I’m very pleased that after speaking to the power company and getting this fly-tipping on Uphill Place reported, it was swiftly removed.

Fly-tipping on private land such as this is sometimes difficult to get cleared but in this case it has been a speedy operation.

After fly-tipping in the power distribution centre at Uphill Place, Podsmead Road was reported to me, I have been in touch with Western Power Distribution who have given me a reference number and told me that the fly-tipping will be cleared away in the next few days.

The company were grateful to me for bringing this to their attention.

I noticed the poor road surface and pavement at Eliot Close a couple of weeks ago when I was out delivering in the area, and I reported them to Gloucestershire Highways for action.

We need more investment in our roads in Podsmead.

A section of pavement outside the new development on Tuffley Crescent had been damaged by a water leak.

Severn Trent and Gloucestershire Highways have now fixed this patch between them. I hope the patch lasts.

I am pleased to see the bus shelter on Podsmead Road has been fixed so promptly.

I was in touch with officers from Gloucestershire Roads and Stagecoach and am grateful to them for carrying out the work.

Libraries reopening for collection from 20th July.

I’m pleased to hear that several more libraries across Gloucestershire are reopening (for collection only) from July 20th, including Gloucester City library on Brunswick Road and the Tuffley library, which is the nearest to Podsmead.

You can view the details on the Gloucestershire Libraries website here.

The bus shelter on Podsmead Road opposite the Crypt School has been damaged.

I have been in touch with county council officers and they have informed me it will be repaired on Friday 17th July.

I am glad that swift action is being taken.

Matson, Robinswood and White City Community Partnership and the Club at Tuffley Park are running The Holiday Kitchen from next week. It will be running from Monday to Friday in locations in Matson and Podsmead.

Families can have a free lunch and pick up craft materials for the holidays.

The MRWCCP Facebook page has more information. This project is also supported by Podsmead Big Local.

When you are out and about you may notice people wearing items with a sunflower on a green background.
This discreetly indicates to others that the person needs additional support, help or a little more time.

Please be understanding if you see someone wearing this symbol, and spread the message about it.

You can find more information about the scheme here.

I have reported this section of pavement for resurfacing after residents contacted me about the poor surface.

I have recently been dealing with other highways issues in Oakland’s Park, and also some trees that needed attention.

Please let me know if you have an issue that you need my help with.