The deadline has past for the county to remove the asphalt and replace the cobbles. Now someone else has done the job.
Looks a lot better in my opinion.
Pity about the mismatch in the colour of the mortar but in time who will notice - which is the main point for removing this County Council eyesore.
Should more be done by locals to preserve what they think is important?
Even though the authorities claim that it is illegal?
Evening Mail wrote a front page story here:
Showing posts with label Lower Brook Street. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lower Brook Street. Show all posts
Wednesday, 15 July 2009
Thursday, 2 July 2009
Death by a thousand cuts
Temporary Asphalt repairs to Ulverston's streets have become common practice.
Now is the time to say "enough is enough"
Will it be the County Square next?
"Here's another nice mess" may be very appropriate in the future when the County have sent their cowboys in to do "temporary repairs".
When will they ever learn to devolve responsibility back to the town to take care of its own affairs.
The opportunity is there now under the new government Local Area Partnership but will our sleepy councillors rise to take on the responsibility. Not on the present showing - but then we have a new broom in the form of our newly elected County Councillor James Airey. Hopefully he will show some leadership at the next Neighbourhood Forum to be held here at the Coro in Ulverston on July 13th at 7.30pm.
It would be great if lots of people attended so as to get an impetus going towards action in our area.
The agenda for this meeting has just been issued:
2. POSSIBILITIES FOR DEVELOPMENT IN THE NORTH LONSDALE ROAD AREA
South Lakeland District Council has draft proposals to develop council owned land at North Lonsdale Road,
next to Kennedy Street, which includes the depot site. This process will involve extensive public
consultation. It is proposed to include part of the land as an amenity area. If the development does go
ahead, then there is the possibility of plans for a community facility for local people. There is a long way to
go with this process, but Jayne Kendall, Regeneration Programme Manager for South Lakeland District
Council will explain what stage it is at, and what steps come next.
More irresponsible "consultation" with lots of provisos ?
3. ROOTS AND SHOOTS
This is an exciting new initiative which will encourage people not only to grow their own food organically, but
also learn how best to cook it – plot to plate. The group has a half acre plot just off the Urswick Road. It is
looking to design the plot in a sustainable low energy way, for example, capturing and storing water,
providing composting toilets etc. Sarah Atkinson from the group will explain more.
……………………………10 minute break for refreshments…………………………….
4. QUICKFIRE UPDATES
o Adult education in the Ulverston area
o 511 bus service + 70 bus service
o Multi use games areas
o World Orienteering Championships
Now is the time to say "enough is enough"
Will it be the County Square next?
"Here's another nice mess" may be very appropriate in the future when the County have sent their cowboys in to do "temporary repairs".
When will they ever learn to devolve responsibility back to the town to take care of its own affairs.
The opportunity is there now under the new government Local Area Partnership but will our sleepy councillors rise to take on the responsibility. Not on the present showing - but then we have a new broom in the form of our newly elected County Councillor James Airey. Hopefully he will show some leadership at the next Neighbourhood Forum to be held here at the Coro in Ulverston on July 13th at 7.30pm.
It would be great if lots of people attended so as to get an impetus going towards action in our area.
The agenda for this meeting has just been issued:
2. POSSIBILITIES FOR DEVELOPMENT IN THE NORTH LONSDALE ROAD AREA
South Lakeland District Council has draft proposals to develop council owned land at North Lonsdale Road,
next to Kennedy Street, which includes the depot site. This process will involve extensive public
consultation. It is proposed to include part of the land as an amenity area. If the development does go
ahead, then there is the possibility of plans for a community facility for local people. There is a long way to
go with this process, but Jayne Kendall, Regeneration Programme Manager for South Lakeland District
Council will explain what stage it is at, and what steps come next.
More irresponsible "consultation" with lots of provisos ?
3. ROOTS AND SHOOTS
This is an exciting new initiative which will encourage people not only to grow their own food organically, but
also learn how best to cook it – plot to plate. The group has a half acre plot just off the Urswick Road. It is
looking to design the plot in a sustainable low energy way, for example, capturing and storing water,
providing composting toilets etc. Sarah Atkinson from the group will explain more.
……………………………10 minute break for refreshments…………………………….
4. QUICKFIRE UPDATES
o Adult education in the Ulverston area
o 511 bus service + 70 bus service
o Multi use games areas
o World Orienteering Championships
Wednesday, 1 July 2009
Replacing the cobbles in Lower Brook Street
David Pickthall wrote a very fair article on my outrage at the latest example of poor workmanship from the County Highways Department.
Jim Smith, the top man for Cumbria Highways states that the asphalt repairs of the cobbles in Lower Brook Street done in February 2009, are temporary. I am deeply suspicious when he goes on to say that the replacement of the cobbles is planned for the autumn.
Planned is not the same as "will be completed".
I talked to the lady serving at the shop in Upper Brook Street about the asphalt patch in the doorway of her shop.
It had been done in 2004 when the workmen promised that this was just a temporary repair. She is still waiting for the permanent repair to be scheduled and done.
It is in my opinion less hassle to do the job oneself than try to get the county to do their work.
I have therefore given the Highways two weeks to actually do the job - on or soon after July 13th, I shall do it myself. It's not a big job and well within the capabilities of most "handymen". All support will be much appreciated!
Jim Smith, the top man for Cumbria Highways states that the asphalt repairs of the cobbles in Lower Brook Street done in February 2009, are temporary. I am deeply suspicious when he goes on to say that the replacement of the cobbles is planned for the autumn.
Planned is not the same as "will be completed".
I talked to the lady serving at the shop in Upper Brook Street about the asphalt patch in the doorway of her shop.
It had been done in 2004 when the workmen promised that this was just a temporary repair. She is still waiting for the permanent repair to be scheduled and done.
It is in my opinion less hassle to do the job oneself than try to get the county to do their work.
I have therefore given the Highways two weeks to actually do the job - on or soon after July 13th, I shall do it myself. It's not a big job and well within the capabilities of most "handymen". All support will be much appreciated!
Tuesday, 24 February 2009
How much more will Ulverstonians accept ?
'Repairs' in Lower Brook Street."Never mind eh. It's only tatty old Ulverston !"
"Sling a bit of asphalt there. No one will notice"
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