Lack of decent cycle parking at Parkway
I find time the other day to cycle over to Worcestershire Parkway, the new railway station just outside Norton. I was interested to see the secure cycle storage I had hear about. Unfortunately, the secure storage was nothing of the sort. As the pictures show, when the...
Start date for work to begin on RPS
18th September - start of work on scheme. We're nearly there! The work to install the signs and paint the lines is expected to take 3 weeks. So that should mean the scheme will be live from 9th October. As we get nearer to this date I will let residents know how to...
Residents’ Parking Scheme update
A quick update on the plans for the parking scheme covering the Arboretum and up to St. George's Lane North. The detailed plans, showing where every single sign, line marking, etc. will be placed has been sent to the contractors Ringway. They have costed the scheme...
Latest news re. residents’ parking scheme
The responses to the final public consultation on the proposed residents' parking scheme were predominantly positive and raise no significant matters which have not been considered previously. Some issues were common to several responses, such as parking around...
St Stephen newsletter online
We had to stop delivering our (Neil, Marjory and me) newsletter in St Stephen due to the coronavirus, and my newsletter for the Arboretum and Merrimans Hill areas will not be delivered. Therefore, it is important to try and keep residents informed over the coming...
Coronavirus – Useful information
Worcestershire County Council has developed a coronavirus community response campaign. The aim of the campaign is to inform and to encourage people and communities about how they can help others during these current challenging times. In need of help? There are and...
RPS consultation has begun
The final stage of the resident's parking scheme process has begun. From 20th February adverts will be placed in the local press, in The Hive library, in Worcester Art Gallery & Museum, as well as being attached to lampposts within the scheme area. The online link...
Final Consultation for Residents’ Parking Scheme starts on 20th February
The final stage of the resident's parking scheme process is about to start. From 20th February adverts will be placed in the local press, in The Hive library, in Worcester Art Gallery & Museum, as well as being attached to lampposts within the scheme area. It is...
A Mockery of Democracy
Worcestershire County Council has a Cabinet led administration, where non-majority members of the council have only a limited role in determining how the council is run. One way in which we can have a say and hold the leadership to account is through notices of motion...
Brexit: What a mess!
I cannot believe what a state the country is in. Over three years ago we had a referendum where a majority voted to leave the EU. This was an advisory referendum, but was treated by many, including the then Prime Minister, David Cameron, as binding. The leave campaign...
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A short blog post about the very poor state of cycle parking at the new Worcestershire Parkway railway station.
www.matthewjenkins.me.uk/2020/07/06/lack-of-decent-cycle-parking-at-parkway/
Residents' Parking Scheme: Work starts on 18th September - mailchi.mp/4753c4005299/residents-parking-scheme-mailing-list-5104893
Residents' Parking Scheme: Work starts on 18th September
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We're nearly there! The work to install the signs and paint the lines is expected to take 3 weeks. So that should mean the scheme will be live from 9th October. As we get nearer to this date I will let residents know how to purchase permits. Sorry it has taken far longer than expected. Please let ot...Residents' Parking Scheme update:
A quick update on the plans for the parking scheme covering the Arboretum and up to St. George's Lane North. The detailed plans, showing where every single sign, line marking, etc. will be placed has been sent to the contractors Ringway. They have costed the scheme for the county council. Due to the cost I will be using a combination of my councillor highways maintenance budget and divisional fund to contribute to the cost.
Once that is signed off by the county council, then Ringway will order the signs and programme the work into their schedule. I don't yet have a start date for the implementation of the scheme, but will let people know as soon as I have a confirmed date. The work is expected to take 3 weeks, starting at one end of the scheme and working towards the other end.
Once we get near to this final stage, residents will be able to order parking permits, visitor permits and special permits for carers. Again, I will let people know when and how they can apply.
Any questions, let me know.
I've created a petition calling for a reduction in the speed limit and traffic calming measures in the Flag Meadow Walk/Shrubbery Avenue area following regular crashes in the area. Please support by signing and sharing.
Can you spare a minute to help Matthew Jenkins?
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20mph & traffic calming in Flag Meadow Walk and Shrubbery Avenue area to improve safetyThis was reported to me this morning. There are frequent accidents at this junction. We made improvements to signage and markings back in 2013, but clearly more is needed. I favour 20mph speed limits, but other interventions may be needed. Please let me know your views.
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THIS dramatic photo shows the aftermath of a crash this morning in Worcester.