As Anglesey Borough Councillors, Mick & I, are pleased to award £550 from our WASP (Ward ACtion Service Plan) funding to Pakistani Community Centre for replacement double glazed windows.
The Community Centre is located in the heart of the Community and seen as an important venue and facility to reach and engage with the local community.
The centre is preparing a relaxation and entertainment room for the youth in the area. This project is initiated by the young people themselves and supported by Staffordshire County Council Youth Service.
We hope this will create an attractive and enjoyable meeting place for youth in the area where they can engage in a variarty of educational, entertainment and physical activities in a secure and supervised environment.
Sunday, 21 February 2010
Trip for local School children
We are pleased to provide £500 from our WASP funding for a trip from Anglesey School which involves 73 children and 12 helpers to the Farm at Chatsworth House. The trip is organised by Bretby Roatry Club.
The Farm is both educational and entertaining, their guides are chosen to give conducted tours of the farm. The children find the animals facinating, they are told about life on the farm. They ask all sorts of questions, the guides tell them about animal husbandry and aspects of farming! The day is split into two parts, on arrival,a party are taken around the farm while the other go to the adventure playground and after lunch they change over. The farm has its own risk assessment and is very strict on cleanliness.
This will be a really good and enjoyable opportunity for the children.
The Farm is both educational and entertaining, their guides are chosen to give conducted tours of the farm. The children find the animals facinating, they are told about life on the farm. They ask all sorts of questions, the guides tell them about animal husbandry and aspects of farming! The day is split into two parts, on arrival,a party are taken around the farm while the other go to the adventure playground and after lunch they change over. The farm has its own risk assessment and is very strict on cleanliness.
This will be a really good and enjoyable opportunity for the children.
Friday, 12 February 2010
Angry residents storm the Parish Council Meeting
Many local residents attended the Anglesey Parish Council meeting yesterday evening to register their protest and deep anger against massive hike in the precept and potential loan.
The meeting was packed by the local residents and there was not even standing room as some of the residents had to stand in the corridor.
A petition signed by 311 residents was also presented to the Parish Council. The residents are totally horrified by the increase in precept which represents nearly 3 times the amount levied last year.
Residents protested that they were not consulted and were unaware of this increase which they cannot afford.
The Anglesey Parish Council should take notice of comments and strength of the feeling by the public. The local residents are rasing numerous question particulary the way the Parish Council is run and its arrogant and dismissive attitude towards local residents. The residents are treated with utter contempt.
The meeting was packed by the local residents and there was not even standing room as some of the residents had to stand in the corridor.
A petition signed by 311 residents was also presented to the Parish Council. The residents are totally horrified by the increase in precept which represents nearly 3 times the amount levied last year.
Residents protested that they were not consulted and were unaware of this increase which they cannot afford.
The Anglesey Parish Council should take notice of comments and strength of the feeling by the public. The local residents are rasing numerous question particulary the way the Parish Council is run and its arrogant and dismissive attitude towards local residents. The residents are treated with utter contempt.
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
Cancer waiting time comparison
Here is a difference between Tory & Labour. This is an interesting & informative comparison of waiting times for Cancer patients.
http://www.votenhs.com/
http://www.votenhs.com/
Anglesey Parish Council - Why is the increase in precept so high?
The Anglesey Parish Council has decided to increase the Council tax by a massive 276% from £11000 to £30400. I feel that before embarking on this major project at the expense of local residents in one of the most deprived areas, the Parish Council should undertake a comprehensive consultation. Furthermore such massive increase in the present climate when people are worried about their jobs, houses, bills and feeding their family is totally unjustified.
The reason given for this increase is that Parish Council wishes to take out a loan for £80000 to pay for construction of changing rooms at Anglesey Park. We support changing rooms but believe that, like other Parish Councils in Burton, the money should be raised through grant aid.
There are number of crucial questions which the Anglesey Parish Council must address:
We are also told that repayment for the loan will be around £10,000. At this rate the residents of Anglesey will be paying for the loan for the next 10 to 15 years.
If the tax increase is to fund changing rooms and loan repayment is £10,000 per year then why has the tax increased by nearly £20,000? Is there another reason for the tax increase which the Parish Council has not stated? The numbers simply don’t add up!!
Who will use the changing rooms? As the residents of Anglesey are paying for them, will they have exclusive use?
What will be the charging policy? How will the financial contribution of Anglesey residents be recognised? Will Anglesey residents be able to use them free or at discounted rate?
The reason given for this increase is that Parish Council wishes to take out a loan for £80000 to pay for construction of changing rooms at Anglesey Park. We support changing rooms but believe that, like other Parish Councils in Burton, the money should be raised through grant aid.
There are number of crucial questions which the Anglesey Parish Council must address:
We are also told that repayment for the loan will be around £10,000. At this rate the residents of Anglesey will be paying for the loan for the next 10 to 15 years.
If the tax increase is to fund changing rooms and loan repayment is £10,000 per year then why has the tax increased by nearly £20,000? Is there another reason for the tax increase which the Parish Council has not stated? The numbers simply don’t add up!!
Who will use the changing rooms? As the residents of Anglesey are paying for them, will they have exclusive use?
What will be the charging policy? How will the financial contribution of Anglesey residents be recognised? Will Anglesey residents be able to use them free or at discounted rate?
Monday, 8 February 2010
Alma Street Development
The work at the old Keepmere Engineering site in Alma Street/Uxbridge Street is progressing at a brisk pace. The buildings are taking shape with roofs going up for building fronting Alma Street.
There are works undertaken on the road/footpath in Uxbridge Street but temporary footpath diversion is a bit precarious at busy Evesrshed Way junction. I hope this work is completed quickly and footpath reinstated.
There are works undertaken on the road/footpath in Uxbridge Street but temporary footpath diversion is a bit precarious at busy Evesrshed Way junction. I hope this work is completed quickly and footpath reinstated.
New Street Lights in Wood Street
New street lights and lamp posts have been installed in Wood Street. This has come about after long campaign by our County Councillor Peter Davies.
It shows that Labour team is working in Anglesey.
It shows that Labour team is working in Anglesey.
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