Dear All
Yesterday I talked to officers as CEO is away they have agreed to agenda this as an emergency item for discussion on their senior management meeting on Monday.
I also on Friday in County Hall we had a question and answers with the MPs and AMs.
I raised the following Question and the answers are below
Question in county hall Friday 28th October 2011
Following a public meeting call last night in Hay on Wye by concerned resident regarding the possibility of a supermarket in the town centre. Are you willing to meet my self to discuss this issue and are you able to assist the community in making sure that their concerns are answered before any finial decisions are made?
Roger Williams MP
Yes
William Powell AM
Yes
It was late in the debate so a quick answer but we have it on record
Saturday, 29 October 2011
Sunday, 23 October 2011
Email to PCC on Hay Development
Tonight following discussions with John Evans(Chamber of Commerce Hay) i have sent questions to the director for schools at PCC to get direction to assist the Chambers meeting on Thursday 27th at 6pm in Booths Books
Dear Paul
First of all thank you for coming to Hay last week to discuss the proposals for the development of the school site. Following the meeting a large number of the community has raised a number of questions.
Talking to the community they are in favour of a new school but at what cost?
The chamber of commerce has called a meeting for Thursday and it would be helpful if you could answer the following question to assist the community in this matter.
1. When will the next stage of this proposed project go to cabinet
2. Will I as councilor be able to comment
3. Will local bodies such as chamber of commerce or any action group be able to talk or send in written comments on the proposals
4. Has the council got a plan B if this proposed project does not go forward
5. Would the council conceder any other proposals that the community put forward
6. If the community could come forward with a project that had a basis would the council conceder this. What time has the community got to bring any suggestions forward
7. Please can I have the history of works between Golfran and the council
Best wishes
Cllr Gareth Ratcliffe
Dear Paul
First of all thank you for coming to Hay last week to discuss the proposals for the development of the school site. Following the meeting a large number of the community has raised a number of questions.
Talking to the community they are in favour of a new school but at what cost?
The chamber of commerce has called a meeting for Thursday and it would be helpful if you could answer the following question to assist the community in this matter.
1. When will the next stage of this proposed project go to cabinet
2. Will I as councilor be able to comment
3. Will local bodies such as chamber of commerce or any action group be able to talk or send in written comments on the proposals
4. Has the council got a plan B if this proposed project does not go forward
5. Would the council conceder any other proposals that the community put forward
6. If the community could come forward with a project that had a basis would the council conceder this. What time has the community got to bring any suggestions forward
7. Please can I have the history of works between Golfran and the council
Best wishes
Cllr Gareth Ratcliffe
Thursday, 20 October 2011
ITs NOT A CASH COW ??????
Following my question to Cllr G G Hopkins Portfolio holder for environment and regulation i have received the following reply.
It has now been over 6 months since the council took over the civil parking enforcement. Can the cabinet member report back on the progress and the following.
1. The number of tickets issued
Penalty charge notice (PCN's) Issued 2962
2. The number of off street tickets issued
PCN's issued 979
3. The number of on street tickets issued
PCN's issued 1983
4. The number of tickets paid within 14 days.
PCN's paid within discount period 2075
5. The number of appeals
555
6. The number of successful appeals
180
7. How much income has this generated for the council
£70,969.66
It looks like that's all i am getting as the portfolio holder is not present. I am disappointed that he has not given a report on how its going. I will be asking when it comes to the questions in the council
"when will the question be answered properly and not just gloss over the issue"
It has now been over 6 months since the council took over the civil parking enforcement. Can the cabinet member report back on the progress and the following.
1. The number of tickets issued
Penalty charge notice (PCN's) Issued 2962
2. The number of off street tickets issued
PCN's issued 979
3. The number of on street tickets issued
PCN's issued 1983
4. The number of tickets paid within 14 days.
PCN's paid within discount period 2075
5. The number of appeals
555
6. The number of successful appeals
180
7. How much income has this generated for the council
£70,969.66
It looks like that's all i am getting as the portfolio holder is not present. I am disappointed that he has not given a report on how its going. I will be asking when it comes to the questions in the council
"when will the question be answered properly and not just gloss over the issue"
Wednesday, 19 October 2011
Email warning 19th oct 2011
Dyfed-Powys Police and Trading standards are asking residents and businesses to report any suspicious rogue trader activity in powys today to assist the police and trading standards operations.
Any suspicious activity is to be reported to the the Police on 101 or Trading standards on 01597 826031
Any suspicious activity is to be reported to the the Police on 101 or Trading standards on 01597 826031
Tuesday, 18 October 2011
Car Parking stats for Hay on Wye 2010/11
I was given some interesting information from one of my fellow councillors at PCC it makes some interesting reading on how much money the town generates for the council each year.
Money made from Car parks in Hay on Wye
Hay-on-Wye population 1,467
Oxford Road 358 bays £127,486
(short stay) Market Square 40 bays £12,435
TOTAL 398 bays £139,921
1 bay per 3.69 people
Income £351.56 per bay £95.38 per head of population
The sad thing is many years ago (a long time ago) the town council gave the car park to the council as they felt at the time it would cost the community to much in up keep. I wonder if given the same question now would the community keep it?
