The rest of this week

Thursday at 9.00 am attending the last sitting of Kingston Magistrates Ct,a very sad day for localism and one I totally disagree with.
At 7.30 in the evening a meeting with local policy makers.Saturday a local fund raising BBQ,Sunday. Army reunion
Day at Southsea, so a busy week.

Armed forces Day

Yesterday we collected for the Airbourne Forces Charity at London Bridge Stn,early start 7.30 am collection finished at 7.00 PM.
Today the Maldens and Coombe Branch of the RBL held a remembrance day at the Grafton Club,it was nice to see so many turn up and enjoy a buffet and good company.

Fly Tipping

Once again BLakes Lane as been targated by fly tippers,residents are rightly upset by this continuing problem that is difficult to stop and costs us the ratepayers large amounts of money.
This time they were nealy cought red handed ,please if you see anyone in the process of fly tipping,note the reg number and time, if found guilty not only can they be fined and made to pay the costs of removal to the Council,they can also lose their Driving Licence.

London City Hall

Took part in the ceremony of raising the Forces flag at City Hall, could not understand why if the Armed forces day is on the 25th June
It was done on the 20th,not that it makes any difference,it should be flown throughout the year.

To all Dads

It that time of year when our youngsters honour us with a card and sometimes a dinner or just maybe a telephone call.
It matters not how they say we love you, we thank them all the same.

Freedom Parade,

Photo of Cllr Codd Mayor Of the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames and Cllr Geoff Austin Deputy Mayor at the March Pass of the Prencess of Wales Royal Regiment

Freedom Parade

Today I will be attending the Freedom Parade in Kingston and at the same time observing the raising of the Armed forces day Flag outside the Guildhall, the flag will also be hoisted in New Malden High Street.
Tonight I will be supporting the Kingston Sea Cadets at one of their fund raising events
Monday I will be attending the raising of the Flag in London at Cty Hall, but sad news is that in the afternoon I will be attending the Funeral of an EX Para Arnhem Veteran Joseph Newman MBE from the second world War at Putney Vale

Kingston Uni Civic Reception

Attended the above this evening on behalf of the St James Ward, the new Chancellor said all the right things, He said that he wants the uni to be part of the community and not just in the community.
So lets give him all the support to achieve his gaol

MCNC

Neighbourhood meeting tonight 7.30 pm At Christ Church Hall 91 Coombe Road New Malden.
ITEMS
Neighbourhood Managers Report
Housing Policy Review
Review of Licensing Policy Act 2003
Consideration conditions for Pet shops
Consideration of sex establishment policy
Review of planning obligation
Electric vehicle charging point traffic order
Neighbourhood Ranger appointment and replacement van
Short front Parking applications
Coombe Estate -Review of road maintenance
MCN Grants
Information item on the multi story car park in Blagdon Road
Urgent Business

Crime

The police are very concerned about crime in St James Ward and have asked me to remind everyone about being safety minded, please ensure that all windows and doors are locked when leaving your homes, remember to cancel the papers and milk when going away , ask a neighbour to keep an eye open for any junk mail that may be sticking out of the letter box, better still get a sign saying no junk mail.
If you should suspect anything call the police, don't open your door to strangers, don't let anyone in without an appointment, check by phone if necessary before you let them in, and if you live along ask a friend or neighbour to be there.
Remember the Police are there to protect you, but you can do a lot to protect yourself .

Fulham Training Ground

I have today delivered letters to some of the residents of Blakes Lane regarding the obnoxious smell emanating from the training ground,
I have made contact with the club and have been assured that the offending grass cuttings that were dumped near the boundary fence with Blakes Lane will be removed today. The environmental officer has also been made aware and have visited the club.
Hopefully this will not happen again.

Maldens and Coombe

There can be little doubt that services for the venerable and disabled are being shifted away from the area to other parts of the Borough, this would seem a deliberate policy of the Lib Dems in order to sell off the crescent centres to some building company, indeed there is already a process going on at committee stage, and I would ask all Maldens and Coombe residents to be on their guard against this policy.

Deputy Mayor

Having spent the past year as Deputy Mayor of RBK , I would like to thank everyone for their support.
I take away from my year very fond memories of all those unsung heroes who work so hard to help those less fortunate than themselves.
Kingston is well blessed with so many good hard working volanteers, God bless each and everyone of you from all political and religous backgrounds .

The Mayors charity made around £23 k so thank you all for that.

Having attended around 340 functions as well as my normal council work, I look forward to having a couple of weeks holiday.