Your local representatives

Cllr		Cllr		Cllr
Michael Weinhonig		John Trickett		David Shaw
Tel: 07877 430 667		Tel: 07910 011 239		Tel: 07951 511 287
Email		Email		Email

Key issues

Over-development in Bournemouth

Bradpole Road Community Centre

Green Waste Scheme

Castle Lane Road Widening

Welcome to Townsend

Over-development in Bournemouth
With pressure to build more homes in the South West, over-development is a major issue in Bournemouth and especially in Strouden Park. Our greenbelt has been identified as an area for potential development and we are campaigning hard to prevent this.

We recognise that some development must take place, but this should fit into the character of the area it is built and improvements to our infra-structure must come before any large scale development is considered.

In Strouden we have had a number of successes in better scrutinizing applications, with some being refused.

“Housing development on the scale being proposed by the SW Regional Assembly, without any improvement to our infrastructure, will change the character of our county for good. We would like see the Regional Assemblies, (which no one voted for) disbanded and decision making returned to local authorities." Tobias Ellwood MP.

Bradpole Road Community Centre
After all the hard work by residents we have news that plans for the new development will be available in the Spring and we are looking forward to a presentation which it is hoped will address all the concerns raised during the consultation.

The plan to retain the community centre on the existing site will be supported by building 7 town houses, not flats. This is much needed in the area since many families are struggling to find affordable housing.

Green Waste Scheme
The newly elected Conservative Council has listened to the needs of residents and will introduce new 140 litre green bins from April 2008. Your Conservative Ward Councillors, have lobbied for the new system to run all year. The winter needs of garden and green waste has been overlooked by the previous administration. In response, Cllr Bob Lawton, Portfolio Holder with responsibility for Environment, extended the system until the end of November. The new scheme will operate from the spring. Conservatives want better recycling. Please help, recycle more!

Castle Lane Road Widening
Works began in February and expect to be completed at the end of August. In line with our election promises. Improvements to road safety and traffic flow include:
• A dedicated cycle lane
• Safer pedestrian routes
• Latest technology “toucan” crossings
• Improvements to Cooper Dean roundabout

…..and sorry for any inconvenience during this period.

Welcome to Townsend
The Townsend community are celebrating the 'Welcome to Townsend' sign put up in February. The funds were raised by ward Councillors from the 'Local improvement Fund'.

Come and visit the Community Centre on Jewell Road and experience the friendly atmosphere. Many community services are available, from adult learning to mums and toddler groups. Telephone (01202) 301 556 for details or bookings.

Matters that can be taken into account: