PPooleooleNews No.56 June / July 2011
Parkstone Park ‘Allot’ more plots to grow Twin Sails site progress unveiled your own!
Welcome from Leader of the Council, Councillor Elaine Atkinson
Local elections held on 5 May Progress with the Twin Sails resulted in no political group Bridge is now proceeding rapidly having overall control. Poole and new images can be found Council is now comprised of 21 on page 4. A viewing platform Cons, 18 Lib Dems and three has been constructed at Wilkins Poole Party members. Way, off West Quay Road to I was delighted that at Annual allow a safe, secure position for Council, held on 16 May, I was anyone interested to see how the In this edition elected to continue my role as development is taking shape and Leader of the Council, and the I would encourage you to take 5 Election results Deputy Leader is Councillor Mike a look and witness this feat of 12 Family Information White. I would like to reassure engineering for yourself. Directory – everything residents that I am confi dent In the heart of the community, you need on-line the new arrangements will bring Parkstone Park re-opened in May 12 Summer Sizzlers positive benefi ts for the future of after improvement works were – holiday activities for the town. completed. The £360,000 project children This edition was signed off shortly was totally funded by developer after the election so information contributions and not Council 13 Important changes to about the new Cabinet and Tax. This much loved park has Poole’s school system Portfolio Holders will be included now been restored and refreshed 15 Meet your new Mayor in the next edition. A list of all ward following consultation with local 15 Council and Area councillors with election results residents further enhancing the Meetings can be found on page 5. popular Ashley Cross area. 20 Good news for bus users! 22 What’s on
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Follow Borough of Poole at: http://www.facebook.com/ YourBoroughofPoole 4 6 18 http://twitter.com/ Twin Sails site Parkstone Park ‘Allot' more plots to BoroughofPoole progress unveiled grown your own!
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3 TTwinwin SSailsails lliftingifting lleaveseaves aarriverrive Both sections of the iconic lifting leaves for the new Twins Sails Bridge have arrived in Poole. Delivery of the 25-metre-long triangular sections of steelwork to the construction site in Hamworthy was another step towards the opening of Poole’s much-needed second harbour crossing in early 2012. A 500 tonne crane was needed to move each 40 tonne section of steel into position ready for assembly as the fi rst of the bridge’s two lifting spans. Jim Bright, Strategic Director, said: “This delivery marked a truly exciting phase in the construction of the Twin Sails Bridge. We can begin to see how the sheer size of the lifting leaves will give this iconic landmark a central presence on Poole’s skyline.” Once built, the bridge deck and iconic Twin Sails will be made up of 41 sections of steel being manufactured by Cleveland Bridge UK Limited in Darlington. Installation of the decks and lifting leaves will take place during the summer. For more information visit boroughofpoole.com/twinsails
The history of harbour crossings in Poole A new exhibition has been launched at Poole Museum telling the history of harbour crossings between Poole Town and Lower Hamworthy. Solutions to the age-old problem of crossing this stretch of water go back to as early as the 1700s when a passage boat was hauled across the channel by a rope stretched from one side to the other. A rowing boat took over from the rope ferry and this service ran on demand well into the 1950s. It wasn’t until 1837 that the fi rst bridge opened. This was a wooden toll-bridge and in 1884 it cost 1/2d for Courtesy of Poole Museum Service every bullock, ox or cow to cross. The bridge lasted separate Poole and Hamworthy and people have been until 1885 when it was replaced with an iron-girder making the crossing since Roman times, and probably swing bridge. The current Poole Bridge is the town’s long before then. This interactive display focuses on third bridge and was offi cially opened in 1927 (see pic). the ferry and bridge crossings of the past few centuries The Twin Sails Bridge, which will open in early 2012, is culminating in the new Twin Sails Bridge. the fi rst bridge of its type and will work in conjunction Twin Sails and the History of Harbour Crossings with the current bridge. in Poole Exhibition is free and open Monday – Michael Spender, Museum Manager, said: “Poole’s Saturday 10am – 5pm and Sunday 12 noon – 5pm at port and town grew up around the channels that Poole Museum, 4 High Street. Tel. 262600.
4 To advertise in Poole News e-mail: [email protected] Your councillors elected to represent you At the local elections held on 5 May, 118 candidates contested 42 seats across 16 wards. Poole Council is now comprised of 21 Cons, 18 Lib Dems and three Poole Party members, with no political group having overall control.
The following is a ward by ward list of those who were successful with the number of votes achieved. Turnout at the election was 42.15%, full results for all candidates in Poole wards are available at boroughofpoole.com/electionresults The next edition of Poole News will include details of new Cabinet posts and portfolio holders with pictures of all ward councillors.
