Welcome to Broxtowe Enews, brought to you by the Liberal
Democrats and edited by David Watts, the leader of the Lib-Dems on Broxtowe
Borough Council.
1.
Wind Turbine at Chilwell School
The Greening Beeston scheme have announced plans to install
a community wind turbine at Chilwell School. They received a grant from the
Notts Energy Partnership to fund this and have been seeking people’s views
about which of a number of options was preferred. The wind turbine at the
school was the clear winner. A planning application has been submitted to the
council and will be decided on in due course.
2.
Notts Police
Nottinghamshire Police have announced that they have lifted
a two year ban on new recruitment. This is good news, but does come very
shortly after the end of a period where they have forced 100 experienced officers
to retire, and it looks like they are replacing experienced officers with
inexperienced (and cheaper) replacements. On the bright side though they intend
to recruit 151 news officers this summer.
3.
Open Cast Mining
May I take this opportunity to remind everyone that the
deadline for submitting comments on UK Coals proposals to build an open cast
mine in Cossall and Trowell is fast approaching. You can submit comments on the
County Council website at http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/planningsearch/plandisp.aspx?AppNo=ES/2569.
I hope as many people as possible will submit objections to this scheme.
4.
Outstanding Young People
Nominations are open (and have been extended) for the County
Council Outstanding Achievement 4Uth Awards. Nominations now close on the 6th
July, and the awards are for young people who have pushed their personal
boundaries. Nomination forms can be obtained at www.Nottinghamshire.gov.uk/4Uth.
5.
Kimberley School
Teachers at Kimberley School staged a strike on Wednesday
over the fact that Governors are considering converting to an academy. Whatever
the rights and wrongs of academy status (and I’m personally not a huge fan of
them) I believe that it is wholly wrong for teachers to strike at a time when
many students are dealing with very important exams.
6.
Council Underspends
The County Council have announced that they underspent their
budget by £34 million this year. They say that this is due to good housekeeping
and that they will reinvest the savings in capital projects. At the same time
the borough council have underspent by about £500,000. Again we will be looking
at schemes that we had to shelve previously to see if some of them can now be
taken forward.
7.
New Bench on Bramcote Ridge
To thank Bramcote resident Walter Grauberg for his untiring
work on behalf of Bramcote Hills Community Association (BHCA), The Friends of
Bramcote Ridge and the people of Bramcote a bench has been installed by the
BHCA on the Ridge. The Bench has a dedicated plaque and is sited at
the top view point of the Bramcote Ridge. May I pass my congratulations on
to Walter, who I have had the pleasure to know for many years.
8.
Get Involved in Local Democracy
Broxtowe Borough Council are currently running a survey on
how it can encourage more people to be involved in local democracy. I’d
encourage as many people as possible to participate in this. The survey can be
found at www.broxtowe.gov.uk.
9.
Choosing Health Funding
The council is making grants of up to £2,500 available to
groups running schemes to improve the health of local residents. The successful
projects will be “fresh, creative and help to make a difference.” Groups wishing
to apply can contact Jill Burn on jill.burn@nottspct.nhs.uk
for details. Applications need to be received by 29th June.
10.
Arsonist In Kimberley
A number of fires targeting trees have been deliberately
started in Kimberley recently. The latest was earlier this week when Conifer
Trees in Aintree Close were set alight. If anyone sees people acting
suspiciously then please contact the police or Crimestoppers.
11.
Stapleford Storytelling Event
On 21st June 2012 there will be a “Storytelling, Poetry and
Skittles” night at The Old Cross, Church Street, Stapleford, starting at 7pm.
You can come as a team or as an individual. There is a £1 entrance fee and
attendees may bring a poem or story or just come to listen and play. Drinks can
be bought at the bar. Details are available from Dave Wood on O77O9977684.
12.
Help With Fuel Debts
Real help is now available to those who haven’t been able to
pay their heating bills. Advisors are available to help householders get grants
to get their energy debts reduced or written off. The same advisors can also
help with further advice on energy efficiency measures. There
is information about the scheme and a self-referral form that the
householder should fill in and return as directed. The scheme is run by Advice
Nottingham and financed by the major energy companies. If you need help of this
kind, please do make an application. Help and funding is available right
now. This scheme is run through St. Anns Advice Centre Telephone (0115
908 1532) but it is available to residents in the whole of Nottinghamshire.
13.
Red Lion Pottery
Alan Birchall invites you to ‘POTS PLUS 6’ at Red Lion
Pottery Summer Open Studio on Saturday 30 June and Sunday 1 July 2012 from
11.30am until 4.30pm at Red Lion Cottage, 228 High Road, Chilwell,
Nottingham NG9 5DB. There will be lots of pots, either to buy
or just to look at and handle in the showroom and in a marquee. Enjoy a drink,
nibbles and a lovely garden. The studio is on the Indigo bus route. If coming
by car please park at 230 High Road or on The Close. Details are available from doc.albirchall@ntlworld.com or on
the website at www.redlionpottery.co.uk.
The Pottery will also be open as part of Broxtowe Open Studios Saturday-Monday
23-25th June 2012 10am to 6pm, with daily demonstration of hand building
slabbed dishes.
14.
Broxtowe Community Celebration
This years Broxtowe Community Celebration, which celebrates
the diversity of different cultures within the borough, takes place on Saturday
7th July at Round Hill School, Foster Ave, Beeston. I’ll post fuller
details about this next week
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