Taking action in the Foxwood area

We’ve been out and about in the Foxwood area. We’ve found some issues which we’ve reported for attention.

Some problems – like nettles overgrowing the footpath on Bellhouse Way (from a private garden) – reoccur every year.

Damaged verges in Wenham Road need bitmacing. Not much sign of proactive management this part of the Rowntrees estate

Damaged verges in Wenham Road need bitmacing. Not much sign of proactive management or investment in this part of the Rowntrees estate unfortunately

There has been a deterioration the appearance of the Rowntree estate (Wenham Road/Teal Drive) over the last few months. One problem is lack of garden maintenance – a return to the issues of 3 years ago . Some properties facing the Foxwood Park are virtually inaccessible because of overgrown hedges. Many verges are damaged and really need to be bitmaced. We hope that the residents association and Councillors will intervene to get an improvement.

Weed growth in the Stirrup Close area suggests that treatment has not been successful again this year

Weed growth in the Stirrup Close area suggests that the Councils treatment programme has not been successful again this year

A lot of detritus on the Bellhouse Way footpath between Acomb Wood Drive and Bellwood Drive. The path also needs resurfacing

Osprey Close Acomb Wood Drive overgrown hedge 27th June 2016

Hedge on Osprey Close needs trimming back from the public footpath

Hedge on Houndsway amenity area still hasn't been trimmed by the Council. It was reprted last November. Strangely the hedge on the other side of the area has been cut!

Hedge on Houndsway amenity area still hasn’t been trimmed by the Council. It was reported last November. Strangely the hedge on the other side of the area has been cut!

Gateway cafe in Acomb closes.

The volunteer run cafe in the Gateway centre on Front Street has closed.

Gateway cafe The following notice has been posted on facebook

“A message from the Gateway Cafe …

It is with regret that we have to let you know that the Gateway Café will not be opening again in the near future.

When we closed in December it was our intention to re-open as soon as possible. With our previous staff moving on to new roles we had to advertise for new staff members who were able to lead our team of volunteers in providing a café service that met the needs of a large variety of users from our community.

Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, we have not been able to find the right staff to take the café forward and so we have reluctantly taken the decision to put our plans on hold for the time being.

Whilst we are not going to be open as a café, the Gateway Centre continues to be a thriving community hub that houses and runs all the same services and activities as before – from toddler and baby groups, a drop in café for the over-60’s, to debt advice, the foodbank and a variety of counselling services.

We would like to thank all our loyal customers for your support over the past 6 years. We have loved getting to know you and miss seeing you all.

Finally, could we ask a favour? Please continue to come into Acomb to meet and eat with your friends. There are many other eating establishments who need your custom and support to keep this wonderful community thriving and alive. Thank you”

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