On Monday I attended the Grounds and Environment Committee at LLTC - we were joined by the judges for Communities in Bloom International Challenge from Canada and Italy. They spent several days looking at the excellent displays around the town - many thanks to the volunteers who keep the town looking so beautiful. We received … Continue reading My week – week ending 15 June 2019
Town Council objects to Old Sorting Office Planning Application
The Town Council's Planning Committee has tonight unanimously objected to the planning application to build on the site of the Old Sorting Office. The meeting was attended by over 25 members of the public, packing the Town Council chamber. Five local residents spoke out against the proposal, including the landlord of The Black Lion pub. … Continue reading Town Council objects to Old Sorting Office Planning Application
My week – week ending 8 June 2019
On Monday evening I chaired the Town Council Cultural and Economic Committee. Key points discussed included an update on TACTIC (the youth service on Hockliffe Street), the market policy regarding bad weather cancellation and emergency incidents, and the possibility of creating a 'social history' trail around the town (similar to the children's trail). On Tuesday … Continue reading My week – week ending 8 June 2019
Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard Truck Convoy 2019
Despite the weather, it was great to see so many people supporting this event. https://youtu.be/apdCreYYz84
The Old Sorting Office planning application
The planning application for the residential development on the site of the old sorting office comes before the Town Council Planning Committee this Wednesday (12th June). Full details of the application can be found on the CBC website here. I am fully aware of the strong feeling among local residents and businesses towards this application … Continue reading The Old Sorting Office planning application
My week – week ending 1 June 2019
Having been half-term week, it has been quiet with less meetings. However, I have played a lot of 'Cluedo' and I have become an expert on 'flags of the world'! On Tuesday I had a conference call with the Director of Children's Services for my weekly briefing. On Thursday I Co-chaired the Corporate Parenting Panel … Continue reading My week – week ending 1 June 2019
EU Elections and the race for the Tory leadership
We didn't really need to wait for the results of the EU elections to know that the Conservatives were going to get demolished. As results started to come in last night, it was very apparent that support for the two main parties had evaporated, and voters had backed parties with a very clear position on … Continue reading EU Elections and the race for the Tory leadership
My week – week ending 25 May 2019
On Monday I attended a briefing meeting with officers in preparation for this week's Corporate Parenting Panel. On Monday evening I attended the Annual Meeting of LLTC - I was delighted to be confirmed as Deputy Leader of the Council, with Cllr Steve Jones being the Leader. Cllr David Bowater was appointed Mayor, and Cllr … Continue reading My week – week ending 25 May 2019
European Elections – why I have not been campaigning
For the first time in over 30 years - during which time I have taken part in every local, national and European election - I am sitting out the campaign for this week's European Elections. It is not that I am worried about the inevitable hostile reception I would find on the doorstep - having … Continue reading European Elections – why I have not been campaigning
My week – week ending 18 May 2019
On Thursday I attended the Annual Meeting of Central Bedfordshire Council - this meeting is the start of the Council's year, with the new Chairman being appointed, and all other appointments to the Council (committee places, the Council's Executive and representatives to outside bodies) being confirmed. I was delighted to be appointed as Deputy Executive … Continue reading My week – week ending 18 May 2019
