In the current circumstances BT have agreed to my request to delay the removal of this phone box on Podsmead Road until at least the end of April.

I wrote to residents in the area before the lockdown but have to date only received one response on the issue.

My observation is that this phone box is not used much any more, so I am minded to say that it’s not needed.

But as mentioned before I am open-minded on the issue, so if any residents do object to its removal I will be pleased to hear from them.

My Podsmead week

It’s been another busy week in Podsmead. I have:

? been delivering my annual report ? on 2019 with the help of kind volunteers

? attended full council of Gloucester City Council, spoke in debates and asked questions

? followed up highways issues including traffic lights ?, potholes & manhole covers

? met with the cabinet member, Matson councillors, chief executive of Gloucester City Homes and other officers to discuss the plans for the regeneration of Matson & Podsmead

? attended the very useful Neighbourhood Watch meeting organised by Les Jevins and Podsmead Big Local

? reported several items of casework and approved some funding requests

? visted Grange Primary Academy who are the first school in our literacy scheme, which started this week.

The library is looking absolutely fantastic thanks to donations of books and materials.

The first group of year 7 children from The Crypt School have been in this week and heard the younger children read.

My thanks to Linda of Lilypad PR, the staff at Grange and the staff at Crypt for helping to make this happen.

Have a great week everyone!

Delivering our latest leaflet in Podsmead and checking up on some issues whilst out and about.

Lots of local news to read!

Where am I?

It’s important that street signs are accurate and clear, and that they exist!

I’ve asked the council to repair this one and look forward to seeing it back.

Looks as if action is being taken by Gloucestershire Roads on these potholes that I reported in Scott Avenue #Podsmead. Good to see and hope it is resolved swiftly. This patch of road could do with a proper resurface.

My Podsmead week

Amongst other work, this week I

✅ attended Podsmead Big Local panel and caught up on the news

? progressed two applications for money from my Councillor Community Fund

? caught up with Les Jevins and PCSO Suzanne Sexton at the Hub

?followed up several highways issues

? progressed our literacy scheme for Podsmead

?got a briefing on the Milton Avenue pond issues and the plans for the area

⚽️ and of course, took part in Walking Football!

Working hard for Podsmead, all year round

A Happy New Year to all!

I will be continuing to work hard for Podsmead in 2020:

? campaigning for road safety and fixing roads

? literacy & participation schemes for youth

? action on recycling and tree & flower planting

? working with GCH and others for better housing

? community events including music

If you would like my help with any issue, or to let me know of an event you are running, please get it touch with me:

Email ? Sebastian.field@gloucester.gov.uk

Phone ? 07708 345857

Write ? Cllr Sebastian Field

Gloucester City Council

PO Box 3252

Gloucester

GL1 9FW

I would like to say a Happy New Year to everyone.

It’s been a fun and varied 2019 and I’m proud of what we’ve achieved together already, including:

? Streetcare: weeds removed & signs replaced

? Security: regular walkabouts with PCSO Sexton

? Highways: action on potholes & pavements

? Advice: surgeries and communication

? Advocacy: questions raised at council meetings

? Literacy: child literacy scheme coming soon

? Community: charity and community work

I will continue to be a hard-working and accessible councillor for Podsmead.

If I can ever be of assistance please get in touch:

Email ? Sebastian.field@gloucester.gov.uk

Phone ? 07708 345857

Write to ?

Cllr Sebastian Field

Gloucester City Council

PO Box 3252

Gloucester

GL1 9FW

I would like to say Merry Christmas to the residents of Podsmead and Gloucester, and all who follow my work on this website.

We have many challenges ahead in 2020 but for now it’s enough to say I hope you all have a peaceful time with your loved ones if you can.

And if you know of anyone who is on their own over Christmas and New Year, why not pop round and see if they need anything or would like a Christmas drink? You never know what a difference that might make to someone.

Thanks to Robin Photoman Ballard for the image!

It was a pleasure for us to drop in to The Ramblers Club for the community meal.

Thanks to the One Church, Aran Fenemore and the team for the food and drink – it was much appreciated by everyone who attended.

Looking forward to supporting more events here in 2020!