Category: Services

Updates – tree pruning, roadsweeper, and fly-tipping

Following initial tree-pruning work by Westmeath Co. Co., which focused on lower branches only, they have told us that the branches obstructing lights will be pruned before the end of February 2018.

A request for a roadsweeper to visit the estate to clear storm-related debris on the roads was passed to the council. Please let us know if you spot it in the coming days – if not, we will follow-up.

Yet another fly-tipping incident in the laneway connecting Ashefield and Abbeylands occurred. This was reported to the council who are investigating. If you happen to spot further incidents, the fastest method to report it to the council directly:

Many thanks to Cllr. Ken Glynn for his time and effort ensuring these issues are being addressed.

Tree pruning in the estate

One of the action items from our 2017 AGM was to ask Westmeath Co. Co. to prune the trees in the estate; particularly those that were blocking streetlights. This measure would help improve safety and security at night.

Now that it is tree pruning season, Ashefield has been scheduled for this work thanks to Cllr. Ken Glynn. Work is expected to commence within the coming days.

Roadsweeper in Ashefield

Folks,

Westmeath Co. Co. sent their roadsweeper into the estate today and cleaned the road edges. This was most welcome because there was a significant increase in debris over the past couple of months. Many thanks to the residents who raised this issue and to Cllr. Ken Glynn for working with Westmeath Co. Co. on our behalf to ensure it paid us a visit.

Illegal Dumping!

Thanks to JS for this report

There have been instances of illegal dumping of rubbish or ‘fly-tipping’ in the estate over the past couple of weeks. It appears that the incidents have occurred within the laneways. This is not only illegal but represents a potentially serious health hazard.

The environment section of Westmeath Co. Co. was notified and are investigating. Cllrs Ken Glynn and Avril Whitney were also notified – many thanks to them for their quick responses and help.

Westmeath Co. Co.’s advice is that if you see someone fly-tipping, try to take note of:

  • When and where it is happening
  • Vehicle registration ( if applicable )
  • Description of the vehicle – colour, make and model. Is there anything special about it? Does it have an insignia or contact numbers?
  • What sort of rubbish is being dumped?

Please report the details to Westmeath County Council Environment Section on Lo-Call 1890 320 005 . It will only take a few minutes to report but will be a big help to the community.

Dumping in the laneway

Dumping in the laneway

Dumping in the laneway

Dumping in the laneway

AES is changing their bin collection service

If you are an AES customer in the estate, you should be aware that they are changing the bin collection service from the 1st of July, 2013. From this date, they will no longer provide alternate week collections for your general waste and recycling bin. They will be moving to a dual collection of your general waste and recycling bins. This means that your general waste and recycling bins will be collected on the same day, once every two weeks. There will be no reduction in the number of collections. AES plan to send out an updated collection calendar to customers from the week beginning 17th of June.

Reinstating the green area at the entrance to Ashefield

At the March meeting of the Westmeath County Council Mullingar Area Committee, Cllr. Ken Glynn proposed a motion that Westmeath County Council immediately take steps to have the broadband company reinstate the green area at the entrance to Ashefield Estate to its original condition and that works are carried out to rectify this matter to the satisfaction of all local residents.

Westmeath County Council replied that they received a cash bond from the broadband installers and that this bond will not be refunded until all works are satisfactorily completed.

Read more on Cllr. Ken Glynn’s blog

Annual collection of resident contributions and remedial works

The upkeep of the common areas in the estate is the responsibility of the residents. This includes grass cutting of common green areas,  replacement of house number street signs in the estate, repairs to estate walls that are not the responsibility of the council, and any other remedial works that may be necessary. These works were outlined in the recent AGM.

The grass cutting season has already started and the first part of the remedial work plan – replacement of house number street signs – is underway.

To help cover to the costs of these works, the residents association have been collecting €30 per household every year. 100% of these contributions go directly towards these works and the full accounts for the resident association are made public.

Volunteer residents from the association will be circulating around the estate in the coming weeks with a view to collecting a contribution of €30 per household. We do realise that times are hard and living costs are climbing but your valued support is being requested once again this year. The €30 contribution is approximately 60 cents per week, which is a modest sum considering the work it achieves. This request is being made to all residents; either renting their home or as owners.

 Sincere thanks to all the residents and community groups for their contributions and support.  We are sure that you will do your best to support us in our efforts to maintain  the estate that will all live in.

Ashefield Accounts 2011

Details of the 2011 bank account transactions and balance summary for Ashefield Residents Association are as follows:

Date  Lodged By Source Purpose Withdrawn Lodged
17-May-11 J.Gettings  2011 Collection     €170.00
      J.Mc Donald (Grass cutting) €180.00  
21-May-11 J.Gettings  2011 Collection     €235.00
31-May-11 Credit Union  2011 Grant     €200.00
10-Jun-11 D.Conroy  2011 Collection     €350.00
14-Jun-11 J.Gettings  2011 Collection     €60.00
17-Jun-11 D.Conroy  2011 Collection     €197.50
01-Jul-11 M.Colvert  2011 Collection     €380.00
06-Jul-11     J.Mc Donald (Grass cutting) €270.00  
22-Jul-11 J.Gettings  2011 Collection     €50.00
30-Jul-11 D. Conroy  2011 Collection     €80.00
19-Aug-11 W,meath CC W,meath CC     €300.00
07-Sep-11     J.Mc Donald (Grass cutting) €360.00  
05-Oct-11     J.Mc Donald (Grass cutting) €360.00  
14-Dec-11   C.U. dividend     €10.18
14-Dec-11     Affil Fee C.U. €0.90  
14-Dec-11     Donation C.U. €1.00  
30-Dec-11     J.Mc Donald (Grass cutting) €90.00  
           
Summary
    Total Collected & Lodged to Credit Union 2011 €2,032.68
           
    Credit Union Balance Brought Forward from 2010 €1,564.91
           
    Petty Cash Forward from 2010 €120.00
           
    Total Funds Collected 2011+ Brought Forward From
2010 		 €3,717.59
           
    Total Withdrawn from Credit Union in 2011 €1,261.90
           
    Petty Cash Spent 2011 €46.00
           
           
    Credit Union Balance  €2,335.69
           
    Petty Cash Balance €74.00
           
           
           
                                  Overall Balance €2,409.69

Mulleady’s Ltd. taking over Wallace Recycling’s service in the estate

You may have received a note through the letter box regarding a change in bin collection service. As from Monday, 19th March, 2012, Mulleady’s Waste Management will be taking over the wheelie bin collection service in Ashefield from Wallace Recycling Ltd. They will use the same collection day (Wednesday).

Their paper tags will be available in the same outlets and for the same price as Wallace Recycling. They will accept any remaining Wallace Recycling tags until Saturday 31st March, 2012. After this date, all bins must have Mulleady’s Waste Management tags on them.

They also provide an electronic tag system and more information about this is available from them at www.mulleadygroup.com/waste