Old Pool Site Update

A planning application has been made by Churchill Retirement Living to demolish the site and build sheltered housing. You can view the application by visiting bit.ly/oldoadbypool

This “brown-field” site was designated as a future housing site in the 2019 Oadby & Wigston Local Plan, following public consultation. Under government rules, local councils have to allow a certain number of new homes to be built in their area and also have to say where they will be built in the local plan. The local plan allows local residents, through their council, to control where development happens and protect green fields. Councils who ignore their local plan risk setting a precedent that removes these protections.

The planning application is due to be heard at a future Development Control Committee meeting. Although comments are closed, residents can still submit them to planning@oadby-wigston.gov.uk and they may be taken into by officers in their report to the Committee.

Ellis Park Oadby

When the future of the site was being discussed, other options for the site were requested by Liberal Democrat Councillors, including returning it to parkland. However, to do this there would be very significant costs from decontaminating and clearing the site and given the continued cuts to council budgets by the government, this option was not affordable. Since the Oadby Pool was originally built, the parkland used has been replaced many times over in Oadby, with the addition of the large area of Brocks Hill County Park.

Funds from the sale of the site will be used to regenerate community facilities in Oadby, such as improvements to Ellis Park. New up-to-date tennis courts will be located in Uplands Park.

We will try to keep you informed of further news on this issue. Please sign up for our email Focus Extra Newsletter to stay up to date

Flash Flooding on 22nd June

Latest Update: the County Council have sent an email with these details to Cllrs. Ian Ridley and Jasvir Chohan

Borough Cllr. Ian Ridley reports:

The heavy rain on 22nd June led to flooding along the course of Wash Brook and in other areas of St. Peter’s ward both from the brook itself and from drains and sewers unable to cope.

I’m asking residents affected by the flooding from Wash Brook or surface water to fill out the County Council’s Lead Local Flood Authority report form. This will help determine whether a Formal Flood Investigation is required.

If you cannot complete the form, the County’s Report a Flood page indicates that you should email flooding@leics.gov.uk or call their flood risk management team on 0116 305 0001.

Residents affected by flooding from a public foul sewer, surface water sewer or a water main should contact Severn Trent Water.

I met residents of The Moorwoods today (a Patch Walk was postponed but we still met up!) to understand issues with parking and flooding. Based on this and correspondance from other residents, I am:

  • Contacting Highways to ensure drains/gullies are clear
  • Asking the County Council which authority is responsible for reminding landowners of Wash Brook to keep the brook clear of debris and who enforces this
  • Asking Oadby & Wigston’s Planning department if planning restrictions on driveway and other drainage from alterations and developments are enforced
  • Asking to be kept up to date by Severn Trent Water on their investigations into sewer overflows during this event.
Properties were flooded on Rosemead Drive and elsewhere after Wash Brook burst its banks on 22nd June. We were able to get Police to close the road shortly after this photo was taken.

Spectrum Health – Public Meeting Notes

Oadby Liberal Democrats arranged a well-attended public meeting last week to discuss issues with the Spectrum Health GP Surgery. Many thanks to everyone who contributed to the discussion.

Residents were able to put their concerns to NHS representatives and heard from Dr. Roy on how the new management of the GP surgery are hoping to take the things forward.

Detailed meeting notes can be found here.