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Derwentwater Primary School - planning application

Planning Application detailsReference number P/2011/2557 Application Type Submission of details Site Address DERWENTWATER PRIMARY SCHOOL SHAKESPEARE ROADACTONW3 6SA Description Details of a site construction method statement/ management plan pursuant to condition 3 of planning permission ref: P/2010/1475 dated 02/07/2010for Refurbishment of the existing infant play area; including the widening of the existing entrance from Newburgh Road; the installation of new play equipment; digging allotments; an outdoor classroom; a timber canopy to main school building; a storage shed; a greenhouse; and hard and soft landscaping Ward Acton Central Received Date 13/06/2011 Valid Date 13/06/2011 Decision PENDING Decision Date  Committee or Delegated Delegated Committee/Delegated Date 08/08/2011 Consultation Start Date  Consultation End Date  Case Officer  Agent Name Francesca Pont Agent Address 1B Iliffe Street London SE17 3LJ Applicant Name

Dee Cook ● 5560d8 Comments ● 5558d

St Vincent - reception class start in January

Hi,I looking for parents with kids who got the place in St Vincent school reception class 2011 but there kids starting the school actually in January. I know there were meeting in Rocket regarding that but unfortunately I was at work and couldn't attend it.Many thanxMagdalena

Magdalena Skalecka ● 5558d0 Comments ● 5558d

Meticulous cleaner required

After being let down by two agencies, I am looking for a cleaner (again) who can do 3 hours on a Friday.   Email me if you or someone you know are interested.

Anne Brown ● 5558d0 Comments ● 5558d

Planning application 53-55 Friars Place lane

I understand that these two houses are to be joined and turned into a hostel for addicts, sex offenders and alcoholics from the borough of Lambeth.  I would have thought in view of the fact that the Barbara Speake school is near, and St Dunstans Church has various activities aimed at children it is not a particularly suitable venue.  The planning application is P2011/1656, and the consultation ends on 5 July, so any objections are needed urgently

Nina Battleday ● 5562d12 Comments ● 5558d

MAYOR'S OUTER LONDON FUND - deadline 18/7

Looks like there could be some money available to jazz up Acton High Street - does anyone know if the Council is applying for some?The Outer London FundThe Outer London Fund, launched by the Mayor on 13 June 2011, is a three-year initiative dedicated to strengthening the vibrancy and growth of high streets and their environs. At the centre of the initiative is funding of up to £50 million, supported by the offer of advice that can be targeted at improving the character, quality and economic vitality of selected high street places.Outer London Fund support will be allocated in two rounds; the first will provide an immediate opportunity to access funds and advice for clusters of readily deliverable projects. These should make a visible, if in some cases temporary, contribution to the vibrancy and self-confidence of high street places in the near future. The second round will continue the package of support, adding more places and shifting the balance towards more substantial physical projects that can deliver lasting improvement.Round One applications are required by midday on 18 July 2011. We expect to release application details for Round Two on 19 July 2011, with a deadline for submission in early September 2011.OuterLondonFundProspectus.pdf 920.38 KBOuterLondonFundProspectus.rtf 194.47 KBFunding Agreement State Aid Provisions.doc 2.35 MBOLF_Round1_Form.pdf  1.68 MBOLF_Round1_Application_Interactive.doc 72.5 KBOLF_Round1_Application.rtf 106.23 KBOLF_Round2_Form.pdf 664.67 KBOLF_Round2_EoI_Interactive.doc 31 KBOLF_Round2_EoI_rtf.doc 33 KB

Dee Cook ● 5558d0 Comments ● 5558d

Councillor Crawford's Great Betrayal

Tonight at Ealing Planning, Councillor Crawford single handedly betrayed the parents of Derwentwater school. Firstly she advised several of us in her surgery how best we should fight the temporary classroom application, only then in an extraordinary u turn tonight, she not only spoke in favour of the portacabin, but after a split 6-6 vote first time round, she intervened with a colleague and persuaded him to abstain so the application went through.  As someone who knows all to well the pressures on the school she could have spoken about the prior temporary huts, but instead the nimby self interest of East Acton won through. Shame on her. If ever you wanted an exemplar of the sheer two facedness  of politicians this was it. I urge you all to have long memories and kick her out at the first opportunity.

