POLICE STATION VANDALISED
MPs’ FEES OFFICE
The exterior of the police station in the Werrington Centre has been vandalised. Despite the attacks, it is ‘business as usual’ inside the station. Local Liberal Democrat councillor Darren Fower said: “If people are trying to break in, perhaps the police should open the station to the public for longer hours and on more days of the week?" Police hold ‘surgeries’ at the station on Wednesdays from 11 am to 1 pm, Fridays from 5 pm to 7 pm.
MPs’ Expenses Claims
CLEANING UP
PRIVATE LAND?
Darren believes that while fines are one way of dealing with a minority of dog owners who allow their pets to foul footpaths and play areas, effort should also be put into resolving the problem. He said: "Presently the council spends hundreds, if not thousands, of pounds each year on cleaning up dog mess throughout the city of Peterborough. "Over the years local residents have frequently suggested to me the idea of having plastic bags attached to the dog waste bins themselves. “Why the council has never taken this sensible step is a mystery. Having taken a look at the scheme operated in another city, I am certain it would save money and reduce the problem.”
It seems two pieces of land, one in Cuckoos Hollow (Werrington) and another alongside Cathwaite (Paston), have seen several signs erected warning local people to now stay off the land. Local Liberal Democrat councillor Darren Fower said: “The residents want to know what is going on. Given the amount of time these spaces have been used by members of the public for leisure activities, it is a fair question.” Residents are fearful that the land will be used for housing. Daren has asked council officers to find out what is happening.
Local Liberal Democrat councillor Darren Fower is calling for the city council to follow in the steps of other councils by putting dispensers for plastic bags on their waste bins. The bags would be provided for dog owners to clear up dog mess and put it in the appropriate bins.
Residents have contacted the Liberal Democrat FOCUS Team after signs started emerging on pieces of grass land used by people walking their dogs, etc, declaring “PRIVATE LAND: No Public Access or Right of Way”.
THROUGH ROUTE SUCCESS
Users of mobility scooters in and around South Werrington and North Gunthorpe contacted the FOCUS Team to because some footpaths are impassable for them and therefore limiting their choice of routes.
The Disabilities Discrimination Act states it is against the law for public places to be made inaccessible to people with a disability. Residents told us that the footpath from Ainsdale Drive through to Pipistrelle Court was impassable for people on mobility scooters. A similar issue can be found at a footpath running from Grassmere Gardens which residents say could be made better simply by removing one of the three gates that exist there. Local Liberal Democrat councillor Darren Fower, who has recently been campaigning on similar issues, relating to the city centre took up the issue and barriers on one of the affected paths have now been removed. He told us: “I am delighted that we have made some progress with this but will continue to press the council until we see more action. “In today’s world it is unacceptable that an individual with a physical disability is unable to move freely around their local community. “The law is very clear on this and I just hope that the city council acts on these concerns before it finds itself in court.”
CCTV at centre
The council is to get £125,000 from Tesco to help pay for CCTV at Werrington Centre. Local Lib Dem councillor Darren Fower said: “CCTV benefits Tesco first and the local community second. It is a shame a similar amount has not been agreed for additional youth services.”
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