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Newport Pagnell– April 2012
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A contribution from Cllr Derek Eastman
Introduction
Hello. For both those reading this for the first time and for regular readers I am Councillor Derek Eastman and I represent Newport Pagnell North ward. I am a
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The Town Clock Committee, which climbed every hurdle and crossed every barrier, deserves our thanks and gratitude for a job extremely well done. Special thanks go to David Agnew, Barry Clayton and Roy Mason, who unveiled the
Hello. For both those reading this for the first time
and for regular readers I am Councillor Derek
Eastman and I represent Newport Pagnell North
ward. I am a Liberal Democrat councillor and work
as a team in Newport Pagnell with my Liberal
Democrat colleagues in the Focus Team. I am a guest writer for this
month, whilst the local elections take place.
AsIwritethismonth’scalroticlkeoinnMarcahththerFdeabmruparySsantuowrdiasyadistantmemory and look forward to a warm spring.
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those watching were not
As I write this month’s article in March the February snow is a distant
dampened. Huge congratulations
memory and we look forward to a warm spring.
One of the issues raised more than most is the problem with careless parking. I
please be a considerate parker
am currently managing numerous complaints about bad parking around schools and the blocking resident’s drives. It causes more frustration than anything else.
One of the issues raised more than most is the problem with careless
does help to remind driv parking around schools and the blocking of resident’s dcrairveefusl.pIatrkers it will go
parking. I am currently managing numerous complaints about bad
causes more frustration than anything else. Around schools it raises the risk of injury to children and I have heard of some near misses. Milton Keynes Council is currently looking at the problems
go a long way to Derek with a recently painted driveway reduce the problems. protection marking. No doubt this subject
Town clock after the unveiling.
nEwpoRt pAGnELL town cLocK ARRiVEs
If you need to contact any of the Newport Focus Team please e-mail us on NewportFocus@mklibdems.co.uk.
I cannot pass this item without a mention. With great aplomb the new town clock for Newport Pagnell was unveiled on the 18th February in front of massed residents who gathered for the occasion.
Please be a considerate parker
Around schools it raises
the risk of injury to children and I have heard of some the problems
near misses. Milton Key
surrounding Green Park
eways being obstructed d on the road. This
all remember to be
s. No doubt this subject
Clock being lowered into position.
it is possible to have ‘dri
will be ongoing.
surrounding Green Park and Portfields Schools. With driveways being
don’t get left in the dark
morning, although the spirits of
go to all.
obstructed it is possible to have ‘driveway protection markings’
It is not unusual at this time of year for street lights to stop working. I have received several complaints lately about lights not working – or, indeed, remaining lit all day. Milton Keynes Council repair street lights very quickly when they have been reported. To report lights not working properly please either report them direct to MK Council, or to your local councillor, quoting the number on the post.
painted on the road.
This does help to
remind drivers not to
block drives. If we can all remember to be careful parkers it will
will be ongoing.
Douglas McCall will return shortly to this page.
Derek with a recently pa
The Orphean Singers, from hanslope, formed by a merger of the ladies and male voice choir in 1952, which was the year of Her Majesty’s accession to the throne, are hosting a series of four concerts in celebration of the Diamond Jubilee. ‘The Last Night of the Proms’ will take place on April 28 at Water Eaton Church Centre, 4pm; May 19th at St John the Baptist church, Hartwell, 7.30pm; June 2nd at St Mary’s Church, Haversham, 7.30pm; September 29 at St Mary and St Giles Church, Stony Stratford, 7.30pm.
The Mayor, Cllr Wendy Egan, invites residents of newport pagnell to the Annual Town Meeting to be held on the 19th April at The United Reform Church at 7.30pm. This is an opportunity for residents to find out what is happening in their town and to talk directly to councillors. It will also see the Town Award being presented to the citizen who has worked tirelessly for the good of the Town. Refreshments will be served. Please inform the Town Clerk if you are attending by email TownClerk@newport-pagnell.org.uk or on 01908 618756.
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