Your Liberal Democrat Councillors have spoken to many tenants and residents on the Greenhill Estate over the past few weeks. Over 75 requests for help have been received, from repairs to new recycling bags and boxes. Your Local Councillors would like to thank everyone for the very warm welcome they have received and your kind words of support.
Cllr Dominic McGill said, “It was really nice to meet so many people. All the complaints and comments have been or are being dealt with. I can assure everyone that we will continue to speak out on behalf of the people we were voted to represent, and continue to fight for a better deal for the Greenhill Ward”.
The Liberal Democrats have once again called upon the Tory Bosses on the District Council to reconsider their objections in giving our pensioners their right to concessionary travel before 9.30am. The Liberal Democrat Councillors on the District put forward in their budget £17,000 to cover the cost of pensioners travelling by concessionary travel before 9.30am.
Tory, Labour and the fascist BNP voted against giving our pensioners their right to travel before 9.30am. Only the Liberal Democrats spoke out against the continuing raw deal our over 60’s are getting from the Tory controlled Council.
Cllr Michael Wyatt put forward the proposal to fund the pre-9.30 concessionary travel by introducing parking charges for staff, who currently park free while everyone else pays.
Michael Wyatt said “Its was disgraceful when the Labour Bosses refused to allow our pensioners to travel before 9.30am. Now the Tories are in control they have decided to continue Labour’s appalling policy, treating our pensioners like second class citizens. North West Leicestershire is the only authority in Leicestershire not giving our pensioners an opportunity to use their concessionary travel before 9.30am”.
The Liberal Democrats will continue to push for the pre-9.30am concessionary travel for our pensioners.
More good news.
New swings have been installed on the Park after Cllr Michael Wyatt questioned the council why they had been taken down over a year ago. The old ones were taken down due to health and safety checks, which showed they were unsafe.
The Council then forgot to order new ones until it was pointed out by Cllr Michael Wyatt that they were still missing. Better late than never.
Liberal Democrats working all year round and not just at election time.
Good news for tenants on Blackbrook Court, the council have agreed to supply some wood bark to help smarten up the flower beds on the Communal Garden after several residents contacted their local Lib Dem Councillors.
The Council has informed Councillor Michael Wyatt that they will be delivering the wood bark from the Parks Section for the Communal Garden by the end of next week.
Another Good News Story from your Lib Dem Team.
Your Liberal Democrat Councillors have requested the bus shelter on Greenhill Road be cleaned after graffiti was sprayed all over it. Officers at the council have assured us they will be going out today to inspect the bus shelter, and they have told us that the graffiti will be removed within the next few days.
A number of local residents have contacted their local Lib Dem Cllrs after being told fridges and freezers are now subject to a removal charge of £15. Before, fridges and freezers were removed free of charge by the local council. Since the Tories have taken control they have decided to impose a £15 charge.
Cllr Dominic McGill said, “Nothing surprises us any more. The Tories will charge for anything. They don’t care about giving the people a decent service. What we are concerned about is the people who can not afford the £15, or don’t have any transport to get rid of their old fridge or freezer. By charging for the disposal of fridges and freezers we are now going to see an increase in fly-tipping of these items, which have environmental harmful gases in them”.
If you do have transport fridges and freezers can be disposed of free of charge by taking them to the County Council Household Waste Recycling Sites at Ashby Road, Coalville or Lount.
Labour’s abolition of the 10p tax band will hit the lowest paid across our area.
The low paid will see their taxes DOUBLE from 10p to 20p in the pound. Anger is growing even amongst Labour MPs and supporters as Gordon Brown presses ahead with his unpopular plan.
Local Lib Dem campaigner Michael Wyatt said, “Labour has made a mess of the economy and are trying to make the lowest paid pay for it.This is a disgraceful betrayal of the less well off in our community.”
Nick Clegg’s Lib Dems are leading the fight against Labour’s big tax hike. Only Nick Clegg’s Liberal Democrats are standing up for ordinary people. We are fighting Labour’s tax rises and NHS cuts. We are campaigning for real action to cut crime. We listen to people and keep our promises.
