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Olney Town Council
News from your Olney Town Council
Farewell to Councillor Sally Rogers
Before the commencement of the May Town Council meeting the Floral Fiesta Queen, Jessica Richardson together with her princesses presented Sally with a silk flower arrangement. Jessica thanked Sally for all her work on Olney Town Council and wished her and her family every happiness and success in their move to Tasmania, Australia. The flower arrangement was made by Sheila Bull, chair of Floral Fiesta. d
Joint users group meeting
The joint users group which consists of representatives of the sports clubs in Olney met with councillors on Thursday May 11th to discuss matters of interest. The success that the cricket, football and rugby clubs have had attracting young members can be seen by a visit to the recreation ground and charity field at weekends. d
Police open meeting – Tuesday 9th May 2006
The main issues residents of Olney were concerned about were brought up at the police open meeting. These were anti-social behaviour, graffiti and a need for a greater police presence. It was recognised that the vast majority of young people in the town were responsible members of the community. Our new ward councillor, Debbie Brock, has arranged to update Mark Lancaster MP with a summary of the matters, and Mark will discuss these with Inspector Liversidge at his meeting with him on 31st May. d
From the left standing Cllr John Sharp, Ian Keeping (Cricket Club), Cllr Malcolm Messenger, Cllr John Smail, Stuart Parkin (Rugby Club), Kevin Osborne (Fishing Club), Paul Tough (Football Club). Seated – Cllr Paul Watson, Julia Clarke (Netball Club), Cllr Tony Evans and Mick Brown (Football Club).
The Police Officers and Town Councillors at the meeting were from left – back row: Cllr Malcolm Messenger, PC Kevin Leaney, Cllr Michael Hughes, PCSO David Huckle, Cllr John Sharp, Cllr John Boardman. Front row Cllr Paul Watson, Inspector Sue Usher, Cllr John Smail and PCSO Paula Nightingale.
Old Olney
On Wednesday 10th May, Cllr Alan Richardson gave a stimulating talk to the whole of Year 3 at Olney First School on the subject of Olney past and present. Slides were shown of the changes that had taken place in Olney over the past century. Alan’s talk was so interesting that when it came to break time most of the children stayed behind to ask a range of intelligent questions. d
CONTACT INFORMATION
Olney Town Council Tel: 01234 711679
www. olneytowncouncil.co.uk
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