long ashton

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07-Oct-08
Carers Information Evening
Pavilion, Village Hall @7.30 p.m.

08-Oct-08
A Crude Awakening
Village Hall @ 7.15

08-Oct-08
A Walk to Remember
Ashton Court

13-Oct-08
London Visit with the Womens Institute


15-Oct-08
Long Ashton Independent Ladies Association
Village Hall @ 7.15 p.m.

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2.03 what are main routes? 7.03 This is not an issue inthe village in general owing to the dog mess bins which brought about a huge improvement. But we are told it is a huge problem on the rec. Why hasn't the Parish Council / Comm centre banned dogs and used powers in existence to enforce ban. 7.04 no point in having more yellow lines unless those in existence are enforced. 7.07 Where will parking be limited and who will enforce it? 8.04 Public footpaths in the countryside do not need better surfacing 9.02 It needs modernising and more appealiung to use if it is to survive 9.03 Many of the existing businesses are run / manned by people from outside the village e.g. hairdressers, dental surgeries, and this trend is likely in new ones. The new office blocks in wild country lane will be driven to. 11.16 use community centre 11.22 what about recent purpose built youth room
tagged with: community centre   dog fouling   parking   recreation area   traffic calming   yellow lines  
Communication for Long Ashton should be professional L.A. Direct is excellent. Dog mess around the conservation area is getting really bad.
tagged with: communication   dog fouling  
2.03: Traffic calming alwlays causes bottle-necks; enforcement and education are the ways forward. 2.07: The problem at Glebe Road has been exacerbated by the ill-placed school. Closing this would only move the problem elsewhere. There needs to be a proper connecting road between the A38 and A370 and Weston Road. 3.03: For whose benefit? 3.07 & 3.08: How can you compromise quality any further? Service is abysmal at best of times. We need to get VALUE FOR OUR MONEY! 3.10: Waiting areas need to be LIGHTED; most are in total darkness. Also the drain at the stop opposite Glebe Road needs clearing to prevent flooding. 3.12: I cycle a lot in the village. Major problem is the lack of courtesy and common sense displayed my MOST drivers. 5.01: Though delivered, it is always late - events on Thurs. Fri. or Sat. always get missed out because don't know about them until AFTER they have happened. 5.07/5.09: Each of these ideas has its pros and cons, and the degree of each will depend on the type of person the new resident is. It may be necessary to employ each on a trial and error basis to find which really works, but one thing is for certain, there needs to be clear, concise, relevant and TIMELY info. to help integrate - it's just like settling in to a new job. 7.03: Need to enforce the current rules esp. for those irresponsible dog owners. Also need more BINS. 7.02: Need to do something about the youths that hang around littering and abusing passers-by before ? 8.02: Pavements need to be widened for access reasons, and parking should be restricted esp. on the main road. 8.05: Not encountered problems. 9.03: Jobs in the village will create traffic! There has to be adequate traffic management plans for all new developments. 10.02: More annoyance than 'unsafe'. 10.04: Is there a service? 11.01/11.07: Facilities used by young people that cater to their interests is good, and will teach them skills, and provide the guidance they don't get at home. 11.08/11.10: Location would be an issue with these, though they would be good, as access would be paramount. 11.11/11.17: If dog mess is a problem, then enclose the pitch or prevent dog walking and enforce it - there are many other places to walk dogs, but need more poo bins. Something like a proper BMX track or skate park would help prevent the damage done in the woods by kids who build impromptu tracks and cause lots of damage, and put walkers and dogs at risk. Would also keep them off the streets, and give them an area they can call their own.
tagged with: cycling   dog fouling   footpaths   jobs   litter   mercury   nuisance behaviour   traffic   transport   welcome   youth activities  
The young people around the shops can be intimidating. People should be made to clean up after their dogs, and not drop litter, i .e.respect the place in which they live, or at the least not mess it up for others.
tagged with: dog fouling   litter   nuisance behaviour  
I think the shops should take the responsibility to clear up rubbish/damage/grafitti near them. Obviously this is particularly relevant to the Co-op who seem to encourage so many kids to hang around their door. I also think there should be more dog litter bins in the village.
tagged with: dog fouling   street cleaning   youths  
