Welcome all to the New Year, I do hope that you all have a very healthy one, but like all new years some start with good news and some with bad.
First the Good news is that the Government have managed to weather the storm thus far, and reduced our national deficit by a third, but what dose that mean for you and me. well it means we have to pay far less in interest and that savings can be used in two ways, first to reduce the deficit even further and next to invest more money in Schools and Hospitals.
It is worth remembering that we inherited the debt from the last Labour Government, who still to this day thinks we should borrow more, This was the same labour Government under Brown who let the Banks off the leash and the same Labour government who forgot to ring fence money so that it was spent on front line services and not on large salary increases for back room management.
And now we have the Lib Dems, and lets just look at what they are  really about. they would like to means test ALL pensioners to see if they can stop the winter fuel payment (after Ed Davey  agreed to to a surcharge on all bills ) and at he same time stop bus passed . this is the same Lib Dem lot who broke promises to Students and the families of  students, how can anyone trust them during 2013 or beyond.?
It will take time to sort out this mess, but who would you like to see do this ? , The labour lot who got us into the mess or the Lib Dems who it would seem talk with falked tongues .
We are getting there, it will take time and there will be criticism along the way, but we Conservative see  a light at the end of the tunnel, we have a plan we will stick to the job of ensuring that this Country will weather the storm and come out much stronger that we were when we took over the rains

Christmas

    "Wishing you all a very Marry Christmas and a healthy new year.'

Environment- Friendly

Giving a helping hand at Manor Park on Sunday.

Clearing away old wood and a genreal tidy up.

Malden Road Works, work is due to start on Jan 7th for 22 weeks, SWG will be doing this, not the Council.

Council tax used for 100 year interest free loan to theatre

Tuesday, 20 November, 2012

Fed up with paying the second highest council tax in the country?  You might be interested to know that one of the reasons is a £1.8 million the Lib Dems are making to the Rose Theatre - which doesn't need to be paid back for 100 years.

A3 Burlington Road Flyover Improvement Works

Road Network Information

For you info

A3 Burlington Road Flyover Improvement Works

Transport for London (TfL) has appointed Enterprisemouchel, to carry out these improvement works on the A3 Burlington Road Flyover. The works area is shown on the map below.

Why are we doing this work?

The objective of the scheme is to improve conditions for all road users on the A3 Burlington Road Flyover. The following measures are incorporated, following the feasibility design:

·         Improve the waterproofing and drainage system of the flyover.

·         Extend the structural life of the flyover by replacing the bridge joints and steel piers.

·         Improving traffic flow by maintaining the structure and reducing future disruptive refurbishment works.

What times will the work take place?

The works will begin on Monday 10^th December 2012 and will last approximately 8 weeks, or until the work is completed. In agreement with the London Borough’s of Kingston upon Thames and Merton, the working hours for structural and carriageway works will be from 21:30 to 05:00 Monday to Friday.

What we would like you to know

During the works we will try to maintain traffic flow by using lane drops and traffic management, however, an enforceable speed limit of 40mph will be installed for the safety of our construction team.

Keeping London moving

Transport for London is firmly committed to minimising disruption. We have worked closely with our contractor, Enterprisemouchel and Merton & Kingston upon Thames  Councils in order to reduce the impact of these works on pedestrians, local residents and businesses as far as possible.

I hope you will appreciate that a certain level of disruption is inevitable, and I apologise in advance for any inconvenience that may be caused as a result of these essential works. Should you require further information or an update during the delivery of these works please contact our Streets Customer Services department on 0845 305 1234 or via the web at www.tfl.gov.uk/contact.

Crime

We are approaching Christmas time so a gentle reminder to all in St James Ward to take care during the festive month, and to heed the advice of the Police.
Ensure that you lock up all expensive gifts until the day.
Ensure all door and windows are locked when you go out.
Ensure that you leave no strangers in unless by appointment.
Beware of pick pockets in crowded shops, only carry enough money for your needs.
Do not leave Money in the House, its safer in a Bank only take out what you need for the day.
Report lost or stolen cards immediately to the Police and your card company.
If you become concerned call the Police.