Newsletterwinter2002

CONTROLLED PARKING ZONES

Two meetings were held to explain to residents the implications of having a controlled parking zone in Acton Green, and the present and future parking situation in the surrounding areas. It is likely that the results of the Consultation will be put to the Acton Area Committee at their meeting in January and they will decide on future action.

SECTION 106 MONEY

This is a fund supplied by the developers to Ealing and Hounslow Borough Councils for traffic calming measures in the areas surrounding the Chiswick Business Park. We have been asked for suggestions as to how this money would best be used and would welcome ideas from members of AGRA. Among suggestions so far received are improved lighting throughout the area, sleeping policemen and a pedestrian crossing in Bollo Lane and for some of the side streets to be made one way.

94 BUS

We understand the frequency of this service will be improved once Congestion Charges start in Central London.

TRAMS IN ACTON HIGH STREET

We view with alarm the proposal for a tram service in the Uxbridge Road which would include Acton High Street.

This would mean the displacement of other traffic which would inevitably swamp our roads. The Bedford Park Society has complained to the Local Government Ombudsman and AGRA has written in support of this complaint.

It is now up to Transport for London to submit their detailed plans which will be considered by the Acton Area Committee.

HACAN ClearSkies

You and your home will be under the new flight path if the third runway as Heathrow goes ahead. You will be blitzed by increased air and noise pollution as planes fly overhead every forty seconds. Send your objections NOW to Clive Soley MP by letter or e-mail (macleodn@parliament.uk)

NIGHT FLIGHTS AT HEATHROW

With this Newsletter you will find a form which you should complete if you object to night flights at Heathrow.

NEW POLICE NUMBER

For non urgent calls to the Police please telephone 020 8810 1212

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

This will be held at Acton Church in Cunnington Street on Wednesday 19th March 2003, at 8 pm.