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KNP News and Updates

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Transport & Parking

More or less cycle paths? Parking on pavements? A tram? More buses? Less buses? More frequent trains? What do you want?

Greening Kingsmead

Are there improvements to our green spaces? What can we do to make Kingsmead more sustainable?

Community, Education & Bu

Do we need more schools in Kingsmead? What do businesses need? Should there be a doctors surgery? What about allotments?

Buildings & Developments

Should we prioritise saving industrial heritage? How much parking for new developments? Should all surfacing self drain?

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Draft Policy Consultation - Results!
KNP News and Updates
Following on from our two consultation meetings; one at Pinehurst Community Centre and the other at Meadside Garage we have collated all of your feedback on our policies and present it in the attached document. We have also taken action on issues raised during the consultations: Parking of contractor vans on the bowl barrow near the Pinehurst Community Centre - Cllr Bolton has checked with East Herts District Council and Network Homes. There shouldn't be any repeats of parking on the barrow but Cllr Bolton has asked for photos to be sent to her if anyone spots anyone doing this. Yellow lining on corners on Pinehurst and condition of pavements - Cllr Crystall has taken this up with Hertfordshire County Council Closure of the level crossing on the New River Path - KNP has drafted an Open Letter to the CEOs of Thames Water and Network Rail which has been signed by a number of councillors from both Ware and Hertford. Both Town Councils are also sending a letter. Other issues (manifold drain, Tamworth Road pavements etc) are being discussed with Kingsmead Residents Association to determine which organisation takes these forward. We will be working on putting together the Draft Neighbourhood Plan from the Draft Policies and are planning our next consultation in the Autumn. This will be the statutory consultation termed the 'Regulation 14' consultation which, once all the edits have been made to the Draft Neighbourhood Plan, will mean that it can be submitted to East Herts District Council ready for the next consultation (Regulation 16) and then, after a referendum, we should have a Neighbourhood Plan forming part of the planning policies and requirements for Kingsmead!
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kingsmeadneighbour
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Closure of Level Crossing on the New River Path
Transport & Parking
At our recent consultation a number of residents expressed concern that the level crossing on the New River path had been closed as this provides a beautifully scenic walk to Ware in addition to a great circular from Kingsmead to Chadwell Spring (back along the footpath through Little Mead.) We found out that the intention was to permanently close the level crossing, as opposed to improving the safety and as a result we prepared this open letter to the CEOs of both Network Rail and Thames Water to ask that Network Rail reconsider this decision. We know that the closure was as a result of a tragic accident and we do not want this to be forgotten. However, numerous levels crossings used to exist between the New River Path and Little Mead which were gradually closed in the past twenty years. There are two remaining pedestrian level crossings on the meads; one to allow the New River path to be walked and another on the Right of Way. We understand that the latter is to be upgraded and reopened later this summer but the current plan for the New River Path level crossing is permanent closure. This crossing is important because the layout of the river and ditches means that there is a significant diversion as the access is barred by the various water courses. While the crossing is not in Kingsmead it provides access to a number of routes used by many people in Kingsmead. Herts and Middx Wildlife Trust had just been about to open three new signposted walks across the meads; two of which used the New River Path level crossing so all of their work would be negated if the crossing were to remain closed. We are going to await the response to our open letter and will let you know if there's any further actions planned if the crossing remains scheduled for closure.
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kingsmeadneighbour
Jun 03
And what about litter? Remember you're a Womble!
Community, Education & Bu
So, some time ago I met with the Kingsmead Residents Association and the Uncle Bulgaria of the Wombles of Hertford* About, Andy to discuss how we could decrease litter in Kingsmead. WOMBLES????.... Andy started the Wombles of Ware Abouts during lockdown after seeing the litter on our streets and green spaces. The Wombles of Hertfordabouts started relatively quickly after the Ware branch (although I have been told on the QT that many of the Ware wombles are actually Hertfordians 😀 ) So, how does this involve KNP (& KRA)? We've been wondering whether to organise a group litter pick in some of our green spaces such as the Pines, Foxholes woodland and the meads for a while but have been restricted due to Covid lock downs. We're still wondering whether people would like a one hour, monthly or two monthly organised litter pick where we tackle a green space; it's amazing just how much litter can be removed by a few people in an hour. But, while this monthly pick would provide a quick fix for areas to get them mostly clear it does still need regular upkeep and we would really urge people to think about adopting a street and becoming a Womble.... So how do I become a womble? Here’s the idea; Pick a road, street, or path, near to home or work, and commit to litter pick it say every fortnight, or every month. Then let the wombles know which patch you choose and we'll log it on our interactive map, and we'll get your area litter free in no time! More than one womble can adopt a street as this way you can coordinate efforts and keep the street super clear! https://www.facebook.com/groups/2980141325555215 What do you think? Would you like to womble a street and/or attend a monthly, one hour litter pick? Let us know if you would like to join an organised litter pick of the Pines or Foxholes woodland or the meads (we would like to do them in rotation) by emailing: Kingsmeadneighbourhoodplan@gmail.com OR if you want to do a regular, local womble of your street/area contact the Wombles of Hertford Abouts as above Happy Wombling!
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