News, News, News, News, News, News... The 91 Bus Service For Branton, Auckley Blaxton and Finningley A second meeting about the above service was organised and chaired by Finningley Village Community Group in Finningley Village Hall on February 21st. The meeting was attended by Mr. Philip Robinson (First Bus Company), Mrs Pam Horner (SYPTE), concerned residents, certain Parish Councillors from the above villages and D.M.B.C. Councillors. A general over view of what had happened since the previous meeting was given and it was agreed that there had been improvement in the level, frequency and punctuality of the service. However, the consensus was that there was still room for improvement and users are urged to continue monitoring and recording any difficulties experienced. Complaints may be made to Mrs. Horner on 0114 2211452.
February winning letters in Auckley Queen Diamond Jubilee Alpha Tote Draw were M. E. T. Prize money £100. There were no winners so therefore the £100 will roll over into March's draw an estimate prize money of £200. Anyone wishing to join contact Pete or Marilyn 771460.
Inconsiderate parking The number of inconsiderate parking complaints to Doncaster Council has increased over the last few months. The Council wishes to raise awareness of the concerns of local residents in the area with regards to drivers parking inconsiderately and spoiling grass verges or obstructing the highway. Where parking restrictions (yellow lines) have been introduced, they have been done so for reasons of road safety and where parking problems have occurred, for example outside local shops and schools.
Other issues raised were, seating in bus shelters, the lay out of bus seating, the omission of certain stops, the lack of timetable information for Branton and the lack of communication about sudden rescheduling of buses, the latter being hi-lighted by the Nov./ Dec.'s snow fall and the chaos caused by the collapse of a high wall in the vicinity of the bus station.
Doncaster Council is working in partnership to make your community cleaner, safer and greener and would kindly remind all drivers to follow the rules and guidance set out in the Highway Code. Council staff will be out on patrol to enforce any motorist caught parking in breach of restrictions and will be issued with a £70 penalty charge notice.
Mr Robinson and Mrs. Horner agreed to take the concerns back to the appropriate bodies to try and resolve matters.
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A further meeting to review the situation will be arranged for later in the year, the date, time and venue being published nearer the time. N.B A record of the meeting can be found on the Finningley Village Community Group website www.finningley.org Finniningley Village Community Group)
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Our February meeting was a most interesting talk on Vesta Caces by Mr Woodall. March 10th is our annual meeting to elect our new committee, we have a taste and bake and also a speaker from the Firefly charity. On April 5th we are holding a fashion show by Edinburgh Wool, 7.30pm at Kilham Hall, entry is £3 including refreshments by ticket only. The 14th April meeting has the Tickhill hand bell ringers visiting us. Visitors are welcome, please contact Anne Oakes 536802
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