John's Blog (keeping in touch)
This Blog is an going report for the residents of Staining & Weeton.
18/12/2011
Invited to church to read lesson
St Lukes Church invited me to read a lesson during the service of carols
11/12/2011
Problems with Christmas Trees
Called out emergency electrician to electric cables to Christmas trees at the Plough ready for the Torchlight Procession through Staining
7/12/2011
Parking problems on Meadow Park
Requested Lancashire County Council to look at the way residents are parking cars. Complaint from a resident in Meadow Park
28/11/2011
Meeting with Northern Trust for New Village Hall
A public consultation meeting took place at Weeton .This gave the residents chance to give their views on the plans for the new Village Hall
26/11/2011
Weeton Christmas Fayre
Father Christmas was in attendance at the Christmas Fayre and so was Chairman of the Weeton Parish Council.Barry looks good in red!
8/11/2011
Weeton Xmas Meat Bingo Night
Weeton Village Hall was packed to see Geraldine win a pork joint with one line
6/11/2011
Large number of spectators flock to Staining Bonfire Night
Huge increase in numbers at the Bonfire and firework Night.
27/10/2011
Land transfer complete Title Deeds with Parish Council
FBC have transferred all open space land to Staining Parish Council
21/10/2011
Arranged for Payback team to erect fencing for Bonfire Night
Probation payback team are to erect all fencing for Bonfire night
15/10/2011
New Box Trailer for Scouts
Arranged for the grant documents for a new box trailer for Staining Scouts from the Freemason's
10/10/2011
Meeting with Northern Trust
Meeting with Developers to view plans for new Weeton Village Hall
05/10/2011
Arranged meeting with residents to discuss Planning at the rear of Broad Oak Lane
The Plough Inn was our meeting venue. Residents made it clear they were unhappy with the plans Blackpool Council had submitted.The access road would be at the bottom of the Nook to the rear of Broadoak Lane.The Planning Officer made it clear that Staining would not benefit from any 106 monies introduced by the Developer. The residents decided to object to this application and requested me to issue a newsletter to Staining Village Residents
19/08/2011
Baxter Developments on Mill Lane
Developer is working outside the hours agreed in the plans.Called enforcement officer out.Complaints from caravan park
09/08/2011
Several meeting held to oppose housing development at Chain Lane
Had several meetings to arrange the bid to reject housing development at Chain Lane
meetings with residents and Town Hall officers. Residents put together a 1st class brochure listing all opposition points to development
30/07/2011
Arranged meeting at Weeton Village Hall with Cuadrilla
Mark Miller Chief Executive of the Shale Gas drilling company Cuadrilla gives a commitment to support the new Weeton Village Fund. The request goes before the next board meeting
01/07/2011
Dial a Ride is re introduced
After much pressure from me Lancashire County Council have re introduced the dial a ride service from Staining and Weeton.This service is for disabled people who can not use public transport
20/06/2011
No 15 Bus Service is to cut after 6pm as only 3 people use this service a week after 6pm
Various options were put to Blackpool transport who run this service but they were reluctant to change their decision.
13/06/2011
Weeton Village Hall fundraising
Approached Cuadrilla to become involved with the funding of the new Village Hall.
This seems to have been received with great interest at Cuadrilla HQ.
26/05/2011
Tree on the Nook making footpath unsafe
Reported the tree which is causing the footpath to break up due to the root formation
Request for disabled parking bay
I have been trying to obtain a disabled car parking place for a resident in Staining., Having had no support from Lancashire County Council and the Police I contacted Mark Menzies.
Sadly Mark came up against the same problems-The fight will carry on
06/05/2011
Counting day
Counting day at the YMCA Lytham.Very nervous.This count lasted 4 Hours and was not the best Fylde Council organised event I have seen I have since complained to the Chief Exec but nothing will happen . I was very pleased with the result having obtained the largest number of votes.Can I thank everyone who voted for me.
05/05/2011
Voting day at Staining Village Hall and Weeton Village Hall
Attended the entrance at both polling stations. My wife Geraldine was my Polling agent and Sarah Carrick was my election agent
04/04/2011
Canvassing starts in Staining & Weeton
Went door to door and issued Five newsletters to the residents of Staining & Weeton.Very pleased with feedback given
02/03/2011
Dispute with Blackpool Transport Helpline
Managed to help with this complaint from Staining resident
10/02/2011
Leaking Gulley on Shaftesbury Ave
Reported this problem to L.C.C. who have made site visit and resolved
07/02/2011
Housing need for family with health condition
Arranged for doctors letter in order to support housing need at New Fylde Housing.
