Over 50,000 tonnes of Wiltshire's annual waste production is driven to Slough to be disposed of in the Lakeside Energy from Waste plant. Wiltshire's contribution represents about 20% of the incinerator's capacity. The waste is used as a fuel to generate electricity which is fed into the national grid.
Three Rivers District Council is going to build a new play area in George Vth Playing Fields. Mill End residents of all ages have recently been consulted about what they would like to see there. Pupils in the local primary schools were asked for their views and to comment on possible equipment. Consultative sessions were held at William Penn Leisure Centre, the Children's Centre and at the Mill End Community Celebration Day. Over 330 people responded to the consultation which was an excellent result and the information will be very useful. Thank you to all those involved.
Three Rivers District Council is going to build a new play area in George Vth Playing Fields. Mill End residents of all ages have recently been consulted about what they would like to see there. Pupils in the local primary schools were asked for their views and to comment on possible equipment. Consultative sessions were held at William Penn Leisure Centre, the Children's Centre and at the Mill End Community Celebration Day. Over 330 people responded to the consultation which was an excellent result and the information will be very useful. Thank you to all those involved.
Polling in the Tunbridge Wells East Division by-election to Kent County Council (caused by the sad death of Kevin Lynes) took place yesterday. The Lib Dems came within 150 votes of snatching the seat from the Conservatives - a remarkable result, and one that offers a real hope to taking the seat in 2013.
Further to my recent story about removing graffiti in Sandgate and Cheriton, I've had a really nice email from Mark at Urban Hygiene Limited
Councillor Jack Cohen, Leader of Barnet Liberal Democrats, is attacking proposed changes to the rules on public participation at planning committees. Under the existing rules if three or more residents object to a planning application, it has to be determined by the Planning Committee. This is why Planning Committees are so well attended and why so many residents turn up to exercise their right to speak. The Tory Council administration is no proposing that the minimum number of objectors that will trigger a referral to Committee is increased to five.