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From super clincs to parking tickets
We have a duty to preserve village
I would like to draw people's attention to the planned development of Ebor Mills, on Ebor Lane, in Haworth. Planning permission is being sought for 102 residences which will include apartments, a crescent of houses and a large car park.
My objection is on the basis of the safety of all car drivers and pedestrians who currently use Ebor Lane. If each residence has two cars, the amount of extra cars would be over 200 and there is no footpath for part of the lane.
It is also planned for some of the mill to be demolished even though it is a Grade Two listed building.
Our sewerage system in this part of Haworth has not been altered even though there have been surrounding developments. I fear the sewage leaks we have seen recently will worsen.
Ebor Lane is a very pleasant place to live, walk and drive down, but I fear this will all change if the proposal goes through and with the development of Bridge House Mill, which has been passed, Haworth will change considerably.
We have a duty to our children and grandchildren to preserve this picturesque village. I hope I can count on people's support with objections.
Mrs M Turner
Ebor Lane, Haworth.
Loss of staunch friend
Many members of Keighley Town Council have asked me to express sorrow at the recent news regarding district and former town councillor Andrew Mallinson. Cllr Mallinson has always been a very strong supporter of, and good friend to, the town council.
We greatly appreciate his efforts in fostering inter-parish liaison, in helping with difficult negotiations on the parish charter and in supporting our aspirations to achieve a Brontë Community Hall.
He was an excellent chairman of the area committee and the Keighley Transport Forum, always courteously seeking the views of parish members.
His work on the Church Green redevelopment, the revitalisation of Central Hall and the regeneration of Dalton Lane, have been greatly to the benefit of the people of Keighley.
We feel we have lost a staunch friend and ally and we are saddened.
Thank you Andrew for all you did for Keighley.
MRS M E BAILEY
Town Clerk/Administrator
Oppose the super clinics
I refer to the letter in last week's Keighley News from Ray Garner and like him have only just come to hear about the Government's idea of replacing our GP practices with "super clinics".
It seems to be the way our leaders work - Government by stealth.
The recent furore regarding the Income Tax repayment for the low paid is a good example.
This legislation was proposed by Gordon Brown when he was Chancellor and passed unnoticed by both Government and opposition until a few weeks ago when it was due to become law.
The Prime Minister said many times that there could be no change - but the weight of public opinion proved that a change could be made, resulting in a complete about turn.
We are now faced with a similar situation in the creation of "Darzi Centres", as proposed by Lord Darzi, of whom I for one have never even heard.
I understand that such a centre is already proposed for Keighley within the next two years. These centres will be operated by the private sector so profit will be the prime target - not patient care.
Medical practices will be starved of funds so patients will have no alternative but to travel to where these clinics are situated, at increased cost and time.
One of the "baits" offered is that they will open longer hours.
But the present system could also do this were surgery staff not bogged down with endless pursuit of targets, resulting in excessive paperwork.
We already know of policemen who have no time to prevent crime and teachers who have no time to teach because of the Government's insatiable demand for more and more statistics so they can produce more and more largely meaningless targets.
Remember - it is fairly easy for Gordon Brown to say "no" to requests for a tax change and in a matter of days to say "yes".
These super clinics are made of bricks and mortar and once they are built are there to stay.
I urge your readers to write to their MP and make their views known - as I intend to do.
C G Spark
Address supplied
Parking charges rip-off
I took my wife for an appointment to Airedale Hospital only to find the parking charge is now £2.50 for two hours. We were in and out in ten minutes.
A chap next to us had paid to park only to find his appointment had been cancelled.
We are pensioners and have to visit the hospital regularly. This seems to me to be a complete rip-off. Surely some provision could be made for short visits, say 50p for 20 minutes or - heaven forbid - 15 minutes free.
Someone is making a fortune and I bet it isn't the hospital.
G Smith
Moorview Grove, Long Lee, Keighley
Ticket had blown off
A further warning. In March of this year, I was clamped in the Cavendish Court car park nine minutes after having paid my parking fee but, unfortunately, the ticket must have blown off the windscreen shelf, where I had placed it, when closing the door.
