Margrove Park

INDEPENDENT COUNCILLOR
Dave Williams
WESTWORTH WARD
Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council
Tel: 07971873720

David_Williams@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk

What’s Happening in Margrove Park

NEWS LETTER Date 25th May 2010

The first part of the Judging  has now  been Completed. MANY THANKS TO ALL WHO HAVE ALREADY CONTRIBUTED TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OF PLANTS FOR THE VILLAGE AND THOSE THAT HAVE PUT IN THE HARD WORK DIGGING THE FLOWER BEDS.

SUMMER FETE
I HAVE BEEN ASKED BY SEVERAL RESIDENTS IF A VILLAGE FETE IS POSSIBLE THIS SUMMER, THE VILLAGE USED TO HAVE ONE EVERY YEAR. I HAVE MADE SOME ENQUIRIEIS AND FUNDING MAY BE AVAILABLE TO ORGANISE A GREAT DAY FOR EVERY ONE. THIS WILL ONLY BE POSSIBLE WITH HELP FROM RESIDENTS

On the 28th of August 2010 the Police Helicopter will be landing on the village green  giving  people who are interested the chance to  inspect the machine  at close quarters. Due to the fact that it is always on call  the exact time of the visit cannot be given.

I now walk around the Village at least once a Month in the company of the Police. Anyone is welcome  stop us and ask Questions or voice their concerns etc.
We are easy to spot. 

I will also be joining the Council protection Officers from time to time when they do there rounds. They also would help with any questions or concerns you may have.

ROAD SAFETY
THE LOCAL ROAD SAFETY COMMITTEE IS MEETING WITH THE COUNCIL IN EARLY MAY 2010 DUE TO FURTHER SAFETY CONCERNS AFTER SEVERAL CRASHES AT THE JUNCTION FROM MARGROVE PARK AND THE A171 IF YOU WOULD LIKE ANY OTHER ISSUES RAISED PLEASE GET IN TOUCH WITH ME.

25th May 2010
The Council are now arranging  a feasibility study in regard to installing traffic lights at the A171 junction with Margrove Road

18th June 2010.
I recently contacted the member of Parliament Mr Tom Blenkinsop regarding my and other peoples concerns about the speed limit on Margrove Park Road and it would seem he agrees that the matter does require further  investigation.

TOM BLENKINSOP MP
HOUSE OF COMMONS LONDON SWIA OAA

Cllr David Wiliiams,
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council,
Town Hall,
Fabian Road,
Eston,
Cleveland.
TS6 9AR
16th June 2010

 Dear David,
Thank you for letting me know your feelings over speeding cars on the road that passes Margrove Park village, and your view that only a 30 mph speed limit will prove to be effective.
I support this myself as it seems that cars are ignoring the existing signs, and on that basis I have written to Cllr Mary Lanigan at Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council and asking for review of the existing speed limit in this location.

I attach a copy of my letter which is, I hope, self-explanatory.
I hope this is helpful for you and the villagers.
Yours sincerely,
Tom Blenkinsop M.P.

LABOUR MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland Constituency Office: 6-8 WILSON STREET, GUISBOROUGH, TS 14 6NA:
Tel. 01287610878 Fax: 01287631894
email: info@tomblenkinsop.com

TOM BLENKINSOP MP
HOUSE OF COMMONS LONDON SWIA OAA

Cllr Mary Lanigan”
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council,
Town Hall, Fabian Road,
Eston,
Cleveland
TS6 9AR
16th June 2010

Dear Mary,
REFERENCE ON HIGHWAY SPEEDING MATTERS – CLLR DAVID WlLLlAMS­MARGROVEPARK
I have been contacted by Cllr Williams over speeding issues in the area of Margrove Park and with which I have some sympathy.
As you know, following the past fatality in which a young boy was killed, new signage has been erected and a flashing speed indicator.
However, despite this, the problem persists and Cllr Williams and local residents feel that only the imposition of a new 30 mph limit on that stretch of highway will suffice.
I agree with this, and would hope that such a limit can be applied.
I look forward to hearing from you on this matter.
Yours sincerely,
Tom Blenkinsop M.P.

LABOUR MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland Constituency Office: 6-8 WILSON STREET, GUISBOROUGH, TS 14 6NA
Tel: 01287610878 Fax: 01287631894

  We now have a double award winning youth club, held at Boosbeck every Wednesday 7 – 9 pm.  All school year 8 – 18 year olds are welcome.
I can be contacted almost any time by phone or e-mail.
Dave.

 The police are still working to STOP the off road motorbikes, they will be caught and their bikes crushed.  If you hear them in the woods ring the police immediately. 01642 326326

Dog Fouling
Has become less of a problem in the village recently. Please don’t risk a needless fine! Pick it up.
 The wardens don’t always have a uniform on, and are determined to catch all offenders in the whole of the Borough. Two extra dog bins are to be installed along the woodland walk.

PLAY BUILDER
THE VILLAGE HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THE PLAY BUILDER FUNDING AND CONSULTATIONS WITH VILLAGERS AS TO WHAT CAN BE DONE TO IMPROVE PLAY AREAS FOR THE CHILDREN WILL START IN THE NEXT FEW MONTHS AND THE WORK SHOULD BE COMPLETE BEFORE THE WINTER.

CLIMB  EVEREST
A CLIMB EVEREST EVENT IS TO BE HELD IN JULY AT LOCKWOOD SCHOOL THIS INVOLVES A TWENTY FOUR HOUR SPONSORED CLIMB UP AND DOWN A CLIMBING WALL TO THE EQUIVELLENT OF THE HIGHT OF EVEREST IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO JOIN IN (13 YEARS AND OVER) PLEASE GET IN TOUCH.

ANTI SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
THE WESTWORTH WARD IS STILL ONE OF THE SAFEST PLACES IN BRITAIN TO LIVE (IF NOT THE SAFEST) THIS IS DUE TO MANY HOURS OF WORK WITH THE POLICE AND THE HARD WORK OF OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY POLICE TEAM PCSO PAUL PAYNE AND PC GEMMA ALLEN (WE CAN KEEP IT THAT WAY) IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SPEAK TO THEM TEL 01642 771300  THEY ARE ALSO  IN THE VILLAGE HALL EVERY MONTH,THE  TIMES AND DATES ARE IN THE VILLAGE HALL WINDOW, THEY WILL EVEN MAKE YOU A CUP OF TEA OR COFFEE.

Don’t get caught out by this Company.
 Avoid getting caught by the  More than Mobility Company.
  West Yorkshire Trading Standards have had major problems with the people
 trading under these names. 
  ”More than Mobility”
 ”Made to Measure”
 They have been in our area but sell country wide.  They target elderly
 people and especially those with mental disabilities.  They sell beds
 typically at £3000.
 They can be in the home for up to 6 hours, take people to banks to withdraw
 money, and refuse to honour cancellation rights.  They either cold call at
 the door, or ring for an appointment.
 
 The people behind this are also thought to be recontacting  people using
 another name offering very expensive linen for the beds.
  If you come across a member of this company at your door my advice is ask
 them to leave if they refuse then call the police immediately on 326326.
  If you know anything about this company and have had dealings with them in
 the past then phone the police on 326326