PACT STREET CORNER MEETING

The Next Street Corner Meeting will be held at

Rutland Road

near to the new Play Area

It will be supported by my

Mobile Councillor Surgery Unit

14th APRIL

17.00 until 18.30 hours

If you have any issues you wish to discuss

with either the Local Police, PCSO's

Councillors or other Agencies, please drop by.

See you there!

Elections May 5th 2011

Local Borough Elections
will again be held this year on
Thursday 5th May 2011

If you wish to apply for a Postal Vote
Applications must be received
BEFORE
5 pm on Thursday 14th April 2011
at the Council Offices

In Jumpers Ward you will have
TWO VOTES
plus a vote for the
AV (alternative voting system)
This is not to be confused with
Proportional Voting.
Please read up carefully on what this means for the future
of the ballot system, first past the post, currently in use in England at present
and make up your own mind.
I will not try to persuade you either way
but I am not in general favor of this myself, as it
does not seem to address most peoples request for change, as it is
only a half way measure, designed to keep coalition governments
in office in my own opinion, but please choose for yourself.

JUMPERS ROAD PATHWAY

FROM TASMAN CLOSE TO THE CEMETERY GATES
DCC have promised that the pathway along this section of
JUMPERS ROAD
will be re-leveled and re-surfaced as agreed before the end of this
financial year (5th April 2011)
The pathway will also have a new dropped curb for
disabled scooter and wheelchair users to access.
This assurance has been given due to the repeated campaigns by
your Ward Councillors and the residents of Bure House,
including support from the Echo Newspaper,
Thank you everyone, not before time DCC!!!!!
The Road itself is not scheduled for re-surfacing
until sometime in 2015
WHICH WE BELIEVE TO BE ONE OF
THE WORSE IN BOROUGH.

MUSIC WORKSHOPS

Coda Music Trust

Two new Friday music workshops for children with disabilities
and learning differences.
Starting 11 March!
That Friday Feeling
Story, drama and song, all rolled into one.
Every Friday 4pm to 5pm
Drumming Together
Fun drumming and percussion.
Every Friday 5pm to 6pm
£2 per child
Age guide: For children aged 7-15 but this is only a guide
Parents, if you feel that your child will suit the session
then please bring them long.
Call Rosemary or Lisa on 01425 276161 to book a place.
Carers and siblings of any age also welcome.
Coda Music Centre, Chewton Farm Road, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 5QL
www.coda.org.uk contact@coda.org.uk

on behalf of Coda Music Trust

TAXI TOKENS SAVED FOR DISABLED

Concerned residents at Bure House
Supported by your Ward Councillors

Campaigners celebrate 'Taxi Token' victory

We are pleased to announce the success
of our campaign to save the Taxi Tokens'
for Disabled in the Borough
along with a small increase in value.

STREET CORNER SUGERY

STREET CORNER SUGERY

Keep an eye out for my

MOBILE COUNCILLOR SURGERY UNIT

which will be traveling around and stopping in
the Ward at various locations
for Street Corner Surgery Meetings

on Saturday 12th March, 10am until 2pm

I will be available to discuss any issues that you
may have in your area.

Stopping at:-
BRONTE AVENUE - SUFFOLK AVENUE - RUTLAND ROAD
FAIRMILE ROAD - ELM AVENUE

I look forward to seeing you there.

Further meetings will be listed on this Blog.

Join Christchurch PACT and make sure you’re ‘safe to scoot’
Next week, mobility scooter users in Christchurch have the opportunity to receive advice and guidance to ensure the safety of themselves, other road users and pedestrians in the town.

On Wednesday 9 March 2011, two ‘Safe Scoot’ sessions will be held in Christchurch after concerns were raised through the PACT (Partners and Communities Together) process about mobility scooter users and their safety. Each session will help convey the dangers the elderly and disabled face when using the vehicles.

The sessions, held by Christchurch Town Centre PACT will also serve to help increase users’ confidence.

Session one will take place between 10am and 12noon and will be held at Homelands Hall. Session 2 will be held between 2 and 4pm at Priory Hall.

The ‘one-stop’ day, was devised in partnership with Dorset Police, Christchurch Borough Council, and Trading Standards.

PC Dave Williams, from Christchurch Town Centre Safer Neighbourhood Team, said: “Mobility scooters are becoming extremely popular in Christchurch and the safety of the users, pedestrians and other vehicles is of huge importance.

“As the weather improves more and more users will venture out onto the towns’ roads and streets. If you own or are considering purchasing a mobility scooter then please do come along.

“We would also like to thank ‘The co-operative funeralcare’ for their support in organising the event.”

On the day those in attendance will be able to test their mobility scooter skills and knowledge to win some valuable prizes.

For more information, contact Christchurch Town Centre Safer Neighbourhood Team on 01202 222 222 or 07825 521797.