Tuesday, 30 October 2007
Labour U-turn on school surplus snatch
So the Labour Government have backed down on the plan to snatch back 5% of school reserves. Good for them but they could have released the news five minutes earlier and we could have pulled the latest edition of Focus from the printer. It carries an item on the issue, that we could have updated. We contacted the printer as soon as we heard the news on the radio today but the page had just been printed.
Monday, 29 October 2007
Gus Poyet joins Spurs
So farewell then Gus Poyet who has left the mighty Leeds United to join the management team at Spurs.
We wish you all the best and thank you for what you have done at Leeds.
It has to be pointed out however, that what may seem to be a step upwards now may well prove not to be the case if Leeds are playing Spurs next season in the Championship.
We wish you all the best and thank you for what you have done at Leeds.
It has to be pointed out however, that what may seem to be a step upwards now may well prove not to be the case if Leeds are playing Spurs next season in the Championship.
Fireworks on The Stray
Redcar and Cleveland Council is promising another spectacular Fireworks Night display on The Stray at Redcar on Monday, November 5.
The fireworks, promising to be 'the best show Redcar has ever seen' will be set off at 7.30pm to music with a nautical theme, ranging from Blue Peter to Pirates of the Caribbean, from the Stray car park, in the same spot as last year.
Highlight Pyrotechnics will create a safety exclusion zone stretching 250 metres in both directions, firing over 2,500 fireworks, with 23,354 'aerial effects', rising to a minimum of 30metres to a maximum of 200metres.
A stretch of the Coast Road will be closed to traffic from 6pm, reopening at approximately 9pm.
The Council is organising a free park and ride bus service from both the Majuba Road car park and the car park behind the shops in Marske.
There will be three 26-seater minibuses starting a shuttle service at 6pm from Majuba and one 26-seater also starting at 6pm from Marske.
The fireworks, promising to be 'the best show Redcar has ever seen' will be set off at 7.30pm to music with a nautical theme, ranging from Blue Peter to Pirates of the Caribbean, from the Stray car park, in the same spot as last year.
Highlight Pyrotechnics will create a safety exclusion zone stretching 250 metres in both directions, firing over 2,500 fireworks, with 23,354 'aerial effects', rising to a minimum of 30metres to a maximum of 200metres.
A stretch of the Coast Road will be closed to traffic from 6pm, reopening at approximately 9pm.
The Council is organising a free park and ride bus service from both the Majuba Road car park and the car park behind the shops in Marske.
There will be three 26-seater minibuses starting a shuttle service at 6pm from Majuba and one 26-seater also starting at 6pm from Marske.
Saturday, 27 October 2007
Lions late come back not enough to catch rampant Leeds United
Any thoughts that the expected departure of Gus Poyet to Spurs would have a negative effect on Leeds United were dispelled when David Prutton fired in from outside the box on 37 minutes. The Lions had a goal disallowed after three minutes and had looked the better side early on.
Three more United goals early in the second half had the largest home crowd of the season (30,319) in raptures. Jermaine Beckford got his first goal in October on 53 minutes, then a brace from Jonathan Douglas (57 and 60 minutes) seemed to put the game out of Millwall's reach.
But Millwall got a grip on the game with goals from Will Hoskins 65 minutes and Ahmet Berkovic 76 minutes. It made for a very nervous last 15 minutes. Leeds never make it easy for themselves but ended winners again in what was the most exciting game of the season so far.
It was also United's second four goal tally of the season and the first League game when they have conceded two goals. 11 wins and 2 draws stretches the unbeaten run to a magnificent 13 games.
Leeds United 4 Millwall 2
Three more United goals early in the second half had the largest home crowd of the season (30,319) in raptures. Jermaine Beckford got his first goal in October on 53 minutes, then a brace from Jonathan Douglas (57 and 60 minutes) seemed to put the game out of Millwall's reach.
But Millwall got a grip on the game with goals from Will Hoskins 65 minutes and Ahmet Berkovic 76 minutes. It made for a very nervous last 15 minutes. Leeds never make it easy for themselves but ended winners again in what was the most exciting game of the season so far.
