Several issues have cropped up in Earls Park recently so here is an update on some of them.

Barron Way drainage

In Barron Way, residents have been having some issues with their drainage. I contacted Matthew Homes who arranged for a contractor to attend. The blockages were due to builders rubble in the drains at Emery Avenue. This has now been cleared.

Hopefully this will solve the problem but if not residents should get in touch in the usual way.

Millstone Way refuse and recycling

There have been some problems recently with waste and recycling collection for some residents of Millstone Way. After speaking to Matthew Homes and an officer from the city council, we have arranged that waste and recycling can be put out and collected from the fenced area pictured.

The site manager is contacting residents to ensure they know about this. Despite some communication breakdown this week, hopefully this will be in place for the next collections.

Litter bin in Manu Marble Way play area

Residents have contacted me as the above bin is nearly full. I am liaising with the site manager and the city council as to how it will be maintained in future.

If any residents of Earls Park or Podsmead have anything they need my help with please let me know.

It’s only a few days until Halloween so we’d just like give you a few bits of advice beforehand.

If you’d prefer to not have an trick or treaters, please download the poster from our website and display it in your window: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/search/?q=halloween+poster

Halloween can be a lot of fun for children and young people, but it can also be distressing and intimidating for older people. If you are going to go “trick or treating” please respect and consider others and follow COVID-19 guidelines, that way everyone can have a safe and enjoyable time. Children should always be with a responsible adult and respect that some people may not want trick or treaters.

Please enjoy yourself but remain safe!

Work is ongoing at Tuffley Park, to repair the damaged section of wall, and to plant wildflowers. The gates will also be replaced as part of the works.

Kids can eat for just £1 during half-term, at the Club at Tuffley Park. One discounted meal can be had from the menu above, with every adult meal purchased, during the hours of 2 – 4.30pm.

There is a fundraising event for Changing Creations art group, on Sunday 7th November at 7pm at the Club at Tuffley Park. Details of how to purchase tickets are on the poster above.

Read with Me have some half term activities planned in Gloucester. See the poster for details or find them on Facebook.

There is also an event planned in Wotton on Saturday 6th November:

Read with me are always on the lookout for volunteers. See the posters below for information about how you can help.

There are new facilities along the canal, on Bristol Road, Podsmead.

The views are excellent and you can access restaurants etc. As well as these chains I hope to see more independent businesses come to Podsmead.

I have called for the council to clear two blocked drains at the entrance to Newark Road from Tuffley Avenue.

If you know of any other drains in our area that need clearing, please let me know.

I spotted this damage street name plate in Byron Avenue on my rounds.

After contacting the council I’m pleased to report that it has been fixed.

If you spot any other damaged street name plates in our area please let me know.

After finding out which authority was responsible for its upkeep, I have asked the county council to fix this broken fence.

I will report back on developments.

If you spot any broken fences or other broken street furniture in our area please let me know.