Despite evidence of my payment on return to my car, Car Stoppers would not release the clamp until £90 had been paid, which by their own timing, was 20 minutes after it had been clamped.
I appealed to them in writing setting out my case but to date I have heard nothing from them. As a pensioner I can't afford the £90.
NAME AND ADDRESS SUPPLIED
Understanding epilepsy
Nine out of ten MPs don't know how many people in the UK have epilepsy. This is despite the fact that it is the most common serious neurological condition, affecting 456,000 UK residents.
MPs' lack of awareness has been revealed by national charity Epilepsy Action, as part of a campaign to mark National Epilepsy Week 2008 (May 18-25).
The figures were uncovered by a survey carried out which asked a cross section of MPs how well they were informed about epilepsy.
As well as asking how many people live with epilepsy, the survey asked about the current state of epilepsy care in the UK.
More than half (54 per cent) said they didn't know how many neurologists there were in the UK.
In fact, there are only 486 consultant neurologists, which falls far short of the 909 recommended by the Royal College of Physicians.
We are fortunate to have some excellent supporters in the House of Commons but we need more. It is only when more people understand epilepsy that we can take real steps to deliver better healthcare for people living with the condition.
Simon Wigglesworth
Deputy Chief Executive,
Epilepsy Action
8:08am Thursday 22nd May 2008
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CommentPosted by: Mark, Haworth on 1:26pm Thu 22 May 08
"Ticket had blown off"
Maybe I'm putting too much thought into things nowadays but why not either:
a) affix to windscreen using provided sticky coating or
b) check it's still there after you shut the door.
Rocket science it ain't!
"Ticket had blown off"
Maybe I'm putting too much thought into things nowadays but why not either:
a) affix to windscreen using provided sticky coating or
b) check it's still there after you shut the door.
Rocket science it ain't!
Posted by: Mark, Haworth on 1:28pm Thu 22 May 08
"Parking charges rip-off"
It's times like these where you wish you had free/discounted bus travel, a bus service right to the hospital door, and time on your hands!?!
"Parking charges rip-off"
It's times like these where you wish you had free/discounted bus travel, a bus service right to the hospital door, and time on your hands!?!
Posted by: Mark, Haworth on 1:31pm Thu 22 May 08
"We have a duty to preserve village"
I fully agree with Mrs Turner though I feel it isn't a matter of preserving the village but more of common sense.
Anyone who knows Ebor Lane is aware of the limited access - you can't even find somewhere to turn around until you are over the bridge.
If the planners go ahead with this application we may as well remove our wing mirrors in advance!
"We have a duty to preserve village"
I fully agree with Mrs Turner though I feel it isn't a matter of preserving the village but more of common sense.
Anyone who knows Ebor Lane is aware of the limited access - you can't even find somewhere to turn around until you are over the bridge.
If the planners go ahead with this application we may as well remove our wing mirrors in advance!
Posted by: David Samuels, keighlwy on 3:15pm Thu 22 May 08
I read with interest the letter from the Keighley Town Clerk regarding the ‘Many members of Keighley Town Council” who expressed ‘sorrow’ for Cllr Mallison, a Bradford City Councillor.
I am not aware of these ‘Many members of Keighley Town Council” Mrs Bailey alludes to in her praise, justifiably or not of Cllr Mallison.
Whilst no doubt what the lady said of the departed Councillor has merit, I respectfully suggest that Mrs Bailey, as the Clerk to Keighley Town Council should not engage in anything that could be misconstrued as politics as her supposed independence and impartiality within the Bradford/Keighley area may be put at risk. A function of a town hall clerk must be that they do not, under any circumstance break any confidentiality nor engage in any perceived political engagement, whatever those ‘Many members of Keighley Town Council’ may demand. To do so may dent the understanding of totally impartiality of the office of the Parish/Town/City which they serve and while Mrs Bailey may still have the confidence of the ‘Many members of the Council’ she talks about. I suggest it should be those people themselves who praise Cllr Mallison, not a politically independent employee of Keighley Town Council.