Party Votes Party Votes Alderney Hamworthy West Meachin Charles Knowlson Lib Dem 970 Chandler Graham Rex Con 778 Trent Anthony Raymond Charles Lib Dem 1,093 Wilkins Mike Con 755 Wilson Lindsay Anne Lib Dem 1,001 Merley & Bearwood Branksome East Brown David Anthony Lib Dem 2,054 Rampton Karen Alexis Con 1,001 Cox Sandra Mary Lib Dem 2,026 Rollo-Smith Stephen Con 1,008 Maiden Peter John Benjamin Lib Dem 1,976 Branksome West Newtown Eades Philip Michael Lib Dem 1,531 Clements Brian Ralph Lib Dem 1,137 Le Poidevin Marion Lib Dem 1,160 Clements Jo Lib Dem 1,131 Broadstone Wilson Graham Lib Dem 1,001 Brooke Michael Frederick Lib Dem 2,559 Oakdale Godfrey Roy Lib Dem 2,027 Adams Peter Frederick Con 1,262 Slade Vikki Lib Dem 2,016 Potter Ian Mark Con 1,264 Canford Cliffs Walton Janet Mary Con 1,129 Haines May Con 1.854 Parkstone Pawlowski Peter George Con 1,626 Carpenter Sally Con 2,008 Sorton John Neil Con 1,658 Stribley Ann Margaret Con 1,764 Canford Heath East Woodcock Tony Con 1,613 Hodges Jennie Lib Dem 1,075 Penn Hill Moore Sandra Elizabeth Hazel Lib Dem 1,150 Atkinson Elaine Joan Con 1,929 Canford Heath West Dion Xena Mary-Anne Con 1,929 Goodall Phil Lib Dem 1,164 Parker Ronald Leslie Con 1,771 Matthews Chris Lib Dem 1,172 Poole Town Creekmoor Evans Carol Brenda Con 1,015 Burden Les Con 1,515 Howell Mark Poole People 1,911 Butt Judes Con 1,487 Wilson Chris Poole People 1,631 Rampton John Maurice Con 1,284 Hamworthy East For more information visit boroughofpoole.com/yourcouncil Parkinson Charmaine Cassandra Poole People 728 or Tel. 633043 or email [email protected] White Mike Con 688
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I 14 To advertise in Poole News e-mail: [email protected] News from the Parlour
Introducing the new Mayor of Poole ɀ John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation a foundation set up in memory of John Thornton from Ferndown who was killed on active service in Afghanistan in 2008 ɀ Dorset Blind Association a local, independent charity supporting people with sight loss throughout the county Graham said: “It is an honour to be elected as the 763rd Mayor of Poole and it will be a privilege to represent the citizens of our beautiful, historic town. I’m looking forward to encouraging the voluntary sector and recognising the achievements of the people of Poole.” L to R: Sheriff of Poole, Cllr Carol Evans, Mayor of Poole, Cllr Graham Wilson, Deputy Mayor, Cllr Les Burden Councillor Graham Wilson was fi rst elected to the Council in 1996 and represents the Newtown ward. He has lived in Poole all his life attending Heatherlands Infant School where he met his wife, Sally. He and the Mayoress will be celebrating their golden wedding anniversary this year with their three children and 11 grandchildren. Graham’s career was in senior engineering management but since retiring, he enjoys sport and spending time with his family in Poole. The charities Graham has chosen to support Chris Bulteel rounded up his year as Mayor during his mayoral year are: of Poole with a busy schedule of engagements ɀ Friends of Forest Holme supporting those in including his Charity Spring Ball in April, a Royal the hospice and palliative care unit Wedding street party and the Teddy Bear’s Picnic ɀ About Face a Poole charity for people with in Poole Park on 1 May. His fundraising appeal head and neck cancer reached over £17,000 for his chosen charities. Council and Area Meetings All meetings start at 7pm unless otherwise stated. Council Meeting: 21 June & 19 July Cabinet Meetings: 14 June & 12 July Area Meetings Ward Date Venue Alderney & Branksome 1 June St John’s Church Hall, Surrey Rd Broadstone, Merley & Bearwood 8 June Bearwood Community Centre, King John Ave Canford Heath, Creekmoor & Oakdale 15 June To be confi rmed Hamworthy & Poole Town 20 July To be confi rmed Canford Cliffs & Penn Hill 27 July To be confi rmed For more information Tel. 633043 or email [email protected]
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Hello! We’re Nathan Thompson (MYP) and Vicky Olive (DMYP). We were elected as the Members of UK Youth Parliament for Poole by local young people in February. We’re 16 years old and attend local schools (Nathan at Corfe Hills, Vicky at Parkstone Grammar). Poole Our role is to represent the youth of Poole on a local, regional and national scale, taking issues to the South West region and eventually to the rest of the UK at Westminster. Partnership We have three main aims we hope to achieve this year: ɀ Getting more young people involved in important decision wants to making through an internet forum for young people that will include information on jobs and volunteering opportunities involve you ɀ Visiting local schools, to ensure school council bodies are being used effectively. Also, attempting to work ‘essential life skills’ Poole Partnership wants to into PSHE curriculum actively involve local people ɀ Pride in Poole Youth. We will be one of the first areas in the UK to and organisations in shaping run an independent online forum and introduce a new scheme of the