It was also United's second four goal tally of the season and the first League game when they have conceded two goals. 11 wins and 2 draws stretches the unbeaten run to a magnificent 13 games.
Leeds United 4 Millwall 2
Friday, 26 October 2007
Government 'smash and grab' plan on local schools is slammed by Lib Dems
Liberal Democrats have warned that a proposal by the government to take away cash reserves that local schools have built up will damage children’s education.The government have put out for consultation a proposal to take 5% of the cash held in reserve in school budgets. Many schools build up reserves to invest in new equipment and facilities or as cover for a rainy day.
Liberal Democrat Councillor and local school governor, Mary Ovens (pictured), said: “Frankly, I am amazed the government can even think of doing this. We have a scheme in Redcar & Cleveland for planned expenses but taking money from school budgets in this way is little more than a smash and grab on schools that have carefully planned for the future. The effect could be felt by school children all over the Borough. I will be raising a question in the November meeting of the Council to ask them what the impact on local school budgets is likely to be."
Amongst the worst hit schools would be Beech Grove primary South Bank, Pathways special school Grangetown and St. Dominics Catholic primary Redcar.
Lib Dem parliamentary spokesman, Ian Swales said: “What will they think of next? Taxing schools who manage their money well is an outrage. Once again central Government is meddling in local matters and showing that they are desperate to raise money from just about anywhere."
Ice rink returns to Redcar
An ice rink is returning to Redcar High Street to keep both the young and old entertained during half term, Monday October 29 until Friday November 2.
More than 2,000 skaters took to the ice last year when Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council first put on the attraction.
Measuring 15 metres by 14 metres, the all-weather synthetic polished rink by the Town Clock will be big enough to hold 70 skaters at a time.
The rink will be open from 10am until 8pm daily with sessions priced at £3 include skate hire.
There will be a store of 144 pairs of boots with sizes ranging from those suitable for three to four year olds up to adult size 13
More than 2,000 skaters took to the ice last year when Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council first put on the attraction.
Measuring 15 metres by 14 metres, the all-weather synthetic polished rink by the Town Clock will be big enough to hold 70 skaters at a time.
The rink will be open from 10am until 8pm daily with sessions priced at £3 include skate hire.
There will be a store of 144 pairs of boots with sizes ranging from those suitable for three to four year olds up to adult size 13
Talent 2007 winners
Dozens of youngsters from across the Borough of Redcar & Cleveland took part in the Council's Talent 2007 competition.
The event was organised in partnership with CPN Music Teacher Chris Nixon and was held at Christ Church, Coatham in Redcar.
The competition was in 3 stages, for Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4/College and University Students.
The judging panel consisted of Pat Denney (Chair of Redcar Business Association), Councillor Sheelagh Clarke (Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure and Tourism), Councillor Josie Crawford and Councillor Irene Curr.
The winners are:
Key Stage 4/College and University students - Topline Group from Topline Community Arts Project, with Sonia Herlingshaw, Oliver Jameson, Ruth and Deanna Foster, Charlotte Hierons, Anna Hatton, Amy Keenan who performed: "supercalifragilisticexpialidocious"
Key Stage 3 was won by a group from Redcar Community College, with Karl Miller, Luke Pitt and Alex Puckrin who sang "Do you know?"
Key Stage 2 was won by Luke and Eve Murray from Martingrove School of Dance, who did the Cha Cha Cha!
The event was organised in partnership with CPN Music Teacher Chris Nixon and was held at Christ Church, Coatham in Redcar.
The competition was in 3 stages, for Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4/College and University Students.
The judging panel consisted of Pat Denney (Chair of Redcar Business Association), Councillor Sheelagh Clarke (Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure and Tourism), Councillor Josie Crawford and Councillor Irene Curr.
The winners are:
Key Stage 4/College and University students - Topline Group from Topline Community Arts Project, with Sonia Herlingshaw, Oliver Jameson, Ruth and Deanna Foster, Charlotte Hierons, Anna Hatton, Amy Keenan who performed: "supercalifragilisticexpialidocious"
Key Stage 3 was won by a group from Redcar Community College, with Karl Miller, Luke Pitt and Alex Puckrin who sang "Do you know?"
