Graffiti

While I was out with the camera I caught this young lady cleaning off the graffiti in Coverdale. I know they are regularly in the area but I have never seen them working. When she finished this work with the brush she was out with the high pressure hose to clean the rest off. I did ask her if she enjoyed the working . She told me she used to work in an office but she found this work more rewarding. She could see the results of her labours and was making a real difference to the neighbourhood.
All I can say is thank you and keep up the good work.
Posted by Pat

Working in Princes Park

Matt and I met up with council officers this morning to discuss Princes Park issues. Afterwards we met up with Dave Saunders ,our neighbourhood policeman, and Brian Mooney, our Community Safety officer. I was there but no photo, I have more sense and stay behind the camera. Both meetings were very productive and we did get chance to talk to quite a few residents. Not all talks are negative people do seem on the whole to like living in Princes Park.
The biggest problem is there are no quick fix solutions and everything seems to take such a long time. I know Matt and I get annoyed that things take so long. We both just want the best for all our residents. But we will keep plodding away.
Posted by Pat

Maudene School

Boring Tarmac
This may look like three pictures of boring tarmac, but to the parents and teachers of Maundene school it means a lot more. Councillor Bright and myself used part of last years ward funds to cover the cost of this work. We were approached by parents saying children were getting filthy walking on the bank to get into school. The teachers complained the school was getting filthy because the children were walking through mud. The main problem was there was little access for a number of children all trying to get into school at the same time. So naturally the children went down the muddy bank. Also there were large flints which the children tripped over which ended up with a few sore knees and cracked heads.
I think the next project there, with the help of parents and pupils,is to tidy the rest of the bank.
A few of us did do a litter pick there last year and we have put a litter bin by the bus stop, but I think quite a bit more needs to be done. Any ideas?
Posted by Pat

Rochester Cathrdral

Rochester Cathedral

I just wanted to share this beautiful sight with you. The sun was just setting and it just illuminated the cathedral. As my grandson would say it looked awesome.

Posted by Pat

Castle Proms

Castle Proms
I hope you took my advice and went along to the proms. It was a fantastic night, enjoyed by everyone. Sorry no pictures of the fireworks but the old camera failed me.
Posted by Pat

Castle Concerts

Castle Concerts

Last evening I joined thousands of people to enjoy a party in the castle grounds. Jools Holland always seem to turn a concert into a fun packed party. Can you imagine a better setting. We were lucky there was only a sprinkling of rain.

I am now looking forward to the Castle Prom on Saturday. I believe there are a few tickets left. So pack up a picnic and join us there and have the time of your life.

Posted by Pat

New Applications for Planning

Here are the latest planning applications for Princes Park that were released this week.

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Aldington Close

Burmarsh Close

Lordswood Lane

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posted by matt bright.

July Surgery

This months surgery will be held on Saturday 5th July at the Christ the King church in Dove Close.

No appointment is necessary and I will be available to deal with any local issues between 10-11am.

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posted by matt bright.