The regeneration plans for Podsmead and Matson have continued during recent months, and councillors and officers have met regularly online during the lockdown.
Residents are being updated via a newsletter from Gloucester City Homes who are managing the project. The newsletter and update can be viewed here.
If any residents have questions for me about the regeneration plans, please get in touch.
A section of the wall along Tuffley Avenue that encloses Tuffley Park was damaged recently after a car crashed into it.
The city council were informed and have inspected the damage.
However, it could be an opportunity to do something more imaginative with the boundary.
The wall is not in the best shape, even the undamaged sections. It might be time to look at fencing or rows of trees. This would also help people to see the site.
At the moment not enough people know that the Club at Tuffley Park or the park itself are there. I’m keen to hear people’s views. Obviously cost will be a factor in what we can do but I am told that the council are looking at their options.
Good to see potholes filled so promptly on Scott Avenue. I reported these recently and I’m grateful to Highways for the work.
What Scott Avenue really needs is full resurface. I have called for this but the Tories who control the Highways budget do not agree that it has met the threshold yet for work.
Delighted to see this new bin installed at Tuffley Park.
I took prompt action when contacted about this and I am grateful to Gloucester City Council for their communication on this.
This bin replaces the old, broken green bin.
Please continue to take your rubbish home and recycle ♻️ for Gloucester.
I’m pleased to see this sign that was leaning in Newark Road has finally been fixed.
I was in touch with the county council about this issue during the by-election and again in November of last year. Persistence has paid off here.
Clearly, in recent months Highways have had some other priorities but I am grateful to them for carrying out the work.
It’s great that the parks are open again and people are enjoying them. ?
You can get a hot drink ☕️ , ice cream ? , milkshake or cold drink ? at The Club at Tuffley Park whilst you are at Tuffley Park, and there is a sensible barrier and queue system.
But PLEASE take your rubbish home with you!
The photo shows one of the bins at the park, after the foxes ? ? have had a go!
I’ve asked the council to increase the frequency of collection and they have agreed to this, and did attend on the day I reported this to empty the bins again.
We can look at getting extra bins installed, but the council will not increase the total number of bins ? ? in the city, so it would have to be an underused bin or bins from elsewhere in the city.
The easiest solution is for people to take responsibility for their own litter – the rubbish shown did not all come from the Club. We all have a part to play in the current circumstances when services are stretched. So please keep Britain tidy, and recycle ♻️ where possible.
Both the street signs for Podsmead Road by the Epney Road/Podsmead Road junction have been damaged – I have asked for them to be repaired and already one has been done.
It does look as though the paint has been slightly damaged when it was bent back into shape, though, so I’ve asked if this can be touched up.
I was pleased to see that, at long last, the pavement on Tuffley Crescent that was closed due to works to a property, has been fixed and reopened
I have been in touch with Highways several times over this issue so I am pleased that it has now been done.
I’ve called for this vegetation on the Podsmead side of Cole Avenue to be cut back a little, and Highways have agreed to do it.
This will make it easier for pedestrians to use the path.
Podsmead business Into Cleaning have prepared this handy guide to cleaning your property or premises during Covid-19.
For advice about cleaning methods and products do visit their website, call 0800 0337470, or email sales@intocleaning.co.uk
Coronavirus – A Cleaning Guide
Prior To Opening And Resuming Services – Has a risk assessment been carried out?
• Are the most current HSE guidelines being followed?
• Were fridges left for prolonged periods and have these been cleaned out and expired contents disposed of?
• Has any stagnant/still water been disposed of? Areas of concern will be water fountains/dispensers, tea kettles and urns, showers etc.
• Were all feminine hygiene bins serviced and waste bins emptied and cleaned if necessary?
• Are hand dryers still operational? Guidelines would suggest where possible to replace hand dryers with disposable paper towels. If this is done, provisions must be made in the form of a closed bin for disposal.
• Is there a need for extra signage to ensure staff and visitors are mindful of social distancing measures and extra hygiene requirements?
• Are cleaning services adequate for the site or are extra services required? Have provisions been made for areas/equipment to be cleaned while contract cleaners are not on site?
• Is there a supply of hand sanitiser and an anti-bacterial hand soap available?
• Are there any requirements for equipment handled by multiple members of staff to be cleaned?
• Has the use of a virisidal detergent for use by cleaning operatives and site staff been provided?
Safe Working Conditions
Are any changes implemented to help combat Covid19 easy to understand and follow?
• Are there clear guidelines and signs to encourage social distancing and awareness?
• Are work areas free of clutter to aid cleaning?
• Have provisions been made for extra attention in the form of using a virisidal detergent to be made to any touch points to help prevent the spread of infection?
• Have any unnecessary cloths/rags/sponges/mops that can harbour bacteria been disposed of and has cleaning using disposable cloths and industrial blue roll been considered?
• Are common areas/canteens big enough to accommodate staff and are adequate cleaning provisions in place?
• Is there enough stock available in the form of paper supplies (toilet rolls / handtowels / industrial blue roll for cleaning) hand soap and sanitiser on site?
Confirmed Case
Have you made provisions with a specialist contract cleaner in the event of a confirmed cased of Covid19?
Useful Links
https://www.hse.gov.uk/news/assets/docs/working-safely-guide.pdf
https://www.hse.gov.uk/news/assets/docs/talking-with-your-workers.pdf