Key Stage 2 was won by Luke and Eve Murray from Martingrove School of Dance, who did the Cha Cha Cha!
Wednesday, 24 October 2007
New insulation scheme for Borough residents
A new insulation scheme is available to all residents within the Borough of Redcar & Cleveland which offers -
- Insulation measures FREE to householders in receipt of benefits
- For those not in receipt of benefits, costs are as follows :
Cavity Wall insulation £99
Loft Insulation £99 (if existing insulation is less than 75mm)
Loft Top-ups £199 (if existing insulation is more than 75mm)
Hot water tank Jackets £10
To take advantage of the offer call Warm & Well on 01642 777976. This scheme's funding is limited so ACT NOW !
- Insulation measures FREE to householders in receipt of benefits
- For those not in receipt of benefits, costs are as follows :
Cavity Wall insulation £99
Loft Insulation £99 (if existing insulation is less than 75mm)
Loft Top-ups £199 (if existing insulation is more than 75mm)
Hot water tank Jackets £10
To take advantage of the offer call Warm & Well on 01642 777976. This scheme's funding is limited so ACT NOW !
Sunday, 21 October 2007
There has got to be a Leadership Hustings in the North East this time
Posted by Chris:
I hear that there is to be another Lib Dem Leadership Hustings at Leeds Civic Hall, at 3pm on 3rd November 2007.
This is a nice venue, which was packed to overflowing when the Leadership Hustings were held there last time. We shall enjoy the day out and a chance to visit Leeds market, even though it clashes with Leeds United's game at Carlisle. Leeds is near enough for us to attend without much travelling but I am led to understand that this is the only north of England Hustings so far planned and there is unlikely to be another.
If this is correct then those responsible for organising them need to have a word with themselves. The north east missed out last time and it did not go down very well at all with local members.
A Leadership Hustings was held in Newcastle when Charles Kennedy was elected. To be honest, there was nowhere near the attendance that the one in Leeds attracted last time but nonetheless we are fast replacing the Tories as the real challengers to Labour in this region and we should not be ignored.
In the two previous Leadership elections, since members got the vote, candidates took the time to visit our area. Both Paddy Ashdown and Alan Beith came to Stockton and Guisborough, during their contest. John Pardoe came to Stokesley Town Hall and spoke to a packed meeting during his campaign to replace Jeremy Thorpe, which was won by David Steel.
I hear that there is to be another Lib Dem Leadership Hustings at Leeds Civic Hall, at 3pm on 3rd November 2007.
This is a nice venue, which was packed to overflowing when the Leadership Hustings were held there last time. We shall enjoy the day out and a chance to visit Leeds market, even though it clashes with Leeds United's game at Carlisle. Leeds is near enough for us to attend without much travelling but I am led to understand that this is the only north of England Hustings so far planned and there is unlikely to be another.
If this is correct then those responsible for organising them need to have a word with themselves. The north east missed out last time and it did not go down very well at all with local members.
A Leadership Hustings was held in Newcastle when Charles Kennedy was elected. To be honest, there was nowhere near the attendance that the one in Leeds attracted last time but nonetheless we are fast replacing the Tories as the real challengers to Labour in this region and we should not be ignored.
In the two previous Leadership elections, since members got the vote, candidates took the time to visit our area. Both Paddy Ashdown and Alan Beith came to Stockton and Guisborough, during their contest. John Pardoe came to Stokesley Town Hall and spoke to a packed meeting during his campaign to replace Jeremy Thorpe, which was won by David Steel.
Saturday, 20 October 2007
Kandol nicks a late winner against the Seagulls
Tresor Kandol celebrated his new contract with a 79th minute winner at Brighton. In a match that lacked passion and atmosphere United ground out their first victory at the Withdean Stadium.
The team, who seem to have been low in confidence during recent games, were not playing well with many passes going astray. However, they pulled off another late result and that is what counts. If you can snatch winning goals when you are not playing well it makes all the difference.
