[Originally posted on my Facebook page]

I had a productive meeting on site at Earls Park, with the Managing Director of Matthew Homes and the site management team.

We discussed a range of issues and I am pleased that things seem to be moving forward.

Here’s an update on some of the concerns:

? Cut-through – after I raised concerns over the use of the cut-through by vehicles, this has been blocked off. Eventually this will be replaced with a bollard or staggered gates.

? Road surfaces – these will need to be topped off at the end of the development when all the roads are adopted by Highways. In the meantime there has been some patching work but please let me know if there are areas where more is needed.

? Play areas – site team are going through the final insurance and health & safety checks and these should be open in the next two weeks.

? Litter bins – are included in the approved plans but not wooden railings round the sites – I raised this in the meeting and it is something we can press the council for when they adopt the play parks.

?Street lights – all lights should now be active but if any are not please let me know and I will pass this on. In the case of lights that are too bright then this needs to be raised in the usual way.

? Internet – Virgin Media have been going door to door and there will be further providers once CityFibre have completed.

? Street nameplates – more have arrived and will be installed soon – including at the top of Neven Place.

? Covid – Matthew Homes have been working on the backlog of issues from the pandemic, including the time when home visits were impossible.

? Comms – Residents are asked to keep using the aftersales contact for communication, and reminded that they have the recourse of NHBC for persistent issues.

❓If there is something that crops up on a weekend then please visit the sales office at the Bristol Road entrance and this will be passed on for Monday.

As always you can raise issues with me and I will be happy to pass them on to Matthew Homes.