Not directly related to traffic issues but the writer recently came across this local Forum
http://www.ls26.org.uk/forum/index.php
Within the Politically Speaking section there are some interesting views and opinions about the work of local councillors.
Monday, 22 August 2011
Monday, 1 August 2011
MP Support - What support?
Almost exactly two years ago to the day a small delegation met, on Leeds Hill, with the then Shadow Transport Minister, Robert Goodwill. The meeting was reported as follows:
On Monday 3rd August, a small delegation of local residents had a brief and informal meeting with Alec Shelbrooke, Conservative parliamentary candidate for this area, and Robert Goodwill MP, Shadow Transport Minister. The meeting was held in a lay-by on Leeds Road and above the noise of the traffic, and within feet of speeding HGV's, the concerns of local residents were outlined to Robert Goodwill who listened and commented understandingly.
During the meeting, not only was the the lack of action from the councillors condemned, but much was said about what the Conservatives would do about road safety, and the concerns of local communities, if they were in government. Well now they are in government (sort of), and what differences have we seen..........!
In the last email correspondence from Alec Shelbrooke he makes the following comment:
'Having Cllr Bruce on board can only, hopefully, help the situation. I am hopeful that being a member of the ruling administration, senior Councillor and officers will listen to Cllr Bruce as they have clearly not been listening to what I have been saying.'
A consistent level of effectiveness regardless of political party.
On Monday 3rd August, a small delegation of local residents had a brief and informal meeting with Alec Shelbrooke, Conservative parliamentary candidate for this area, and Robert Goodwill MP, Shadow Transport Minister. The meeting was held in a lay-by on Leeds Road and above the noise of the traffic, and within feet of speeding HGV's, the concerns of local residents were outlined to Robert Goodwill who listened and commented understandingly.
During the meeting, not only was the the lack of action from the councillors condemned, but much was said about what the Conservatives would do about road safety, and the concerns of local communities, if they were in government. Well now they are in government (sort of), and what differences have we seen..........!
In the last email correspondence from Alec Shelbrooke he makes the following comment:
'Having Cllr Bruce on board can only, hopefully, help the situation. I am hopeful that being a member of the ruling administration, senior Councillor and officers will listen to Cllr Bruce as they have clearly not been listening to what I have been saying.'
A consistent level of effectiveness regardless of political party.
Proposed meeting date still to be confirmed
There have been a number of queries as to whether the August meeting has been arranged - Due to individuals being away on holiday no date has been confirmed, contact will be made with all interested parties as soon as something is known.
Thursday, 23 June 2011
Ward councillor support - Update
Karen Bruce has made the following statement of support for inclusion in a short article expected to appear in the July issue of the Rothwell and District Record:
"I recognise that speeding traffic and lorries are a very serious issue within the ward which has long needed tackling and I will support residents to try to do what I can to help."
The purpose of the article is to show that the campaign continues, and to attract more active support.
"I recognise that speeding traffic and lorries are a very serious issue within the ward which has long needed tackling and I will support residents to try to do what I can to help."
The purpose of the article is to show that the campaign continues, and to attract more active support.
Saturday, 11 June 2011
Road map
One of the hot topics at the meeting with Karen Bruce was the issue of 24/7 HGV traffic travelling between Stourton and the M62. We have a catalogue of spurious reasons from council officers as to why nothing can be done about this, such as 'strategic routes', 'distance', 'access', and its worth just revisiting the road map to see what a 'load of cobblers' we are expected to believe.