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I have reported this overflowing dog waste bin, at the entrance to Blackbridge field, to the city council for emptying.

Blackbridge is used by dog walkers, and will still be available for this even once the Hub is open. The difference will be that Blackbridge Charitable Community Benefit Society can maintain the site more effectively, including emptying bins.

The fence on Cole Avenue has now been replaced with the red plastic fence panels.

These fell down in the week but have now been rectified.

I have asked Highways to brief me on the plan for this fence, including whether it will be replaced like-for-like, or strengthened.

Nearly 18 years ago my friend Eddie Tomlinson died while on a gap year in the Lebanon.

He went to sleep and never woke up – killed by Carbon Monoxide from a faulty heater.

His brother Michael Tomlinson MP has been raising awareness of #GasSafetyWeek and building on the work of his parents Howard and Heather to make people alert to the dangers of gas, whether CO or gas leaks in the home.

I’d like to join the Tomlinsons in their campaign on this issue.

If one more family can be prevented from going through this grief, then that is a job well done.

You can find out more information about gas safety at this website.

Make sure you know the signs, and get regular checks done.

This section of wall on Cole Avenue was damaged a while back, and has had a fence panel against it for some time now.

I’ve asked Highways what is happening with it. The wall may be private property, but if unsafe it is a danger to pedestrians. I’ll report back on it soon.

I’ve asked the council to remove these red fence panels from the area around Oakland’s Park.
I am working hard to report issues like these, all across Podsmead.

I’ve been in touch with Gloucester City Homes about this obscured street sign on the front hedge outside Halford House, Podsmead.

They have confirmed the hedge will be attended to and given a trim by the estates team, in the next couple of weeks.

I am pleased to report that the deep pothole on Masefield Avenue has now been filled.

Many thanks to Robin for getting me some after’ photos.

If you know of any more potholes or damaged road surfaces in our area please let me know.

Last week I had one of my regular walkabouts in my ward. I checked out a few issues and reported some problems I had found, including:

Fencing fly-tipped in Oakland’s Park 🚧

Trees 🌳 that are due to be replaced

Good to see the toddler swing reinstated in the play area 👏🏻

Wall that’s still down off Podsmead Place 🧱 (this is being monitored by the council and will be replaced as promised by the contractor)

It was also good to meet up with Sarah from Friends of Tuffley Park 🌳 and chat about how we can work together to improve the park.

Lots of great ideas and initiatives coming down the line, including the path.

We spoke about locations to plant more trees, and how we can avoid the problems of last time the council planted some whips – they all died!

Lots going on in Podsmead and lots to do as ever.

The litter bin on the corner of Stratford Close had been damaged and removed and only the base was left.

I reported it to the council and the bin has been replaced with a shiny new one!

Another success in Podsmead.