During my election campaign I was asked on a number of occasions whether it would be possible to set up a Youth Club within the village; as this was one aspect of our community where we could and should be doing much more. I completely agree with this view and over the past few months I have been looking into what we would need to do to set up such a club.
The only viable location would be the Memorial Hall and I have had provisional agreement with the Trustees of the hall that a club could be set up there, as they agree with me that this fantastic facility is there for all members of our community.
I have written an article for the King's Sutton times which has asked for young people and interested adults to become involved in a Youth Club Forum, which would define exactly what is wanted from such a club. After all it is the younger members of our community who will be using the club, therefore it is only right that they define exactly what it is they want from the club.
Please either place comment on this post or drop me an email: mike.hill@southnorthants.gov.uk
I would love to hear from people who want to get involved with this project.
As I alluded to earlier, we also need adults who would like to get involved with the running of the club. Again, please do get in touch and let me know whether you would like to be involved.
I believe the establishment of a Youth Club would be a great asset to the village, giving the younger members of our community a place to get together and socialise. This will only happen though with input, effort and determination - please get involved.
Friday, 7 September 2007
Post Office Working Group
It's been a hectic few weeks with the day job and quite a few meetings in the evenings, interesting and enjoyable though. One of the issues that i'm working on at the moment is the potential for Post Office Closures within South Northants area.
SNC have set up a working group to look at this issue, with the CEO in the chair - demonstrating the importance SNC have placed on this matter. We last met in early August to define the parameters of the working group and to start understanding all aspects of this c0mplex issue.
We've received a good report back from the consultant working with us on the working group, which has given us a lot of background information on all our Post Offices in the district and the communities which they serve. It is apparent to me from this, that all of our Post Offices are vital in serving the vulnerable, elderly, local businesses and wider communities and that we cannot afford to lose any of our Post Offices.
This will be my position within the working group and I know that it is a view that is shared by a significant number of my fellow Councillors on SNC. I have agreed with SNC that we will write a letter to this effect to PO Ltd and Postwatch, within the next week.
Time is really of the essence as PO Ltd and Postwatch are undertaking a "Pre-Consultation" phase, before their deliberations are made public for our area in early November. It is though at this stage where I believe any pressure brought to bear may have an impact. Once the Public Consultation starts, it is highly unlikely that PO Ltd will change their minds on any potential closures.
I would urge everyone to write a letter in support of King's Sutton Post Office to the following addresses:
Postwatch
Postwatch Midlands
c/o Regional support team
28 - 30 Grosvenor Gardens
LONDON
SW1W 0TT
PO Ltd
National Consultation Team
Post Office Ltd
PO Box 2060
Watford
WD18 8ZW
The Post Office is a key asset to our community and I truly believe that losing such an asset would be highly detrimental to the village - the old adage of use it or lose it has never been truer. Act today!
SNC have set up a working group to look at this issue, with the CEO in the chair - demonstrating the importance SNC have placed on this matter. We last met in early August to define the parameters of the working group and to start understanding all aspects of this c0mplex issue.
We've received a good report back from the consultant working with us on the working group, which has given us a lot of background information on all our Post Offices in the district and the communities which they serve. It is apparent to me from this, that all of our Post Offices are vital in serving the vulnerable, elderly, local businesses and wider communities and that we cannot afford to lose any of our Post Offices.
This will be my position within the working group and I know that it is a view that is shared by a significant number of my fellow Councillors on SNC. I have agreed with SNC that we will write a letter to this effect to PO Ltd and Postwatch, within the next week.
Time is really of the essence as PO Ltd and Postwatch are undertaking a "Pre-Consultation" phase, before their deliberations are made public for our area in early November. It is though at this stage where I believe any pressure brought to bear may have an impact. Once the Public Consultation starts, it is highly unlikely that PO Ltd will change their minds on any potential closures.
I would urge everyone to write a letter in support of King's Sutton Post Office to the following addresses:
Postwatch
Postwatch Midlands
c/o Regional support team
28 - 30 Grosvenor Gardens
LONDON
SW1W 0TT
PO Ltd
National Consultation Team
Post Office Ltd
PO Box 2060
Watford
WD18 8ZW
The Post Office is a key asset to our community and I truly believe that losing such an asset would be highly detrimental to the village - the old adage of use it or lose it has never been truer. Act today!
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