Councillor Update
The Summer Reading Challenge for children came to an end with the start of a new school term. The presentation of medals for those who completed the tasks has now taken place.
from an ageing population. Until the Government determines how it is going to re-organise and fund Health and Social Care in the future (the Green Paper is long overdue), the Council will continue to face huge fi nancial pressures which may well impact on the provision of other services.
As part of the Council’s response to the Climate Emergency motion it supported in July it has changed its supplier so that all buildings now receive electricity generated from 100% renewable energy. Over the next year or so, all street lighting will also be powered from 100% renewable energy. Even so there is much that can still be done to reduce the Council’s carbon footprint, not least of which is to improve the level of recycling, something we can all contribute to.
It was once again a very happy occasion for both children and parents and a real privilege to have been asked to present the medals. Nearly 80 children between the ages of 4 and 11 were in attendance, and it was very apparent how much they had enjoyed solving the challenges presented by the “Space Chase”, this year’s theme. While many children had taken part for the fi rst time, several children were ‘old hands’ having successfully completed previous challenges. This approach to reading not only fi res children’s imagination, but it also challenges them to delve even further into the world of books. Hopefully their enjoyment of the written word will stay with them for ever and provide an escape route from a hi- tech world that has the potential to enslave rather than liberate. Our thanks to the library staff for successfully managing the Challenge, encouraging the children, and for organising the presentation afternoon. The cakes were most welcome!
Now back to earth. Blocked drains, fl ooded roads, pavements in disrepair, diseased trees, double yellow lines, pavement parking, lack of police, road sweeping and anti-social behaviour all continue to fi ll our mail boxes. However, over the past few months a very sad trend is beginning to emerge in Broadstone – a rise in the number of residents raising social care issues with us. These can be very complex and distressing and so we deal with them in the most appropriate way. However, it is in part a refl ection of the continued cuts in funding as well as the pressure being put on the care services
Last month The Link published the result of the ‘Broadstone in Bloom’ competition. There is strong competition between a number of businesses, but we hope there will be more entries next year. Our thanks go to Denise Hill and her small band of volunteers who work hard all year round. Not only do they obtain the hanging baskets for those local businesses that wish to take part, but they also provide all the plants for and maintain the planters in the Broadway. Without their dedicated efforts, the centre of Broadstone would not be as attractive or welcoming. However, Denise and her team are in need of more volunteers. If you would like to help do please get in touch with us and we will pass on your details. The more volunteers the easier is the work.
Finally, the Christmas Lights switch-on takes place on Friday 29th November from 6pm outside the Methodist Church. Access to the Toast Rack may be restricted for a while because of the numbers of people expected, so we ask for everyone to show consideration if coming into Broadstone by car.
As usual our next surgery is on the fi rst Saturday of the month – 2nd November, commencing at 10am in Broadstone Library.
Cllrs Mike Brooke & Vikki Slade
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