I wish to apologise on behalf of Central Beds Council for the inept way it conducted its recent consultation on transport: very little and last minute.
A press release issued on 3 August gave a range of dates when an 'exhibition' would be touring the constituency, none of which were within the Barton-le-Clay, Bushmead, Sharpenhoe, Streatley, Sundon ward and the latest of which was 21 August.
Or you may e-mail comments to myjourney@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Meanwhile, please come along to our CBC Councillor next surgery in Barton-le-Clay library, 10-12am on the second Saturday of the month: 11 September to have your say.
Tuesday, 31 August 2010
Sunday, 22 August 2010
A6 to close Barton to Silsoe one night this week
Central Bedfordshire Council have made an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle, except a vehicle being used for fire, police or ambulance purposes in an emergency, from proceeding along that length of A6 Silsoe to Barton which extends from the roundabout with Barton Road, Silsoe to the junction with Barton Road, Pulloxhill.
This temporary closure is required to enable carriageway patching work to be carried out in safety and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs. Where possible access will be maintained to property and premises but may be restricted from time to time according to local signing.
It is expected that the works will take place for ONE NIGHT during the period between Monday 23rd and Thursday 26th August 2010 from 8:00pm to 6:00am.
The alternative routes available for vehicles affected by the Order are:-
Proceed south on the A6 and continue through Luton to the roundabout with the A505. Take the second exit and continue on the A505 through Dunstable to the junction with the A5. Turn right and continue on the A5 to the junction with the A5120. Turn right and continue on the A5120 through Houghton Regis and continuing through Toddington and Flitwick to the roundabout with the A507. Take the third exit and continue on the A507 to the roundabout with the A6. Take the third exit and continue on the A6 to site and vice versa.
The Order will come into operation on 23 August 2010 for a period of four months or until the proposed works have been completed, as detailed above, whichever is the earlier.
For further information please contact Central Bedfordshire Highways, Tel: 0300 300 8049
DATED 18 August 2010
Central Bedfordshire Council Basil Jackson
Technology House Assistant Director for Highways
239 Ampthill Road
Bedford MK42 9QQ
This temporary closure is required to enable carriageway patching work to be carried out in safety and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs. Where possible access will be maintained to property and premises but may be restricted from time to time according to local signing.
It is expected that the works will take place for ONE NIGHT during the period between Monday 23rd and Thursday 26th August 2010 from 8:00pm to 6:00am.
The alternative routes available for vehicles affected by the Order are:-
Proceed south on the A6 and continue through Luton to the roundabout with the A505. Take the second exit and continue on the A505 through Dunstable to the junction with the A5. Turn right and continue on the A5 to the junction with the A5120. Turn right and continue on the A5120 through Houghton Regis and continuing through Toddington and Flitwick to the roundabout with the A507. Take the third exit and continue on the A507 to the roundabout with the A6. Take the third exit and continue on the A6 to site and vice versa.
The Order will come into operation on 23 August 2010 for a period of four months or until the proposed works have been completed, as detailed above, whichever is the earlier.
For further information please contact Central Bedfordshire Highways, Tel: 0300 300 8049
DATED 18 August 2010
Central Bedfordshire Council Basil Jackson
Technology House Assistant Director for Highways
239 Ampthill Road
Bedford MK42 9QQ
Thursday, 19 August 2010
A word for Austria: guat!
I do like Austria. It offers a super lifestyle for outdoor types, both winter and summer, with hiking, sight-seeing and swimming in lakes, my summer favourite. Plus the beer is good.
Life seems amazingly relaxed, with a high level of trust that their people will gauge any risk in their lives at the right level. There are no lifeguards keeping watch on high perches at their swimming lakes, and large slabs of cheese sit alongside salami, kaesekrainer and raw meat in the local butchers. It's all rather fun and works well and apparently very safely.
