Maltby, Hellaby, Sunnyside, Bramley February 2012
End of an era for Maltby
The selection process of the preferred bidder for the Capital Building Programme at Maltby Academy has reached its final stage. After seven submissions were received from contractors in November, a shortlist of two has been drawn up, and a final decision is imminent as we go to press. Governors, stakeholders and student meetings have been taking place to whittle down the candidates.
BAM Construction Ltd and Wates Construction Ltd are now battling it out to secure the contract worth almost ÂŁ11million. Both submissions share something in common and that is the demolition of the iconic Rotherham Road frontage of the old school. Opened in 1932 the building has a special place in the hearts of many Maltbians. Both
submissions indicated, however, that the cost of refurbishment would not create more teaching space and would be prohibitive in the context of the overall budget. Interestingly the contractors have adopted a different approach to the project with BAM adopting to refurbish 60% of the buildings with a 40% new build, and Wates reversing those figures.
Both proposals create a new entrance off Braithwell Road with new buildings facing the road. Again both proposals include a new sports hall with parking for out of school users. The decision is expected any day and full details will be on our website as soon as possible. KH
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Events Calendar February Edward Dunn Dance & Social Club
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February Maltby Town Council Surgery
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February White Rose Karate Club
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Edward Dunn Memorial Hall 14:00-16:30. Every Friday, Tea Dance £1.50 including refreshments
Edward Dunn Memorial Hall Every Friday 14:00-15:30 Everyone welcome
Maltby Community Development Trust, Wesley Centre, Maltby 18:30 - 20:30. Every Sunday
Maltby Crags Women’s Group
Silver Dollar Line Dance Club
Maltby Musical Theatre Group
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Crags School Community Room 9:00 - 11:00. Every Wednesday Term Time. Speakers, Crafts etc. For info: 07817 405255
2nd & 3rd Thursday of the month Edward Dunn Memorial Hall, 19:30 - 21:30, £2 per session, Tel Tony: 07766 088221
Maltby Community Development Trust, Wesley Centre, Maltby 19:30 - 21:30. Every Thursday
Maltby Phoenix Sword
Citizens Advice Bureau
Sequence Dancing
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Tuesday nights (term time), The White Swan, 19:30 - 21:00, FREE, Come and have a go with our adult team
Stepping Stones Children’s Centre, 10:00-12:00, Every other Wednesday, Appointment only, Tel: 01709 816946
Maltby Phoenix Sword
Wickersley Writers Workshop
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Tuesdays (term time), Edward Dunn Memorial Hall 15:30 - 16:30, FREE, Just turn up and have a go!
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Wickersley Community Centre Every other Tues, 13:00 - 15:00 Tel Margaret: 01709 543991 Tea, coffee & biscuits
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Edward Dunn Memorial Hall 19:30. Last Saturday of the month, Contact John: 01709 816445. All Welcome
March
Rotherham Real Ale Festival
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Magna, Templeborough From Wed 29th Feb - Sat 3rd Mar Tickets from £8 - £12.00
February Toddler Time
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Wickersley Library, 10:00-11:00 (every Mon incl. school holidays) Fun & games for 2-5yr olds No need to book just come along
February
Maltby History Society
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'Mary Queen of Scots The Captive Queen 1568-845' By David Templeman Free entry. Contact: 812035
February
Stepping Stones Children’s Centre
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Last Saturday of every month, Saturday Play - 10:00-11:30, Dad’s Group - 11:30-13:00 For info: 01709 816946
March
Annie get your gun
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28th February - 3rd March, Wickersley Musical Theatre, Rotherham Civic Theatre, 19:15, Tickets £11, Concessions £10, Box office: 01709 823621
February Supertots Carer & Toddler Group
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St Marys Parish Room, Morell St. 9:00-11:00. Tuesdays (Term time only) Everyone Welcome. Tel Pauline: 07817 405255
February
Over 50's Fitness
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Edward Dunn Memorial Hall Every Monday, £2 per session 13:00-14:00 Call Chris Young: 07925 177583
February
Gentle Exercise for the over 50's
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Maltby Community Development Trust, Wesley Centre, Maltby 14:30-15:30
March
Silver Dollar Line Dance Club
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Tues nights Edward Dunn Memorial Hall, 19:30 - 21:30, £2 per session, Tel Tony: 07766 088221
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Council house rents in Rotherham set to rise Tenants in Rotherham can expect to pay an average rent of £64.27 per week over 52 weeks for their council properties during the coming financial year as the authority complies with government directives on rent increases. Rotherham Borough councillors agreed today (Wednesday, January 18)to a an average 9.45 % rise, which equates to an average increase of £5.55 per week over a 52 week period. Cabinet members agreed to the increase after hearing of the Government’s plan to align public sector rents with the other sectors by 2015 as part of its intention to replace the existing Housing
