Following a request by an older resident in Halton View ward (see earlier blog) about recyling white goods etc I contacted the council to see whether they provided a free service for people on low incomes, including pensioners.
Retailers of course will usually take your old one for disposal but in some cases this is not possible.
Apparantly the council do not provide a free service although I understand some councils do. However the British Heart Foundation in St Helens will offer a free collection and recycling service for working white appliances and three piece suites which have the normal sefety label attached.
This service is available to anybody who has an item for disposal that's in a reasonable condition.
I've emailed Halton council's Direct Link to suggest that they let people know of this service.
To contact the British Heart Foundation in St Helens phone them on 08444994171
Wednesday 21 May 2008
Saturday 17 May 2008
Fencing and Housing Trusts!
Have been trying to help a couple of residents in Halton View in relation to fencing on their property which has been pulled down, possibly by young people. The fencing had consisted of heavy duty wire netting and has disappeared.
This persons garden has become an area for the dumping of cans etc and occasionally a meeting place for young people. The property belongs to Halton Housing Trust and they will normally only repair fencing and not replace it.
So the residents have a dilemma it hasn't been their fault; they are genuinely unable to do anything about the situation and can't afford to reinstate the fence.
I've been in touch with the Housing Trust to see if anything can be done - if any one has a similar problem please let us know.
This persons garden has become an area for the dumping of cans etc and occasionally a meeting place for young people. The property belongs to Halton Housing Trust and they will normally only repair fencing and not replace it.
So the residents have a dilemma it hasn't been their fault; they are genuinely unable to do anything about the situation and can't afford to reinstate the fence.
I've been in touch with the Housing Trust to see if anything can be done - if any one has a similar problem please let us know.
Thursday 8 May 2008
Video Survey HGV traffic Barrows Green
I'm sure you've noticed the increase in all types of traffic on Barrows Green Lane and Moorfield Rd. This seems to be due to the roadworks on the By-Pass.
To add to the evidence we've been collecting over the past six weeks on HGV movements in the area we are hopefully going to carry out a video survey on Friday 9th May for a period of approximately 6 hours to add to the information we've already collected.
This will be used in various ways to make the strongest case for the police and council to act to reduce if not completely halt HGV movements in the area.
In order to corroborate the video survey it would be useful for as many people in the area to record on forms we are using HGV movements on the 9th particularly from 0930 to 1600.
If you can help please contact 423 1692.
To add to the evidence we've been collecting over the past six weeks on HGV movements in the area we are hopefully going to carry out a video survey on Friday 9th May for a period of approximately 6 hours to add to the information we've already collected.
This will be used in various ways to make the strongest case for the police and council to act to reduce if not completely halt HGV movements in the area.
In order to corroborate the video survey it would be useful for as many people in the area to record on forms we are using HGV movements on the 9th particularly from 0930 to 1600.
If you can help please contact 423 1692.
Friday 2 May 2008
Greens close the gap in Halton View ward!
Just want to say a big, big thanks to all the people who voted for me in the elections in Halton View ward on May 1st.
We finished a close second to Labour with only 130 votes separating us. To give you some idea of how close we are, given current voting patterns only 66 more votes at the next election from Labour voters would secure a seat in Halton View ward!!
I'm sure, on this years results, that we stand an extremely good chance of taking the seat at the next election in 2010. I'm equally sure that having Green representation on the council will be really beneficial to the area.
Again thanks for all those voting Green and for those who didn't and want to see the possibilty of real positive change in Halton please consider voting Green next time round.
We finished a close second to Labour with only 130 votes separating us. To give you some idea of how close we are, given current voting patterns only 66 more votes at the next election from Labour voters would secure a seat in Halton View ward!!
I'm sure, on this years results, that we stand an extremely good chance of taking the seat at the next election in 2010. I'm equally sure that having Green representation on the council will be really beneficial to the area.
Again thanks for all those voting Green and for those who didn't and want to see the possibilty of real positive change in Halton please consider voting Green next time round.
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