10 wins and two draws now puts us within three points of the playoffs and we have nearly caught up all the other clubs in League One after giving them a 15-point start. That is remarkable progress.
Brighton & Hove Albion 0 Leeds United 1
The team, who seem to have been low in confidence during recent games, were not playing well with many passes going astray. However, they pulled off another late result and that is what counts. If you can snatch winning goals when you are not playing well it makes all the difference.
10 wins and two draws now puts us within three points of the playoffs and we have nearly caught up all the other clubs in League One after giving them a 15-point start. That is remarkable progress.
Brighton & Hove Albion 0 Leeds United 1
Friday, 19 October 2007
Ian Swales to back Nick Clegg for Lib Dem Leader
Liberal Democrats Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Redcar, Ian Swales, is backing Yorkshire MP, Nick Clegg, to become the new Leader of the Liberal Democrats:"I am delighted that Nick Clegg is standing for the Lib Dem Leadership. He would make an outstanding Leader of the Party and he will get my support," said Mr Swales.
Thursday, 18 October 2007
Chris and Glynis come out for Cleggy
We have decided that we will be backing Nick Clegg to be the new Leader of the Liberal Democrats.Nick has impressed us during his short period as a Lib Dem MP. He has made is mark right from the start and is the obvious choice for us. We have become impressed with Chris Huhne, since the last leadership election, but as Glynis pointed out at that time, we knew little about him up until then.
Apart from anything else it will be a massive boost for Yorkshire and the north as a whole to have a Lib Dem leader who represents these parts.
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Nick has the right image and is clearly light years ahead of Cameron in terms of intellectual ability. We predict he will also put bumbling Brown in the shade at PMQs. Nick needs to make sure he gets the backing of our MPs and if elected they need to be quick to defend him. No more sitting quitely with embarrassed looks on their faces. We need a united team clearly focussed on winning and we are sure that, with Nick at the helm, this can be achieved.
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Go for it Cleggy!
Wednesday, 17 October 2007
Labour tampering with the system again
Posted by Glynis:
This morning our hessian sack, that we have used for the three years that Redcar & Cleveland Council has been seriously into recycling, was taken away and a pack 10 clear plastic sacks was stuck on the door handle.
A letter explained that we had requested this change (we most certainly did not). We are now expected to tie this bag up and fasten it to the weelie bin on collection days. That is okay in theory, but more often than not, my bin is emptied hours before the plastics and cardboard are collected.
Once the wheelie bins are brought in the bags will be left out. I have this vision of bags full of plastic bottles blowing up and down roads. Either that or we will have two bin wagons on our streets at the same time.
The change is because some people did not bother to use the velcro fastening on the hessian sack and plastic bottles often spilled out. Why do they think people will be more inclined to find something to tie up the new bags and then fasten them to the wheelie bin when they could not be bothered to fasten the velcro strap?
The problem round here is not so much people not fastening up the bags, it is the speed with which the collection operatives feel they have to work. When they transfer them into another container some spill out and they don't bother to pick them up.
Why they need to tamper with the system is because when we introduced it, the Lib Dem led Coalition followed the guidance set down by the Labour Government to the letter. We became a Beacon Council and were rated as the best in the north east.
The Labour opposition were seething with rage over this and did nothing but whinge and moan about the system. 80% of residents got fully behind us and participated in recycling but it was the 20% that could not be bothered that Labour encouraged. Constantly knocking the two-weekly collection cycle and promising to return to weekly collection of refuse.
Now they find that we were right all along and have abandoned their promise to return to weekly refuse collection because it will put at least 4% on the Council Tax. Instead they have come up with a barmy plan to just put it up by one half percent and collect refuse weekly for eight weeks of the year, either Christmas or the summer, they have not decided yet.
What they should be doing is continuing with our programme of visiting residents who don't recycle and advising them how to do it. This was working well and they could use the extra money that will be spent on the pointless eight weeks of weekly collection to employ extra people to carry out the advisory visits.