future of the town. work into PSHE lessons. Any group or organisation Over the coming months, we will work hard to progress these aims and active in Poole is welcome make them a reality. We will be keeping you posted regularly! to join the Partnership, email If you have any ideas that could be of importance to Poole’s young people, [email protected] or we are keen to hear from you. Email: [email protected] Tel. 633067/633398. HHowow ddoo HHousingousing bbenefienefi t changeschanges affectaffect you?you? The rules changed from April 2011 for people renting a home from a private landlord. What changed? When does this affect you? The local housing allowance levels went down Immediately you make a new claim, change and the maximum allowance is limited to four your address or if the number of people living bedroom accommodation. The allowance will with you changes. Other people have time to not be more than the actual rent charged. adjust to any reduction and may not be affected Housing Benefi t may go up for private tenants until 2012. We’ve already started writing to needing overnight care from non-resident some people telling them when their benefi ts carer(s). If this affects you contact the Benefi ts will change. Service by telephoning 01202 633114. There are more welfare benefi t changes next Housing Benefi t can now be paid direct to year. For detailed information about welfare landlords where people secure new tenancies reform and changes from 2012 visit www.dwp. or stay in existing homes at rents lowered to gov.uk/policy/welfare-reform affordable levels. More detailed information about this and future changes that will happen in 2012 are on boroughofpoole.com/benefi ts
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This is a sample of events planned in Poole during June and July – more information can be found in local libraries or visit pooletourism.com Information correct at time of going to press – please check for details. June July 8/9 British Beach Polo Championship Every Tues till end Every Fri till Sandbanks Beach Sept from 6pm Aug www.sandpolo.com 6-9pm Dream Machines UK’s biggest 9 weekly bike meet Rockley Park Quay for my Car 2pm-5pm Poole Quay – 253253 event, themed car event Summer Flower Show Every day till end Sept Poole Quay – 253253 Branksome St Aldhelm’s Centre, 1pm-4pm Every Thurs in Poole Road Scaplens’ Court Garden – free July 752014 admission Summer 9/10 Lower High Street, nr Poole Quay Breeze – family 10am-5pm 1 entertainment inc fi reworks RNLI HQ Open Days 11am-3pm spectacular RNLI HQ – www.rnli.org Poole Quay – 253253 Fun4Kids Funday 10 Harbour Reach, Hamworthy Park 10am-3pm 07908 110121 4 to 10 Georgian Festival inc concerts FOCUS on the Beach – activity 5 and music day for children & young people Poole Festival of Running inc 10K In and around St James Church Sandbanks Beach – 261306 and 5K races and minithons 677117 16/17 Poole Park 9am www.poolerunners.com 9 10.30am Sandbanks Beach Volleyball 18 Children’s Fancy Dress Parade Festival Harry Paye Day – live music, Leaves Poole Quay opp Thistle Sandbanks Beach – 261306 family fun and pirates procession Hotel 24 Poole Quay 677117 10am-3pm [email protected] 9 Festival of Sport 18 11am-5pm Various locations around Poole 10am-6pm Craft stalls, morris dancing, art 261306 Poole Afl oat – free boating and and family fun 27 & 29 watersports St James’ Church grounds Brownsea Open Air Theatre Poole Quay – 253253 677117 presents Julius Caesar 23 Brownsea Island 5pm-9pm www.brownsea-theatre.co.uk Pedal Bike Night Poole Quay – 253253 GGetet bbackack ttoo NNatureature - eexplorexplore PPoole’soole’s wwildild sside!ide! Thurs 10.30am Wildfl ower Wander Education Centre, Upton Country 2 June – 12noon Learn about the wildfl owers of Upton Country Park Park Sat 9.30 –11.30am Mad about moths Walled Garden, Upton Country Park 4 June Discover the beauty of these friendly fl ying creatures Sun 10am – 12pm Springwatch wild images Education Centre, Upton Country 12 June Bring you inspiration, camera and sketchbook for some wild art. Park £1 per child Sun 2 – 4pm Guided walk around Canford Heath Nature Reserve Gravel Hill Layby, south of the 26 June Find out about this internationally important site crematorium – SZ015 956 Weds 8.30pm – late Nightjars and other night time noises Meet on Culliford Cresc.opp. 6 July Guided walk around Canford Heath Knowlton Road, SZ028 948 Sun 11am – 3pm Roman House Open Day – Roman Rendezvous Roman House at far end of car park, 17 July Experience life in our replica Roman House Upton Country Park Mon 7 – 9pm Guided walk along Poole’s golden sands Sandbanks Beach Offi ce 18 July Explore the natural side of this unique environment Tues 10.30am – 12pm Love Parks Week wild family quiz and games Education Centre, Upton Country 26 July Fun and activities for all the family. £1 per child Park Weds 10.30am – 12pm Love Parks Week – Beasts and Bugs Education Centre, Upton Country 27 July Become a minibeast detective. £1 per child Park Contact number is 01202 261306 and no booking is required for any of the events. 22