Drove past McDonalds after Full Council last night, 8.20pm.  The Halfords car park was awash with McDonalds litter, which has also blown across the road, into Lidl and so on.  This is one of the major problems of our time.  Do we care enough to stop it?

Working on introducing 'Ferndown Pride' over the next twelve months.  Revolving around the three pillars of RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITIES and RIGHTS, it will be a vehicle for long-term improvement in our joint 'Civic Voice', improving our environment together and enhancing our community cohesion.

With everyone I talk to, comes this resonance around creating a coherent town centre.  Both Victoria and Church Road need to become part of the centre, and multi-use, not dominated by the motorist.  Residents really need to get involved with the creating of the town plan.  The town council needs to be central to the solutions, as do principal partners at District and County level.  Only them working together with other partners will a vibrant, modern 21c. centre to the largest town in Dorset come together.  People like Gerry Clarke and Arts4All have made a great start though! 

Ran past McDonald's last night at around 8pm.  Litter bins overflowing and at least 100 items of rubbish in Halfords car park alone.  Saw items of litter from Wimborne Road East to the entrance of Oakdene Holiday Park on the A31.  Have today mentioned it to Mr Duckett at EDDC, as the situation remains unacceptable for Ferndown residents - is not being taken seriously.

Litter is a problem in Ferndown and I want us all to get involved.  We can reduce vehicle littering by supporting an amendment to the Localism Bill.  I have written to Chris Chope OBE MP, and to the local press.  Why not help me?  See more at http://www.cpre.org.uk/how-you-can-help/take-action/litter/item/2067-help-us-stop-littering-from-cars