Northern Distributor Route (NDR)
0 Comment by Tony / May 27, 2009 / Posted in GeneralNorthern Distributor Route (NDR) expected to reduce traffic by between 35% and 65%
What will I do next at the County Council on your behalf
0 Comment by Tony / May 20, 2009 / Posted in GeneralBy voting conservative you will ensure the success continues
Norfolk County Council - Top Performer
0 Comment by Tony / May 18, 2009 / Posted in GeneralVote Conservative on June 4th to ensure that Norfolk County Council remains a top performing council
Local Government Review
0 Comment by Tony / May 13, 2009 / Posted in GeneralThe difference between ’single county unitary council’ and two unitary councils ‘the doughnut’ explained
The Local Elections
0 Comment by Tony / April 28, 2009 / Posted in GeneralYour vote counts, so if you’re not on the Electoral Register please contact your District Council to make sure you have the right to vote. Remember postal voting is a good option, if getting to the Polling Station on the 4th June is a problem for you.
Parish Councils – Hot Topics
0 Comment by Tony / April 28, 2009 / Posted in GeneralDuring my time as your County Councillor, I’ve found that all our Parish Councils have worked hard to make sure that what matters to you has been brought to my attention and therefore to Norfolk County Council.
This has lead to:-
A new 7.5 ton weight restriction on some local roads
Safety resurfacing
Flashing speed signals
New footpaths in Hainford [...]
Aylsham Show 2009
0 Comment by Tony / April 28, 2009 / Posted in GeneralA date for your diaries – this year the show will take place on 31 August with some wonderful attractions, sure to provide a great day out for the whole family, especially if the sun shines.
Reepham High School Sixth Form
0 Comment by Tony / April 28, 2009 / Posted in GeneralI am chairman of the Finance committee Reepham High School and am delighted to say that building work is nearing completion on the new sixth form college. This £6 million project will be complete later this year and will see 130 local young people benefit from this September, that number will double next year.
At the [...]
Norfolk County Council Companies (NORSE)
0 Comment by Tony / April 28, 2009 / Posted in GeneralThe council’s companies make a significant contribution to the economy, by providing 6,000 jobs, spending £100 million a year in Norfolk and contributing £5 million a year to council funds.
As Director of NORSE I attended the Council meeting at North Norfolk District Council in April. One of our companies, NORSE Commercial Services provides street cleansing [...]
Local Government and Efficiency
0 Comment by Tony / April 28, 2009 / Posted in GeneralAll local authorities are required to make efficiencies. As Cabinet member, it is my responsibility to ensure we reach our targets.
Norfolk County Council’s Efficiency Programme has delivered £58 million savings in the last four years and continues to drive out savings to keep council tax down.
I recently attended a Local Government Conference in London on [...]