This morning our hessian sack, that we have used for the three years that Redcar & Cleveland Council has been seriously into recycling, was taken away and a pack 10 clear plastic sacks was stuck on the door handle.
A letter explained that we had requested this change (we most certainly did not). We are now expected to tie this bag up and fasten it to the weelie bin on collection days. That is okay in theory, but more often than not, my bin is emptied hours before the plastics and cardboard are collected.
Once the wheelie bins are brought in the bags will be left out. I have this vision of bags full of plastic bottles blowing up and down roads. Either that or we will have two bin wagons on our streets at the same time.
The change is because some people did not bother to use the velcro fastening on the hessian sack and plastic bottles often spilled out. Why do they think people will be more inclined to find something to tie up the new bags and then fasten them to the wheelie bin when they could not be bothered to fasten the velcro strap?
The problem round here is not so much people not fastening up the bags, it is the speed with which the collection operatives feel they have to work. When they transfer them into another container some spill out and they don't bother to pick them up.
Why they need to tamper with the system is because when we introduced it, the Lib Dem led Coalition followed the guidance set down by the Labour Government to the letter. We became a Beacon Council and were rated as the best in the north east.
The Labour opposition were seething with rage over this and did nothing but whinge and moan about the system. 80% of residents got fully behind us and participated in recycling but it was the 20% that could not be bothered that Labour encouraged. Constantly knocking the two-weekly collection cycle and promising to return to weekly collection of refuse.
Now they find that we were right all along and have abandoned their promise to return to weekly refuse collection because it will put at least 4% on the Council Tax. Instead they have come up with a barmy plan to just put it up by one half percent and collect refuse weekly for eight weeks of the year, either Christmas or the summer, they have not decided yet.
What they should be doing is continuing with our programme of visiting residents who don't recycle and advising them how to do it. This was working well and they could use the extra money that will be spent on the pointless eight weeks of weekly collection to employ extra people to carry out the advisory visits.
Monday, 15 October 2007
Ming Campbell resigns - our view
Once again we have allowed the two-party obsessed media to call the shots and the panicky minority in the party have got their own way again.
We did not vote for Ming but we accepted that he had won the leadership fair and square and by a large majority. We have given him our 100% support. He was up against it from the start but it was not just him who needed to raise his game. We all did. We can do well in elections against all the odds but we cannot sustain the interest of the media in between. We have failed to find a way of drawing the attention of the media away from two-party game and we have failed to get our message across to the public.
Electing yet another new leader will not make the slightest difference unless we can select someone who can handle the media and get the message across. Charles Kennedy had that skill. Being young, bright and handsome gives you an advantage, it now seems, but this is not enough. The new leader needs something else. He or she needs the total backing of our MP's, Councillors and members. Like Charles, Ming did not get this support, certainly not enough of it anyway.
Once we elect the new leader we all need to get behind whoever it is and give them the support they deserve. We should be quicker to defend and smarter in the way we react to situations.
Our MP's have been excellent in debates in the house, seen by few people, but hopeless at PM questions, when the eyes of the country are on them. They need to get this right. It is never going to be an easy ride for anyone but we all have to get behind a new leader and back them through thick and thin.
Finally we send our best wishes to Ming and thank him for what he has done for us. He is a man of real integrity and great dignity. It is a real shame that he did not get the backing he deserved.
We did not vote for Ming but we accepted that he had won the leadership fair and square and by a large majority. We have given him our 100% support. He was up against it from the start but it was not just him who needed to raise his game. We all did. We can do well in elections against all the odds but we cannot sustain the interest of the media in between. We have failed to find a way of drawing the attention of the media away from two-party game and we have failed to get our message across to the public.
Electing yet another new leader will not make the slightest difference unless we can select someone who can handle the media and get the message across. Charles Kennedy had that skill. Being young, bright and handsome gives you an advantage, it now seems, but this is not enough. The new leader needs something else. He or she needs the total backing of our MP's, Councillors and members. Like Charles, Ming did not get this support, certainly not enough of it anyway.
Once we elect the new leader we all need to get behind whoever it is and give them the support they deserve. We should be quicker to defend and smarter in the way we react to situations.
