Comments on: Montpelier Park: Progress Report, March 2010 http://www.transitionmontpelier.org.uk/blog/2010/03/26/montpelier-park-progress-report-march-2010/ Transition Montpelier - our community's response to peak oil and climate change Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:37:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Jon Rogers http://www.transitionmontpelier.org.uk/blog/2010/03/26/montpelier-park-progress-report-march-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-315 Jon Rogers Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:06:49 +0000 http://www.transitionmontpelier.org.uk/blog/?p=626#comment-315 Had the following update this afternoon, "<I>I have been checking this out and Vicki is working on this project and is out to tender. "Vicki isn't in today so I have a few questions that I need to clarify on Monday, which is about the funding, so will come back to you then. "I am also looking at the Capital programme in detail early in April and this will include a plan for cyclical maintenance that is required across the city, which I hope will start to address some of the issues about the general state of some of our parks. "Can I give you a fuller response to this on Monday, and then I will also be able to respond back to Hugh and Shiona.</I>" Cheers Jon Had the following update this afternoon, “I have been checking this out and Vicki is working on this project and is out to tender.

“Vicki isn’t in today so I have a few questions that I need to clarify on Monday, which is about the funding, so will come back to you then.

“I am also looking at the Capital programme in detail early in April and this will include a plan for cyclical maintenance that is required across the city, which I hope will start to address some of the issues about the general state of some of our parks.

“Can I give you a fuller response to this on Monday, and then I will also be able to respond back to Hugh and Shiona.”

Cheers

Jon

]]> By: Jon Rogers http://www.transitionmontpelier.org.uk/blog/2010/03/26/montpelier-park-progress-report-march-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-313 Jon Rogers Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:27:09 +0000 http://www.transitionmontpelier.org.uk/blog/?p=626#comment-313 OK - I will make enquiries! OK – I will make enquiries!

]]> By: Shiona http://www.transitionmontpelier.org.uk/blog/2010/03/26/montpelier-park-progress-report-march-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-312 Shiona Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:25:55 +0000 http://www.transitionmontpelier.org.uk/blog/?p=626#comment-312 Thank you for your quick response Jon, and apologies for any confusion. Unfortunately, no, we are still waiting for a reply on the issue of BCC underfunding of Montpelier's parks, (ie Albany Green and Montpelier Park) as set out in the letter of 18 February. This is also the issue raised with Tracey Morgan by Hugh Holden. The issue of planning permission dates for the lottery grant is a separate one. We believe this is indeed resolved, and thank you for your intervention. Thank you for your quick response Jon, and apologies for any confusion.

Unfortunately, no, we are still waiting for a reply on the issue of BCC underfunding of Montpelier’s parks, (ie Albany Green and Montpelier Park) as set out in the letter of 18 February. This is also the issue raised with Tracey Morgan by Hugh Holden.

The issue of planning permission dates for the lottery grant is a separate one. We believe this is indeed resolved, and thank you for your intervention.

]]> By: Jon Rogers http://www.transitionmontpelier.org.uk/blog/2010/03/26/montpelier-park-progress-report-march-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-311 Jon Rogers Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:05:49 +0000 http://www.transitionmontpelier.org.uk/blog/?p=626#comment-311 Hi Shiona I am a bit puzzled by your suggestion that I haven't replied... I replied to your letter on 19th February 2010, "<I>I am in surgery today, but will get back to you all next week when I have had a chance to speak with officers.</I>" I then spoke with officers and responded again on 8th March 2010, "<I>I am awaiting feedback, but understand that Vicki has had confirmation that planning permission is being sought in good time. "I have no problem with an article for Evening Post, and hope that we can confirm good news. "When I hear more, then either I or Vicki will be in touch.</I>" I then wrote again on 8th March 2010, "<I>Hi Shiona I have been forwarded the following email from the Parks team... All sounds good. Jon >>> Vicki Abel 01/03/10 09:58 >>> Hi Pam and Colleen I am working with the Montpelier Park Group to improve Montpelier Park. We are currently putting together a funding application to the Community Spaces Fund for £50k to improve the park (along with another application for £50k to the Biffaward). At the moment there is no danger in not submitting the bid in time but the group became concerned that the planning application had not been submitted in the timescale that we had first given because of other work pressures taking priority. We have until 12th May 2010 to complete the application form, secure planning permission and tender the work. The planning application is due to be submitted this week and if a decision is made in the statutory 8 week period then the outcome will be known by end April/early May and will not delay the funding bid. Please let me know if you require any further information. Best Wishes</I>" If you have outstanding issues then please let me know, because as far as I am aware all the issues have been raised with officers, and you have had responses. Best wishes Jon Hi Shiona

I am a bit puzzled by your suggestion that I haven’t replied…

I replied to your letter on 19th February 2010, “I am in surgery today, but will get back to you all next week when I have had a chance to speak with officers.”

I then spoke with officers and responded again on 8th March 2010, “I am awaiting feedback, but understand that Vicki has had confirmation that planning permission is being sought in good time.

“I have no problem with an article for Evening Post, and hope that we can confirm good news.

“When I hear more, then either I or Vicki will be in touch.”

I then wrote again on 8th March 2010, “Hi Shiona

I have been forwarded the following email from the Parks team…

All sounds good.

Jon

>>> Vicki Abel 01/03/10 09:58 >>>
Hi Pam and Colleen

I am working with the Montpelier Park Group to improve Montpelier Park.
We are currently putting together a funding application to the Community Spaces Fund for £50k
to improve the park (along with another application for £50k to the Biffaward).

At the moment there is no danger in not submitting the bid in time but the group became concerned
that the planning application had not been submitted in the timescale that we had first given because
of other work pressures taking priority.

We have until 12th May 2010 to complete the application form, secure planning permission and tender the work. The planning application is due to be submitted this week and if a decision is made in the statutory 8 week period then the outcome will be known by end April/early May and will not delay the funding bid.

Please let me know if you require any further information.

Best Wishes”

If you have outstanding issues then please let me know, because as far as I am aware all the issues have been raised with officers, and you have had responses.

Best wishes

Jon

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