Ex Eye Infirmary creates problems
Since its closure there has been no maintenance at the former Eye Infirmary site. In particular boundary bushes and hedges have become seriously over grown.
3 Aug 2010
National News
Mayor and Mayoress of Canterbury fundraising picnic and outing to the theatre
At the Mayoral outing today there were Mayors and Mayoresses present that I have not met before who had travelled from Tunbridge Wells, Bromley, Medway, Gravesend and the more usual Cinque Ports. We drove to the venue ourselves this time as Canterbury is outside our area and not a Cinque Port and parking amongst the rather smart Mayoral Cars was a bit daunting. However, seeing the stunning venue of Tower House and it's gardens and grounds was an uplifting experience.
FMTMN
3 Aug 2010
Bishop's Stortford LibDems Say Canine Facility Should Not Be A Priority
Bishop's Stortford Liberal Democrats have slammed the use of tax-payers' money on a new dog training facility that opened in Southern Park on 27th July. If we were in a time of affluence, and not in a recession, the training course would be useful and fun both for the dogs and their owners - and the LibDems may well have backed it.
2 Aug 2010
Appeals Lodged after Planning Permission Refused
Two appeals against planning refusal relating to town centre properties have been lodged. The first relates to student accommodation in Temple Road, where a 3-storey extension was refused permission by the Planning Committee.
2 Aug 2010
Council Makes Application to Secretary of State for Allotments
The borough council will make an application to the Secretary of State for permission to restore to use the currently abandoned Stones Road allotments and will work with Lower Mole Countryside Management Project, Natural England, Surrey County Council and others to ensure the future of both the Stones Road allotments and Stones Road Pond which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
2 Aug 2010
Karma keep their license
Wiltshire Police recently asked the council to hold a review hearing into Karma nightclub in Chippenham. The police produced a catalogue of incidents of violence and drunken disorder which they claimed was caused by irresponsible drinks promotions and poor management at the venue.
2 Aug 2010