Tag Archives: Zone team

£300 reward to catch the graffiti bandit

12th November 2020UncategorisedAnne Turrell, Bergholt Road, Colchester, Colchester Council, David King, Graffiti, Martin Goss, Mile End, Myland, Neighbourhood team, North Colchester, North Station, Northfields, Phil Coleman, Turner Road, Zone teamMartin Goss

You may have seen some of the graffiti around Mile End on Turner Rise, Turner Road and North Station where around 26 different incidents of graffiti were recorded on various bus shelters, fences, houses and bins.

Most of this has now been cleaned up but wastes taxpayers money in having to carry out such an extension clean-up when resources could be spent on more valuable community projects.

Cllr’s Martin Goss and David King have offered a £200 reward for information leading to the apprehension and prosecution of the culprit. A local resident has also offered a further £100 bringing the total to £300.

If you know anything please get in touch with absolute confidence by calling Martin Goss on 07912 396335 or email Martin@MartinGoss.org.uk

Cleaning up graffiti and litter in Mile End

30th October 2020LitterpickAnne Turrell, Bergholt Road, Braiswick, Braiswick Academy, Chesterwell, Colchester, David King, Martin Goss, Mile End, Myland, North Colchester, North Station, Northfields, Phil Coleman, Zone teamMartin Goss

Martin Goss carries a graffiti cleaning kit in his car so when local graffiti is easy
enough to remove with graffiti wipes he will jump into action to clean up our area quickly.

Martin said “It is proven if we remove graffiti within hours of it being sprayed it can be demotivating to the “tagger.” If it gets left it is considered a badge of honour and gives the “artist” something to brag about.

If you see it, please report via www.colchester.gov.uk/recycling or contact any
member of the team.”

Our litter heroes

19th August 2020UncategorisedAnne Turrell, Colchester, Colchester Council, David King, Martin Goss, Mile End Lib Dems, Mile End Road, Mill Road, Myland School, North Colchester, Northern Approach Road, Northfields, Phil Coleman, Tufnell Way, Turner Road, Zone teamMartin Goss

During lockdown and more recently there has been issues over the increase in litter being dropped around the ward. Dropping litter is an offence and can incur a Fixed Penalty Notice of £100. We have requested fines are increased to £150.

Our thanks to our Neighbourhoods team and all those residents who have undertaken litter picks or picked up litter on their walks.

Also thanks to our existing and new Litter Warriors who have volunteered to do regular litter picks. If you or your family would like to become Litter Warriors please let one of us know and we will provide you with the equipment.

New bench for Bergholt Road recreation ground

28th November 2018Bergholt RoadAllotments, Anne Turrell, Bench, Bergholt Road, Braiswick, Colchester, Colchester Council, Community funding, David King, Martin Goss, Mile End Lib Dems, Myland, North Station, Phil Coleman, Zone teamMartin Goss

Funded as part of the Cllr Locality budget a new bench will shortly be installed at the Bergholt Road recreation ground.

This request came from local residents who wanted to see more seating in the area so this bench has been funded and ordered.

It’s the little things that make a huge difference so we are very happy to support this request. We are so pleased to support the community.

Phil Coleman, Martin Goss, David King & Anne Turrell

Mile End Team

Waste survey for Colchester

24th April 2016UncategorisedAnne Turrell, Braiswick, Clean for the Queen, Colchester, Colchester Council, Dominic Graham, Martin Goss, Mile End, North Colchester, Phil Coleman, Rubbish, Survey, Waste survey, Zone teamMartin Goss

Colchester Council is currently running a consultation to look at potential improvements you may wish to see made to the current waste and recycling collections across Colchester. In order to respond to the survey online please use the link below:

www.colchester.gov.uk/recyclingsurvey

Dominic Graham said “I urge all residents to visit the website and take part in this survey, to ensure we can help shape the future service to be even more effective”.

Clean for the Queen in Mile End

2nd February 2016LitterpickAnne Turrell, Asda, Bardsley Close, Bergholt Road, Bolsin Drive, Bradford Drive, Braiswick, Cambie Crescent, Clean for the Queen, Colchester, Dickenson Road, Dominic Graham, Groves Close, Hakewill Way, Hutley Drive, Knevett Close, Litter, Litterpick, Martin Goss, Mile End, Mile End Road, Mill Road, North Colchester, North Station, Northern Approach Road, Northern Approaches, Northfields, Orrin Walk, Peto Ave, Phil Coleman, Prior Way, Queen, Queen Boudica, Queen Elizabeth, Road sweeper, Shepherd Drive, Stevens Close, Tranter Drive, Tufnell Way, Turner Rise, Turner Road, Wallace Road, Zone teamMartin Goss

We have been working with Asda to come up with a Clean for the Queen event in Mile End. March 5th has been suggested as the date we aim to make Mile End even more sparkling!

Currently we are proposing to clean the North Station, Northern Approaches, Bergholt Road area, Turner Rise and Turner Road areas as these are close to the store and are also areas where litter does accumulate. We are happy to go further afield with more volunteers.

We would very much like to involve local residents so if you can spare some time on March 5th, please let us know.

Martin Goss, Dominic Graham, Phil Coleman & Anne Turrell