Street
wardens — for a safer Bicester
I
have been closely involved in the process of getting funds for Bicester's
new street wardens. They are key personnel in the fight against petty crime
and vandalism. It is the role of street wardens to be visible while patrolling
our streets where they act as the community’s eyes and ears.
The
Bicester town council are looking to acquire land for a new cemetery as the
current site is almost full to capacity. It is imperative that further land
is made available for this purpose ideally situated within the town’s
boundaries. But before such a plan could be implemented it would be advisable that a public debate takes place to gain the views of the townspeople on such a sensitive issue.
I have been campaigning for the new National concessionary bus pass scheme
to operate from 9.00 am - as was the case under our local bus scheme.
A new restriction has been introduced which means the new passes cannot
be used before 9.30. I believe the new start time will cause inconvenience
to people who genuinely need to travel to the shops or to appointments
early – especially pensioners. Please let me know your views if
you are affected by this time change.
Stop the local Post Office from closing down
Cllr.
Les Sibley has been instrumental in obtaining thousands of signatures in
a bid to stop the local Villiers Road Post Office from closing. Although
the campaign itself was successful in highlighting the local community’s
team effort and commitment to the non closure, the Villiers Road Post Office
finally closed its doors. Undaunted the campaigners are determined to continue
the fight to keep Bicester’s main Post Office open.
The
decision by Sainsbury’s to step in and rescue the proposal for
the redevelopment of the town centre is very welcome news. If we can make
sure Cherwell District Council and Sainsbury’s work together
successfully it look as if we will finally have a new superstore, six screen
cinema, new shops, cafes, restaurants, new civic building, new bus
interchange and car parking.
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