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New role for ex-councillor
Local exec committee member Vilnis Vesma has been elected chairman of Newent doctors' Patient Participation Group which acts as a "critical friend" helping the Practice to improve its performance.
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More direct action
I was chatting to someone in Newent's historic Market Square when someone walked past with a traffic cone he had "borrowed" from nearby. "You're the council chap" he said: "OK if I borrow this?…
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Direct action
When a resident reported a children's slide that was in a dirty state I needed to find out who was responsible for maintenance so that I could get it cleaned. The District Council offices didn't know…
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Paying the price of potholes
Potholes can cause life changing injuries to cyclists, while for car drivers whose vehicles are damaged, the repair costs can run into thousands of pounds. Pothole damage is costing motorists more…
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Clustered planning applications
A resident of Clifford's Mesne raised an interesting question with her town councillor. She pointed out that when the District Council issues information about planning applications, the accompanying…
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Can the Town Council get money from developers?
The Town Council can bid for what is known as "Section 106" money whenever it sees an application for a major development, residential or otherwise. 'Major' usually means ten or more dwellings;…
