OUT AND ABOUT IN BRISLINGTON WEST WITH JOS AND ANDREW

We were both shocked to see the amount of litter and fly-tipping in Repton Road Car Park. It’s especially disheartening as we have held many litter picking sessions in that location. We have reported the mess to the council. If the council is going to introduce car parking charges, the least they can do is keep it clean and tidy. Our next litter picking day is Saturday 11 March, meeting at 11am at the Brislington Park and Ride. We’ll organise a follow-up session in the Repton Road area soon.

PAVEMENT PARKING PETITION:

Pavement parking is a widespread problem, but a particular concern on Sandy Park Road in Brislington West. Drivers regularly block the narrow pavements on this busy, shopping street, sometimes forcing pedestrians onto the road to get past.

It’s an accident waiting to happen. Drivers often reverse over the zebra crossing to access the local shops rather than using the local car park and walking a few metres! Drivers regularly park on the zigzag lines of the zebra crossing reducing visibility for people crossing the road. We have repeatedly asked Bristol City Council to do something about it but to no avail. We are now demanding the council step up enforcement and find a long-term solution such as railings and/ or bollards. Please sign our petition if you would like the council to take action:

Click here https://chng.it/BXhMFvf8PM

REPAIRS ROUND-UP:

Kings Road sign: we first reported this vandalised road sign back in October, so we are delighted it has now been replaced.

Bridge railings: the railings on a footbridge over the Brislington Brook have come loose. We have asked the council to get it sorted.

Broken signpost: a local resident reported a broken road sign with a sharp, jagged base sticking up through the pavement several months ago, but nothing happened. We contacted the council and got it sorted.

Grace Park Road: residents were concerned about a verge by the entrance to Grace Park Road. It was looking rather shabby so we contacted the council and it’s now looking much better.

If there are any issues where you live, let us know and we can report them.

By Jos Clark, Liberal Democrat

Councillor (Brislington West) Email: cllr. jos.clark@bristol.gov.uk Mobile: 07584 370429

& Andrew Varney, Liberal Democrat Councillor (Brislington West) Email: cllr. andrew.varney@bristol.gov.uk Mobile: 07584 183381