Cambrian Road canal steps

The handrails at the side of the steps down to the canal towpath were vandalised some time ago but no-one would take responsibility for their repair. Without the handrails the steps were dangerous, particularly at night, and Cllr Sandra Rudd, along with PC Steve Baldwin, raised it many times with British Waterways before they were told it was the responsibility of Cheshire County Council. The County Council have now repaired the handrails.

 Bags on a Roll

Households in Liverpool Road and roads off will receive a six month supply of recycling bags on 22nd September as part of a new pilot scheme by the City Council. Green and pink bags will be on separate rolls and a fluorescent tab on the 3rd from last bag tells the crew when to replace it. Rolls of 52 black bags will be provided every 6 months and extra bags cannot be provided. 

 Whipcord Lane Bus Service
 
The withdrawal of the First bus service along Whipcord Lane will leave many older people without a bus to get into the city centre for shopping and to visit GPs.

Sandra Rudd said: "I wrote immediately to the Managing Director of First asking him to look again at their decision to withdraw the number 28 bus from Whipcord Lane. He replied that the route was a heavy loss-maker and that the view of Cheshire County Council (who subsidised the route) was that there was adequate provision from services on nearby routes."

Sandra added: "The nearest bus stop is on Sealand Road,  much too far for older people to walk and carry shopping. The Commercial Director of First Bus attended the City Area Committee meeting on 10th September but refused to offer any hope for Whipcord Lane."

 Sealand "Stinkers"

The Works Manager at the Water Treatment Works on Sealand Road claims the most likely reason for the continuing odour is the build-up of their stockpile of sludge cake, and that they are reducing the stockpiles to combat the odour. In addition, he says, the drain-away storm tanks haven't fully recovered from the recent rains.

A second, nauseating odour of burnt, meaty food has been traced to Ungerers on Sealand Road where food flavourings are manufactured.  Councillor Janet Black said: "The factory operates from 8.15am - 5pm daily with occasional overtime to 7pm, and their Production Manager can be contacted on 01244 371711 during working hours. Ungerers say they are reviewing all their working practices as they have no wish to cause problems in the neighbourhood." 

Janet added: "It's important that outbreaks of both smells are reported to nvironmental Health officers on 01244 324324, to Ungerers direct or to your City Councillors (numbers overleaf) so that they can be dealt with promptly."

 Lorne Street Parking

Local City Councillors Sandra Rudd and Janet Black recently attended a meeting with residents of Lorne Street organised by County Councillor Peter Byrne who wanted their views on parking in Lorne Street.

At present, residents are often unable to park in the cul-de-sac because of vehicles parked by owners working or shopping in the city centre. There was general agreement that a Residents' Parking scheme was needed, and Peter has asked for it to be included on the agenda at the next Highways Local Joint Committee.

After the meeting with residents Peter commented: "We were all very sympathetic to the residents' concerns about parking in Lorne Street, and we are hopeful that a Residents' Parking scheme can be set up in the not too distant future."

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