Canberra Crescent Village Green - Fencing Planning Application Wednesday, 23 September, 2026 It was rather a surprise a few weeks ago to receive a planning application for the land at Canberra Crescent that is subject to a non-statutory public inquiry as a village green. It is of course privately owned, though seems a costly move. I spent last Saturday circulating details to nearby residents, along with details of how to raise their concerns. Local News
Canberra Crescent Village Green Campaign UPDATE 18th February 2025 Thank you to those residents who have responded to my calls for evidence to create village greens in Meir Park. Having received advice, I believe that the best... Local News
Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, I spent Valentines Day reporting potholes for you... 17th February 2025 I spent a cold hour or so walking the loop of Lysander Road on Friday, reporting a series of potholes and other issues, including locked grids and sinking... Local News
Continuing to Monitor A50 Issues 12th February 2025 As residents may know, the A50 is the responsibility of National Highways, a national agency. Whilst they do respond to issues I raise, it often takes up to 10... Local News
Foxfields Crescent Bin Issues 6th February 2025 Although the Foxfields Crescent developments are nearing completion, it will be some time before the area is officially adopted by the city council. As a result... Local News
Out on the Frosty Doorsteps! 31st January 2025 The benefits of doorknocking in the cold are that the conversations are often short, and you get your leaflets delivered much faster when you need to keep... Opinions
Time for a new sign at Pilsden Place 30th January 2025 Sometimes casework is small and specific - in this case, the metal bracket for the Pilsden Place sign has rusted through and the sign is about to drop off. I've... Local News
Ensuring Utility Works are Completed to Standard 29th January 2025 Cadent have recently been on site in Meir Park, working near the top of Lysander Road. Whilst they have restored the verges by where they've worked, some damage... Local News
Good News Ahead? 27th January 2025 I'm keen to ensure we're as well placed as we can be when we apply for Village Greens in Meir Park, so today I've been in meetings to get some advice on how... Local News
Disappointing News from the Forestry Commission 20th January 2025 Having chased up the Forestry Commission several times since their initial approach about the felled trees at Canberra Crescent, I was disappointed this week to... Local News
