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Safe Crossing Campaign, Sir George Martin Drive – Road Safety Measures

Some of you may be aware a group of parents had recently organised a campaign and collated 100’s of signatures in an attempt to try and improve road safety in the area, particularly for both schools in which Adel Crag Community Association fully support.  

The petition has gone to the council to enable the residents to put their case forward to Highways Officers and to enable a discussion to take place as to alternatives that Leeds City Council Department are willing to consider.

As some of you may be aware your association was involved in using the speed indicator device (SID) during summer 2007 and carried checks on Sir George Martin Drive.  We measured 100’s of vehicles exceeding the 30mph limit – some by as much as 12mph.  This data was forwarded to the city’s highway department to press for more safety measures to be put in place such as 20 mph limit near the two schools, speed bumps and a pedestrian crossing but unfortunately nothing transpired.  However, this was four years ago and we believe the volume of traffic has since increased for the council to have a change of heart and take appropriate action.

We believe many motorists used the route from Stairfoot Lane to Sir George Martin Drive and Long Causeway as a rat run. 

We fully support the ideas put forward by the parents and hope that the council on this occasion take everything into consideration and put some preventative measures in place which is of uttermost importance within our community before there is a fatality.

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David Wilson Homes

Following a recent article by Dr Barrie Hopson, Chairman Adel Association published in the North Leeds Life Magazine and Adel Bells Church Magazine about David Wilson Homes Appeal.

Adel Crag Community Association wish to make some comments about the Appeal in which Francis Garbutt, Chairman attended at Leeds Civic Hall to give support to the association.

The opening of the appeal was well presented at the hearing by Dr Barrie Hopson followed by the team of The Adel Association who put in endless hours preparing their case and they strongly objected to the fact that they were not consulted at any stage on the withdrawal of the Plans, which meant that the views of the local community were virtually ignored.  They were simply informed that Leeds City Council supported the proposal in return for a deal on costs.

Although the appeal went on for weeks sadly The Adel Association received the decision on the Holt Avenue David Wilson Homes proposal.  They were not optimistic but the inspector has stated that the developers need to talk with them and the Council about a new design.  They have been granted outline planning permission so have to come up with new designs to take into account the objections raised by them and the council.  He also raised flooding issues and the developers will have to take note of that.

It has been said that David Wilson Homes should never have won their case.  There are so many Brownfield sites around Leeds.  Adel is such a beautiful area, and should remain as such.  Shame on those who allowed this to happen.  Surprisingly David Wilson Homes threw money at LCC to overcome most barriers, and LCC took the money which is a very tainted way to do business.

For further updates you may wish to attend The Adel Association meetings which are open to all residents and take place on the 3rd Thursday each month except August and December at the stables, Back Church Lane at 7.30pm.

Related Posts:

David Wilson Homes Appeal

David Wilson Homes Planning Appeal

David Wilson Homes Planning Appeal – Reminder

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Neighbourhood Police Update W/c 6th June

Crime
There has been 1 report of burglary in the last week which occurred on Mulberry Avenue, where an Audi vehicle was stolen. There has been no vehicle crime.  On East Causeway a roll cage for a vehicle was stolen from the driveway.

ASB
We have received two calls relating to asb this week in the Adel area, one was regarding youths entering the grounds of Tile Lane Primary School on the 8th, there were no youths present upon police arrival.  The second call was relating to youths being present around the old Eastmoor site throwing stones at a light ,again no youths were present on police arrival and there was no damage to any street furniture. On the 12th PCSO King was patrolling Tile Lane when some youths ran off on his arrival, it appears they may have been trying to prise off the tin shutters, council aware and arranging for the building to be resecured. Adel Wood Close continues to be patrolled but no incidents seen or raised this week. On the 8th PCSO Salkeld patrolled St John the baptist school where 2 vehicles were parked too close to the
junction, registration numbers have been taken.

ALL AREAS
Digital Switchover – The Digital Switchover process in West Yorkshire will
take place in two stages; the first on 7th September and the second on 21st
September.  The process could possibly be viewed as an ‘opportunity’ for
some offenders to gain entry to vulnerable premises, acting as bogus
officials. Please bear this in mind and raise the awareness of friends,
families and neighbours.

Please see attached photograph of Neighbourhood Police

For full police report of North West Outer NPT please click here…

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