Pages Field Demo

Despite the cold, up to 200 people came out in force this afternoon to show their support for keeping Pages Field.

The event had been publicised in advance on BBC Three Counties Radio and BBC Look East and today we had Anglia TV there. We are expecting it to be on at 18:25 tonight!!

It was great for myself, Cllr Paul Record, and Cllr Peter Rawcliffe to be invited today to support the work done by local residents. Cllrs Maureen and George Rolfe were with us in spirit and all are thrilled with the public show of support.

I really hope this shows others on the council that the views of ALL residents count and people will stand up for what they believe in.

Andy Littlechild and June Walker were interviewed for the news programme and came across brilliantly. I look forward to your next campaign!! Cllr Owen was later interviewed and I look forward to seeing the clip tonight.

Traffic and Roads

Wow, roads really get to people! I have had many comments and complaints about roads, traffic lights and congestion. All are valid concerns and at the Traffic Management Working Party they have been discussed.

No decisions have been made yet but a number are being looked in to now.

Including -

• The roundabout being made more visible where Falcon Mews joins Stanbridge Road
• The lights at Morrisons and their "interesting" timing
  
• Congestion at Lindler Court from cars queuing
• Bridge Street/A4146 cycle safety

Not a complete list but a few that stick in my mind. Thanks to everyone that brings up issues like this.

Council Surgery 5th Feb

A number of points were raised on Town issues to both myself, Cllr George Rolfe and Cllr Maurice Blackman at the library on Saturday.

One of the big issues was the general upkeep of certain areas and traffic/parking.

All these issues will be dealt with as soon as we can and in fact many concerns were being dealt with on Monday.

Over the coming weeks I will be contacting those who spoke to me with an update.