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AFFORDABLE HOUSING - SITE VISITS

I am looking at proposals for affordable housing on Granby Rd. in Fairfield. Several developers have expressed an interest. Whilst looking at the written submissions is fine, I prefer to see actually what it it they will be building. I want to look at quality and sizes. Today I am visiting examples built by the bidders so that I can make a better more informed decision when the time comes. So many people say to me that the prices of houses are too high. Local people want to stay in the area when they look to buy their first house but it is becoming increasingly more difficult to do. That is why affordable housing is so important. Those of us who have been on the housing ladder for some years must not forget that others want to get on it, and we must try to help them as much as we can in the present economic climate

VANDALISM THREATENING AFFORDABLE HOUSING

The building of some affordable housing in Ganesley for local people is udner threat due to continuing vandalism on the site. I viti the site to witness the invreased security being implemented by the builders. Its a real concenr that development is being hindered as these houses are for local people. Houses that local people can afford is a bg priority both for the Council and myself.

GLOSSOP SCHOOL - E-BOOKS

At the request of the local press a quick visit to Glossop to drop off a couple more e-book to students. The press have picked up on the fact that the project has been short listed for a national award and they want to promote it and also the fact that the idea originated at the school during a visit last year.  

PLAYGROUND CONSULTATION IN FURNESS VALE

Following the news that we have secured an extra £200,000 for playground across the High Peak, and the agreement of a schedule, I visit Furness Vale school to talk to the children about the improvements. We need to make sure that we get the improvements right and dont just foist what we think on the people who will be using them. A visit to the scholl is just the first part of this consultation.

COUNCIL BUILDINGS

I and several other Councillors vist the buildings and office of HPBC. During the tour it givs us the chance to meet various officers of the Authority and hear first hand of their thoughts and issues. We particulerly look at Health & Safety in these buildings.

POLICE PROTEST MARCH

Having been invited, and strongly believing that the Government have treated the Police shoddily over their pay settlement I went to London to march with Officer of the local Police force to demonstrate to the Governemnt the strength of feeling over the pay issue. The Government have completely ignored the recommendations of the independant tribunal to back date the pay award. I think this is unacceptable.

MORE MONEY FOR HIGH PEAK PLAY AREAS

Great news for the Borough. After lots of work and negotiation we have secured £200,000 from the Big Lottery Fund for investment in play areas across the High Peak. The Officers of the Council have worked hard on this and I am delighted that our efforts have been rewarded

SHIREBROOK BUS ROUTE CHANGED

After several exchanges of emails I am delighted to learn that ther route of the bus service thorugh the Shirebrook Estate in Glossop is now going to change. Following the opening of the link road on the estate, the old route did not fully reflect the needs of estate residents. Now it does. Good news for all concerned.

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