Cllr David Samuels
I read with interest the letter from the Keighley Town Clerk regarding the ‘Many members of Keighley Town Council” who expressed ‘sorrow’ for Cllr Mallison, a Bradford City Councillor.
I am not aware of these ‘Many members of Keighley Town Council” Mrs Bailey alludes to in her praise, justifiably or not of Cllr Mallison.
Whilst no doubt what the lady said of the departed Councillor has merit, I respectfully suggest that Mrs Bailey, as the Clerk to Keighley Town Council should not engage in anything that could be misconstrued as politics as her supposed independence and impartiality within the Bradford/Keighley area may be put at risk. A function of a town hall clerk must be that they do not, under any circumstance break any confidentiality nor engage in any perceived political engagement, whatever those ‘Many members of Keighley Town Council’ may demand. To do so may dent the understanding of totally impartiality of the office of the Parish/Town/City which they serve and while Mrs Bailey may still have the confidence of the ‘Many members of the Council’ she talks about. I suggest it should be those people themselves who praise Cllr Mallison, not a politically independent employee of Keighley Town Council.
Cllr David Samuels
Posted by: Chris, Keighley on 11:37pm Thu 22 May 08
[quote][bold]David Samuels[/bold] wrote:
I read with interest the letter from the Keighley Town Clerk regarding the ‘Many members of Keighley Town Council” who expressed ‘sorrow’ for Cllr Mallison, a Bradford City Councillor. I am not aware of these ‘Many members of Keighley Town Council” Mrs Bailey alludes to in her praise, justifiably or not of Cllr Mallison. Whilst no doubt what the lady said of the departed Councillor has merit, I respectfully suggest that Mrs Bailey, as the Clerk to Keighley Town Council should not engage in anything that could be misconstrued as politics as her supposed independence and impartiality within the Bradford/Keighley area may be put at risk. A function of a town hall clerk must be that they do not, under any circumstance break any confidentiality nor engage in any perceived political engagement, whatever those ‘Many members of Keighley Town Council’ may demand. To do so may dent the understanding of totally impartiality of the office of the Parish/Town/City which they serve and while Mrs Bailey may still have the confidence of the ‘Many members of the Council’ she talks about. I suggest it should be those people themselves who praise Cllr Mallison, not a politically independent employee of Keighley Town Council. Cllr David Samuels [/quote] Reference Andrew Mallinson. There's no smoke without fire, you don't think The Council leader would have let him go for no reason do you?
David Samuels wrote:
I read with interest the letter from the Keighley Town Clerk regarding the ‘Many members of Keighley Town Council” who expressed ‘sorrow’ for Cllr Mallison, a Bradford City Councillor. I am not aware of these ‘Many members of Keighley Town Council” Mrs Bailey alludes to in her praise, justifiably or not of Cllr Mallison. Whilst no doubt what the lady said of the departed Councillor has merit, I respectfully suggest that Mrs Bailey, as the Clerk to Keighley Town Council should not engage in anything that could be misconstrued as politics as her supposed independence and impartiality within the Bradford/Keighley area may be put at risk. A function of a town hall clerk must be that they do not, under any circumstance break any confidentiality nor engage in any perceived political engagement, whatever those ‘Many members of Keighley Town Council’ may demand. To do so may dent the understanding of totally impartiality of the office of the Parish/Town/City which they serve and while Mrs Bailey may still have the confidence of the ‘Many members of the Council’ she talks about. I suggest it should be those people themselves who praise Cllr Mallison, not a politically independent employee of Keighley Town Council. Cllr David Samuels
Reference Andrew Mallinson. There's no smoke without fire, you don't think The Council leader would have let him go for no reason do you?
Posted by: Chris, Keighley on 12:12am Fri 23 May 08
[bold]Quote.[/bold]
[bold]Praise for ex Councillor - page 15[/bold]
Planning panel chairman Cllr Chris Greaves thanked all the members of the panel for their work in determining applications during the last civic year. "We may have disagreed but i don't think we've fallen out" he said.
[bold]The good bit
[/bold]
He paid special tribute to former panel member Cllr Angela Sinfield who lost her seat in the elections earlier this month. "She injected a good deal of common sense, had a lot of local knowledge and her experience will be missed" he said.
