Thank you to those of you who are already following this site.  186 hits in the last week, which might not sound much, but I'm very pleased if I can just maintain that level of engagement with my residents, to compliment my other communication channels.  It's just the most important thing as a councillor.  Bar nothing.

Received a letter from a resident in the ward this morning, with regard to 'the Warren' current planning application.  Have looked at the site, checked the YouTube videos, checked the town council recommendation and had a meeting with the EDDC planning officer.  Have now replied to resident.

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.

Represented Ferndown at the DCC event on the library reorganisation last week, with Cllr Terry Cordery.  Visits to recent Library coffee mornings and talking to residents present showed how much they value Ferndown Library's service.  And it is so much more than a book issuing repository.  Shows again the problems with cutting community resources and thus capacity, whilst expecting communities to 'do more'.  You have until 13th June to respond if you wish to support the future of your library in Ferndown?  See details of consultation at http://www.dorsetforyou.com/libraryconsultation2011

Consultation on Canford Bottom close on 31st May.  Get your views known.  See more at http://www.highways.gov.uk/roads/projects/30554.aspx