Charlie Mawer ● 5573d32 Comments ● 5559d

Car broken into then torched in North Acton

My almost perfect condition Volvo 740 car was broken into and then torched at around 15 to 20 minutes past midnight overnight. It was parked in Park Royal Road. The security camera recording shows a hooded youth breaking in, searching the car, then setting fire to it. There was very little in the car, a couple of old blankets, protective clothing and glkoves, and a few screws.

Chris Bell ● 5566d9 Comments ● 5559d

CPZ zone K1 ext and zone MM

If you are unhappy about the way the CPZ has been introduced and, the reduction, plus any other concerns, contact the Ealing Gazette.  E-mail  michaelrussell@trinitysouth.co.ukPlease make your views known

Nicola Howard ● 5559d0 Comments ● 5559d

Volunteers needed in W6 and W12

The Doorstep Library Network runs Doorstep Library Projects (DLP) on estates in Hammersmith & Fulham. Each DLP recruits volunteers to pay weekly visits to low-income families to read stories to their children and bring a choice of children books to borrow. They will seek to involve the parents in the reading sessions to enable them to experience how they can contribute themselves to their children’s education.DLPs seek to develop partnerships with local community service providers to provide opportunities for the most disadvantaged beneficiaries to join in and take active roles in small community events designed for them. Volunteers work in pairs, with each pair picking books to read with and lend to families. We visit families in their homes/ on their doorsteps, read a story with the children and lend them books for the week. Through the reading of stories to the children we also act to befriend parents/ carers, offering a listening ear and signposting suitable local services where appropriate.Many of the families we visit do not have books or speak little English. By reading stories to the children (aged 6 months to 12 years) volunteers will become a regular joy in their lives. Through reading with the children regularly volunteers with offer the children continuity and one-to-one attention.Volunteers will develop skills which will be useful for careers in education or social work and child care. All Volunteers receive initial and on-going training including:• Introduction to poverty and social exclusion, and the overall aims of the Doorstep Library Network• Aims and methods of the project • Door-knocking and home visiting • Personal safety• Child protection policy• Confidentiality and information sharing policies• Local service provision and how to signpost these to families• Reading methods, especially for children with learning/ behavioural difficultiesAll volunteers receive support and supervision throughout the placement.Please contact Katie Bareham on 020 8870 1476 or doorsteplibrarynetwork@gmail.com  www.doorsteplibrary.org.uk

Katie Bareham ● 5560d0 Comments ● 5560d

Washig machine repair?

Hi does anyone know of a cheap washin machine repairer? Thanks

Julie Lyons ● 5568d7 Comments ● 5560d

Police crime prevention roadshow 4/12/10

Acton Central safer neighbourhoods in conjunction with Ealing council are holding a crime prevention road show on the ward. This will be held on Saturday 4th December 2010 running 11am until 3pm in Morrison’s car park, Acton, W3. The team will be in attendance providing crime prevention advice and crime prevention leaflets/packs. We will also be fitting for FREE anti theft vehicle number plate screws. The screws prevent your number plates from being stolen and used by individuals to commit crime/speeding. We look forward to seeing you down there. Kind regardsMark PullenSergeantActon Central safer neighbourhood’s team

PS 101XB Mark Pullen ● 5775d5 Comments ● 5560d

Acacia Road in Zone MM

Can anyone clarify to me why Acacia Road is in new parking Zone MM (the guys came to put the signage up today) and not included in K1? This means should we have difficulty parking on Acacia Road, we will have to either drive down Horn Lane and up to Grafton Road (which is  a nightmare at the best of times) or drive down Cumberland park, around Shakespeare Road and up Goldsmiths to get to Grafton. If I were resident on Grafton Rd I would fine this very annoying.

