Kingsway Villagers

Hi all, Because of the work required to finish the Naas Lane-Woodvale link, the following note from QUVL details the changes to access to the Community Centre that have been put in place: QUVL are currently preparing the road between Woodvale and Naas Lane for final surfacing etc, and consequently [Continue Reading]

Hi All, The County Council is doing a consultation on the proposed School #2 in Kingsway. Background (From County Council Consultation Document): Gloucestershire County Council is required by law to ensure that there are enough school places within the county. In the next two years the Kingsway development will expand, [Continue Reading]

Just a reminder folks; I’m holding a research workshop on new communities at Kingsway’s temporary Community Centre on 7th Feb between 18.15 and 19.15. It’s really informal, so just call in and we can have a chat about how to support new communities to flourish. I’ll have a cameraman with [Continue Reading]

Following many recent remarks, complaints and questions about the Naas Lane to Woodvale link road, I recently received a copy of a letter written by a local resident (and previous Residents Association Committee member) and sent to Robert Hitchins, along with the reply - which came from Andy Smith (QUVL): [Continue Reading]

Hi All, I’ve been doing some research on successful new communities - Kingsway Village has been a case study. I’ve booked the (temporary) Kingsway Community Centre for a short workshop on Tuesday 7th February, 18:15-19:15 to share the findings and see if it matches with your experiences. Some of you [Continue Reading]

Hi Folks, The next Kingsway Public meeting is on Tuesday 23rd August, 1930h at the Kingsway Community Centre. We will have a presentation from GlosVain about the proposed incinerator as well as an overview and discussion about the proposition to make a Kingsway Parish Council. We also hope to have [Continue Reading]

The Kingsway Residents Association held it’s first AGM on November 23rd. Considering that we were obliged to hold this meeting on a Tuesday evening, it was reasonably well-attended, (although I didn’t do a head count). The meeting lasted for almost 3 hours and discussions covered a large range of topics. [Continue Reading]

The Kingsway Residents Association will be holding it’s AGM in November. During this meeting elections will take place for the Kingsway Residents’ Association Committee. You can put yourself up for nomination either by e-mailing [email protected] or by posting a note through Barry Kirby’s door - 70, Thatcham Avenue - by [Continue Reading]

Hi All, This Friday is the next Kingsway Residents Association Public Meeting. Councillor Fred Wood will be there to answer your questions and there will also be the opportunity to share a Glass of wine with your Neighbours. Please note, by popular demand, the earlier start time of 1930h. The [Continue Reading]

Chaired by Barry Kirby (Kingsway Village Residents Association), the meeting on Friday 14th May was very well attended. I’m sure one of my colleagues will have done a headcount, (I didn’t)… but I would estimate that some 50+ people attended. The official minutes will doubtless be published shortly, meanwhile here’s [Continue Reading]