Money made from Car parks in Hay on Wye
Hay-on-Wye population 1,467
Oxford Road 358 bays £127,486
(short stay) Market Square 40 bays £12,435
TOTAL 398 bays £139,921
1 bay per 3.69 people
Income £351.56 per bay £95.38 per head of population
The sad thing is many years ago (a long time ago) the town council gave the car park to the council as they felt at the time it would cost the community to much in up keep. I wonder if given the same question now would the community keep it?
My 2nd Question to council Oct 20th 2011
Question to member for Highways
It has now been over 6 months since the council took over the civil parking enforcement. Can the cabinet member report back on the progress and the following.
1. the number of tickets issued
2. the number of off street tickets issued
3. the number of on street tickets issued
4. the number of tickets paid within 14 days.
5. the number of appeals
6. the number of successful appeals
7. how much income has this generated for the council
It has now been over 6 months since the council took over the civil parking enforcement. Can the cabinet member report back on the progress and the following.
1. the number of tickets issued
2. the number of off street tickets issued
3. the number of on street tickets issued
4. the number of tickets paid within 14 days.
5. the number of appeals
6. the number of successful appeals
7. how much income has this generated for the council
My 1st Question to council Oct 20th 2011
Question to member for Housing
Following the scrutiny report that was presented to the Children, Social Care and Health Scrutiny Committee on the 8th September2011 officers stated that over this finical year the council have gather a surplus of £800k following the increase in Housing rents.
1. Can the cabinet member confirm this figure?
2. Has the figure solely been from housing rents increase this year?
It was reported this is due to the Welsh Housing Quality survey delays
3. Are the changes to WHQS coursing delays?
4. When was the delay in the WHQS reported to the council?
5. What are the councils plans to spend this surplus?
Following the scrutiny report that was presented to the Children, Social Care and Health Scrutiny Committee on the 8th September2011 officers stated that over this finical year the council have gather a surplus of £800k following the increase in Housing rents.
1. Can the cabinet member confirm this figure?
2. Has the figure solely been from housing rents increase this year?
It was reported this is due to the Welsh Housing Quality survey delays
3. Are the changes to WHQS coursing delays?
4. When was the delay in the WHQS reported to the council?
5. What are the councils plans to spend this surplus?
Wednesday, 5 October 2011
New Recycling Scheme for Hay
Powys county Council have arranged drop-in surgeries where residents can come and speak to officers in person, get more information about the scheme and see examples of the new bins and containers. They will take place on:
- Monday 10 October – Talgarth Mill (9am-2pm) and Glasbury Village Hall (3-5pm)
- Tuesday 11 October – CriC, Crickhowell (9am-2pm) and Henderson Hall, Talybont (3-5pm)
- Wednesday 12 October – Hay-on-Wye Youth and Community Centre, Oxford Road (9am-2pm)
- Thursday 13 October – Bwlch Village Hall (2-4pm) and Llangattock Community Hall (5-7pm)
An introductory leaflet Has been delivered to all households. It will provide details of the scheme, advertise the drop-in surgeries and raise awareness about the assisted collections and the smaller wheeled bins.
Posters advertising the new scheme and the surgeries are also being put up in and around the area to increase awareness of the changes.
Powys have contacted Hay town council along with primary and secondary schools offering a talk about the new scheme
If you would like to talk to me please contact me on 07974353121
- Monday 10 October – Talgarth Mill (9am-2pm) and Glasbury Village Hall (3-5pm)
- Tuesday 11 October – CriC, Crickhowell (9am-2pm) and Henderson Hall, Talybont (3-5pm)
- Wednesday 12 October – Hay-on-Wye Youth and Community Centre, Oxford Road (9am-2pm)
- Thursday 13 October – Bwlch Village Hall (2-4pm) and Llangattock Community Hall (5-7pm)
An introductory leaflet Has been delivered to all households. It will provide details of the scheme, advertise the drop-in surgeries and raise awareness about the assisted collections and the smaller wheeled bins.
Posters advertising the new scheme and the surgeries are also being put up in and around the area to increase awareness of the changes.
Powys have contacted Hay town council along with primary and secondary schools offering a talk about the new scheme
If you would like to talk to me please contact me on 07974353121
Turkeys voted for Christmas
Well as you can see in this weeks B&R the motion that i took forward was defeated by the ruling group. They have all given their vote away on secondary schools to the cabinet. The vote was close we were only defeated by 28 to 31 and with the administration having 44 members it is still some wot of a bloody nose.
BBC link headed Powys secondary schools shake-up wider vote motion lost
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-mid-wales-15142047
I will have to wait and see what the plans are for Gwernyfed (my local school) but i feel it was a sad day for the residents of hay and Powys that the councilors gave away their chance to have a vote.
BBC link headed Powys secondary schools shake-up wider vote motion lost
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-mid-wales-15142047
I will have to wait and see what the plans are for Gwernyfed (my local school) but i feel it was a sad day for the residents of hay and Powys that the councilors gave away their chance to have a vote.
FREE ELECTRIC BLANKET TESTING.
If you or any relative have an electric blanket the fire service are running free tests in the Hay on Wye Fire Station on Monday 31st October between 10 an and pm. The service is FREE to all Powys residents they will check that the blanket is safe to put on the bed from the point of view of fire and no risk of electric shock. All blankets which fail will be replaced free of charge (one per property). So if you or any relative or friends have on please spread the word and get them tested
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