The landlords we have known have been pro European Union (EU). This year,while Pepi (a long-distance HGV driver) spoke appreciatively of how Schengen had made his job easier over the years, his wife Eva urged that Austria should group with Switzerland and Lichtenstein and pull out of the EU, to make their money by charging tolls on through traffic, for example, rather like in days of yore on the Munich-Venice trek.
How many of their 20 million people think like this? I don't know, but meeting and getting to know this kind couple gave me an interesting insight into a side of the Austrian psyche that I'd not yet had through business contacts.
I do recommend it.
Life seems amazingly relaxed, with a high level of trust that their people will gauge any risk in their lives at the right level. There are no lifeguards keeping watch on high perches at their swimming lakes, and large slabs of cheese sit alongside salami, kaesekrainer and raw meat in the local butchers. It's all rather fun and works well and apparently very safely.
The landlords we have known have been pro European Union (EU). This year,while Pepi (a long-distance HGV driver) spoke appreciatively of how Schengen had made his job easier over the years, his wife Eva urged that Austria should group with Switzerland and Lichtenstein and pull out of the EU, to make their money by charging tolls on through traffic, for example, rather like in days of yore on the Munich-Venice trek.
How many of their 20 million people think like this? I don't know, but meeting and getting to know this kind couple gave me an interesting insight into a side of the Austrian psyche that I'd not yet had through business contacts.
I do recommend it.
Wednesday, 21 July 2010
safer-beds thanks to Ringmaster?
What do you think of this service? Have you used it? Let me know!
Here is what the police say:
"Ringmaster is a computerised crime messaging system run by Bedfordshire Police, which offers local residents, Neighbourhood Watch members, businesses, farms, and Bedfordshire Police’s partners, throughout Bedfordshire, details about crime and community events in their local area.
• The service is free to everyone.
• You don’t need to be involved in Neighbourhood Watch to join Ringmaster.
• You can receive information via email direct to your computer, view your messages online, or receive messages via phone at a time to suit you.
• Receive crime reduction advice and help tackle crime in your local area.
• Currently we have 12,000 members of the public and other partner agencies registered on the system.
You can join Ringmaster by applying online at www.safer-beds.org or alternatively you can phone 01234 275288, or 01582 394023 if you live in Luton, and an application form can be sent through the post."
Here is what the police say:
"Ringmaster is a computerised crime messaging system run by Bedfordshire Police, which offers local residents, Neighbourhood Watch members, businesses, farms, and Bedfordshire Police’s partners, throughout Bedfordshire, details about crime and community events in their local area.
• The service is free to everyone.
• You don’t need to be involved in Neighbourhood Watch to join Ringmaster.
• You can receive information via email direct to your computer, view your messages online, or receive messages via phone at a time to suit you.
• Receive crime reduction advice and help tackle crime in your local area.
• Currently we have 12,000 members of the public and other partner agencies registered on the system.
You can join Ringmaster by applying online at www.safer-beds.org or alternatively you can phone 01234 275288, or 01582 394023 if you live in Luton, and an application form can be sent through the post."
www.letstalkcentral.com at your disposal
Central Beds Council says:
"Let's Talk Central is a new interactive website for Central Bedfordshire residents that forms one of the objectives from the recently approved Web Development Strategy.
As this strategy takes shape, the benefits for the Council of using new media will be to enhance its communication with the public.
The site enables residents to share their thoughts with each other and us. In our first three weeks over 800 individuals have visited www.letstalkcentral.com and we have had over 100 comments on the site.
Why are we doing this?
As a local authority we have both a responsibility and a desire to actively engage with our local residents so that the Council can take policy and services decisions that are genuinely informed by public preferences and aspirations.
The web offers individuals and organisations free, quick and easy to use mechanisms to connect with lots of people, listening to their views, answering their questions and explaining the work that we are doing.
