News Archive May 2019/March 2020
AGM 2020 POSTPONED due to coronavirus
Sutton Coldfield Rugby Club
106 Walmley Road
B76 2QA
News Update
17.03.2020
Ashfield Surgery are no longer allowing walk-ins for any reason. All appointments must now be booked over the phone. All repeat prescriptions etc posted through the letter box.
Iceland Sutton Coldfield are having new opening hours 10-6 until further notice. Elderly shopping 10-11 Wednesdays.
The Red Cross has advised that there are some people calling at houses claiming to work for The Red Cross and offering to do a coronavirus test. These people then either steal from the residents or charge for a fake test.
14.03.2020
WRA hope to hold a spring litter pick when COVID-19 has subsided and insurance is available. Please do come along. Watch this page for details.
Our councillors have been working with residents against anti-social bikers. For more details please come to our AGM, date to be announced when possible.
Invited to our AGM:
Birmingham City Councillors
Police Representative
Town Councillors
You, our Residents
Come along to hear information, ask questions, meet fellow residents, renew your subscription and take part in our new, free prize draw. One free prize draw ticket per £5 annual subscription. If for any reason you donot wish to be included please make our committee aware. Please note, the prize draw is not open to committee members
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Important information, please always check that the person you hire to take any items away does have the correct waste licence. Thank you.
Previous News
An end-of-year update from the committee:
WRA – thriving/expanding since the AGM ...
Those of you who came along to the 2019 AGM will recall the hall was packed out and we even acquired three new co-opted members – Sheila Pennell, Phil Jones and Raju Gadhur. Jennie Holman was new to the committee too, after being a member of the WRA for three years.
Since then, the committee has met several times during the year and dozens of planning applications have been discussed and decisions around objecting or otherwise taken forward by chair David Cooke.
Lots of other topics have been discussed too – from the problems of the travellers being evicted from various sites and bouncing back to missing refuse collections during the strike and since. Other topics have included police activities, speed watch (with WRA committee members getting involved), litter-picking, Jones Wood, the GPO building, and anti-social behaviour/dangerous cycling in Walmley.
The committee met once at the Oak and Ash, then several times at Pype Hayes Golf Centre, and now are ‘back’ to where meetings had taken place in the past – the SC Rugby Club. Councillor David Barrie joined us at the November meeting, and dates have now been set for 2020
If you would like to join WRA please visit our contact page.
September 2019
Anti Social Behaviour - Cyclists In Walmley
Police message:
This message is in regards to on-going reports of Anti-Social Behaviour in Walmley with youths using cyclists, how to report it and the on-going work with the youths to intervene in any anti-social behaviour or dangerous cycling.
Between the periods of 21/08/2019 and 22/09/2019 we have received 3 reports of Anti-Social Behaviour on Calder Drive/Pytman Drive/Walmley Ash Road and surrounding areas. Two of which on the same day were attended by Neighbourhood and Response Officers at the time to speak to the youths on Pytman Drive. At the time details of any who were riding irresponsibly were taken, and the group were asked to clean up the mess on the floor and place it in the bins.
**What we’ve done **
Currently and as previously posted numerous youths who have been involved in Anti-Social Behaviour using bikes have been given Stage 1 or Stage 2 ASB Warning Letters, meaning if they continue to act Anti-Socially in the community we will escalate this to properly and formally intervene if necessary. Of which some youths have already participated in the Restorative Justice Process, whereby they have a meeting with local residents who express the impact it is having on their livelihoods.
The Neighbourhood Team patrol where possible and engage with youths. Engaging with groups isn’t always negative, and some children in the area are acting responsibly and safely, and we do our best to have positive engagements where we give advice to groups on cycle safety and personal safety, we don’t want to deter everyone from using the facilities if they are using them responsibility. However if persons are found to be riding into traffic tickets will be issued and parents will be spoken to, and the aforementioned ASB procedure will also be used. Whilst we are very busy, and there are also other commitments it is still a priority of the team to intervene and patrol the area where possible. We also have a good working relationship with the local councillors on this issue.
**What we ask**
If you are experiencing Anti-Social Behaviour particularly if youths are riding pedal cycles towards vehicles you must call us on 101, or you can contact us on Live Chat. Live Chat is a good alternative to report incidents to police. Any further updates or developments will be updated on this forum.
If you have CCTV or Dash Cam Footage of this which will help us to identify and evidence this type of behaviour, you can send this to suttonnewhall@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk .
Any questions you can also email the above.
Sutton New Hall Neighbourhood Team
Message Sent By
Pat Maher (Police, PCSO, Sutton, New Hall)
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Update from the Chairman 20.09.2019
Junction works at Weaver Avenue/Thimble End Road.
I provide an update on the above works.
I have e-mailed B’ham. CC to advise:-
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Junction widening not in accordance with approved plan – too narrow.
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Surfacing missing from tactile paving and channel on south side of Weaver Av.
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White lining of exit lanes not central and not long enough.
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Visitors to TE Park are parking in the widened section – reminded them that they promised double yellow lines along north channel (up to at least the pedestrian gate).
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Reminded them that they promised a pedestrian barrier along back of kerb at pedestrian gate.
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Reminded them that the promised to install signs to highlight the parking bays available near the start of Horsfall Drive – layby for park visitors.
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The link between the original TE Park and the extension provided by TW has still not been provided – I have queried the landscaping works.
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Re-reported the sunken manhole covers at 12 Arun Way – covers are loose and rocking/noisy.
Residential Burglary Winton Grove Walmley 12/09/2019
alert@neighbourhoodalert.co.uk
Thu 12/09/2019 11:34
Residential Burglary Winton Grove Walmley
On 8th September 2019 at approximately 4.00am, three offenders have approached a property on Winton Grove, they have attempted to lock snap the rear door and when this has failed they have smashed a rear window to gain access, they have then made good there escape in a silver ford fiesta. We feel they may have potentially been looking to steal two vehicles that were parked on the driveway and were looking for car keys.
If you have any information or CCTV regarding this crime please call 101 quoting crime number 20BE/213157G/19 or alternatively Crime stoppers on 0800 555 111.
You can also contact West Midlands Police online via live chat on the West Midlands Police Website Visit https://west-midlands.police.uk/
Kind Regards
PCSO French 31559
Sutton Newhall Neighbourhood Team
Message Sent By
Rachel French (Police,PCSO,Birmingham East)
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May and June 2019
May and June 2019 have been a busy time in Walmley. Some of the highlights were; missed bin collections, Travellers at Calder Drive, Candleford Green, Pype Hayes, flooded roads, lost cats, found dog, pothole repairs, bees, new WRA committie members, and of course Langley and Peddimore exhibitions. Please see WRA facebook page for details and updates. WRA are delighted to have 2,232 total facebook followers and 2,017 total likes. Thank you to all our members, followers and supporters.