If you have any bulky items you would like to dispose of then contact the Council who offer a chargeable collection service. Please note that collection can take up to two weeks. If you are receiving any benefits then you will be entitled to a free collection service.
To arrange for a collection of bulky household items you will need to contact the Customer Services team to confirm the items you would like to have collected and where you will be leaving them.
- Call the Customer Services team on 01530 454572 to arrange for collection.
The easiest and quickest way to make your payment is over the phone by debit or credit card.
2. Please click the list below for examples of what they can and cannot accept on the bulky household waste service
http://www.nwleics.gov.uk/waste_services/documents/List_of_Acceptable_Items_01.04.08.pdf
Cllr Michael Wyatt has contacted the council, asking them to look at alternative litter bins, after an increase in the amount of bins being deliberately set on fire over the past two weeks.
Recently there has been at least one plastic litter bin set on fire every week, your Lib Dem Councillors have already recorded over thirty bins over the past two years that have been hit by arsonist. The cost of each bin is roughly £85, including time to install it, 30 bins being replaced has already costed the taxpayer approx £2550 extra in the Greenhill Ward alone.
Cllr Michael Wyatt said “The Council needs to address the issue of using plastic litter bins. The cost and the danger of the bins being set on fire is escalating out of control. This extra cost of £2250 could of been spent on better things to improve the area in which we live. Not only is the cost effectiveness of the bins needs to be looked into, but also the danger they pose when they are set on fire, due to many being installed in bus shelters, and near to people’s homes”.
Cllr Michael Wyatt is your local representative on the Bardon Quarry Liaison Committee. The Committee is a forum at which the quarrying and associated activities at Bardon can be discussed so that concerns expressed by local residents can be drawn to the attention of the quarry operators.
If you have any concerns about the workings of the quarry, be it dust, noise or anything else which might be within the remit of the quarry workings, then contact Councillor Michael Wyatt on Mikewyatt1@hotmail.co.uk or you can contact him on 07773341531.
Cllr Michael Wyatt said, “I continue to make sure local residents complaints are passed directly to the directors of the Quarry. At our last meeting complaints from local residents were discussed, and addressed by the management. We only meet twice a year but this allows us to make sure any problems residents bring to our attention are dealt with immediately. We also have an opportunity at the meetings to discuss any future plans the operators may have for the site. If anyone experiences any problems concerning the quarry then please contact me and I will do my best to try and help”.
Cllr Julie Roberts has today announced our latest campaign for a Community Centre for the Greenhill Estate. Your Lib Dem Cllrs have already spoken to Officers at the District Council to look to see how we can progress this idea. More and more houses are being built and still we have no Community Facility. Yes we have a small Community Shop but this is not good enough for what is needed.
Cllr Michael Wyatt managed to get backing for a feasibility study some years ago, which highlighted the need for a Community Centre on the Estate. The study showed there is a clear need within the Community
Cllr Michael Wyatt said, “We have highlighted the need for a Community Centre before, but the previous Labour run District Council refused to back our call for such a facility. The Greenhill Estate desperately needs a Community Building, which will provide various services all under one roof, a Multi Purpose Community Facility, which will not only allow other agencies to provide services, but a place the local community can meet, and actively get involved in making the place we live a better place for all .
The Council has agreed to supply bluebells for the woodland area on Sharpley Avenue Playing Fields. Your local Lib Dems asked if they could be planted to give the woodland a splash of colour in the spring.
Local residents will be invited to come along and help plant the bluebells in the Wooded area in the Autumn later this year. Your local councillors will keep you informed and let you know the date when it as been arranged.
At last nights scrutiny meeting the Tories won 1st prize for making it a complete waste of time to ask for anything to be scrutinised. Cllr Michael Wyatt asked for the decision to close the Market Hall to be scrutinised so members can have their say.