Some surprising facts:
• 70% of UK households have access to the internet
• More people are using online networks than are reading local newspapers
• Facebook has almost 24 million user accounts in the UK
• It not just for kids - the average age of Facebook users is 38 years old
Vibrant discussions concerning local issues, including the Council, are already taking place online. Residents are using online networks to talk about us, the area and community issues and we want to add our own voice to these conversations.
Residents expect us to engage with them on their terms via their channels, and to be openly available online. This is why Let’s Talk Central makes use of free online networking tools such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
What you can do?
We need your help to make Let’s Talk Central a success. There are several things you can do:
Join in the discussions on www.letstalkcentral.com or follow us on facebook or twitter (links are provided on the Let’s Talk Central site) and invite your friends and family to do the same.
• If you know of existing online groups let them know about www.letstalkcentral.com
• If you are organising community events don’t forget we can reach a wide audience quickly and free via these online tools.
• You can post video footage on the site, outlining your views on our area and your hopes for its future.
• Keep checking out the comments and feedback on Let’s Talk Central to see what residents are saying about your area.
If you would like support with any of the above or have any questions please contact Karen Aspinall, Consultation Manager on Tel. 0300 300 6286 or Alan Ferguson, Web Manager on Tel. 0300 300 6580"
Please also let me know what you think; I am your elected representative, an independent thinker who is keen to use our resources to best effect.
Janet Nunn
"Let's Talk Central is a new interactive website for Central Bedfordshire residents that forms one of the objectives from the recently approved Web Development Strategy.
As this strategy takes shape, the benefits for the Council of using new media will be to enhance its communication with the public.
The site enables residents to share their thoughts with each other and us. In our first three weeks over 800 individuals have visited www.letstalkcentral.com and we have had over 100 comments on the site.
Why are we doing this?
As a local authority we have both a responsibility and a desire to actively engage with our local residents so that the Council can take policy and services decisions that are genuinely informed by public preferences and aspirations.
The web offers individuals and organisations free, quick and easy to use mechanisms to connect with lots of people, listening to their views, answering their questions and explaining the work that we are doing.
Some surprising facts:
• 70% of UK households have access to the internet
• More people are using online networks than are reading local newspapers
• Facebook has almost 24 million user accounts in the UK
• It not just for kids - the average age of Facebook users is 38 years old
Vibrant discussions concerning local issues, including the Council, are already taking place online. Residents are using online networks to talk about us, the area and community issues and we want to add our own voice to these conversations.
Residents expect us to engage with them on their terms via their channels, and to be openly available online. This is why Let’s Talk Central makes use of free online networking tools such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
What you can do?
We need your help to make Let’s Talk Central a success. There are several things you can do:
Join in the discussions on www.letstalkcentral.com or follow us on facebook or twitter (links are provided on the Let’s Talk Central site) and invite your friends and family to do the same.
• If you know of existing online groups let them know about www.letstalkcentral.com
• If you are organising community events don’t forget we can reach a wide audience quickly and free via these online tools.
• You can post video footage on the site, outlining your views on our area and your hopes for its future.
• Keep checking out the comments and feedback on Let’s Talk Central to see what residents are saying about your area.
If you would like support with any of the above or have any questions please contact Karen Aspinall, Consultation Manager on Tel. 0300 300 6286 or Alan Ferguson, Web Manager on Tel. 0300 300 6580"
Please also let me know what you think; I am your elected representative, an independent thinker who is keen to use our resources to best effect.
Janet Nunn
Future Customer Forum Dates and Venues
Want to have your say about your local leisure centre or theatre? Then make a note in your diary of the following dates and make sure you get along to have your say:
Leisure Connections –
Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre, Leighton Linslade, 14 September at 19.00 pm
Houghton Regis Leisure Centre, 22 September at 11.00 am
Dunstable Leisure Centre, 24 September at 13.00 pm
Grove Theatre, Dunstable, 29 September at 11.00 am
Stevenage Leisure sites -
Saxon Pool, Biggleswade, 13 October at 19.00 pm
Sandy Sport and Recreation Centre, 20 October at 19.00 pm
Flitwick Leisure Centre, 27 October at 19.00 pm
The Customer Forums are for Leisure Centre and The Grove Theatre users to be given an opportunity to raise issues of centre management with the contractors directly.
