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I do not feel like doing a specific blog post at the moment so I am going to take a quick tour around some of the local news stories.
Over on the BBC website there is a story about a boost to rail links between Felixstowe and the Midlands. The best bit for me is: -
"Network Rail's plans will see an increasing share of freight traffic handled by the railways, reducing pressure on congested roads such as the A14.
Taking freight from the roads and developing a strategic rail network has got to be a transport priority for any Nationalist transport strategy. Should have been for the parties of the past but sadly was not.
The George Elliot Hospital recently had to ban all visitors for five days because of the spread of the winter vomiting bug. This caused much upset for patients and family members alike and I do wish that inconsiderate visitors who have colds would stay away. It is too easy to blame the hospital when the problem walks in through their front door.
There is a big hoo-ha at the moment within the council house about the plans of the Conservative cabinets of both Nuneaton & Bedworth and Rugby Borough Councils to share senior managers. Publicly they are saying that there are no plans to merge the councils and that this is merely a financial saving. I disagree! The current chief executives of the two councils are seldom in the same meetings at the same time. Why would they be, they have separate councils to run? The incumbent of the joint management team would have to make choices as to which borough they were going to represent on a daily basis. The identities of the towns would be threatened as well. the people of Bedworth already feels that their town is sidelined in decision making and that it is virtually pointless them voting. This decision, if it is followed through, will only make this alienation worse. Bedworth would be seen as a dot on the map between Nuneaton and the motorway. I have been against this since I first heard about it and will remain so unless some resounding counter argument can be brought forward.
If you know the heartless bastard that stole the bike belonging to kidney transplant youngster Kieran Pocock whilst he is recovering in hospital please shop them right now! The crimestoppers number is 0800 555 111. Let’s show this scum some public humiliation!
the Play Rangers is a scheme within the borough that works well. The Conservatives brought it in as part of their budget last year. i voted against the Conservative budget last year and if you are interested in why I offer you this blog post. The play rangers was a good idea though and I have praised/pushed it in committee as and when possible. Cllr Nick Grant (Conservative) says that both parties are supporting the scheme now. He has conveniently sidelined the British National Party on this occasion even though the recommendation to make the Play Rangers a budgetary growth item he refers to in the paragraph directly above was proposed by my good self. The story can be found here.
on Barpool ward I am continuing with my self imposed continuous program of surveying both garage sites and green spaces for problems and reporting them as they arise. If you live in Barpool ward and wish to raise any issues with me please feel free. My contact details are available on the council website and on the contacts page of the Barpoolward blog.