Revenue Account subsidy with a new devolved financing system. Coun. Rose McNeely, Cabinet Member for Safe and Attractive Neighbourhoods for Rotherham Borough Council, explained that the authority had little choice but to increase its rents. She said: “We do appreciate that our tenants, like everyone else, are facing hard times at the moment but unfortunately, our hands are tied because of the rent convergence. Historically, Rotherham tenants have always enjoyed low rents but now because of the need to align our rents with other sectors coupled with the changes to the government subsidy, we are having to increase
Council houses in Maltby will see rent rises
our rents.” Coun. McNeely added that if the council did not follow the government’s formula, for every 1% deviation the authority would lose £697,000 of rental income, which is required for the proper maintenance of council homes. And while 1% would have a massive impact on the council’s ability to maintain homes, it would only save rent payers 70 pence per week. If we choose not to follow the government’s own formula, Rotherham would suffer and we would be unable to properly maintain homes, but in turn the government would make a significant saving on its housing benefit budget because of the
amount of people who claim housing benefits. “We do need these resources to be able to continue our commitment to help people to live in good quality affordable housing. In recent years we have seen a massive investment of £300 million in our council housing stock and we want to make sure we still provide affordable good quality accommodation for a fair rent.” Coun. McNeely pointed out that the change will not affect those residents whose rent is paid through Housing Benefit payments and local rents are still significantly below national benefit thresholds. She said: “Something like 67% of our tenants
claim partial or full housing benefit and this will obviously continue. We will be including information about Housing Benefit with the notification letters to the tenants of all our 20,000 council properties.” At the same meeting the council decided to only put up heating charges by the rate of inflation measured using the rpi measure, and not higher fuel inflation measures. Coun. McNeely said: “Where the council has more flexibility to keep charges low and does not have to follow a prescribed Government formula we will do our best to try to help local people by keeping any necessary increases as small as possible.”
The 3rd March sees a Comedy Evening at the Three Tuns in aid of St Dunston’s. The story of St Dunstan’s is a fascinating one. Founded 96 years ago, the charity still remains true to its original mission to help blind ex-Service men and women lead independent and fulfilling lives. In 2005 a new centre was opened in Sheffield. This is the smallest Centre where up to 12 Trainees can stay at one time for introductory trainee weeks as well as courses in IT, communications, mobility and independent living skills. In the last year alone the organisation admitted 550 new
St Dunstaners. Demand from older veterans losing sight in later life, and young servicemen and women at risk on the battlefield today the charity’s services are in high demand. Alongside residential facilities for nursing, therapy and respite care there is specialist rehabilitation. It remains, however the spirit of mutual support which helps St Dunstaners rediscover their independence and rebuild their lives. Details of the evening are below to learn more visit www. st-dunstans.org.uk
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This is how the Queens will look Wetherspoon has started redevelopment work on the Queens Hotel and aims to have the newlook pub open on March 27. The deveiopment cost is £1.5 million and 45 jobs will be created. The company flirted with the idea of changing the name but
recognising the historic nature of the name and its iconic landmark status it will remain The Queens Hotel. Wetherspoon spokesman Eddie Gershon said: “ We are delighted to have started building work on the new pub.
“Wetherspoon has been keen to open one of its pubs in Maltby for a number of years and are pleased to have acquired such an excellent site. “We believe that our new pub will be a good addition to the town.”
New fleet at MIFS Maltby Independent Funeral Services took another step forward this month in their quest to provide the best quality service for clients in Maltby. The Morrell Street company, which recently refurbished and extended its premises, took delivery of new funeral cars. The Mercedes hearse and limousine have replaced the old Volvo fleet at a cost of some £200,000.
“We are delighted to have taken delivery of what is considered the benchmark in funeral vehicles,” said Jeremy Neal. “Although a major investment it is another example of how we are striving to provide the best service we can for our customers.” Jeremy also recently became a member of the British Institute of Funeral Directors.
