This is my first post since the County Council elections on June 4th, it really is time I caught up with you all. In this post I am going to try to catch up with all of the outstanding issues from before the election, but more of those later.

Back to June 4th, it was not without some nervousness that I went to the count on 5th of June, I thought that at best I might win but with a very small majority. It was quite a surprise to see my majority increased and a 16% swing in my favour. My thanks to everyone who voted for me, I will do my best to represent you all, that includesof course, everyone who did not vote for me as well. At the first Council meeting I found myself proposed as Vice Chairman of the Council, this was passed and I now have a new job, which should lead to being Chairman next year. This new job will take up a bit more of my time this year but considerably more next year. Electronic communication is going tobe a vital part of my work with the Parish Councils, I have written  to them all asking for their co-operation.

Now down to issues:-

Haddiscoe Pit

We should know the results of the County Council consultation on Septemebr 10th when the report goes to cabinet. I am quietly confident that the work done by the STOPIT team will have demonstrated that the proposals for a mineral quarry followed by an inert waste tip will be rejected. I can’t tell you whether on or not there will be an appeal if it is rejected. But, I will keep everyone informed.

Earsham Illegal Traveller site.

The last thing I want on this Blog site is a photograph of the mess in Five Acre Lane. The current situation is, that the County legal team have submitted a report as requested by the judge, the tavellers have also submitted there own report, and we are waiting for the judge to make up his or her mind. Once again I am hopeful that the lane will be restored to its intended use as a community asset.

What next?

Clearly the country is in a mess economically. It has just been announced that France and Germany are pulling out of this recession; Everyone must be aware that our Government has put us into deeper problems that our Euopean neighbours. With only a few months to go before the end of this five year administration let us make sure that we elect a responsible government that will give us back our jobs, our self respect and our economic future. It is obviously going to be a hard struggle for us all. At County level we expect to have to do considerable belt tighening; I sincerely hope that front line services will be maitained.

Tony