Within Mile End and Braiswick the following case work has been carried out recently:

• Initiative to install litter bins and dog waste bins in Myland Parish by requesting sponsorship from various builders
• Employing a part-time street cleaner funded via Myland Parish Council
• Investigation into employing a full time PCSO with Myland Parish Council part funding
• Speed checks along Braiswick the road and the potential installing of a speed sign
• Various kerbs and road related issues reported to Essex County Council
• Various trolleys, rubbish and street service related issues reported to Colchester Borough Council
• Representing residents concerns over the new Blue Light road from the NAR to the hospital
• Pushing the NAR developments towards adoption by working with the relevant stakeholders
• Highlighting to Colchester Borough Council the inadequate policies which do not deliver service to residents on unadopted developments
• Various litter picking around Myland

I am pleased to be supporting the Braiswick Residents Association with some of the items they raised at their AGM on 6th November 2007.

I am currently supporting the residents in Three Crowns Road and Bergholt Road to try and stop the trains being moved and causing serious damage by Network Rail. Read News Article.

I am currently working with Asda to get Petrolea Close adopted, get the street lights back into operation, stop trolleys being dumped and getting the area regularly cleaned.

I am currently working with CBC to get 11 new litter bins installed in Myland.

I am also supporting all residents in Turner Rise and the Turner Road area by objecting strongly to the proposed development of 4 seven storey silver coloured flats on the old Turner Village site, opposite Turner Rise (Read News Article). A complaint has been submitted following the Planning application and a response is awaited.

I am currently looking into resident complaints about the state of the roads in the Bergholt Road/Prior Way and Defoe Crescent areas.

The keeping Myland streets clean initiative is starting to work well. Read News Article.

I am working on getting the recent spate of graffiti removed in Mile End. Read News Article.

22 new trees for the Myland area. Read News Article.

I have been working with Asda to try and improve their response to trolley thefts in Myland. Read News Article.

Action is being taken on vandalism in Mile End. Read News Article.

Turner Rise recently had a residents litter pick. Martin supplied the equipment via Myland Parish Council and wants to thank all those residents who were involved. See attached pictures.

Litter Picking Picture 1
Litter Picking Picture 2
Litter Picking Picture 3

Martin also wants to thank all those residents who did a litter pick along the entire length of Mill Road on March 29th - over 12 bags of rubbish were collected.

I was successful in gaining a seat on the Council for Mile End - Thanks so much to all those who supported me. Read News Article.

Results here

Video link here

Getting on top of the recent graffiti attack on the Northern Approaches. Read News Article.

Vandals caught for recent graffiti attack on the Northern Approaches. Read News Article.

Dealing with traffic chaos caused by the new stadium. Read News Article.

Chasing up on getting the Bradford Drive play area reinstated. Read News Article.

Yellow lines consultancy on the Northern Approaches. Read News Article.

Debating the new health centre. Read News Article.

Try to help with parking issues. Read News Article.

Sorting out Yellow Line issues in Mile End. Read News Article.

Try to help with parking issues. Read News Article.

Martin helping to find the culprit for the sign mischief maker. Read News Article.

Helping to catch the graffiti bandits in Mile End. Read News Article.

Anne and Martin investigate parking issues at the hospital. Read News Article.

Trying to sort out the mess of a developer going bust. Read News Article.

Getting North Station roundabout repainted. Read News Article.

Helping to improve stadium parking. Read News Article.

Helping residents of New Braiswick Park. Read News Article.

Investigating why shrubs were removed withour permission on the Northern Approach Road. Read News Article.

Trying to get compensation for residents for the Northern Approach Road. Read News Article.

Helping to stop the latest parking fiasco! Read News Article.

Keep the roof on! Read News Article.

Trying to fight spending cuts Read News Article.

Story is Martin trying to get graffiti removed by Network Rail Read News Article.

Good news on the A12 junction Read News Article.

Sorting out parking issues in Mile End Read News Article.

Trying to deal with hospital parking Read News Article.

Fighting against further housing expansion in Colchester Read News Article.

Protesting over more housing development Read News Article.

Dealing with Colchester potholes Read News Article.

North Colchester Consultation Read News Article.

Parish council produces rival Mile End plans Read News Article.

Park and ride issues Read News Article.

Park and ride update Read News Article.

Protecting trees in North Colchester Read News Article.

Play area shut by health and safety finally to reopen after 18 months Read News Article.

Scott finds disappeaing yellow lines Read News Article.

More hospital car park spaces Read News Article.

Hoping the houses reduce Read News Article.

Trying to get the pathways at the hospital repaired Read News Article.

Fighting to stop hospital parking Read News Article.

New mental health facilities for Mile End? Read News Article.

Installation of Parking Signs Read News Article.

Opposing parking charges at the Country Park Read News Article.

New Northern Approach Road Read News Article.

Dealing with Severalls drainage concerns Read News Article.

Speaking out on Severalls Housing concerns Read News Article.

Deferring Severalls Planning Application Read News Article.

Dealing with traffic congestion in Mile End Read News Article.

Dealing with vandalism at flats Read News Article.

Dealing with damage to the new Highwoods playground Read News Article.

Protection for Mile End Playing fields - guaranteed! Read News Article.

Dealing with Commuter Parking in Mile End Read News Article.

Final agreement over Severalls housing plans Read News Article.

Severalls Housing now approved with major community changes Read News Article.

Dealing with travellers mess yet again Read News Article.

Dealing with lights being left on all day and night by National Express Read News Article.

Dealing with copper pipe thieves Read News Article.

Keeping the neighbourhood in good order Read News Article.

Speaking out on Highwoods Parking fees Read News Article.

Speaking out on sharing a Chief Executive Read News Article.

Speaking out on North Colchester School Read News Article.

Keeping the neighbourhood in good order Read News Article.

Setting the record straight on shop changes Read News Article.

Dealing with identity theft in Mile End Read News Article.

Dealing with concerns over proposed playground in Maximus Drive Read News Article.

Dealing with Redrow Homes and their unfinished roads Read News Article.

Raising concerns over mast health and safety fears Read News Article.

Dealing with Mast concerns Read News Article.

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This Page Last updated 26/09/2011