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Tuesday, 30 January, 2007
 | White Wickets |
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White Wickets replaced,open and ready for business. Read the Shuttle report here.
Monday, 29 January, 2007
| Broadcasting live....... |
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Have just been on BBC local radio, talking about the issue the Liberals have raised about cold backsides on the metal seats at the Town Hall in Kidderminster.
It is one of those small stories (the old skate boarding parrot that they use as the last item on the news) that actually has a bigger impact.
The reporter opened the item by being very complimentary about the new look to the Town Hall, and even recommending people to come and visit!! It was all light hearted and (I think) meant as a bit of fun. It was good to talk about the major investment we have made into this part of the District.
Monday, 22 January, 2007
| Missing the point |
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"But hang on a minute! These guys run the Council! These guys are responsible for making sure the Council Budget is adequate to run services! The Council has highly paid officers responsible for organising the tending of flower beds and the collection of litter! The Council has less well paid staff whose job is to actually tend the flower beds and collect the litter! So, why the heck, if everything is running smoothly, why do the Tories have to do the job themselves?!"
Liberal Website 22nd January 2007
The paragraph above is taken from the Liberal Website. It refers to our community action project in Brinton Park last weekend when local activists were out doing something for the community.
The main premise of what is being said is that we shouldn’t have to do these types of activities as we are the local administration and they should be done for us……... I think that they are missing the point. The local council workers do an excellent job, but they can’t be everywhere, and we only have limited resources. It is true we have improved the way the district is cleaned but there is always much more to do.
In my opinion part of the problem with today’s society is the lack of respect for our public areas. This type of community action project gets local people to improve THEIR surrounding, giving them ownership and pride. More community / political groups should get out there (if they are able) and help restore the civic pride that is declining in 21st century society.
If there are any community groups who want to get out there and help with a community project that you are aware of, then get in-touch with your local Councillor whom I am sure can point you in the right direction.
Thursday, 18 January, 2007
| Glades |
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Glades re-opens after refurb ....... read more here
Yep Tories investing in local facilities in partnership with private business............
Wednesday, 10 January, 2007
| People Power |
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The Downing Street web site now has the facility to directly petition the Prime Minsiter.
There is a massive petition against road pricing signed by over 180k people!!! If you want to add your name go to http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/traveltax/
Tuesday, 09 January, 2007
| Going back on a deal.... |
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The Govt has very quietly announced that they will be slashing the number of new Police Community Support Officers from 24,000 to 16,000.
It would seem that the slash in numbers is to divert resourses to the Mets and away from rural forces such as West Mercia.
West Mercia had planned to recruit 400 new PCSO's, but now will only be able to recruit less than 300. It would seem Gordon is tightning the purse strings before he takes over the helm............................ all at the expense of communities such as Wyre Forest, who need the additional presence on the streets that PCSO's provide.
| Let us know what you think ........ |
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It is budget time at the moment for most public bodies. As part of this process we want your views.
A few of the ones that I am aware are:
Wyre Forest District Budget Consultation will take place a 6pm on Thursday 25th January at Earl Balwin Suite, Clensmore ST, Kidderminster. To find out more go to www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk/lychee/spu/press/budgetplans.html
West Mercia budget Consultation is via a presentation next Tuesday, go to www.westmerciapoliceauthority.gov.uk to find out more.
Have your say .........
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