Our MP's have been excellent in debates in the house, seen by few people, but hopeless at PM questions, when the eyes of the country are on them. They need to get this right. It is never going to be an easy ride for anyone but we all have to get behind a new leader and back them through thick and thin.
Finally we send our best wishes to Ming and thank him for what he has done for us. He is a man of real integrity and great dignity. It is a real shame that he did not get the backing he deserved.
Ming Campbell resigns
STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE LIBERAL DEMOCRATS, SIMON HUGHES MP AND THE ACTING LEADER OF THE LIBERAL DEMOCRATS, VINCE CABLE MP
President of the Liberal Democrats, Simon Hughes MP said today:
“Ming Campbell has this evening submitted his resignation as the Leader of the Liberal Democrats with immediate effect.
“Over the past two years, Ming has given stability and purpose to our Party. He has hugely professionalised the working of our Party and led its very successful preparations for the next general election.
“Ming has made this decision - as all his political decisions - in the interest of his Party and Liberal Democracy throughout Britain. Every Liberal Democrat owes Ming a huge debt of gratitude.
“Vince Cable, our Deputy Leader will take over as Party leader until a new leader is elected according to our rules. The detailed election timetable will be announced tomorrow.”
Acting Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Vince Cable MP said:
“During his time as Leader, Ming has earned the respect, affection and gratitude of the Party. This was reflected in the warmth with which his speech was received by the Party conference three weeks ago. The key message of that speech was that the Liberal Democrats are the only Party with the distinctive, positive vision of a fairer and greener Britain.
“Throughout his political life Ming has campaigned for liberal values and social justice and we will ensure that we build on that legacy.”
President of the Liberal Democrats, Simon Hughes MP said today:
“Ming Campbell has this evening submitted his resignation as the Leader of the Liberal Democrats with immediate effect.
“Over the past two years, Ming has given stability and purpose to our Party. He has hugely professionalised the working of our Party and led its very successful preparations for the next general election.
“Ming has made this decision - as all his political decisions - in the interest of his Party and Liberal Democracy throughout Britain. Every Liberal Democrat owes Ming a huge debt of gratitude.
“Vince Cable, our Deputy Leader will take over as Party leader until a new leader is elected according to our rules. The detailed election timetable will be announced tomorrow.”
Acting Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Vince Cable MP said:
“During his time as Leader, Ming has earned the respect, affection and gratitude of the Party. This was reflected in the warmth with which his speech was received by the Party conference three weeks ago. The key message of that speech was that the Liberal Democrats are the only Party with the distinctive, positive vision of a fairer and greener Britain.
“Throughout his political life Ming has campaigned for liberal values and social justice and we will ensure that we build on that legacy.”
Opportunity for Young Authors
Budding young authors are being given the chance to spend four days of their half term holiday working with professional writers at the inaugural Redcar Young Writers' Festival.
A total of 15 free places are available for the festival, organised by Redcar and Cleveland Council's Libraries and Arts Development, with the Tees Valley Writers & Publishers Project.
There will be three authors working with the group - poet Bob Beagrie, experienced script and screenwriter Fiona Birkbeck and poet and playwright Andy Willougby.
Anyone aged 11-14 interested in writing scripts, stories and poems of any sort is encouraged can join the four festival workshop days at Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar on Tuesday, October 30 and Wednesday, October 31 and Roseberry Library, Redcar on Thursday, November 1 and Friday, November 2, each day from 10am-4pm.
To find out more pick up a leaflet in your local library or contact Janet Richardson on 01642 444319. Booking forms are available at libraries or by contacting Sandra Reddie, director of New Writing North.
A total of 15 free places are available for the festival, organised by Redcar and Cleveland Council's Libraries and Arts Development, with the Tees Valley Writers & Publishers Project.
There will be three authors working with the group - poet Bob Beagrie, experienced script and screenwriter Fiona Birkbeck and poet and playwright Andy Willougby.
