Romany car wash
October 28th, 2009 by richardchurchA government planning inspector has overturned the Borough Councils decision to refuse planning permission for the car wash that has been operating for some months in the car park at the Romany pub. This is surprising and disappointing. The car wash started without proper permission and has reduced parking spaces in the car park, as well as being an unsightly operation without proper facilities, including drainage.
Crackdown on inconsiderate parking
October 28th, 2009 by richardchurchIncorrectly and inconsiderately parked vehicles cause a significant number of problems on our roads and pavements, from traffic jams to serious accidents and obstructing the emergency services. People living in the Kingsthorpe area are very concerned about the problem, so the Kingsthorpe Neighbourhood Management group are working in partnership with Northamptonshire Police and Northamptonshire County Council to educate thoughtless drivers and to crack down on those people who persistently offend.
The Inconsiderate Parking Project starts on Monday, November 2 – warning notes will be left under the windscreen wiper of any vehicle found parked in an inconsiderate way and a letter will be sent to the registered owner. Through these methods, drivers will be educated on the dangers and consequences of inconsiderate parking. If police or parking enforcement officers come across the same vehicle again within the managed area, a £30 Fixed Penalty Notice or Penalty Charge Notice will be issued on the spot. Drivers who persistently park badly, dangerously or illegally could also face their vehicle being towed away.
Double parking can block access for emergency vehicles, reduce sightlines for other drivers and cause accidents and congestion. Parking on footways can force pedestrians to step off the pavement and makes getting around particularly difficult for wheelchair users, those with visual impairments, the elderly and people with prams.
The targeted action will rotate around zones in Kingsthorpe every six weeks for a minimum of six months. Anybody who spots a vehicle that is inconsiderately parked in Kingsthorpe, Boughton Green or St David can help the partnership by reporting the location and vehicle by calling 03000 1133.
Kingsthorpe Middle School
October 23rd, 2009 by richardchurchThe state of the derelict Kingsthorpe Middle School building is a disgrace. Richard has complained to the Council about the state of the fence around it, it is far to easy for people to get in causing a danger to themselves and a nuisance to people living nearby.
The County Council have replied that they are seeking a contractor to demolish the old school and make the site safe. Together with a number of other school sites, the council do not expect to sell it for housing in the near future due to the reccession. They should not have left it in its current state for so long without making the site secure.
