Talking Points – December 2016

[ultimate_spacer height=”15″]Firstly apologies that these talking points have been delayed. Unfortunately our secretary, Liz Littlewood has had a serious fall. She is now out of hospital and we would like to wish her a good recovery.Talking points:- The committee received a presentation from Councillor Jasper Becker and a street sign designer about plans for a new Welcome…

Talking Points – November 2016

[ultimate_spacer height=”15″] Dear Members, As always there is lots going on in our area! Citizens’ Advice Bureau Appeal Many of us may have benefitted from the services of the Citizens’ Advice Bureau.   Sadly, due to funding cuts, our local branch of is under pressure. If you’d like to find out more and show your support for the…

Talking Points – July 2016

[ultimate_spacer height=”15″]Here is our usual monthly round up of some issues and points arising from our last committee meeting: 1. Rev Tim Buckley  Tim attended our committee meeting on July 5th to share his vision for St. Matthew’s and St Thomas a Becket churches. The organ at St Thomas a Becket needs replacing and that…

Talking Points – April 2016

[ultimate_spacer height=”15″]Here is our usual monthly round up of some issues and points arising from our last committee meeting: 1. Spring Meeting with AGM This will be held on Thursday April 21st at 7.30pm in the new Social Club. This year we are planning something a bit different, so, after a brief meeting to cover…

Talking Points – March 2016

[ultimate_spacer height=”15″]Here is our usual monthly round up of some issues and points arising from our last committee meeting: 1. Visit of Tim Warren    Tim Warren, Leader of the Council, attended our meeting on 1st March 2016 in our usual venue at the Ring o’ Bells function room. Tim attended as a private individual…

New Review of the Rossiter Rd Scheme – What Still Needs to be Done

Widcombe Association urges Changes [ultimate_spacer height=”15″]The Rossiter Road scheme was finally completed in September, 2015. The Council has indicated that it will carry out a “safety audit” of the scheme six months after completion, in February 2016. The Widcombe Association has asked for a broader based assessment of environmental as well as safety aspects to…

Talking Points – February 2016

[ultimate_spacer height=”15″]Talking Points for February 2016   Dear Members, Following our committee meeting on Tuesday 2nd Feb, we thought you would be interested in the following: Rossiter Road Mike Wrigley and Richard Wales, (Rossiter Road Sub-committee), together with two council officials from the Highways Department, have carried out a ‘walk through’ of the scheme to…