A Newsletter for Wolds Valley Residents ISSUE 59 ● JUNE 2010 Final copy date 18th June for the July A View from Ryedale House issue to:- Trevor Thomson The dust has begun to settle on what has turned out to be an historic election but, here Gypsey Cottage, Main Road, in the Thirsk and Malton constituency, we find ourselves in a peculiar position as we Weaverthorpe, YO17 8EY prepare to vote with the national outcome already known. On a personal level, my Telephone: 01944 738804 campaign in Darlington resulted in second place but, in the process, we managed to Email:
[email protected] reduce the majority by over 7,000 on the back of a 9.1% swing (twice the national average) so much to be pleased about. (DISCLAIMER: Any correspondence/ articles printed in the Warbler are entirely As to Council business, by the time you read this, we will have taken what I hope are the the responsibility of the contributor) final decisions for Ryedale’s planning strategy for years to come. This has been painstakingly slow work and I hope that this new Coalition Government allows us (i.e. locally accountable politicians) greater freedom of action in future. One of the most difficult (planning) challenges that we face is the provision of a sufficient quantity of affordable housing for local people. Finally, it is my intention to hold a series of ‘ward surgeries’ over the coming months. These are designed for individuals to see me face to face; voice their concerns and, provided they are matters which fall within the District Council’s remit, enable me to take the necessary action.