I recently carried out a survey of local residents' views and one of the things I asked them to list was the top three priorities/issues that concerned them. Unsurprisingly the top three issues were Crime, Health and the Environment. When I look at some of the issues I've been dealing with, either through meetings, my mail bag or in conversation with residents, I find the same issues cropping up.
To Vote, or Not To Vote was the very important issue raised by John Culverhill (EADT 1st August). What is achieved by not voting? Precisely...nothing.
Lib Dem Party Leader Nick Clegg has set out his party's vision for Britain in a new document called 'Make It Happen'. Chelmsford Lib Dem Stephen Robinson commented, "The document discusses income tax cuts across the board; real action to cut crime and improve health & education; and reforming the political process to give everyone a voice."
Zahid Shah has condemned Wolverhampton Homes for their decision to shelve plans to revamp St Andrew's House and Whitmore House. These two Whitmore Reans tower blocks have been neglected and are in urgent need of attention. Other similar blocks of flats in the City have had extensive improvements in recent years but these Whitmore Reans flats have had none.
The Kent Energy Centre is currently working with Shepway Council to promote the Solar Renewable Grant Scheme for residents who may be interested in purchasing solar hot water or solar electricity equipment. The scheme offers a £1,000 grant towards the installed cost of solar electric or solar hot water systems.
Plans have been approved by the City Council for the Vicarage on Scott Street to be converted into 15 separate flats.