MALTBY LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY Maltby Local History Society opened its 2012 programme with an informal afternoon meeting held at Maltby Library on Thursday 19th January. The first part of the meeting was led by Marie Horner who served as Nursing Sister at Maltby Colliery between 1956 and 1978. A member of a mining family who had trained and worked in hospitals in Sheffield and Rotherham, Marie described her experience of nursing patients with serious industrial injuries. On the retirement of the previous incumbent, Marie took the opportunity to apply for the post of Colliery Nursing Sister. She described her specialist
training in Occupational Nursing and her wide-ranging responsibilities at Maltby and at neighbouring collieries. Based in Maltby Colliery’s wellequipped Medical Centre, she could be dressing wounds, syringing the Pit Manager’s ears or helping an employee through a personal crisis. She told of her duties when called to major incidents or underground at Maltby to treat seriously injured men. Marie went on to describe her saddest duty, that of breaking the worst news to wives and families. In his vote of thanks, Jim Wright spoke of the respect and esteem in which Marie was held by all her
former colleagues at Maltby and he thanked her for her years of skill and dedication. Members then moved to examine a range of local photographs brought in by Trevor Whitehouse, Brian Morris, Thomas Best and others. The next meeting of the Society will be a lecture entitled ‘Mary Queen of Scots-The Captive Queen 1568-84’ to be given by David Templeman at Maltby Library at 2pm on Thursday 16th February. Anyone interested is invited to attend free of charge. Further information is available on 812035.
Cllrs Lauren Astbury, Jenny Andrews, Keith Stringer and Jill Trueman Jill Trueman from Altered Images hair salon on Maltby High Street received a certificate from the National Autistic Society marking her help in fundraising for the organisation. “Over the last two years I
have raised over £3.000 for the National Autistic Society.” said Cllr Keith Stringer. Jill has gone that extra mile, donating a number of raffle prizes to help me raise this sum over this same period.” KH
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One of the region’s best kept secrets can be found on our doorstep on Hellaby Industrial Estate. In the old Solar Glass building the emergency services filmset learning experience Lifewise sees thousands of the county’s school children learn vital life skills, including fire, road and personal safety tips. The new facility replaces Lifewise’s previous site near Magna. The Hellaby centre cost £215,000, with more than £200,000 in goods and services donated to the project by local businesses and the community. Head of Community Safety for South Yorkshire Police, Superintendant Eddie Murphy, said: “It became clear that some work needed to be done on the old Lifewise building and we saw this as an opportunity to put the money we would have spent on repairs to good use by creating a brand new
centre. The result is that we much more in one place.” The new centre’s larger size members of the South Yorksh and South Yorkshire Police co allowing them to work in part for the first time. Older people also visit the new ‘Get Lifewise’ course, w the county’s older citizens wi information they need to stay Lifewise is a life-size film s which is used to deliver safet public. It has been built in a between South Yorkshire Fire Yorkshire Police and South Yo
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Partnership. The new building means that not only can more staff be located at the centre to make it the ‘heart’ of Community Safety work, but with the addition of an Internet cafe, a Courthouse and an A&E department there’s whole new areas of advice that are now on offer to the community such as Internet Safety. The new site also offers greater revenue raising opportunities in the future, increasing the sustainability of the centre long term compared to the old site. Project Officer Andy Foster said “We’ve worked very closely with the community, police and other partners to create a learning space which will more than pay for itself in terms of keeping young people
safe and reducing future crime and emergency incidents. We are very grateful to our many partners who have made this project possible.”
