Les Bonner

Today’s Observer brings news that the Government’s own security experts have many concerns about Labour’s plans to introduce mandatory ID cards:“In a potentially damaging revelation, which undermines claims that the scheme will enhance national security, the group has concluded that [ID cards] will be prone to corruption…

Are you interested in tackling crime in your area?

Do you want to help your hospital to improve service?

Do you want a say in how your council spends YOUR money?

Would you like to give your opinion on some housing developments?

Would you like to tell your MP your opinion?

If YES to any of these read on…..

Please join the Northern Lincolnshire Community Database now!

by registering on www.CommunitySurveys.net and you will be able to communicate your opinions to some of the agencies that control so much of our lives. 

This strategy has already gone through consultation, but you can still get in touch and let N E Lincs Council know your views using the online consultation form.  Further information about the latest Waste Strategy and the consultation form can be found by following this link:-

www.nelincs.gov.uk/environment/rubbishcollection/municipal_waste_management_strategy

As a part of the Victoria Street improvement programme there is now free wireless internet access available in the area of Victoria Street and the Central Library.  Read all about it by following this link:-

 http://www.nelincs.gov.uk/news/wifi.htm

The final election results for the Yarborough Ward are as follows:-

Mary Little                         (Liberal Democrat)     698 votes

Michael Bolton                       (Conservative)                   543 votes

Jim Tattersdale                     (Independant)                    476 votes

Michael Taylor                       (Labour)                             400 votes

Martin Grant                          (Independant)                   104 votes 

Full election results are available from the following link:-

http://www.nelincs.gov.uk/council/elections/electionsresults2008.htm

Mary Little, Sarah Leak and myself would like to thank all of the people who helped with the election campaign, but most of all we would like to thank everyone who voted for Mary and the Liberal Democrats.  You can be assured that we will continue to serve the people of the Yarborough Ward to the best of our ability!

“Since being elected to the Council last May I have come to value Mary’s help and guidance.  I hope that you will re-elect her”

Cllr Les Bonner - Ward Councillor for Yarborough

“Mary puts a lot of time into her committee work and her knowledge and experience is second to none.  She deserves your continued support”

Cllr. Dave Boylen - Church Meadows Resident

I urge you to support Mary Little who is a very hard working Councillor.  Please re-elect her”

Cllr. Sarah Leak - Ward Councillor for Yarborough 

Football and netball sessions are coming to the Yarborough Ward every Thursday evening  at Yarborough Primary School from 6.00 - 8.00pm.  Sessions for 6 - 12 year olds will be from 6.00 - 7.00pm, and 12 - 19 year olds  will have their turn from 7.00pm - 8.00pm.  There will be a chance to form teams and take part in the monthly Fair Play Football League and the new Fair Play Netball League.  Any adult who is interested in helping will also be welcome.

The sessions are brought to you by Sport Lincs, Shoreline HP and your Ward Councillors.

Click on the following thumbnail to see a recent letter to North East Lincs Liberal Democrats from Nick Clegg, the leader of the National Liberal Democrat Party

1. We have kept the increase in Council Tax below the rate of inflation for three consecutive years.  This year’s increase of 2.8% is less than the increase set by most other Councils.
2. We have invested an extra £500,000 in Adult Care.  Our “Care Trust Plus” is the first in the country and it is attracting national praise and attention.  It will create a joined up service which will tackle health issues throughout the area.
3. We continue to make education our priority.  We are committed to the creation of a University, and also to rebuild and remodel our secondary schools  We also have a programme to regenerate our Primary Schools, and to build new Childrens’ centres throughout the area.
4. We are modernising our Police Force and putting more Police onto the streets, and we have increased the number of Police Community Support Officers patrolling our streets to 82.  We are investing heavily in more C.C.T.V., and  continuing to improve our partnership working with the Police, Shoreline HP, and others to reduce the amount of crime and antisocial behaviour in the area. 
5. We are determined to regenerate Freeman Street and the derelict Fish Dock area.
6. We have allocated £1 million this year for improvements to our public toilets.
7. We are determined to maintain weekly refuse collections despite mounting pressure from the Government.
8. We have dealt with unsightly boarded up empty properties, and will continue to do so, by using Compulsory Purchase Orders where they are necessary. 
9. We are maintaining our commitment to providing a clean, green and safe environment.
10. We pledge to provide more efficient services and affordable Council Taxes.   

DOG wardens working on behalf of North East Lincolnshire Council have now established a round-the-clock service, ahead of new Government legislation introduced next week.

From April 6, the sole responsibility of dealing with stray dogs will lie with local councils rather than the police. And in North East Lincolnshire, the council will now have a dog warden to deal with any strays reported to its 24-hour hotline.

Billy Walker, of Walkers Kennels in Grainsthorpe, will take responsibility for the service. The 24-hour service began on April 1 and can be reached by calling 01472 388551 or 077324 86948 after 5pm weekdays and at weekends.

The council has a statutory duty to collect stray dogs and prevent them being a danger in traffic or a nuisance to people. The stray dog will be taken back to boarding kennels and kept there safely for seven days to see whether or not the owner comes forward for the dog. The owner will be contacted if the dog has been chipped or his own identification tag.

Any complaints about dogs will be responded to as quickly as possible, normally the same day. After the seventh day the dog will be rehomed but will be chipped so that the dog’s future ownership is known.

Cyril Mumby, environmental enforcement manager at North East Lincolnshire Council, said: “We are pleased to have launched our out-of-hours dog warden service and have every confidence that it will make the process of handling stray dogs easier.

“Please contact the out-of-hours telephone number if you want to report a stray dog in the North East Lincolnshire area.”