What a classic text joke this one really is, it will go down in history this one, [bold]common sense, experience, knowledge,[/bold] oh stop it please.
Quote.
Praise for ex Councillor - page 15
Planning panel chairman Cllr Chris Greaves thanked all the members of the panel for their work in determining applications during the last civic year. "We may have disagreed but i don't think we've fallen out" he said.
The good bit
He paid special tribute to former panel member Cllr Angela Sinfield who lost her seat in the elections earlier this month. "She injected a good deal of common sense, had a lot of local knowledge and her experience will be missed" he said.
What a classic text joke this one really is, it will go down in history this one,
common sense, experience, knowledge, oh stop it please.
Posted by: David Samuels, Keighley on 12:23pm Sun 8 Jun 08
Cllr David Samuels
1 Highcroft Gardens
Keighley
BD21 4UZ
Tel/Fax 01535 608427
Mobil 07795673833
Email: david.samuels@homeca
ll.co.uk
8th June 2008-06-08
Mr Malcolm Hoddy
Keighley News
North Street
Keighley
Dear Sir
At the last full Keighley Town Council meeting, a colleague, Cllr Lionel Lockley, stood up in the chamber to praise another member of the council, Call Paul Heseltine, for his efforts in organizing a full fun day for residents of the Spring Gardens and Utley Ward, including Beechcliffe. Such is the commitment from Cllr Heseltine that he has agreed to his wife’s proposition that he should have his hairy chest waxed in Arctic Street, Beechcliffe at 1pm on June 29th , a hairy event that sponsors are supporting so as to raise monies for the fun day and barbeque in aid for the Utley Youth Club at St Mark’s Church. On Aug 29th .Telephone Paul on 07732 204546.
May I also take this opportunity of praising highly Cllr Lionel Lockley for the magnificent and dedicated work he quietly performs at the Temple Row Disabled Centre . It just proves what I’ve been saving for years that Keighley does have many people who are committed to helping others. Sorry lads about causing you so much embarrassment, but someone must state the obvious, you and the other silent minority have set standards that the majority of people in Keighley should follow.
Cllr David Samuels
[bold]bold[/bold]
Cllr David Samuels
1 Highcroft Gardens
Keighley
BD21 4UZ
Tel/Fax 01535 608427
Mobil 07795673833
Email: david.samuels@homeca
ll.co.uk
8th June 2008-06-08
Mr Malcolm Hoddy
Keighley News
North Street
Keighley
Dear Sir
At the last full Keighley Town Council meeting, a colleague, Cllr Lionel Lockley, stood up in the chamber to praise another member of the council, Call Paul Heseltine, for his efforts in organizing a full fun day for residents of the Spring Gardens and Utley Ward, including Beechcliffe. Such is the commitment from Cllr Heseltine that he has agreed to his wife’s proposition that he should have his hairy chest waxed in Arctic Street, Beechcliffe at 1pm on June 29th , a hairy event that sponsors are supporting so as to raise monies for the fun day and barbeque in aid for the Utley Youth Club at St Mark’s Church. On Aug 29th .Telephone Paul on 07732 204546.
May I also take this opportunity of praising highly Cllr Lionel Lockley for the magnificent and dedicated work he quietly performs at the Temple Row Disabled Centre . It just proves what I’ve been saving for years that Keighley does have many people who are committed to helping others. Sorry lads about causing you so much embarrassment, but someone must state the obvious, you and the other silent minority have set standards that the majority of people in Keighley should follow.
Cllr David Samuels
Posted by: David Samuels, keighley on 9:21pm Sun 8 Jun 08
I've had another 'senior moment', The date for the fun day and barbeque in aid of the Utley Youth Club at St Mark’s Church is Aug 23rd. My apologies, but anyway please turn up and enjoy!
Cllr David Samuels
[bold]bold[/bold]
I've had another 'senior moment', The date for the fun day and barbeque in aid of the Utley Youth Club at St Mark’s Church is Aug 23rd. My apologies, but anyway please turn up and enjoy!
Cllr David Samuels
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