Can't go? Then please let me know your views and I'll pass them on and make sure they're heard.
Leisure Connections –
Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre, Leighton Linslade, 14 September at 19.00 pm
Houghton Regis Leisure Centre, 22 September at 11.00 am
Dunstable Leisure Centre, 24 September at 13.00 pm
Grove Theatre, Dunstable, 29 September at 11.00 am
Stevenage Leisure sites -
Saxon Pool, Biggleswade, 13 October at 19.00 pm
Sandy Sport and Recreation Centre, 20 October at 19.00 pm
Flitwick Leisure Centre, 27 October at 19.00 pm
The Customer Forums are for Leisure Centre and The Grove Theatre users to be given an opportunity to raise issues of centre management with the contractors directly.
Can't go? Then please let me know your views and I'll pass them on and make sure they're heard.
Wednesday, 14 July 2010
19 to 23 July Sharpenhoe Rd to close
The following order is being made by CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1)
(SHARPENHOE ROAD, SHARPENHOE)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2010
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Central Bedfordshire Council have made an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle, except a vehicle being used for fire, police or ambulance purposes in an emergency, from proceeding along that length of Sharpenhoe Road, Sharpenhoe which extends for 400 metres south from Barton Road.
This temporary closure is required to enable patching works to take place and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs. Where possible access will be maintained to property and premises but may be restricted from time to time according to local signing.
It is expected that the works will take place DURING ONE WEEK from Monday 19th to Friday 23rd July 2010 between 7:30am and 6:00pm.
The alternative routes available for vehicles affected by the Order are:-
Proceed south on Sharpenhoe Road and then on Church Road to the junction with the A6 roundabout. Take the first exit from the roundabout and continue to the slip road off to Barton. Continue on the B655 Luton Road, Barton and then Bedford Road to the junction with Sharpenhoe Road, Barton and then Barton Road, Sharpenhoe to the junction with Sharpenhoe Road and site and vice versa.
The Order will come into operation on 19 July 2010 for a period of four months or until the proposed works have been completed, as detailed above, whichever is the earlier.
For further information please contact Central Bedfordshire Highways, Tel: 0300 300 8049
DATED 14 July 2010
Central Bedfordshire Council Basil Jackson
PO Box 1395 Assistant Director for Highways
Bedford MK42 5AN
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1)
(SHARPENHOE ROAD, SHARPENHOE)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2010
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Central Bedfordshire Council have made an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle, except a vehicle being used for fire, police or ambulance purposes in an emergency, from proceeding along that length of Sharpenhoe Road, Sharpenhoe which extends for 400 metres south from Barton Road.
This temporary closure is required to enable patching works to take place and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs. Where possible access will be maintained to property and premises but may be restricted from time to time according to local signing.
It is expected that the works will take place DURING ONE WEEK from Monday 19th to Friday 23rd July 2010 between 7:30am and 6:00pm.
The alternative routes available for vehicles affected by the Order are:-
Proceed south on Sharpenhoe Road and then on Church Road to the junction with the A6 roundabout. Take the first exit from the roundabout and continue to the slip road off to Barton. Continue on the B655 Luton Road, Barton and then Bedford Road to the junction with Sharpenhoe Road, Barton and then Barton Road, Sharpenhoe to the junction with Sharpenhoe Road and site and vice versa.
The Order will come into operation on 19 July 2010 for a period of four months or until the proposed works have been completed, as detailed above, whichever is the earlier.
For further information please contact Central Bedfordshire Highways, Tel: 0300 300 8049
DATED 14 July 2010
Central Bedfordshire Council Basil Jackson
PO Box 1395 Assistant Director for Highways
Bedford MK42 5AN
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