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The cast iron drinking fountain which was hugely popular when I were a lad is still in place but is now surrounded by shrubbery and it is no longer functioning. Given contemporary concerns regarding the use of bottled water I wonder if anyone on the Council will have the good sense to return it to full functionality. Harumph! I somehow doubt it. | The cast iron drinking fountain which was hugely popular when I were a lad is still in place but is now surrounded by shrubbery and it is no longer functioning. Given contemporary concerns regarding the use of bottled water I wonder if anyone on the Council will have the good sense to return it to full functionality. Harumph! I somehow doubt it. | ||
- | Most of the old park benches have been replaced over the years with the latest incarnation being all metal, presumably some light weight alloy, structures but there is is still at least one old West Bridgford UDC cast iron affair left. Some of the slats have been broken out and I do wonder whether it will be survive to be restored to its former glory or if it will be replace | + | Most of the old park benches have been replaced over the years with the latest incarnation being all metal, presumably some light weight alloy, structures but there is is still at least one old West Bridgford UDC cast iron affair left. Some of the slats have been broken out and I do wonder whether it will be survive to be restored to its former glory or if it will be replaced |
==== Opening Times ==== | ==== Opening Times ==== | ||
The gates are supposed to be open between dawn and dusk but the process is very unreliable. | The gates are supposed to be open between dawn and dusk but the process is very unreliable. | ||
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==== Wilford Hill ==== | ==== Wilford Hill ==== | ||
===== Economy of West Bridgford ===== | ===== Economy of West Bridgford ===== | ||
- | As a dormitory town to Nottingham City across the River Trent, West Bridgford has never been dependant on it's own resources. The local town shopping centre continues to do well but in recent years high rents and business rates have largely driven out independent | + | As a dormitory town to Nottingham City across the River Trent, West Bridgford has never been dependant on it's own resources. The local town shopping centre continues to do well but in recent years high rents and business rates have largely driven out independent |
Although gone from Central Avenue there are still 3 butchers in West Bridgford, one on [[business: | Although gone from Central Avenue there are still 3 butchers in West Bridgford, one on [[business: | ||
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Parking is a major issue in many parts of West Bridgford. In the streets between Musters Road and Loughborough Road the parking situation is so bad it is sometimes difficult to even drive down the road as there is insufficient room for two cars to pass between the parked vehicles. | Parking is a major issue in many parts of West Bridgford. In the streets between Musters Road and Loughborough Road the parking situation is so bad it is sometimes difficult to even drive down the road as there is insufficient room for two cars to pass between the parked vehicles. | ||
- | In the streets between Bridgford Park and Radcliffe Road the conflict is not just between residents competing for space. There are also would-be shoppers seeking to avoid the charges on the official car parks who cruise the streets behind the park looking for spaces. The problem is compounded on match days when there are also football supporters looking for free parking within walking distance of Nottingham Forest' | + | In the streets between Bridgford Park and Radcliffe Road the conflict is not just between residents competing for space. There are also would-be shoppers seeking to avoid the charges on the official car parks, who cruise the streets behind the park looking for spaces. The problem is compounded on match days when there are also football supporters looking for free parking within walking distance of Nottingham Forest' |
When Rushcliffe Borough Council introduced night time parking charges in the Library, Nursery and Gordan Rd car parks, they ensured that the workers in the night time economy, which has boomed in the last ten years, would stop using them for the duration of their shifts and take to parking in the local streets as well. Who | When Rushcliffe Borough Council introduced night time parking charges in the Library, Nursery and Gordan Rd car parks, they ensured that the workers in the night time economy, which has boomed in the last ten years, would stop using them for the duration of their shifts and take to parking in the local streets as well. Who | ||
- | can blame them, when your working a shift on little more than minimum wages who would want their earning | + | can blame them, when your working a shift on little more than minimum wages who would want their earnings |
instantly reduced by parking charges. | instantly reduced by parking charges. | ||
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half on the pavement and blocking wheelchair user access. Campaigns to create parking bays and to clamp down | half on the pavement and blocking wheelchair user access. Campaigns to create parking bays and to clamp down | ||
on selfish parking were spreading across the London Boroughs. Then when I visited home I thought one of the | on selfish parking were spreading across the London Boroughs. Then when I visited home I thought one of the | ||
- | benefits of provincial life was that at least in middle class areas this wouldn' | + | benefits of provincial life was that, at least in middle class areas, this wouldn' |
===== External Links ===== | ===== External Links ===== | ||
==== Local Links in West Bridgford ==== | ==== Local Links in West Bridgford ==== |
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