Finally, we have launched the Prestbury and Swindon Village Community Speedwatch Group! It’s taken a while, with training, meetings and far more paperwork than I ever imagined! I’ve suggested that Swindon Village come in with us, which will hopefully increase the pool of available volunteers. We found that the sight of people in hi-viz jackets with a speed gun has an immediate effect on speeding drivers, but also the data we send to the police will back up our campaign to have a longer slower approach to the village down Southam Road and to reduce speeding generally. This would result in safer cycling, walking and horse-riding, better air quality, fewer accidents and less noise.
Noise is at the heart of another Prestbury problem, the volume of Wychwood festival. Last year many residents had their weekend spoiled by the noise and vibration from the festival so there is going to be a licence review and I have made a representation supporting the review. None of the complainants want to stop the festival happening, but they would like to be able to carry on with their usual activities while it is happening. Having attended a drop-in session with the organisers I am confident that there is goodwill on both sides and that a compromise will be reached.
A reminder – surgeries at the library take place from 10.00 till 12.00 on the third Saturday of the month!
Upcoming Prestbury People Planet Event!
On Saturday 5th April, Prestbury People Planet are putting on an event at Prestbury Parish Hall (opposite the school) called Waste Not Want Not. Apparently, I’ll be sharing a platform with Karen Watson from Ubico and Cate Cody (Green District Councillor and PPC for Tewkesbury) and speaking- (briefly! – on avoiding waste within the home. Any tips would be welcome.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION!
There is currently a public review of taxi and private-hire licensing policy on the council website which closes on 13th April. Please have your say!