Caroline Page ● 5569d18 Comments ● 5560d

Came back to find Acacia Rd now in Zone K1

I've been away since my original post and came back to find Acacia Rd is now in K1 and not MM. thanks for all your detective work and responses to my original post. Still, makes me wonder how they messed it up in the first place..

Caroline Page ● 5565d1 Comments ● 5560d

CPZ zone MM

How can an area be designated for CPZ and only part of it be implimented.  I understand that cllr Danial Crawford (Acton Central) did not want CPZ on his side of the road as it was ugly and he does not drive, what a poor excuse.  The three cllrs got their knickers in a right twist each blaming the other.  As the matter has not been resolved they have promised another meeting, (do they dare.)  Daniel failed to declare his interests both personal and/or predidicial, something he wont get away with next time.  Danial Crawford should be removed fron local government as soon as possible.  Bring on the next meeting and be destroyed Daniel, I have plenty of dirt.

nicola howard ● 5561d2 Comments ● 5561d

SUPERMARKET ON CHURFIELD ROAD

I heard that either a Tesco or a Sainsburys is planning to open in the old printers shop on Churchfield. Surely this street is too small for this. It will put most of the small traders out of business. Has there been consultation or is there a petition around? Please let me know more about this. Thanks

Sarah Vickers ● 5562d6 Comments ● 5561d

Distraction Burglars - don't let them in

Residents, this month has seen two distraction burglaries take place on the ward. This is unusual and on both occasions elderly residents were targeted. Those responsible have attended houses on the pretence of 'carrying out work’ and once inside have stolen items - often cash and jewelry LOCK: Keep you front and back doors locked even when home.STOP: Before you answer, stop and think if you are expecting anyone. Look thorough the spy hole or window to see who it is.CHAIN: If you decide to open the door, put the door chain or bar on first.CHECK: If someone who looks official calls at your door always ask for ID and check the details on the card to verify (directory enquiries, ring the company etc). Burglars often use props such as overalls or uniform to fool residents.  If you have any doubts KEEP THEM OUT!If you think a bogus caller has called at your door, report it to the Police immediately - dial 999 and tell us what happened. If you would like a crime prevention leaflet or a free crime prevention home survey please contact your local team (Acton Central residents can contact me direct)

PS 43XB Mark Pullen ● 5562d2 Comments ● 5561d

Spate of number plate thefts, Acton, W3

To bring to your attention there have been several number plates stolen on the ward this month. This is not only inconvenient to the victim but stolen plates are often stolen to mask the true identity of a car which is then used in crime.We can provide you anti theft screws free of charge supplied by the council. The screws are easy to fit replacing your existing ones. The anti theft screws are not suitable for those plates secured with tape.If you would like a set of screws please email your local Police team (Acton Central residents can email me direct) with your name, address and vehicle make/model and we will arrange for the council to send a set of screws through to you free of charge.

PS 43XB Mark Pullen ● 5562d0 Comments ● 5562d

guinea pig / rabbit hutch available

Cleaning up the garden, found we still have a hutch (suitable for guinea pigs or rabbits).  In good condition.  Let me know if you're interested.  Uxbrige Road/Horn Lane area.  Free to a good home.

Kim Bobsin ● 5563d2 Comments ● 5563d

Printer Inks - Epson Stylus Photo 1400/1410

I have recently changed printer and have some spare inks which, of course, do not fit the new printer,they are recycled and have worked perfectly well on the Epson Stylus Photo 1400:Black - BB T 791Yellow - P1 794Cyan - P1 792Light Cyan - P1 795Light Magneta - P1 796I have two of each.  If you would like to give me £10 which I will donate to a charity, that would be great.

Pat Smith ● 5563d0 Comments ● 5563d

nearby Picture Framers

I've got an old poster I'd like to get framed with some of that UV protective glass, anyone know a good/cheap local framer?  The 2 shops I went into in Chiswick want to charge approx. £150 which is pretty steep I think.

Rupert Picken ● 5564d4 Comments ● 5563d