Arranged for house visit by Fylde Housing.Family are now on the Gold star list
22/01/2011
Arranged MP's surgery for Staining & Weeton residents
Mark's surgery to be held on 12th February at the Staining School commencing at 10am
10/01/2011
Blackpool Council planning application to land rear of Broad Oak lane Staining
Advised residents in the nook area of Staining concerning imminent planning application of land to rear of Broad oak lane by Blackpool Council.
2/01/2011
Parking problems for resident bin Staining
Contacted Chief Constable for support in obtaining a parking bay for resident
19/12/2010
Various problems at Weeton Barracks
Sorted few of problems out. Three still remain outstanding
17/12/2010
Dip in Pavement rectified
Highway's agency completed the repairs to pavement
01/09/2010
Dip in pavement o/side no 51 chain lane Staining
Highways agency has been to view this dip and taken photographs. Log no received. Reported as not in a risk situation at this time.Will follow this issue up with L.C.C
24/08/2010
Complaint of overgrown grass and shrubs
Resident complaint regarding pathway leading from Shaftesbury Ave to Greenfinch Court all overgrown. Arranged for Payback team to make good area this is now done
20/08/2010
Youth problem. young men playing football on meadow Park Staining
Arranging for goalposts to be removed from area
4/08/2010
Environmental problem with individual feeding pigeons
Called on Bill Tobin who has seen the lady. Police also been to visit house.Ongoing issue
22/07/2010
Problem reported by Police - refereed to Age Concern
Seen lady on Staining Road and called in Care & Repair who have sorted this problem out
12/07/2010
Dip in pavement reported to LCC Highways Log no 780594
Highways have been to inspect this dip in pavement and have reported that it is not dangerous enough to repair at this time
6/07/2010
Car parking space required
Request sent L.C.C for car park space in Staining
28/06/2010
Grant received from Grass Roots for Scouts
Grant received to replace 14 new PVC windows for the 1st Staining Scout HQ Staining Road Staining
01/06/2010
Plans for new Village Hall at Weeton to be submitted to Fylde Borough for Approval
Plans have been prepared to submit to Fylde planning for approval.The plans can be viewed on the Weeton Village Website http://myfylde.co.uk/weetonvillagehall/home
22/05/2010
Grant monies for new structure
Grant received of £500 to replace wooden pagoda structure at Meadow Park
15/05/2010
New 30mph speed limit extended past Golf Club
A new 30mph speed limit extension has been agreed on Chail Lane Staining
25/04/2010
New Play Equipment for Weeton Play area
£20,000 to go into Weeton Parish Accounts as a result in 106 monies in order to purchase new play equipment
19/04/2010
Kings Close Alterations
Further work is to be carried out at the Kings Close area.The wall and planting area is to repaired .New special plants are to be obtained to prevent
07/03/2020
Plans for New Village Hall now in place.Alternative Hall has been found on Weeton Camp
Weeton Camp are to provide an alternative meeting venue
01/03/2010
Planning Issue identified for Commercial Business in Staining
Owner of a business in Staining has problem with advertising signs.To date I have not found solution.still ongoing.
20/02/2010
Planning Application for land down the Nook refused
The pressure group was successful in their objections to the Planning Application
02/01/2010
Grit Boxes
Have applied to Lancashire County Council for Six Grit boxes. I await information from County.
20/12/2009
Travellers Meeting in Staining Village
Council officers,Police and Ward Councillors met with the Collins family to discuss various issues with health and planning application
16/12/2009
Legal Dispute regarding planning application
Baines Farm planning application / Caravan Park Dispute
Legal dispute continues.
10/12/2009
Tesco Bus Service Ends
Bus Service to Tesco ends.Not enough people using service
6/12/2009
Commercial amenity cleaning bin re -located
Bin re-located from Police House to Scout HQ.This has caused some problems with residents.
24/11/2009
Kings Close alterations
Bushes are to be removed from the area and re planted to the rear of the area.The seat is to be altered into a flower tub.Work to commence in two weeks
12/11/2009
Kings Close problems getting worse.
