Westminster Park Residents Association

Items discussed at the last Committee Meeting… hot off the press….

As some of you may already know, David Pilling has resigned as Chairman of WPRA for health reasons, Brian Westcott, Vice Chair, has taken over in the interim.

The Wrexham Road development was discussed, there is a separate note on this.

There will be a meeting at the Community Centre for those residents near to and/or affected by Nos 1 and 16 Vincent Drive on Wednesday 19^th November at 7.30pm.

Mary Pole is standing down as editor of the WPRA Newsletter, an editorial team is taking over in the interim, but if any budding journalists or editors would like to be involved please contact any Committee Member or let us know at the AGM.

The proposed bus shelter on Castlecroft Road will be raised with the local Councillor, and we are investigating providing some seating at the shops.  Steps will be taken to clear the path to St Claire’s.  Home owners please think of pedestrians and keep your overhanging greenery trimmed!

THE CHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCH ON WILL TAKE PLACE ON TUESDAY 2^ND DECEMBER AT 4.45PM!  Food, drink, singing from the Belgrave choir, not to be missed!

Anyone interested in joining the Committee or helping out at events please contact any Committee member (details in WPRA Newsletter).

It has been brought to my attention that some residents of Westminster Park have received a letter from ‘Pharmacy 2 You’ to provide a home delivery service for repeat prescriptions.  May I please make it clear that this service is a private company and has nothing to do with our local Westminster Park Pharmacy, who offer a more  personal service.

Sandra Magilton (WPRA)

Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council 

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 

Temporary Prohibition of Traffic 

Five Ashes Road in Chester

Notice is hereby given pursuant to the provisions of Section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, that the Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council intend to make an Order the effect of which will be to temporarily prohibit traffic on the following length of road, in Chester to enable Gas Main renewal works to be carried out by Balfour Beatty.

(1)        Five Ashes Road, Chester, at the junction with Claypit Road.

Nothing in the Order shall prevent driving upon the said lengths of road of any vehicle which is being used for the conveyance of persons, goods or merchandise to or from any premises situate on or adjacent to the lengths of road or in connection with agriculture, building construction, works of repair and the like or use in an emergency of vehicles for fire brigade, ambulance or police purposes.  A through route will not always be available and any vehicles not requiring access to properties on the length of road should use the alternative routes.

The Order will come into force on Monday 6^th October 2014 and will continue in force for a period not exceeding eighteen months or until the works which it is proposed to carry out have been completed, whichever is the earlier.  It is anticipated that the works will take approximately two weeks to complete.

Alternative routes for through traffic

 Traffic should proceed via Five Ashes Road; Sherbourne Avenue; Fir Tree Avenue; Manor Road.

Kieran Collins (ref: TRO/2061

Area Highways Manager

Highways Office

Guilden Sutton Lane

Guilden Sutton

Chester

CH3 7EX

25.09.14

Bus users in Chester are being asked for their views about what type of facilities they would like to see in a new bus interchange.

Cheshire West and Chester Council is inviting members of the public to take part in a consultation to help design the new interchange proposed for Gorse Stacks.

The consultation feedback will help to shape the detailed plans in advance of a formal planning application later this year.

Councillor Lynda Jones, Executive Member for Growth and Innovation, said: “We are committed to consulting with the public about the proposals for the new interchange which will provide much improved facilities for bus users in Chester.

“The new interchange will also free up the current bus station site to enable the Northgate Scheme to go ahead, helping to modernise Chester’s retail and cultural heart, create new jobs and secure a more prosperous future.”

Feedback from an initial consultation earlier this year has helped to inform the current plans.

Anyone wishing to take part in the current consultation can complete a survey online at www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/consultation

Alternatively, paper copies are available from Chester Library and Council offices at The Forum in Chester, Civic Way in Ellesmere Port and Wyvern House in Winsford.

Consultation meetings are planned with local residents, businesses and disability access groups over the coming weeks.

Consultation responses must be received by October 9.

“COME FOR COFFEE AND CAKE” and more!
FOR MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT

WESTMINSTER PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE

26th SEPTEMBER,2014.

FROM 2-3pm

come and join us- everyone is welcome to join
the world’s biggest Coffee event.

Arranged by Christian Family Church.

Music and Readings to mark the Centenary of World War I Performed by members of Chester Operatic Society Saturday, 27 September at 8 pm Community Centre, Five Ashes Road.

Tickets £10 including Buffet Supper from Brian Westcott (675431) and committee members.