Councillor Anne Lonsdale's personal blog
Welcome to my blog†.
My name is Anne Lonsdale, Teignbridge District Councillor and Kingsteignton Town Councillor. I am a Liberal Democrat Member for Kingsteignton West Ward in South Devon, which comprises the Parishes of Kingsteignton West and Teigngrace.
My committee membership within the District Council includes the Overview & Scrutiny and Development Control Committees. I am also a member of the Licensing Act 2003 Committee and a substitute for the Licensing Sub Committees.
My responsibilities within the Parish Council include Recreation & Footpaths and Community Hall & The Fountain.
The purpose of this site is to try and keep you informed about my role and provide you with information about developments in Teignbridge District Council and our local Ward Kingsteignton West.
I will clarify my responsibilities in future blogs...
On June 27th and 28th At St Michaels Church. Time 7pm. The History Society presents a Pageant for the Queen's Jubilee. Tickets are availalble at the Library. The pageant depicts the history of King's Teignton in drama and music with Adults and Children participating.
Link: kingsteignton.hs@btinternet.com
Kingsteignton Town Council at Rydon Community Centre have published their Celebrations for June 1st through to June 5th. Come and Pick up a Brochure at the council's office. Tickets are available from the clerk for events but are limited due to the space available.
At Primary Schools each child is being presented with a Commemorative book that they have contributed to over the past few months. Maybe it was a letter to the Queen, a poem or a drawing.
For More Details Telephone 01626 364089
Teignbridge District Council has launched a new £20k drive to encourage private landlords to improve energy efficiency on their properties, offering funding up to£575 or 50% of work done. It could be loft and cavity wall insulation or installing condensing boilers or replacing a central heating system. This scheme is intended for tenants who are receiving a means tested benefit, or are over 70 years of age, or have a child under the age of 6 years old.
Landlords are the people to apply to the Council but tenants can make their Landlord aware. Apply:- housing@teignbridge.gov.uk or call 01626 215764.
The Liberal Democrats played host to the Minister Nick Harvey MP from Barnstaple.
He entertained his listeners with a story of being winched up in a helicopter which was particularly difficult for him as he has a fear of heights.
After the dinner I was lucky enough to talk to the Minister regarding aftercare of military personnel suffering from mental health disorders.
Since 1995 I have tried to promote a charity organisation called 'Combat Stress'. The Minister tells me that through the campaigning of an Army Medical Doctor the charity has secured funding from the Government which ensures War Torn Soldiers are treated by Army Psychiatrists who know of the experiences suffered by our brave men and women fighting in such places as Afganistan.
More about Nick Harvey:- nickharveymp.com
Teignbridge District Council are urging customers to pay their Council Tax and Business Rate payments by Direct Debit.
As an incentive there are prizes to win for people switching to DD between now and 31 March 2012. The prizes include a £25 shopping voucher and a months Gift of Health at Leisure facilities and swimming pools.
TDC point out that payments made over the counter cost £1.80 to £3. Non automated telephone calls cost around £2. Online and automated phone payments cost 75p. Direct Debit the cheapest at 24p.
To sign up to this offer on line visit www.teignbridge.gov.uk/payonline
or telephone 01626 21500.
Anne Baxendale, Public Affairs Manager of Shelter writes: " From January and throughout 2012, current Local Housing Allowance claimants will start experiencing cuts to their Housing Benefit.
Any constituent struggling to pay their housing costs, please seek professional help as soon as possible from Shelter.
Details of how to find housing, debt or welfare benefits advice are available at : www.shelter.org.uk/getadvice.
Or go to your local Citizens Advice Bureau.
Happy New Year Kingsteignton.
You will be making a positive contribution to a Happier New Year if you take part in the Core Strategy which is going out to Consultation completing the Vision of the Area you live in. For Example. A Park and Ride site has been suggested for Kingsteignton. You can have your say on the site that it being planned . Is it on the right site? Is it necessary? We think so for the improvement of Air Quality.
Come along to Kingsteignton's final consultation on Saturday 11th February, 10am till 4pm being held at Kingsteignton Town Council, The Community Hall, Rydon Road.
For more Information please Click on the Link: www.teignbridge.gov.uk/planteignbridge
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