Have arranged a meeting with the Police who have ressomended that some alterations are required in order to prevent anti social problems
17/10/2009
Bus Service to Tesco
Tesco have advised that not enough residents are not using bes service
16/09/2009]
Scout HQ requires assistance with repairs.
Arranged for Payback team to carry out repairs,painting and general work.The work will take three weeks to complete
02/09/2009
Problems at Kings Close
Problems at Kings Close with anti social behaviour.Called Police to take control
16/08/2009
Payback team continues to work in Staining
05/08/2009
No 15 Bus to Tesco cancelled by Blackpool Transport
Sent letter to Chief Executive at Tesco Stores. Happy to report Tesco are now funding a bus from Staining to Tesco twice weekly
04/08/2009
Payback team
Requested payback team to paint all benches and erect fence at Kings Close
Work Completed 28th September 2009
02/08/2009
'Help' letter received from Staining Scouts
New floor and windows are required for scout hut.
Grant form obtained. to discuss with Scout leader's
10/07/2009
Kings Close Issues regarding youths
Residents are troubled by youths hanging out near this are and causing a nuisance.Police now patrolling the area.Parish Council agreed to remove seat and bushes from this area.
Have now agreed with probation service for this work to be carried out
07/07/2009
Street signs Damaged at Whiteside Close and Elizabeth Close
Both Signs now replaced
15/06/2009
'Dog's on lead ' Notices required for Grassed area
Notices were requested by residents of Meadow Park.
Notice now in place
11/06/2009
Mythop Village Outages
After sending my file together with letters from Mr & Mrs Baldwin as representatives ofthe Community I can confirm the Ombudsman has agreed to take this case and apply for compensation. This shows that the Giant can be beaten if we all stick together and persue our cause.
10/06/2009
Camelot to install Lottery at Booths Supermarket Normoss
Camelot is to install a retail lottery at Booth's at Normoss despite objections from myself. I received a Letter confirming this action which I have passed onto the Post master at Normoss
05/06/2009
Route 15 Bus Service
Due to roadworks the bus is full of passengers from the Marton Mere caravan park.Letter sent to Operations Director, Blackpool Transport Ltd.Reply received to advise Staining will have normal service from End of May.
02/06/2009
Community Payback teams working in Staining
Two teams of community workers are clearing rubbish from the dykes on the playing fields and painting the Three Bus shelters together with the railings on Earlsway.
14/05/2009
Line 15 Bus
Complaint sent to Mr.Steve Bird Blackpool Transport Manager regarding the re -routing of the 15 Bus service as some residents are finding the bus full after picking up from Marton Mere Caravan Site.
10/05/2009.
Mythop Village Power outages again
Residents at MythopVillage Weeton have been having problems with power outages since December 08.After letters of complaint from myself and M.Jack MP the file has been sent to the Ombudsman.
04/03/2009
Normoss Post Office v Camelot Group
New outlet being considered for the Booths Supermarket which is only three minutes walk from the Post Office. Sent letter to the Camelot Group for some clarification.
03/02/2009
Red dog Bins Full
The dog bins were full resulting in dog bags being left on the floor beside the bins.
The bins are now in normal service .
16/01/2009
Mythop Village Weeton
Villagers have experienced 19 power cuts in less than Three weeks.After visiting Mo & Shaun to get first hand story.Got to grips with Electrics division of UU Ltd.Power restored and letter sent to apply for some compensation
21/12/2008
Letter sent to MP for support
28/01/2009
Weeton Village Hall in need of some funding
Organised Mr & Mrs show with Village residents as part of show.Show ,Raffle and food makes £721 for Village fund
17/12/2008
Caution sign is hidden by hedge row
Local Police have complained that the caution sign at the junction of Mill Lane and Staining road is covered by farmers hedge.Action to be taken
05/11/2008
Bains Farm Planning Withdrawn by Builder
New plans are to be tabled shortly
10/08/2008
Grant Issued to Staining Junior Football Club
£400 issued to Football Club
Staining Junior Football Team require support
Handed accounts to Parish Clerk. Proposed a grant of £400 towards the youth of Staining by supporting the Football Club.The Council must support the Staining Junior Football Club for without it there would be cries of 'we have nothing to do' Good luck to all Officials at the Club
17/07/2008
Ragwort Warning
Ragwort is most highway verges in Staining.County Council are to visit during July to get rid of this weed.
