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Lenton and Wollaton East Councillors together with Lilian Greenwood MP met with the National Highways agency to discuss improvements to Derby road between Woodside Road and the QMC roundabout.
This meeting was requested by the Councillors following the deaths of two pedestrians some time ago.
Highways promised to meet local Councillors again soon and to discuss possible plans to improve facilities for pedestrians and cyclists and to improve flood mitigation and drainage at that stretch of Derby road.
 Your local Lenton and Wollaton East Councillors have supported park improvement works completed at the Lenton Recreation Ground including the planting of new trees and a new pathway for all to enjoy.
To celebrate the completion of the improvements the council organised a community event on the 28th of May in partnership with the National Trust with plenty of activities available for families including Yoga, tree walks, community picnic, archery and garden games.
Further improvements are planned for the future so watch this space…….
Lenton Rec is also continuing to host 'Blossom Together' activities and events this summer, follow Nottingham City Parks for the latest.
 We'd like to thank the members of Wollaton Park Residents Association for re-organising the event which was rained off during the Platinum Jubilee weekend. Pavlos and Sally went along and it was lovely to chat to residents.
(Below) Councillors were also delighted to celebrate the installation of the new History Board at Farndon Green and thank the volunteers who help to keep this area looking beautiful and keeping the Green Flag for a second year.
 
Nottingham City Council have successfully bid for money under the Levelling Up fund, which will go towards a 'Streets for People' programme.
The project will fund improvements in roads in locations in Lenton and Wollaton East over the next two years. Funding has also been allocated towards the replacement of street bins and urban greening.
Works start this summer on improvements at the Kennington Play Area for families to enjoy. New play equipment, improvement of the existing play facilities as well as a new noticeboard will be all part of the works that are going to be undertaken.
Children from the Southwold School took part in a litter pick of the play area recently with local councillors.
 On the 21st June we were glad to join a large number of Clean Champions, school children from Edna G School and others for a litter pick in Lenton, a great deal of litter was collected. Thanks to all our Clean Champions for their commitment to the local area.
Community Protection together with licensing, local Cllrs, delegates from the University of Nottingham and the local Resident Development officer have been doing ward walks looking at the area for improvements.
Residents who live in areas where there are residents parking schemes will be receiving letters asking for their comments on the introduction of a charge for second and third permits. This is a formal consultation and we would be grateful if people would take the opportunity to express their views. If the majority of residents in an area wish to have the scheme removed to avoid paying for permits this can be done at the end of the consultation.
We had an update recently about the number of parking tickets issued in various key streets in the ward. Lenton Boulevard, Park Street and Harlaxton Drive were the places where most tickets have been issued in the last few months.
 For several years we have been trying to get a more accessible entrance to the Park from Sutton Passey's Crescent.
Disabled residents have told us that the gate was too heavy and they struggled to use it. After discussions with the Wollaton Park Management team we were delighted to join them in celebrating the installation of the new gate. Unfortunately there were a few teething problems in the early days, but we think this will be a great benefit for local people.
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Platinum Jubilee events - Several events took place in the ward and we were glad to meet with local residents and enjoy getting together in a way which hasn’t been possible for so long. We would like to thank all the local volunteers who helped get these events organised.
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Jubilee Campus - We met with staff from the Education Department of the University to discuss plans for an outdoor learning space on campus. After discussions we were happy that their plans will not adversely affect nearby residents.
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Social Hub, Sheila Roper Centre, Tenants Hall Close, Lenton Abbey - Come and join local people for breakfast, chat and games, on the first Friday of the month 10-12, all welcome.
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“The Blossoms” Lenton Abbey The much loved green space outside the shops on Woodside Road is being refurbished, funded through our ward budget. So far the knee rails have been renovated, the gazebo has been rebuilt and the block paving repaired. New railings and planting are coming soon - A local resident has also donated some plants from New Zealand which will be included in the new planting.
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We are working with volunteers to organise a Fun Day at Lenton Abbey Park on 3rd September, 1-5pm. If you would like to volunteer to help with the organisation before and on the day please get in touch.
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We have been working with the Parks Department and the University of Nottingham to try to ensure that no further traveller encampments take place, particularly on Lenton Abbey Park and the Florence Boot field on the University Campus. We know these have caused concern for many residents and have affected the Forever Stars Serenity Garden. We have approved funding for fortification works to Lenton Abbey Park, and are hoping these can be installed soon, and we know that the University are developing their plans as a matter of urgency.
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A variety of FREE events have been organised by the Parks Department to celebrate the Blossom Together project on Lenton Rec. Just turn up, no need to book. You can see the programme below, or access it via our Lenton & Wollaton East Councillors Facebook page.
Drop-in surgeries with your local Councillors happen regularly, so why not come along to ask a question or share an idea on how to make Lenton & Wollaton East a better place to live.
Local community groups can apply to the ward members budgets through the Councillors for small grants for projects which benefit residents in Lenton and Wollaton East. Grants have recently been awarded for football posts, Jubilee events and equipment for a community café.
Surgeries are held at:
Lenton Community Centre
2nd Tuesday of every month
6.30pm-7.30pm
Dunkirk & Old Lenton Community Centre
4th Friday of every month 7.00pm-8.00pm
Southwold Primary School
Kennington Road 1st Tuesday of every month (term time only) 2.30pm – 3.30pm
Sheila Roper Centre
off Baslow Drive
2nd Friday of every month, 10 am to 11 am.
Find a session near you by visiting https://www.asklion.co.uk/funandfood
All sessions offer a warm welcome, entertaining outdoor activities and lots of fun! Please note: Places are limited and must be booked in advance. Every Holiday Activity Club listed on the website above will provide their contact details for you to book a place.
Not eligible for Free School Meals?
You can still visit the website above to find and book sessions near you. Some extra places will be available on a first-come- first served basis.
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