Since the last news letter there have been a number of issues the Association has been involved in.

The recent sale of Moor Cottage (the white cottage) at the end of Moor lane created concerns by local residents and parents whose children walk to school, as the sales details described the property as a potential for the development of 5 houses. This was based on a letter from the planning department in 2004. I spoke to the agent and council, and no planning permission of any level has been submitted, I therefore wrote to the agents and owners about local concerns. The agents and council have been very willing to talk about progress. The access road currently serves 4 houses and it appears that an un-adopted road can only serve a maximum of 5 dwellings. The association will keep an eye on any application.

The national change in licensing laws required all existing licences to be renewed. The change in the law and policy instructions to licensing authorities worried a lot of local residents round the Rose Grower pub, which applied for extended hours. The actions of the association our detailed in the editors section of this news letter.

None residential parking on the Bramcote Moor Estate by weekend users of the playing fields, an attempt to put a car park in the field resulting in cars using the bridle path. Though well intentioned, to provide better facilities for playing field visitors the unapproved car park was reinstated by the school and a new vehicle barrier is imminent. Car users have been reminded to use the school car park which has CCTV and security patrols, then walk to the fields. The association believes the schools represent an important asset to the community and the schools see the community equally as important to their success, which is why we both being more active together.

In April I wrote to the Chief Constable of Nottingham, and received 2 replies, one from him and another from the Area Commander. The Area commanders 3 page reply detailed out a change in strategy to tackling illegal bike riding and other antisocial behaviour. I received comments from residents who have noticed a significant reduction in nuisance activity and have written back to praise our new police beat manger and team.

Many of the new activities we are introducing are about the environment and we are going to trail organising litter pick groups and encourage local residents to do 15 minutes a week picking litter near where they live. In addition I have talked to both senior schools and proposed a project to try and change the littering culture so that it is “un-cool”. 95% of children think it is and don’t do it. More details in the body of the news letter.

Our Editor is retiring at the AGM and has been doing this job for some years. Walter has done a Stirling job; I and the committee would like to thank him for all the hard work put in over the years.
A small number of our collectors and distributors are also retiring from their roles and our heart felt thanks go to them for their effort and selfless community spirit.

Lastly I hope many of you will attend our annual dinner in November which is an opportunity meet other residents and enjoy fine food and conversation.

Tim Aikin