Christmas lights recycling centre for items not collected dog mess free streets better lighting, security and liason between old and young to reduce peoples' fears at Co-op
tagged with: christmas decorations   coop   dog fouling   recycling  
Speed restrictions + police speed scanners operating at impromptu times at Theynes Croft. Q7.03 More bins for us responsible dog owners - but cats can pooh anywhere......maybe cat owners and horse owners should clear up after them.
tagged with: dog fouling   speed   speed cameras  
more dog bins are needed
tagged with: dog fouling  
Long Ashton is pleasant village to live in. A few 'problem' areas :- speeding traffic on main road, loitering near shops and park. More reasonably priced shops - less car use. Co-op improving, well stocked but bakery expensive. People have to drive to gatcombr Farm Shop or use trecherous pavements by fast road. Could Gatcombe supply fresh produce to Co-op? Cafe/ meeting place would be good for young mums. Parking at Post Office difficult and dangerous. Need signs to Northleaze School. Dog poo is major issue - irresponsible owners at fault.
tagged with: cafe   dog fouling   shops   signs   speed   traffic  
A football pitch for juniors is a good idea but it would have to be protected from fouling by dogs and vandalism. Ths access from the new development on Weston Road (through the stone wall) encourages parking of vehicles along that stretch of road, which causes vehicles to cross into the path of oncoming traffic. This is dangerous and could well result in accidents. Speed cameras/radar will penalise law abiding drivers who inadvertently to the speed limit by 1 to 5 miles per hour, whilst not catching those who drive under the influence of drink or drugs.
tagged with: dog fouling   football pitch   general rant   parking   speeding  
2.00 Traffic- volume increasing. Concern about parking on Weston Rd by new houses. Danger to other traffic. 3.00 Bus fares extortionate. Need for reliable, subsedised efficient service to reduce car use.Strongly support construction of safe cycle routes. Need route to Bristol from nailsea and Backwell. 6.00 Doubt my 3 children could afford to buy in Long Ashton. 7.00 Why do people pick up dog mess and throw plactic bag on verge?? 8.00 Safe walking. Make paths accessible to everyone but don't surface everywhere. We are still counrtyside. 9.00 Economy Not sure more jobs would reduce traffic. May increase travelling to village.
tagged with: affordable housing   bus fares   cycle paths   dog fouling   economy   safe walking  
Ban dogs from play areas etc dog warden 20mph limited scouts could use guide hut
tagged with: dog fouling   scout cub hut   traffic calming  
Weight limit traffic of 10 tonnes except for access Determined effort to stop dog fouling
tagged with: dog fouling   traffic  
More dog waste bins, particularly on new cycle path.
tagged with: dog fouling  
Parking makes cycling dangerous vandalism etc would stop use of community centre privately Dog fouling on football pitch skate park too niosy and should be removed from options junior football pitch not needed if pitch not fouled junior motorcycling at least half a mile away another football pitch would lead to intimidation etc Allotments a must No dogs on field Airport already causes problems wildlife and conservation important for future
tagged with: airport   allotments   community centre   conservation   cycling   dog fouling   football pitch   motorcycling   parking   skate park   vandalism   wildlife  
Why not fence off the Rec to prevent dog fouling? This could then be used for football etc. Everyone knows that dog faeces causes disease in childeren. A seperate exercise area should be created for dogs with a 'scoop & poop' facility
tagged with: dog fouling  
Not enough room bor bicycles, especially with inconsiderate drivers Because of intimidation/vandalism would not use community centre Dogs should not be allowed on football pitch Skate park would be noisy wherever it is. disagree with Juniour football pitch unnecesary if current one dog free How far from houses would motorcycle area have to be not to interfere with houses? An additional football pitch would increase anti-social behaviour Allotments a brilliant idea BMX track would interfere with people on edge of field Conservation, wildlife, ponds rare flowers, shrubs and small trees for birds & local schools projects far better than suggested things
tagged with: allotments   antisocial behaviour   bmx   community centre   cycling   dog fouling   football pitch   motorcycles   pitch   wildlife park  
before and after school clubs , more provision for working parents a cafe/meeting place cheaper buses more proactive enforcement by council on dog fouling
tagged with: bus service   cafe   dog fouling  

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