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Newport Pagnell Councillor Corner
River Ousel
The Newport Pagnell South Lib Dem Focus Team has been desperately trying the get The Environmental Agency to do work on the river Ousel which goes through Newport Pagnell.
Above is a picture of the deplorable state of the River going East from the Iron Bridge. The state of the River, both here and along by the Caravan Park, is the worst it has been for many years but despite constant discussions with the Environment Agency, so far nothing has been done,
We have received many reasons, the main one is that money is short – the fact that it needs doing is of secondary importance.
If you feel strongly that work should be done to give the River a “Face Lift” and some Tender Loving Care, please email Mark Ginns (Flood Risk Management Team) at The Environment Agency on mark.ginns@environment-agency.gov.uk
Marsh End Road
There are four missing road warning bollards on two concrete road island sites, which have been in a deplorable dangerous state or missing for several months on Marsh End Road, Newport Pagnell, and Milton Keynes Council had refused to say if or when they
Cllr. Douglas McCall and Derek (when mayor) visiting the Winter Night Shelter last winter
are likely to be replaced, until now.
We have been contacted by residents of Newport Pagnell complaining about the danger of leaving these concrete bases as they are and we have discussed this matter with a Milton Keynes Council Director; in fact motorists have split tyres and damaged their cars as a direct result of hitting these unmarked non-illuminated bases.
The Newport Pagnell South Lib Dem Focus team has been fighting this hard on behalf of the local residents and has just had notification from MK Council that an order as placed in mid-October for the items similar to the one shown above.
They are hard wearing non-metallic material which is collapsible if hit and it will bounce back, however they are non-illuminated but highly reflective.
Winter Night Shelter
The Winter Night Shelter Milton Keynes (WNSMK) will soon be providing warm, safe and friendly accommodation for the homeless
in the coldest winter months of 2015/2016. This is an ongoing charity which provides assistance for the homeless during the winter months each year.
The scheme runs between late November and mid-March, providing a hot meal, a bed and breakfast to approximately 15 guests per night. Volunteers interact with the guests during their stay, engaging in a variety of activities including games, films and quizzes. Since it started four years ago, it has hosted in excess of 300 guests, provided around 4,000 bed nights, served over 7,000 meals and helped approaching 200 people move into longer term accommodation.
WNSMK funds a welfare officer to work with those affected by homelessness. It helps to rebuild individual lives by signposting drug and alcohol support services and by helping individuals to find accommodation and work.
If you would like to volunteer, make a donation, or just find out more about the charity then please visit their website: www.winternightsheltermk.com
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