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The bin at Poplar Close has now been removed, as it was superfluous to requirements. I am chasing up what has happened to the dog waste bin.

I have now has sight of the Podsmead litter bin plan and am checking out the various locations.

After a resident contacted me about the missing toddler swing in the play park at Tuffley Park, I met with the open spaces officer on site to look at replacing it.

There has been no toddler swing in the play area for some years.

The replacement swing would be funded by section 106 money for open spaces.

There is a consultation event in Podsmead to hear residents’ views on the proposed regeneration.

This is an opportunity to give your views and to shape the process.

See Robinswood Hill in a unique way with spheres of light and music as ‘Globoscope’ comes to town. As part of the City Council’s ‘Bright Nights’ events, you can visit your local country park on the doorstep of Gloucester and learn about nocturnal wildlife whilst you’re here.

Firepits will keep you warm and the café is open for hot drinks and treats. 

This event is free, but now booking is required due to popular demand: https://www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk/events/2021-11-26-globoscope-travelling-light-show

I have recently helped residents report some faulty street lights to the county council.

If you have see a faulty street light in our area you can report it to streetlightingenquiries@gloucestershire.gov.uk, or via this form:

Report-IT website – https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/roads/your-highways-report-it/

The form is the best way to report issues as it ensures an enquiry number is allocated. This helps to trace the work undertaken and any challenges.

Or, you can let me know about the issue and I’ll be happy to pass on your report.

I saw a report of a broken street light in Newark Road Podsmead and I contacted the street lighting department at the county council, just to make sure it has been received and actioned.

If it hasn’t been fixed yet I hope it will be done soon. If you know of any other damaged or broken street lights in our area please let me know.

I have written to the city council to request that leaves be cleared from various roads in Podsmead such as Tuffley Avenue and Milton Avenue.

I have requested to see the leaf clearance schedule so I can report back on when all the leaves will be cleared.

We need to keep leaves out of the drains and gutters in our area as if they get blocked with leaf debris, it can increase flooding problems when it rains.

If you know of any areas that need leaf clearance, please let me know.

The city council have written to Matthew Homes this week to begin the process of adopting the play areas at Earls Park.

Although the process can take some time, up to 18 months, I hope that in this case it can be achieved more quickly.

Matthew Homes will be responsible for the maintenance of the sites, including emptying the litter bins, until they are adopted.

After a resident contacted me to query why a new litter bin was installed near to one that is already available, I asked a written question of the cabinet member.

The answer confirms that the bin was not meant to be installed there.

I have now asked to see the complete bin installation plan for Podsmead and I hope to hear back this week on that issue.