Contact details: Lifewise Kea Park Close Hellaby Industrial Estate Hellaby, Rotherham South Yorkshire S66 8LB Tel: 01709 832 455 Website www.lifewise999.co.uk
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Letters & Comment Options for sixth form students
Thomas Rotherham College is Rotherham’s only Sixth Form College situated on Moorgate Road near the centre of the town. The College specializes in offering a wide choice of full-time A level courses, as well as BTECs and a level 2 (GCSE/equivalent) programme - running 56 different courses, including 36 A levels. Overall students at TRC achieve higher grades at A level than statistically predicted by their GCSE results, and the highest achieving students attain as highly as any in the country. In 2011 TRC’s most successful student achieved 4A* and an A and is now studying Mathematics at Oxford University. TRC students progress to a wide range of universities or directly into employment,
including national training scholarships with leading firms. Many level 2 students who originally come to the College to improve their GCSE results progress to higher level study. Thomas Rotherham College offers all its students: • Specialist teaching staff dedicated towards offering additional academic support • Three highly qualified and experienced Careers Advisers who offer year-round, impartial, one-to-one guidance and support and organize a range of events. • A knowledgeable, well-connected Work Placement team, who arrange work experience opportunities to boost university and job applications - over 500 students were placed last year • A mentor team who work with students to encourage, support and help with emotional, social or behavioural difficuties that may be preventing them from maximizing their potential • A full-time, accredited counselling service • A tutorial programme that focuses on individual needs through a series of one-to- one progress interviews • A wide range of extra-curricular activities • Great facilities The College is introducing new bus services from September 2012 to ease travel for students to TRC. A Bursary Fund is available to all students with a household income of below £21,000. This covers free travel, free meals and free trip costs. For further information about TRC visit www.thomroth.ac.uk
Maltby Environmental Group The main focus of Maltby Environmental Group’s meeting on Wednesday 1st February was the framing of comment on the local boundary of the proposed RMBC Designated Public Place Order area. The Group viewed copy plans in conjunction with a large scale Ordnance Survey map and members contributed of their knowledge of the areas of Maltby which are vulnerable to alcohol fuelled anti-social behaviour. The Hon Sec was asked to write to RMBC with a detailed proposal for a redefinition of the proposed eastern boundary. Members unanimously endorsed the letters of objection which the Hon Sec had sent to Development Control in respect of the Lilly Hall School Planning Application. Parking issues and the plan to fell trees to route a temporary haul road through the Regionally Important Geological Site were
of particular concern. Members expressed dismay about the state of the Coronation Park pay area and with regard to the persistent rumours that Maltby Academy’s redevelopment plans would involve the demolition of the iconic clock tower frontage. The Hon Sec reported on a helpful response from Kevin Barron MP on the problems of disposing of spent low-energy light bulbs. Further information about the group is available on 01709/812035.
The Flowers of Maltby Crags The display of Thomas Best’s exquisite photographs celebrating the flowers of the Wood Lee Common Local Wildlife Site is now on display at Maltby Community Library. Staged under the auspices of the Maltby Wood Lee Common and Crags Meadow Steering Group, the display can be viewed in the lending library during normal opening hours. It includes pictures taken on Maltby Crags, Crags Meadow and at Wood Lee.
Addison Road The resurfacing work on Addison Road has not just been an inconvenience for locals and commuters. Businesses on the Laburnum Parade shopping centre have all reported reduced takings over the period of the road closure. Denise Gillott of The Gift Box said “It has been a disaster for small businesses like mine. The footfall of customers has
dropped dramatically. I don’t know if we are likely to be compensated for the loss of earnings but I suspect not.” The Style Station hair salon, Zacs fish and chip shop and the local Spar all have a similar story. Local councillor Jenny Andrews has been to visit the shop owners and is aware of the problems which have resulted from the road closure.
New offices for Maltby practice Praktice Legal, formerly Velocity Legal, have moved into their new offices on Maltby High Street close to the library in the former Merryweather building. “It is a great location,” said principal Peter Kuleszka “And much more convenient for our clients.” With his young team Peter is looking forward to continuing the growth of the practice he set up in Maltby just two years ago. His working life began in the Green Howards now the Yorkshire Regiment. After takaing a law degree at Sheffield University he chose to enter private practice with Raleys in Barnsley. There he spent a lot of his time undertaking personal injury claims and industrial claims representing NUM members specialising in white finger and lung disease claims. After nine years he had soon raised his profile to the extent that he was
headhunted by Atteys solicitors to undertake a change of career in commercial property moving to their Doncaster office. He then moved to create his own company in partnership at Velocity Legal working out of Leeds. Keen to strike out on his own with a singular vision of what his law firm should be, he opened an office in Maltby to offer principally a property service but combining that with the span off skills which he has learnt over his career, which has also included spells with Eversheds and Irwin Mitchell. “The client always comes first here,” he says. “I have a vision for the practice, involving young lawyers and staff who share my idea of a modern law firm.” “Where many companies are looking to make savings at the moment, we are in the unique situation of aiming to grow and hire as we develop the company here in Maltby,” said Peter.