The Tories hardly said anything and did not understand the importance of allowing people a say on such a decision, which will have a huge impact on Coalville.
Cllr Michael Wyatt said, “It was a complete waste of time. The Tories proved to everyone that they are not going to listen to anyone, or take any notice of the concerns expressed by the Market Traders, local people and elected members. The Tories will eventually realise the hard way, that ignoring the wishes of local people will be their down fall”.
Cllr Michael Wyatt has requested the decision of the future of the Coalville Market be discussed by scrutiny members, so elected members can look at the reasoning behind their decision to close the current Market Hall.
Councillor Wyatt’s decision to have this item included at tonight’s scrutiny meeting was due his concerns over the lack of consultation, and the failure by the council to bring to light the concerns of the viability of the Market to scrutiny members.
Cllr Michael Wyatt said, “I asked for this to be bought to members so we can ask questions relating to why they have failed to make us aware of the problems surrounding the viability of the Market before now.
Taking such a drastic decision to move the Market should of been discussed much earlier, and elected councillors should of been given an opportunity to see what action, if any could of been taken to avoid the closure of the current Market Hall”.
A new footpath requested by your local Councillors across the grassed area near to the Shops on Cropston Drive has today been completed.
Cllr Julie Roberts said, “It’s great news the new footpath has now been completed. We asked for the new footpath after many residents asked us for help. We managed to have the footpath included in the plans after we had a meeting with the officers to discuss improvements to the area. This is just the start, we are determined to continue pushing for more improvements, which will help make our area a better place for all”.
The new play equipment for Cropston Drive is on order and will be installed soon.
PC Sarah Gerrard and the Council’s Environmental Department Officers have organised a community litter pick at Sharpley Park on Saturday 19th April, 10.00 am.
Local residents are welcome to join in, and help to clear up some of the litter around the perimiter of the park.
If you would like to come along and help please just turn up on the 19th at the Playing Field on Sharpley Avenue. Equipment and gloves will be available.
Your Liberal Democrat Councillors have received a number of letters and e-mails from local residents asking how they can express their concerns about the chinese authorities treatment of the tibetan people.
Below is a link to a website to contact your local MP. Click on the link and send your comments.
Cllr Michael Wyatt has already sent a message on behalf of all three councillors urging our local MP to support our call for the Prime Minister to boycott the opening of the Olympic Games.
Michael Wyatt said, “The situation in Tibet cannot be ignored, we need to stand together and send a clear message to the chinese authorities that what they are doing to the people of Tibet is totally unacceptable. The people of Tibet are entitled to live in peace, and should be given back their independence”.
http://www.writetothem.com/
Your local Lib Dem Councillors have contacted residents on Kenmore Crescent on turning the grassed area off Kenmore Crescent into a communal garden. This will alllow not only for the council to clean up the area but also allow local residents to help us come up with a design, which is pleasant and improves the environment in which we all live.
Cllr Dominic McGill said, “Our election pledge to the local people was that we intend to clean up our area. The Lib Dem teams actions to date is paying dividend. We have made great strides within the ward and we intend to continue to work with not only the council, but other agencies and local residents who want to make the area a better place to live”.
The Coalville Times has today printed an apology to Councillor Michael Wyatt, for printing a letter in their letters page from a BNP Councillor, which was a vile personal attack on one of the most respected Councillors in the area.
Legal action is being sought against the author of the letter.
(Coalville Times Page 3 dated 4th April 2008 Apology).
After comments from the fascist BNP saying free booze was no longer available after full council meeting in the Coalville Times last week, the lib Dems asked the chief exec of the council to clarify the situation and give us the true facts.
Yesterday the chief exec of the council sent an e-mail confirming what the BNP have been saying is NOT TRUE, free booze is still available, and the BNP, Labour and Tory members can continue to use this facility.
The BNP even admitted on one of their websites they have used this facility. The Liberal Democrats have never used this facility, and we will continue to expose this waste of public money, which the BNP, Tories and Labour participate.
