continual problem with parking

This is the text of the letter referred to in my previous post

30/04/2009

Dear Vehicle Owner/Resident,

Our attention is still focused on the continual problem with parking in Rochester, Bute and Hendon Street and thank residents and car owners for voicing their thoughts and concerns.
There are still parking issues in the area and are asking all residents/car owners to be responsible in the way vehicles are parked on both sides of the road.
We’re also aware that vehicle owners are parking in these streets for work or college purposes and ask that consideration is taken when parking.

To clarify, our intentions are for the residents who live in these streets, to park their vehicles leaving enough room on the pavement for a double buggy or wheelchair to pass easily and at the same time there must be enough space for an emergency vehicle to pass through on the roads.
If there is street furniture on the pavement i.e. bins then please take that into consideration and leave more space on the pavement.

The introduction of white lines on the junctions is also causing some confusion, Vehicles parking near these white lines need to park at least a cars length away, this is so any vehicle can manoeuvre around the corners.
It is not acceptable that car owners are forcing pedestrians into the road.

Obstructing the road or footpath is enforceable with a £30 fine. Emergency vehicle should be able to use the road freely at all times.
If necessary we will also tow any vehicle if they are causing an obstruction. We hope with co-operation and consideration this will not be necessary.

I’m sorry this is such a long winded letter but I hope this helps to clarify more that are intentions are to make the roads accessible for emergency vehicles to get to the residents in Rochester, Bute and Hendon Street, and to prevent us having to ticket every vehicle in the street.
Please feel free to contact us with your thoughts.
Many thanks.

PCSO Carol Manton ID Number 21896 - 07766997932
PCSO Laura Hall ID Number 26995 - 07766997961

Kemp Town Neighbourhood Policing Team
John Street Police Station
Brighton, BN2 2LA

0845 60 70 999 ext 26995 or 21896
laura.hall@sussex.pnn.police.uk
carol.manton@sussex.pnn.police.uk

AGM agenda Wednesday May 13th 7pm

AGM Wednesday May 13th
agenda

6 pm onwards – free buffet
- and getting-to-know-you
time

7 pm - short AGM to receive accounts and elect committee

7.20 pm - discussion with our
Park Ranger Service on how
we can improve access to the
woods next to Craven Vale, and
listen to your views on what
else you would like to see done
to improve those woods

8 pm – free raffle prizes!
(everyone a winner)

Police Warning on Pavement Parking

The leaflet was placed on all vehicles in Hendon st/Bute st/Rochester st recently telling of the intention to fine any car found on the pavement such that it causes an obstruction to pedestrians.
More details to follow.

STREET PARTY TIME -- baker's bottom:

If you are interested in being involved in a street party in Baker's Bottom, meet at the
Round Georges on Monday 11th May at 8pm.
The last one , 4 years ago, was great!

BAKERS' BOTTOM ARTISTS

Talking about ART, the Artists Open Houses have exhibitions in

3 Hendon Street (http://www.bakersbottomartists.co.uk/)

and 10 Canning Street

The Haven is exhibiting work as part of this year’s Brighton
Fringe Festival. The Haven group’s work will be
shown alongside 33 other youth arts projects from
across the City. The Trust For Developing
Communities are funding the group to develop their
work and mount them onto canvas to be shown during
May, including two exhibitions in the local area.
Please do come along and look at their photography
and support young people in the community taking
part in this fabulous festival of arts, drama and
Music.
Saturday 9th May – The Pankhurst Haven
12 Noon till 4pm
Saturday 16th May – The Vale Community Centre
12 Noon till 4pm

extract from QPCV

News from Craven Vale
Have you noticed all the outdoor improvement
work that has been taking place on Fridays?
The Community Payback team have been on
community service in the area making a difference to
the estate. They have done some major groundwork
clearance of untidy flowerbeds which had become
traps for wind blown litter, painting whitelines to all
the steps and refurbishing an old store to create a
base for the new team of Council cleaning staff that
will serve the blocks.
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Local residents have formed the
Craven Vale Gardening Group and
have begun to replant some of the
newly cleared and created
flowerbeds. Look out for posters and
fliers through your door to tell you when the
Gardeners will meet. All are welcome to join in.
If you have any plants, cuttings or seeds you would like to
donate let them know. To contact the Gardening
Group tel 571 573 and leave a message for Grant.
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Dates for your diaries:
Saturday 2nd May 11.00 – 1.00pm Gardening Group
meet at The Vale, Hadlow Close
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Wednesday 13th May 7.00 – 9.00pm Craven Vale
Community Association Annual General Meeting
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Saturday 18th July – Big Tidy Up – all welcome to take part.