SAY NO TO COLD CALLING

The Oscott NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICE INITIATIVE are fully behind Councillor Keith Linnecor and his campaign to stop cold calling by unkown company respentatives and bogus callers.The NPI are also pleased to see the Police are looking into this. We would like to see no Cold Calling Zones set up in Oscott. Along with Councillor keith Linnecor we now are giving out advice regarding this issue and also FREE door stickers on request. Remember to check the ID of callers Never let any on in with checking them. If they will not go away call the Police. Do not be destracted by these callers when in your house keep them in sight at all times. If in doubt ask a friend to come in with you. Play it safe. -------------------------------------- For further details or to request a free sticker please ring 675 2349 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brian Brookes NPI

THE OSCOTT RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION

Chair O.R.A Nigel Quinn---- The Oscott residents Association Chair Nigel Quinn says " We need newmember from accross the whole of the Oscott ward to help us help local residents. The ORA lobbies the Council (we work well with our Councillors)the Police and other ageny's. Some of our concerns Road safety The environment Health issues Planning issues Policing Anti social behavior Transport issues We work closely with other local groups as part of the Oscott Resident Groups and we hold informal meeting (pop in for a chat and tell us your concerns) most Saturday mornings at 10.30am at the 610 Community Centre Kingstading Road (tel 464 2268) It is our aim to try and make everyone concerned Oscott and its people matter." For information Tel 675 2349

WHY NOT JOIN THE OSCOTT RESIDENTS GROUP

If you would like to join any of the Oscott Residents Groups or their associated groups please ring 675 2349 for details.

COUNCILLOR KEITH LINNECOR RECIEVES COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARD FROM LOCAL GROUP

We were pleased to learn that Councillor keith Linnecor has recieved an award for Community Leadership from the event organisors of the Oscott Games 2012. Keith helped arange a visit from the Lord Major and was a judge at some of the events which took place. Well done Keith ------------------ Maureen Byrne OERG Chair

SAFETY SHOULD BE A PRIORITY FOR THE ALDRIDGE ROAD

The Oscott Residents association working with Local residents have handed in a large petition calling for urgent road safety measures to be introduced to the Aldridge Road, to our Local Council (and supporter) Councillor Keith Linnecor Keith who has been campaigning with us on this issue for many years has kindly presented it to the council for us. The Aldridge Road / Greenholm Road/ Thornbridge Avenue is a well know black spot. Many school children also cross on their way to Greenholm School at this juction. WE are also calling for safety measure for the whole wtretch of road. Many thanks to all who signed the petition or helped collect it. Nigel Quinn Chair Oscott Residents Association