Anyone aged 11-14 interested in writing scripts, stories and poems of any sort is encouraged can join the four festival workshop days at Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar on Tuesday, October 30 and Wednesday, October 31 and Roseberry Library, Redcar on Thursday, November 1 and Friday, November 2, each day from 10am-4pm.
To find out more pick up a leaflet in your local library or contact Janet Richardson on 01642 444319. Booking forms are available at libraries or by contacting Sandra Reddie, director of New Writing North.
Your chance to have your say
A series of consultation events starting next week will give the public a chance to have their say in helping to develop the Borough's first Sustainable Community Strategy.
Members of the Redcar and Cleveland Partnership and Redcar and Cleveland Council are drawing up the strategy which will set the vision for what the Borough will look like in the future and shape the work and priorities of all the Borough's public service providers.
Partnership Chair Professor Brian Footitt explained: "As well as consultation with stakeholders in the voluntary, community and private sector, there will also be opportunities to find out what matters to local people. We want to know what you think. What are your priorities for making the Borough and your neighbourhood a good place to live."
The 17 consultation events start on Monday, October 22, through to Friday, November 30. You can also have your say on-line, by going to the Partnership website, or the Council website.
Venues and times to have your say:
Tuesday, October 23: aboard the One Stop shop bus behind the Voyager pub, off The Avenue, Guisborough, 1pm-4pm.
Wednesday, October 24: aboard the One Stop shop bus at Station Hotel car park, Boosbeck, 9.30am-noon.
Friday, October 26: Laburnum Road library, Redcar, 12.30pm-2.30pm.
Tuesday, October 30: Skelton library, 10am-noon.
Wednesday, October 31: aboard the One Stop shop bus at Kilbridge Close shops, New Marske, 1pm-4pm and Rye Hills School, 6pm-8pm.
Thursday, November 1: aboard the One Stop shop bus near Lingdale Village Hall, 9.30am-noon.
Wednesday, November 7: North Skelton Village Hall, 6pm-7pm.
Thursday, November 8: aboard the One Stop shop bus near the Village Hall, Moorsholm, 1pm-3pm.
Friday, November 9: Brotton library, 10.30am-noon.
Tuesday, November 13: Roseberry library, Redcar, 1.30pm-3.30pm and Bankfields Primary School, Eston, 6pm-7pm.
Wednesday, November 14: Guisborough library, 1pm-3pm.
Thursday, November 15: Redcar library, 10am-11.30am.
Friday, November 16: Timms Coffee House, Skinningrove, 9.30am-noon.
Tuesday, November 20: Chaloner Primary School, Wilton Lane, Guisborough, 6pm-7pm.
Friday, November 23: Dormanstown library, 9.30am-11.30am.
Monday, November 26: Redcar library, 10am-noon.
Friday, November 30: Sainsburys, Guisborough, 11.30am-1.30pm.
For more details, log on to or telephone Tracy Calvert at the Partnership on 01642 444241.
Members of the Redcar and Cleveland Partnership and Redcar and Cleveland Council are drawing up the strategy which will set the vision for what the Borough will look like in the future and shape the work and priorities of all the Borough's public service providers.
Partnership Chair Professor Brian Footitt explained: "As well as consultation with stakeholders in the voluntary, community and private sector, there will also be opportunities to find out what matters to local people. We want to know what you think. What are your priorities for making the Borough and your neighbourhood a good place to live."
The 17 consultation events start on Monday, October 22, through to Friday, November 30. You can also have your say on-line, by going to the Partnership website, or the Council website.
Venues and times to have your say:
Tuesday, October 23: aboard the One Stop shop bus behind the Voyager pub, off The Avenue, Guisborough, 1pm-4pm.
Wednesday, October 24: aboard the One Stop shop bus at Station Hotel car park, Boosbeck, 9.30am-noon.
Friday, October 26: Laburnum Road library, Redcar, 12.30pm-2.30pm.
Tuesday, October 30: Skelton library, 10am-noon.
Wednesday, October 31: aboard the One Stop shop bus at Kilbridge Close shops, New Marske, 1pm-4pm and Rye Hills School, 6pm-8pm.
