Good to see railings, cycle barriers and goal posts getting a coat of paint last week. Hopefully the pitch behind Westfield Place will get an uplift next.

The family triathlon took place at Energise on Saturday

On Thursday residents got their first sight of the Councils plans to fence off most of Chesneys Field. Reaction was sceptical, at best, although an alternative of putting football pitches on the – already secure – Thanet Road (Acorn) sports area was a much more popular idea.

Acomb traders are already gearing up for “Yorkshire Day”

We’ve reported overgrown hedges in the Foxwood area, a street lamp – which has apparently been faulty for over 2 years – and a dumped patio door.