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Yahoo
06-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Trial recycling booking system announced by council
An online booking system to improve community recycling centre services (CRCs) is being launched by Surrey County Council. The council said the initiative, due to run between 11 August and 10 November, is for residents at the Camberley and Lyne (Chertsey) CRCs. It added the scheme was being trialled to ease congestion at peak times and help the local authority manage the CRCs more effectively. Natalie Bramhall, cabinet member for property, waste and infrastructure, said: "We've seen booking systems at CRCs introduced by councils in other areas of the country with great success and would like to trial a system of our own. "We will continue to listen to residents and businesses to help shape the CRC service to make it as easy and effective as possible for Surrey residents." The council added that following the trial, the booking system would be evaluated and residents asked for feedback. Slots will be available to book two weeks in advance, with the system going live on 28 July. Residents can make up to 10 appointments per month with each slot lasting 15 minutes. The council has confirmed that until 11 August residents can still visit both CRCs as usual, and no other CRCs will be impacted by the system. Follow BBC Surrey on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Recycling centre closes after repeated fly-tipping Recycling site to close despite objections Surrey County Council
BBC News
06-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Surrey County Council announces trial recycling booking system
An online booking system to improve community recycling centre services (CRCs) is being launched by Surrey County Council. The council said the initiative, due to run between 11 August and 10 November, is for residents at the Camberley and Lyne (Chertsey) added the scheme was being trialled to ease congestion at peak times and help the local authority manage the CRCs more effectively. Natalie Bramhall, cabinet member for property, waste and infrastructure, said: "We've seen booking systems at CRCs introduced by councils in other areas of the country with great success and would like to trial a system of our own. "We will continue to listen to residents and businesses to help shape the CRC service to make it as easy and effective as possible for Surrey residents."The council added that following the trial, the booking system would be evaluated and residents asked for will be available to book two weeks in advance, with the system going live on 28 July. Residents can make up to 10 appointments per month with each slot lasting 15 minutes. The council has confirmed that until 11 August residents can still visit both CRCs as usual, and no other CRCs will be impacted by the system.
CTV News
10-06-2025
- CTV News
Here's how the city is closing off water access at Sandpoint Beach
Windsor city council voted unanimously to close Sandpoint Beach to swimmers and the city is taking several steps over the next few weeks to ensure water access is closed off. The decision took effect on Monday, June 9, 2025. It eliminates public access to the water while council awaits the results of a coroner's investigation currently underway. The decision has been made to support community safety and wellbeing, and in response to the ninth tragic drowning incident since the beach opened to the public in 1980. 'We understand how much Sandpoint Beach means to residents and families, especially during the summer months. However, safety must always be the priority. The Parks and Recreation team is moving quickly and with urgency to put safety measures in place to protect the community. We are already on site, developing signage, arranging for additional fencing, and speaking directly with visitors. We want people to know we're taking this seriously, and we're doing everything we can — right now — to prevent further tragedy,' said Michael Chantler, commissioner of community services. Over the next few weeks, the City of Windsor will facilitate closing off water access at the beach through the following measures: Scheduling city staff to be at the beach to inform visitors of the closure Installing additional signage to remind visitors that the waters are dangerous Installing additional fencing to close off the remainder of the waterfront access The city anticipates having all measures to close off water access at Sandpoint Beach in place by June 24, 2025. Water access at the beach will remain closed indefinitely. Sand area, playground, parkland will remain open While water access is closed at this time, the sand area around the playground and the parkland will remain open and accessible for families to enjoy the sand and outdoor waterfront setting. City council also directed city administration to review the Sandpoint Beach Master Plan to determine whether the planned work to relocate the beach, modify the existing shoreline, and upgrade amenities will be able to effectively eliminate the risks posed to swimmers entering waters adjacent to the mouth of the Detroit River, where they may be susceptible to the dangerous currents that exist within the established nearby shipping channel.
CBC
29-05-2025
- General
- CBC
City of Charlottetown shares plan to make Grafton Street safer and more efficient
Social Sharing Charlottetown residents are getting a first look at the city's plan to make Grafton Street safer and more efficient, which is in line with its 10-year active transportation plan. The city held an open house on Wednesday to present concept designs for the Grafton Street Master Plan. This key corridor connecting the Hillsborough Bridge to the downtown core will see improvements focused on the stretch between Edward Street and West Street. Richard MacEwen, director of community services for the city, said the plan was designed to make the street safer for everyone — pedestrians, cyclists and drivers alike. "Safety is the number one priority when we're looking at these projects," MacEwen told CBC News. "We want to improve the safety access throughout the city. We want people to feel comfortable, on their bikes, when they're walking." Residents can provide feedback on the city's website. The city is gathering community and stakeholder feedback before finalizing the plan, which will then be presented to city council for approval. Improving traffic flow, accessibility At the open house, residents were shown several concept designs, including proposals to improve safety and traffic flow at places like the intersection of Pownal Street and Edward Street. The city says vehicle volumes at these spots suggest traffic signals are warranted. The plan also recommends accessibility improvements. These include pedestrian ramps and curb extensions, which reduce crossing distances and make it easier for drivers to see pedestrians, and vice versa. Currently, many intersections along Grafton Street lack things like textured ground surfaces that help visually impaired people navigate safely. In cases where tactile warning surface indicators do exist, they often aren't configured in a standardized way, the plan notes. Transit changes Changes to the bus stops by the Confederation Centre could also be coming. Two options are under consideration. One is to introduce three parallel bus layby stops on the eastbound side and one on the westbound side of Grafton Street. The other is to build three angled layby stops eastbound and one parallel stop westbound. Both options include formalized pedestrian landing pads for passengers to board and exit. These changes would affect more than a dozen parking spaces across the street from the Holman Grand Hotel and Confederation Court Mall, though. "Again, it's thinking about public safety, and where it's easy for people to get on and off a bus safely," MacEwen said. Charlottetown resident David Daughton said he supports these proposals. "That has some merit, in terms of not having people behind buses with flashing lights on like we have now. And half the people know they're allowed to pass a slow-moving vehicle. The other people are sitting there waiting because they don't know what's going on," Daughton said. "You can't have buses blocking the road all the time, every time they want to pick up people." Still, Daughton raised a concern about the visibility of pedestrian crossings along Grafton Street due to faded road paint. "If you and I go down to… downtown now, at least 50 per cent of the crossings will be invisible because there is no white stripe left on the crossing, which is dangerous," he said. Daughton added that other countries have found solutions for permanent, year-round crossing markers, and he hopes Charlottetown can do the same.