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Community News MP and Shadow Treasury Minister visit U-Explore as youth unemployment figures hit record high A local MP and Shadow Treasury Minister today visited U-Explore to learn more about the company’s work in the careers guidance space following news that youth unemployment figures have hit a record high. Wentworth and Dearne MP John Healey and Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury Rachel Reeves MP received a first-hand look at how U-Explore is working to ensure that all young people are able to progress into suitable employment and training, regardless of their circumstance, and make informed, educated decisions about their futures. The visit came after recent
figures published showed that over a million young people were out of work in the three months to November. The number of 18 to 24-year-olds in Yorkshire claiming job seekers allowance more than doubled between January and December last year. John Healey said: “U-Explore is making careers advice exciting and inspiring as well as informative. This is more important than it’s ever been because it’s tougher than it’s ever been for young people to make that step into the world of work from school or college. “Unemployment has soared to the highest level for a generation and long-term youth
unemployment has more than doubled since January last year.” Rachel Reeves added: “It’s great that U-Explore is helping young people get on the careers ladder. With unemployment at a 17-year high, they need support now more than ever.” The core U-Explore product - a web-based platform supporting careers and work-related and enterprise learning that has reached over one third of all English secondary schools - was showcased to John and Rachel during their visit. They were also introduced to the work that the Rotherham-based business has been doing to support both foundation learners and young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) - with projects already well underway in Sheffield and Leicestershire, respectively. James Frith, Managing Director of U-Explore, commented: “It is always good to be asked to show off the work we are doing to help improve young people’s chances of finding employment. We are thrilled to do so with such important national figures. Youth unemployment and getting young people ready for work is such an important aspect of the work we do.”
Students from Maltby Academy raised money for ‘The Mayor of Rotherham Charity’by holding a non uniform day. They raised a fantastic
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Cemetery Town and Borough Councillors Jenny Andrews, Amy Rushforth, Chris Beaumont and Town Councillor Keith Stringer recently met with Georgina Bembridge of Dignity to discuss the improvements to Maltby cemetery. Maltby Town Councillors have been trying to get the improvements and repairs done in the cemetery for over 2 years. They met with Dignity 2 years ago and voiced the complaints passed on by the public and at that time were given assurances that improvements would be made; with no improvements in sight, the Council has been in regular communication with Dignity and have closely monitored the situation. Due to growing concerns of the deterioration of the cemetery, Cllr J Andrews contacted Cllr Ken Wyatt, Cabinet Member for Resources and Commissioning; who kindly arranged a site visit with Dignity and Town Councillors.
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MAY 2011- APRIL 2012 Councillor Mrs J Andrews Tel: 07757287941 e-mail: jenniferandrews1@sky.com Councillor L Astbury Tel: 01709 819561 e-mail: lozz90@yahoo.co.uk Councillor Mrs K Astbury Tel: 01709 819561/07714028584 e-mail: k-astbury@sky.com Councillor C Beaumont Tel: 01709 816960 e-mail: chrisrosebeaumont@gmail.com Councillor Mrs J Bradford Tel: 01709 813409 e-mail: joyatmaltby@yahoo.co.uk The visit resulted in Dignity agreeing to look at: • • • • •
Paths to be resurfaced All trees trimmed back A row of Poplar trees removed to increase space in the cemetery. Put in new drainage Improve the taps and water supply
Recent trends are showing a decline in burials, this has impacted on the time span of the cemetery which has now potentially increased to 5 to 7 years. The Town Council has been given assurances that this work will be completed by Spring 2012. In the near future Maltby Town Council may be looking at sourcing funding to restore the Lnych Gate and improvement s to the frontage of the cemetery, which would give a much needed boost to a facility which is close to the hearts of many Maltby residents.
