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Heating system problems in council properties

by superadmin on 27 September, 2009

During a recent visit to Bronllys a number of residents raised their concerns about the problems with the heating systems in the council bungalows on Neuadd Terrace. Follwoing a safety review by the council many council properties across the county have had their heating systems switched off. This of course has been causing a great […]

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Last few days for School Transport Consultation

by superadmin on 27 September, 2009

The public consultation on the revised home to school/college transport policy will end on 30th September. This is proving to be a very controversial policy and it remains to be seen whether it will be approved by the council’s board. I have held a number of meetings with other councillors and also recently attended a […]

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Advice Surgeries well attended

by superadmin on 9 September, 2009

Tonight I held joint advice surgeries with local Liberal Democrat MP, Roger Williams. The surgeries held in Erwood, Llyswen and Bronllys were well attended by local residents. A number of issues were raised ranging from housing needs, planning issues, local services, highways and health issues. These matters will now be addressed by myself and our […]

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You may recall that I raised the issue of the council’s revised home to school/college transport policy which is open to public consultation. This is just a quick reminder that the closing date for the consultation is 30th September. There are also two public meetings being held to discuss the revised policy. They are tomorrow […]

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Advice Surgeries – Reminder!

by superadmin on 7 September, 2009

Just a quick reminder that I will be holding Advice Surgeries with Roger Williams MP this Wednesday (9th September) as follows: Erwood 5:30pm Llyswen 6:00pm Bronllys 6:30pm Please feel free to come along and raise any issues with us.  Just look out for us in Roger’s Campaign caravan!  For further details please call me on 07900904509 or […]

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Single NON-Emergency Phone Number : 101

by superadmin on 4 September, 2009

Police Forces in Wales have been working together to launch a single non-emergency phone number that can be used to contact the Police when it is not an emergency and callers do not require an emergency response. The introduction of 101 is the biggest change in the way people can contact the Police since the […]

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Llyswen to get Speed Indication Devices – Finally!

by superadmin on 10 August, 2009

Liberal Democrat Councillor for Bronllys Ward Cllr Clair Powell today expressed her delight that finally the funding has been made available for the allocation of Speed Indication Devices in Llyswen. Cllr Powell said “I was delighted to receive a letter from the Deputy First Minister and Minister for the Economy and Transport Ieaun Wyn Jones AM […]

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Summer Advice Surgeries – New Times!

by superadmin on 19 July, 2009

I will be hosting a number of Summer Advice Surgeries in the ward. I will be joined by Roger Williams MP. This is your opportunity to raise any concerns with your local representatives. Please come and join us. The surgeries will be held on Wednesday 9th September Erwood – 5.30pm Llyswen – 6.00pm Bronllys – […]

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As usual there will be a presence of Welsh Liberal Democrat representatives at this year’s Royal Welsh Agricultural Show. During the four day spectacular we will see a number of Welsh Liberal Democrat MP’s and AM’s in the Welsh Lib Dem marquee including the Leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats, Kirsty Williams AM. They will be […]

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During today’s meeting of the County Council I proposed a question to the Waste and Sustainability and Schools and Inclusion portfolio holders regarding financial support to assist eco-schools with recycling. I was alarmed to hear that although the council encourage all our schools to recycle their waste, schools have to pay for the recycling bags from what […]

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