Dog attacked in local nature reserve

The Oscott Residents Groups were horrified to hear about a vicious attack by 2 dogs on another dog and its owner using the Queslett Nature Reserve.

The NPI were out with the Police, the friends of the Queslett nature Reserve and Councillor keith Linnecor on Saturday asking passers by if they had any information.

The 2 dogs who made the attack were pit terrier type dogs 1 white the other multi coloured. Their owner who have not come forward are described as being in their early twenties, white with one having light ginger hair. if you have any information please contact the police.
The dog which was bitten is in a serious condition and has had to have 2 operations.

NEIGHBOUR HOOD POLICE INITIATIVE IN ACTION

NPI members have been out leafletting again recently putting out a simple message about how to prevent burglary. Senior organiser Brian Brooke's says "Along with other member and on occasions even Councillor Keith Linnecor I have been putting out leaflets warning resident to be vigilante. There has been a number of burglaries in the area and we all need to keep an eye on each other properties. "

Some simple measure to prevent crime are. Lock your windows and doors when you go out. leave a light on at night, lock sheds and garages and if you go away ask a neighbour to keep an eye on your home.

BLACK BAG FAILURE.

Like most people member of the Oscott Residents group felt let down by the Birmingham City Council over the way they dealt with the FAILED black bag collections of the festive season.
We felt they were too ready to make excuses and their alternative plans failed miserably.
MANY RESIDENT INCLUDING THE ELDERLY AND VULNERABLE WERE LEFT WITH BLACK BAGS PILING UP FOR WEEKS.
This was simply not good enough. What made matter worse over the Christmas period was the lack of gritting on our roads which made travel difficult. All this Council seemed to do was to make excuses.

SANDY LANE PARKING RESRICTIONS IN PLACE THANKS TO COUNCILLOR KEITH LINNECOR

The ORG have welcomed Councillor Keith Linnecor's efforts to get new parking residtriction put in place in Sandy Lane (Aldridge Road to follow.) We have appriaciated that he at least has not given up on this issue like us.
ORG hope these new measures will do the trick and the Aldridge Road safeety scheme will be completed as soon as possible.

B.B