Councillor J Carratt Tel: 01709 815527 e-mail: joncarratt2679@hotmail.co.uk Councillor A Dickinson Tel: 01709 790458/07941671462 No e-mail Councillor K Duckmanton Tel: 01709 815044 e-mail: duckeith@hotmail.com Councillor S Johnson Tel: 01709 815854, 07951237552 e-mail: s.johnson101@virgin.net Councillor J C Kirk Tel: 01709 816445/07748860490 e-mail: john@chutney.plus.com Councillor D M Lilley e-mail: donna7972@hotmail.co.uk Councillor S Maxwell Tel: 01709 817758 e-mail: shaz.maxwell@sky.com Councillor S Platt Tel: 01709 210661 e-mail: stewartplatt@live.co.uk Councillor Mrs A L Rushforth Tel: 01709 814894 e-mail: amyrushforth@rotherham.gov. Councillor P Scholey Tel: 01709 813630/07721310174 e-mail: scholeymaltby@aol.com Councillor A Searson e-mail: andysearson@hotmail.com Councillor Mrs C Stringer Tel: 01709 816582 No e-mail Councillor Mr K Stringer Tel: 01709 816582 e-mail: kstrngr5@aol.com
RMBC Councilllors Surgeries at the Edward Dunn First Thursday in the month 17:30 - 18:30 Cllr Amy Rushforth & Cllr Chris Beaumont Third Friday in the month 15:00 - 16:00. Cllr J. Andrews
Maltby Town Council Surgeries
Every Friday at the Edward Dunn Memorial Hall 14:00 - 15:00. Everyone Welcome
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Maltby Town Councillor My name is Lauren Astbury and I live on Salisbury Road here in Maltby. I was educated at the Maltby Crags Infant, Manor Junior schools and then Maltby Comprehensive School. I then went on to the Thomas Rotherham College in Rotherham where I achieved four ‘A’ level results including Philosophy and Politics. I am now in my third year at the Saint John University in York where I am
studying for an History Degree. My hobbies are reading, listening to music and socialising. I am engaged to Craig and have been for the past three years I get much pleasure from helping people in the community. I am a fundraiser for the National Autistic Society and I am also a Maltby Town Councillor.
MEDIA RELEASE
MEDIA RELEASE Single non-emergency 101 police number launch announced by the Home Office On Wednesday 11 January, the Home Office officially announced the launch of the national single police non-emergency number, 101. The 101 number was introduced for the whole of South
Single non-emergency 101 police number launch announced by the Yorkshire on 4 November and during December 43 per cent of the Force’s non-emergency calls were
Home Office received on the new 101 number.
TheWednesday Christmas and New Year holiday traditionally of the busiest times of the national year for police On 11 January, the HomeisOffice officiallyone announced the launch single controlnon-emergency rooms and the recent period Yorkshire Police receiving police number, 101. was The no 101different numberwith wasSouth introduced for the whole of South16,756 999 and 61,350 non-emergency callsDecember during December. Yorkshire on 4 November and during 43 per cent of the Force’s non-emergency calls were received on the new 101 number. One reason for introducing a single non-emergency number is to reduce the burden on the 999 service. Approximately thirds of the calls received Yorkshire arefor notpolice genuine The Christmas and Newtwo Year holiday is 999 traditionally one of by theSouth busiest times ofPolice the year emergencies. Onethe such call received on no Christmas from a caller Police seekingreceiving police assistance control rooms and recent period was differentDay withwas South Yorkshire 16,756 to retrieve a remote-controlled from the roof of a local shop after their son had lost control 999 and 61,350 non-emergencyhelicopter calls during December. of the new toy. Other recent inappropriate calls have been to report cold kebabs, a lost kitten and a One reason for introducing a single non-emergency number is to reduce the burden on the 999 broken video recorder. service. Approximately two thirds of the 999 calls received by South Yorkshire Police are not genuine Commander Ian Dyson, ACPO lead on management, said:a “Having just two phone numbers emergencies. One such call received oncontact Christmas Day was from caller seeking police assistance 101 for reporting a crime that has happened, getroof advice to raise - orcontrol 999 if to retrieve a remote-controlled helicopter fromtothe of a or local shop local after policing their sonissues had lost it's an emergency, makes calling the police a lot easier and makes our services more accessible. of the new toy. Other recent inappropriate calls have been to report cold kebabs, a lost kitten and a "It's also expected to reduce the number of inappropriate 999 calls the service receives, enabling us broken video recorder. to respond to genuine emergencies more effectively.”