16/07/2008
Reports of Large vehicles driving through Staining Village
The very heavy vehicles are carrying metal framework to the Farm down the Nook twice a day to be serviced.This will carry on for the next month.The Police have advised the driver to drive with care on our Village roads especially the Nook area
16/06/2008
Charges to Staining Football Club
This has been tabled at the Parish Council meeting but the proposal was defeated .Current charges stay in place
18/03/2008
No Ball Games sign not in position
Ball game sign for Top of Bleasdale Ave are not in place. Enquiries will be made
Update:-No ball game sign is now in place
18/03/2008
Charges made to Staining Football Club Football
Enquiries made into charges made by Parish Council for youth Village teams to play football on Staining Playing fields.Comparisons are now being made
Update:- Item added to Parish Council Meeting
21/02/2008
Gulleys need clearing of grass and soil
Dykes and gulleys are causing some flooding down the Staining Old Road Country lane leading to Poulton
Update :-County Council Cleaned Gulleys. Dykes to be completed by 01.05.08
21/02/2008
No ball game sign required in the Bleasdale Area of Staining
Group of children have been playing football in Bleasdale Ave using residents fence as goal area causing a nuisance.P.C.S.O will monitor this area.The Council will erect a sign. NO BALL GAMES BY ORDER
29/01/2008
Sand Slide on Church Road Weeton passed the bridge.
The recent waters have caused a sand slide and movement of flags on the banks of the railway bridge.Sand has been washed onto the road.
26/01/2008
Normoss Post Office Update
I have had communication's from Fylde Borough to inform me that Normoss Post Office is not in this current closure programme announced in January 2008. I will keep all informed of my progress.
Normoss Post Office is under threat
Please send me your concerns relating to this proposed closure. All comments will be sent to Fylde Borough Council for the next meeting with representative's from the Post Office.
20th December 2007
Bin Collection dates for Christmas/New Year
I have some spare recycling collection calendars for the Tuesday collection day.If you require one let me know.--The Christmas Collection days have changed .The Grey bin collection day will be Monday the 24th December 2007 and the Green bin collection day will be the 2nd January 2008
16th December 2007
Torchlight procession
We meet at the Church yard for the carols prior to the torchlight procession.Lanterns and wax torches will be on sale at £1-50 each.
31st October 2007
Santa's Sleigh
If anyone can accommodate Santa's sleigh in their garage for a two week period prior to the Village Torchlight event please let me know. This is to dress the sleigh in time for Santa's Visit.
17th October
Playing field all weather pitch
Draft plans received for all weather playing fields.Plans include 2 senior football areas 1 junior football area 1 Cricket pitch and changing rooms . Plans to be discussed at the next Parish Council Meeting
1st October 2007
Met with planners to develop playing field into all weather surface for village use
1st October 2007
Fencing to Earlsway repaired and painted
Monday 24th September 2007
Rowan tree saved
Rowan tree saved and made safe with ground supports by local tree service company
Friday 14th September 2007
Tree in dangerous condition
Rowan Tree reported to be in a dangerous condition opposite Windmill Close. Supports seem to have come loose. Added to Council Agenda on 20/09/07 as Health & Safety issue. Requirement for some better supports to make this tree safe.
Thursday 13th September 2007
Fly Tipping
Rubbish Dumped including a bath, wood,and bricks. No papers linking owner to rubbish.FBC to arrange removal.
Friday 17th August 2007
Information
Community Engagement vehicle (Information "Bus") plans to visit Staining & Weeton on Saturday 22nd September 2007. The roadshow will be asking residents how Fylde Borough Council services are performing . Please come along and ask the staff any question relating to the services Fylde Borough provide.
Tuesday 7th August 2007
Swim Bus
The swim bus to Kirkham baths is back in action during August only. The timetable is displayed in all four noticeboards at Staining and Weeton.Pick up point are:- Staining bus terminus is 12-30 Weeton Eagle & Child is 12-50. Drop off times are:-Weeton Eagle & Child 16-05 and Staining bus terminus 16-25
Saturday 4th August 2007
Fly tipping reported by the Co-Op Village Store, Staining.
Green wheelie bin dumped on its side with the wheels missing. Bin is full of concrete and slabs. No refuge linking to owners address. Fylde Borough Council to be informed.