A number of ward schemes are belatedly coming to fruition around the ward.

The state of the verges on Bracken Road (particularly at the entrance to Knavesmire Wood) has been a concern for residents for many years, with cars parking on or driving over the verge leading to it being churned up and the road covered in mud.

Local councillors consulted residents about potential solutions such as bollards, planting or verge reinforcement, of which the latter proved to be most popular. So during the week commencing 23rd February some reinforcement will be installed in the verges either side of the entrance to the wood. If this proves to be successful, this approach could be implemented elsewhere on Bracken Road, funding permitted.

A number of storage units have been installed at the rear of the flats on Wains Road which will enable tenants to safely store bicycles, as there are no communal areas in the blocks of flats on Wains Road that can accommodate bicycles.

And on the steps leading down from Moor Lane railway bridge a metal ramp has been installed to make it easier for cyclists to get their bikes up and down the steps.