Maltby Town Council (Finance) held at 6.30 pm Thursday 15th December 2011 Edward Dunn Memorial Hall, Tickhill Road, Maltby • Questions from members of the public at the Chairman’s discretion. • Apologies for absence. • Declarations of personal or prejudicial interest. • Items for which a resolution may be passed to exclude the press and public. • Communications received by the Chairman. • Confirmation of the minutes of the Town Council Meeting held on Thursday 1st December 2011 • Confirmation of payments schedule for October 2011 • Confirmation of a receipts schedule for October 2011 • Confirmation of a bank reconciliation for
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October 2011 Income and Expenditure Budget up to October 2011 Grant application from Maltby Musical Theatre Group (attached) Attendance of the Clerk and Assistant Clerk at the Practitioners Conference Approval of December payments Feedback from the meeting with the RMBC Planning Officer in regard re planning applications for Lilly Hall/ Maltby Hall Primary and a Temporary Overland Conveyor and Radial Stacker at Maltby Colliery Exchange information. Staffing issues
Commander Ian Dyson, ACPO lead on contact management, said: “Having just two phone numbers The new 101 number is designed to give the public a memorable number for their local police force to 101 for reporting a crime that has happened, to get advice or to raise local policing issues - or 999 if report crimes and concerns that do not require an emergency response. it's an emergency, makes calling the police a lot easier and makes our services more accessible. Nick Herbert, Minister for Policing and Criminal Justice, said: “The introduction of the 101 number "It's also expected to reduce the number of inappropriate 999 calls the service receives, enabling us marks one of the most significant changes in the way people contact the police since 999 was to respond to genuine emergencies more effectively.” introduced nearly 70 years ago. The new 101 number is designed to give the public a memorable number for their local police force to “The public now have an easier way to contact their local police force with a memorable number for report crimes and concerns that do not require an emergency response. non-emergencies. “ Nick Herbert, Minister for Policing and Criminal Justice, said: “The introduction of the 101 number marks one of the most significant changes in the way people contact the police since 999 was introduced nearly 70 years ago.
Approximately one hundred people shared with them his knowledge he “The public in now have an easier way to contact their local policethem. force with a memorable number for gathered the Edward Dunn Memorial had of It was a very enjoyable non-emergencies. “ twentieth of January Hall on Friday the and informative evening. Maltby Town to hear the Clairvoyant and Medium Mr Council are hoping to arrange a further PETER IDRIS. The evening was organised social evening with Peter in the near by Maltby Town Council. future. Peter spoke to a number of people and By Carol Stringer.
Maltby Town Council Meeting held at 6.30pm on Thursday 5th January 2012 Edward Dunn Memorial Hall, Tickhill Road, Maltby
• Questions from members of the public at the Chairman’s discretion. • Apologies for absence. • Declarations of personal or prejudicial interest. • Resolutions to exclude the press and public. • Communications received by the Chairman. • Confirmation of the Town Council meeting held on Thursday 15th December 2011 • Minutes from the Queens Jubilee Committee Meetings from 9th November and 23rd November 2011 • Minutes from the Horticultural Show Working Party from 6th December and 13th December 2011 • Working party to look at Allotment leases, rents for 2013- 2014 and all aspects of the workings of the allotments • Approve articles for the January news pages of the Maltby News. • Feedback on the repairs to the Tickhill
Road Boundary Stone • Changes to Parish and Town Council websites • Notification of available training • Update from the Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer. • Items from the National and Local County Associations:
• DIS- Issue No 772 – 18 November 2011 • White Rose Update – Issue 5/11- November 2011
• South Yorkshire Fire & rescue Authority – December 2011 Briefing note • Parish Matters – Autumn 2011
• Hearts of Steel - DVD
• Planning Lists Nos: 49 & 50 • Routine correspondence.
• Routine RMBC matters. • Exchange information.
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February 2012
Sport
Maltby Running Club held their AGM at The Three Tuns recently, and here are some of the winners. Amongst them is Ray Matthews who has a new book out Me and My Shadow on the 23rd February. It can be ordered via Waterstones, WH Smiths, and Amazon at a price of £6.99. Ray will be doing a book signing at the Energie Gym Parkgate Rotherham on the 28th Feb followed by a book launch/ signing at Waterstones Orchard Square Sheffield shortly after, date to be confirmed. And then a date to be arranged for WH Smiths. Ray has also signed up to do a 100km London to Brighton off road race, in aid of St Duntans on June 9th this year, and has been asked to take a blind exservice man around with him if they can get ready in time.