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FERODO PENSIONS - HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT

As the fight goes on for justice for the victims of the T&N pensions crash, a group of T&N pensioners are taking a presentation to Westminster. They believe that a better solution can be found than the Pension Protection Fund. I have tried to work with them where I can, and as a result they have asked that I be included in the list of MP's invited. Whilst the PPF is a very good backstop, it still does not completely coreect the injustice. I know these people have worked long and hard on this solution and I am delighted to get the opportunity to attend their presentation.

GLOSSOPDALE SIXTH FORM

In what appears to be coming an annual event I go to Glossopdale Community College to talk to the lower sixth form about politics in general and the Conservative Party in particular. I always try to be careful within schools. I want young people to become more involved in politics. My job today is not to resort to Party political points, but to talk and more importantly listen to the thoughts of what after all will be tomorrows voters. I am impressed with not only their knowledge but their interest. My talk and the questions and answer session that follows lasts approximately 2 hours 

POLICE BUDGETS

I have been invited to a presentation by the Chief Constable of Derbyshire, David Coleman on police funding for the coming year. In these days when the fear of crime is in so many peoples minds, I support anything that will help the police to do their job. My thoughts are very much mirrored by other members of the public. There is still a lot of respect for the police and the difficulties that they face in reducing crime.

HIGH PEAK CRICKET SOCEITY

A rare chance to go to the Cricket Society. I have been a Member for some time now, but unfortunately I dont often make the meetings. Its nice to see so many oldf friends there and talk about Cricket and lament the fortunes of the English team in Auistralia.

THE COST OF TONY BLAIR

I am astounded at the costs of Downing Street as reported today. Tony Blair has presided over a trebling of the costs to £18million !!! This comes on top of the news that the Blairs are recruiting a butler (or as they prefer to call it a 'House Manager'). Staff costs have risen from £3.4m to £11m and hospitality has trebled to £160,000 a year. ALl this whilst the police have to beg for money in order to ensure that criminals convicted abroad can be entered on to our systems ! It makes you want to scream !!!

PRISONERS ON THE RUN !

As it becomes apparent that more prisoners are wlaking out of Sudbury Open Prison it also becomes more of a concern in the High Peak. Sudbury is about 30 miles away, but it is a direct road from there to Manchester through the High Peak. I am worried that prisoners will make for the city and pass through the High Peak on route.

HPBC - PROVISION FOR YOUTH

The sub group within High Peak Borough Council which is looking at what is provided for young people across the Borough meets tonight. I Chair this Group and we have been charged with the development of a 'Play Strategy' . If we do this it will hopefully opeen the door to further external funding for more play equipment across the Borough. There needs to be more for young people, so this is a very important committee in my opinion. The strategy is almost complete and ready for submission. The Members of the committee make a few final comments which hopefully will mena that the exercise, which has been a long one will be successful.

MANOR PARK GATES

I would have liked the gates to be in place by now but it has been a very slow process. I meet with a local builder today to look at creating a pedestrian access once the gates are in position. I hope that this is going to be the last piece on the jigsaw and we can get them underway very soon

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