Thursday, November 1: aboard the One Stop shop bus near Lingdale Village Hall, 9.30am-noon.
Wednesday, November 7: North Skelton Village Hall, 6pm-7pm.
Thursday, November 8: aboard the One Stop shop bus near the Village Hall, Moorsholm, 1pm-3pm.
Friday, November 9: Brotton library, 10.30am-noon.
Tuesday, November 13: Roseberry library, Redcar, 1.30pm-3.30pm and Bankfields Primary School, Eston, 6pm-7pm.
Wednesday, November 14: Guisborough library, 1pm-3pm.
Thursday, November 15: Redcar library, 10am-11.30am.
Friday, November 16: Timms Coffee House, Skinningrove, 9.30am-noon.
Tuesday, November 20: Chaloner Primary School, Wilton Lane, Guisborough, 6pm-7pm.
Friday, November 23: Dormanstown library, 9.30am-11.30am.
Monday, November 26: Redcar library, 10am-noon.
Friday, November 30: Sainsburys, Guisborough, 11.30am-1.30pm.
For more details, log on to or telephone Tracy Calvert at the Partnership on 01642 444241.
Donating to the Tories - you must be bonkers
Posted by Glynis:
I heard on the news this morning that a Judge has ruled that an £8million donation to the Conservative Party must be paid back because the man who left it to them, in his will, was not of sound mind. Hmm I should say so!
I heard on the news this morning that a Judge has ruled that an £8million donation to the Conservative Party must be paid back because the man who left it to them, in his will, was not of sound mind. Hmm I should say so!
Chance for youngsters to be creative
Young people get the chance to have starring roles in an innovative year-long arts and drama project that starts at Freebrough Community College at Brotton on Tuesday, October 16.
Independent film director Ronak Singh will co-ordinate regular Tuesday after school sessions, entitled Act On It!, to create short films based on issues and topics chosen by the students.
It will be the first project in a packed Creative Links programme, devised by Redcar and Cleveland Council's Arts Development and Extended Schools units for young people who have a creative dream but don't know where to make it a reality.
Students at Laurence Jackson School, Guisborough will enjoy taster sessions on Thursday and Friday, October 25 and 26 for another of the exciting schemes, Boom Dang. This gives 11-18 year olds the chance to learn the skills of Boom Dang drumming and street and contemporary dance.
To find out more, contact project officer Lisa Bean on 01642 496424 or e-mail.
Independent film director Ronak Singh will co-ordinate regular Tuesday after school sessions, entitled Act On It!, to create short films based on issues and topics chosen by the students.
It will be the first project in a packed Creative Links programme, devised by Redcar and Cleveland Council's Arts Development and Extended Schools units for young people who have a creative dream but don't know where to make it a reality.
Students at Laurence Jackson School, Guisborough will enjoy taster sessions on Thursday and Friday, October 25 and 26 for another of the exciting schemes, Boom Dang. This gives 11-18 year olds the chance to learn the skills of Boom Dang drumming and street and contemporary dance.
To find out more, contact project officer Lisa Bean on 01642 496424 or e-mail.
Regional praise for Council's Traffic Management
The Department of Transport rates Redcar and Cleveland Council's arrangements for the management of road traffic as the best in the North East.
An assessment of network management duties by the Department has given the Council the highest score, 73%, of any of the eight local highway authorities in the region.
The Council has a duty to manage planned roadworks and prepare for any unplanned incidents in order to limit the impact of congestion on traffic flow across 90 miles of main roads and 330 miles of minor roads.
The Council was praised for the level of liaison undertaken with other organisations such as the emergency services and the bus operators and for the coordination of roadworks with utility companies.
An assessment of network management duties by the Department has given the Council the highest score, 73%, of any of the eight local highway authorities in the region.
The Council has a duty to manage planned roadworks and prepare for any unplanned incidents in order to limit the impact of congestion on traffic flow across 90 miles of main roads and 330 miles of minor roads.
The Council was praised for the level of liaison undertaken with other organisations such as the emergency services and the bus operators and for the coordination of roadworks with utility companies.
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