STOP UNTHANK TESCO!

A campaign group, Residents Against Unthank Tesco, has been formed by local people opposed to the plans for a new Tesco store on the corner of Unthank Road and Trinity Street. Reasons for opposing the plans include:

• The store would threaten the unique character of this part of the city and could drive independent shops in the Unthank Road area out of business.
• The area would become more polluted and congested because of the extra cars and delivery lorries that the store would attract.

CHRISTMAS FAIR

* Saturday 4 December 2004 *

Stalls and refreshments. Donations of cakes or bric-a-brac gratefully received.

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New Licensing Legislation

New licensing laws will be introduced in the new year. Two major changes are that there will be no common closing time and that the City Council (rather than magistrates) will decide whether or not to grant licenses.

Councillor Bob Gledhill said: "We are pushing for the Council to ensure maximum consultation with local residents when pubs apply for late licenses. Particularly in residential areas, it is crucial that the Council listens to the views of local residents as the prime consideration."

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Renewable Energy and Affordable Housing Plans Blocked

Green Councillors recently proposed some amendments to the new Local Plan for Norwich. These included a requirement for companies to source 10% of energy in new developments from renewable sources and an obligation for developers to include a higher proportion of affordable housing in new developments than has previously been the case.

Ally Gates Update

Residents living in roads between Belvoir Street and Winter Road should now be able to obtain a free alleygate from Norfolk Police - if everyone who uses the alleyway agrees. Contact PC Thrussell on telephone number (01603) 276248 for more information.

If you live elsewhere and were previously offered an allygate, there is still time to arrange this. The Police Crime Reduction Unit is pleased to have obtained funding to introduce this proven anti-crime measure over a wider area.

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Permit Parking: How You Voted

Permit parking schemes are currently in place in about a third of Nelson Ward. In permit parking areas, residents must buy permits for them and their visitors to park. It is illegal for anyone else to park on the road during controlled hours.

During the summer, residents in most of the rest of Nelson were consulted on whether or not the scheme should be extended to their road. The only roads where a majority of respondents voted 'yes' were Lincoln Street, Cardiff Road and Alexandra Road. The City Council will now write to everyone initially consulted to tell them the results and give them an opportunity to comment before a final decision is made.

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Surgery Times

Contacting Nelson Greens

Your Green Party Councillors continue to take up local issues of concern with the Council. If you have anything you would like us to investigate or any questions please contact us:

We would be pleased to hear from you

AFRICAN
DRUMMING

evening workshops, drums provided

At Avenue Middle School. Exciting, accessible West African polyrhythms for beginners and at intermediate level.

For details, contact:
(01603) 620422
or
johnsutton
@lineone.net

Green Grocers

The Green Grocers is a new shop at Earlham House Shopping Centre by Recreation Road that sells a wide range of organic, Fair Trade and local products.

LOGS LOGS LOGS

Seasoned hardwood logs cut to order. By-product of local tree surgeon's work.

(01603) 811686

Pulse Cafe Bar

10am - 11pm
Mon-Sat

(01603) 765562