Twerton Bath

Somer Housing have committed themselves to improving all the security doors and adding new security locks to the outer doors of all its blocks of flats in Twerton by January 2009.

At a PACT meeting a few months ago this was one of the top priorities for residents and we are delighted that Somer has listened to the call of its residents.

The New doors will be new half glazed Hardwood doors with an outward opening system working off a magnetic lock with a fob operating system.

The new systems have already proved effective in other areas where they have been installed over the past few years.

The new doors and locks will increase security and reduce vandalism and so in the end will save money and cause less heart ache for the residents that live in the blocks of flats.

So on this occasion we can say well done Somer your residents will be pleased with the action that you have taken.

Somer Housing has formally withdrawn their planning application to build 30 Houses on land above Cotswold View.

Well done to all the local residents that have worked so hard to make this possible.

Have the weekend off ?

The latest road reports for Twerton have just been released by Bath & North East Somerset Council and are available by following this link. Road Reports Twerton.

We hope that you find this information helpful and if you have any feed back then please contact us.

We have had a number of complaints about the road sign at the Brow that was first damaged and is now missing.

We are aware that this is causing concern for a number of residents and have asked that the Bath & North East Somerset council replace this road sign as soon as possible.

Residents could help stop a third of their household and garden waste from going to landfill by composting at home.

Since 2006 the Council has been offering low cost compost bins to residents in partnership with national Recycle Now Home Composting Campaign.

For 2008 the Council is offering up to two compost bins per household with free home delivery. The bins on offer are:

• Compost Converter (220 litre) at £17
• Compost Converter (330 litre) at £20
• Komp (250 litre) at £40

You can order online at www.recyclenow.com/compost or contact the home compost order line on 0845 077 0757 (calls charged at local rate).

A new story has been posted with regards to delays in the Bridge repairs at Fieldings Road. Please go to www.readmyday.co.uk/timball to read the full story.

Some minor road works have been listed this week in the Twerton Area. To see how these may affect you please log on to the link Twerton Road Works.

Campaigners on the Save our Hillside Campaign have now to endure a waiting game for the decision on the Somer planning application on the Hollow above Cotswold View it seems that over a thousand objections have been received ( unofficial figures ) against the application.

We can expect a decision taken under delegated powers by the planning officer by 7^th May when all consultations would have had to be completed by.

Both Twerton Councillors Tim Ball & Gerry Curran have asked that this application be referred to committee for determination if the officer is minded to approve.

There are a number of new road works in the Twerton area that have been published this week, some may cause disruption please press on the link Twerton Road works to see what they are and how they may affect you.

We have been receiving complaints from residents about 2 cars that have been racing up and down Newton Road. The Cars have been identified by make and model and have been reported to the Police.

If you know who is driving these cars then please let the Police know, we have asked the Police to keep an eye on this area until the culprits are caught. The Cars come out of the Boyce close area and are seen returning there.

It seems a while since we have posted information and for that we are sorry but there are reasons.

The Readmyday sever has been down for a while and still has a few teething problems but we will endeavour to catch up on all the news for you very soon so please be patient for a while it will be worth the wait.

Twerton ward surgery is on again this Saturday at The Hut Hinton Close Twerton.

The Surgery will be on from 10am till 11am and you do not need an appointment to attend.

Councillor Gerry Curran will be present and will be able to deal with all of your enquiries.

Have you heard of the Turtle Toy Library if not read on to find out more. The Turtle Toy Library operates out of the Hut Hinton Close Just off of Newton Road.

At the toy Library you can borrow toys for your children that are in very good condition. Why go to the shop and buy an expensive toy that your child may never play with when you can borrow one from the Toy Library and see if they like it first.

The Toy Library is open on the 1^st & 3^rd Saturday of each month why not visit them and see what they are doing, alternatively why not ring them on 01225 400018 to find out how to join.

The Toy Library is independently run by local volunteers so please give them your support.

The dates until September 2008 that the Library is open is

April 5^th & 19^th

May 10^th & 24^th

June 7^th & 21^st

July 5h & 19^th

August 2^nd

Sept 6^th & 20^th