litter bins installed. One outside the Royal Oak and one by the bus stop on Fleetwood Road.

Please get in touch if you think a new bin is needed elsewhere or if any additional attention is needed in any of Wesham.

Simon@wesham.com
682582

Thanks,

Simon