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09 Oct 2009 - The Long Ashton Parish Plan
25 Feb 2009 - Long Ashton Post Office
05 Feb 2009 - Hola (Hands off Long Ashton)
23 Jan 2009 - Public Meeting re village expansion
18 Jan 2009 - Petition against proposed development
31 Jan 2008 - Village School places
Hola (Hands off Long Ashton)
The SBRR (South Bristol Ring Road) group decided before Christmas to expand its activities to cover the growing list of threats to the village and had suggested the name "Hands Off Long Ashton" or HOLA. This was given a boost at the village meeting at the end of January when a number of residents expressed an interest in helping such a group and gave their details for inclusion on the mailing list.
To get the group started there will be a meeting on Tuesday 24th February at the British Legion (the meeting room on the right of the entrance, starting 7:30 pm). Please come along. With the number of threats we now have, we need individuals or small groups to concentrate on one threat and keep up to date with developments. Please consider whether you could do this. The work involved will not be great, you will be makiing a contribution and you will find it interesting.
We are also planning a public meeting on March 17th. Details to be decided but the main aims will be to publicise what we are ding and imcrease the number of supporters.
A website has been set up and is being developed - see handsofflongashton.org.uk
Other News
The South Bristol Link Consultation
The Alliance has distributed 1000 leaflets to encourage a response to the consultation, 600 of these in Long Ashton. SBRR supporters should have received an email with a link to the internet consultation site. This can easily be accessed through the alliance website southbristolringroad.co.uk, click on the "phase 1&2 questionaire" link on the left hand side. Recommended answers have been filled in, but you can add or amend as you wish.
The long awaited contractors report has been delayed again so the consultation will remain open. Please fill in the questionaire if you have not already done so. Once again, the more responses the better.
Westminster Meeting
A number of protesters from around Bristol travelled to London to express their concerns over the Regional Spatial Strategy and in particular the number of houses being proposed in green belt land. Six local MPs were to meet with the Communities Minister Iain Wright. I don't have a formal report of the meeting, but it would appear that there was no realistic discussion. Another instance of the government treating democracy with contempt.
Meeting with Liam Fox
A meeting is being held in Dundry with Liam Fox this week end. Long Ashton will be represented. Dr Fox has been very supportive of opposition to the RSS and the South Bristol Link.
Don't forget the meeting dates and to complete the South Bristol Link consultation
Rod Sterland