Residents' update
Harris Academy - I visited the new Harris Mayflower Academy, met the intereim head and discussed the progress of the work. I am pleased that the head has written to all parents asking them to park considerately or get banned!
Howard Road Development - I met with the developers putting the concerns of residents across, especially with refering to ensuring a GP surgery was built into their plans as their community contribution, and asking them to redesign the 10 floor tower as it would be imposing and not in keeping with the area. They'll send an update and residents will have the opportunity to comment on the new plans.
Cleaning Chafford - this is an on-going issue. I have contacted the managers responsible so many times now but I think they are curtailed by the budget they've been given.
Racing - residents reported more incidents about racing, which I have passed across to the police. However, to give the police all the power they need, please fill out the survey.
Prevent - I attended a seminar on 'Prevent', to train me about the new legislation and to increase my knowledge as I led the Council's policy for a member led committee on this. It was a very interesting and popular event, with interest across the country. I hope we can ensure that there the one incident reported in Thurrock is the only incident.
Sleeping rough - there were loads of emails and comments on Facebook about this issue. On researching further, it is a very sad incident which affected some local residents. I want to thank the relevant authorities for acting swiftly - and for the residents who raised the concerns in the first place.
Upcoming events:
Chafford Hundred Residents' meeting - 21 October 2015, at Harris Academy. I have invited the Council and the Police but cant be sure who will turn up.
Remembrance Day: 8 November 2015 at 3pm. Kershaw Close Chafford Hundred.
Contact details:
Twitter: @cllrtunde
Email: tojetola@thurrock.gov.uk
The purpose of this personal blogsite is to pass Ward or Thurrock related information across, and to allow residents comment on plans or proposals. Residents suggestions for developments in the community are certainly very welcome.
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Monday, 5 October 2015
Sunday, 25 January 2015
Weekly blog
It amazing how time flies. We are already in the last week of January.
Last week saw a load of complaints about parking and obstruction of the roads in Chafford. I have asked for a complete review of all the roads in Chafford to obtain Highways officers judgement about accessibility.
Mon 26 Jan will feature the Chafford Community Forum meeting which is always lively, even though not many residents attend. The Council's director for Planning will be in attendance to give an update about the Council's commitments to reduce the impact of the new school on Mayflower Road.
Wed 28 Jan is the first full council meeting of the year. It is a public meeting, open to residents, but for those interested but can't attend, both Your Thurrock and Thurrock Gazette run a live blog about the meeting. The agenda is here: Thurrock Council meeting if you want to know what is happening at the meeting. It will be a long night as we've not meet since October. But will cover important issues such as the Council Tax base and amendments to licencing laws. It will also be political as new councillor - Tim Aker - might see it as a platform. I'll keep you posted.!
Last week saw a load of complaints about parking and obstruction of the roads in Chafford. I have asked for a complete review of all the roads in Chafford to obtain Highways officers judgement about accessibility.
Mon 26 Jan will feature the Chafford Community Forum meeting which is always lively, even though not many residents attend. The Council's director for Planning will be in attendance to give an update about the Council's commitments to reduce the impact of the new school on Mayflower Road.
Wed 28 Jan is the first full council meeting of the year. It is a public meeting, open to residents, but for those interested but can't attend, both Your Thurrock and Thurrock Gazette run a live blog about the meeting. The agenda is here: Thurrock Council meeting if you want to know what is happening at the meeting. It will be a long night as we've not meet since October. But will cover important issues such as the Council Tax base and amendments to licencing laws. It will also be political as new councillor - Tim Aker - might see it as a platform. I'll keep you posted.!
Wednesday, 14 January 2015
Weekly Blog 2
Dear Residents
Harris Academy Mayflower approved
Thursday 8th January is finally the day that the campaigners for a new school to cater for Chafford residents was approved. Well the school had technically started off since Sept 2014, but the premises was always an issue. Amidst the usual drama, incomplete information and other nuances the plans finally got approved. This means that there will be a 5-form school built at the old container site. There were loads of comments about transportation and parking, but the Council has committed to taking responsibility if the road usage is more that 20% of the population of the new school.
Proposed New Bridge
As Conservative Spokesperson for Regeneration I attended Parliament for the debate on the proposed new bridge which may come through Thurrock.
Unsurprisingly, both Kent and Essex proposed that Option C (going through Thurrock) should be agreed, while Thurrock proposed that the previous Option D (which doesn't go through Thurrock) should be reconsidered. Both we and Labour agree on this position (who said politicians can't work together?) For more information read: Strategic river crossings
Harris Academy Mayflower approvedThursday 8th January is finally the day that the campaigners for a new school to cater for Chafford residents was approved. Well the school had technically started off since Sept 2014, but the premises was always an issue. Amidst the usual drama, incomplete information and other nuances the plans finally got approved. This means that there will be a 5-form school built at the old container site. There were loads of comments about transportation and parking, but the Council has committed to taking responsibility if the road usage is more that 20% of the population of the new school.
Proposed New Bridge
As Conservative Spokesperson for Regeneration I attended Parliament for the debate on the proposed new bridge which may come through Thurrock.Unsurprisingly, both Kent and Essex proposed that Option C (going through Thurrock) should be agreed, while Thurrock proposed that the previous Option D (which doesn't go through Thurrock) should be reconsidered. Both we and Labour agree on this position (who said politicians can't work together?) For more information read: Strategic river crossings
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