Council News Stanley Town Council Issue 4: SUMMER 2010 YOUR COUNCIL IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING YOUR AREA, THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND DEVELOPING A SENSE OF PRIDE BY WORKING TOGETHER TO ENSURE THAT OUR ACTIONS REFLECT YOUR PRIORITIES….. The Chairman Says “Itʼs been a busy time since the last issue as the Town Council becomes increasingly effective at getting thingsSTANLEY’S done on your NEW behalf. NEIGHBOURHOOD As shown by the WARDENcentre pages SERVICE IS HERE…!” You said…We will do… Councillor Tom Pattinson (Chair of the Town Council, 2010-11) ACTION ON THE Council has entered into a GROUND IN YOUR partnership arrangement with our County Council partners to help the What’s NEIGHBOURHOOD: police and other inside authorities tackle In the last issue I said that Iʼd been the publicʼs top negotiating on your behalf with local priority of Crime, service providers about improved Safety and the Introducing: services in the Town Councilʼs area Environment”. You said… Belinda Snow, and Iʼm sure that as you read on youʼll agree that our partners are We will do… Paul Rutherford, rising to the challenge of meeting John Bevils and increasing public expectations during Russell Morgan Helen Douglas. a period of scare resources. In Service of (Clerk) response to your feedback the Town Remembrance. Carry on Corporal….! War Memorials. Know your local Town Councillors. Police: Non emergency 0345 60 60 365 Neighbourhood Wardens (01207) 693 693 Emergency 999 Address: 57-61 Lenin Terrace, South Stanley, County Durham, DH9 6LW Tel: 01207 299 109 www.stanley-tc.gov.uk email: [email protected] Stanley Town Council’s Priorities: LEISURE, HERITAGE AND THE ECONOMY, COUNCILLOR JACK PYE WELCOMES BOWLING’S ‘HOME INTERNATIONALS’ WHICH COME TO STANLEY IN 2011 JACK PYE Councillor Built in 1977 above the ASDA supermarket, the (Stanley Hall ward) was centre is recognized as one of the very best in born and bred in Europe and was recently awarded the honour of JOINT BRITISH ISLES Stanley and has spent hosting the prestigious MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIPS all of his life living with and INTERNATIONAL SERIES his family in the area. between the 11th Jack says “I grew up in and 19th of March 2011. For those old enough to East Stanley and remember the annual football ʻhome attended schools in internationals, the bowling equivalent is similarly East Stanley and "the most explosive and competitive billed as Shield Row. As an adult I established and ran a team competition in the sport!" successful Building Merchant business in the Stanley area for 28 years until retiring in 2002. As in any sporting confrontation that features Iʼve also been an active member of many local matches between England, Scotland, Ireland organisations which included holding the and Wales the will to win is never an issue! No Presidency of the Rotary Club of Stanley and the other competition attracts so many World, Chair of the North East region of the Buildersʼ Commonwealth, British Isles and National Merchant Federation. Champions who are selected within each Now retired I have the time and enthusiasm to countryʼs 24 member teams. attract over 800 people per day represent local people to the best of my ability This event will and I became a Councillor to: contribute towards for the International Series events and your help, the redevelopment of the Town Centre; work for as ʻrealʼ people living and working in the many a safer community, and; ensure that the local surrounding neighbourhoods, can assist with community is properly consulted about decisions promoting the event through the community. The which affect their lives. orgainisers also hope to run other events over Iʼm pleased to be part of a team of elected the next year which will be televised and Councillors with similar objectives and a shared therefore put the Indoor Bowling Club, the commitment to achieving our ʻmission statementʼ Stanley Area and the North East Region in the (see front cover) and the goals set out in our national and international spotlight. ʻAction Planʼ which is based on a series of public meetings held across the whole area where you Darren Critchlow of the English Indoor Bowls told us what our priorities should be and I hope Association added that “winning the Annual youʼll see the fruits of our labour on your behalf International Series is the most prized team in the near future”. achievement in indoor bowls and we hope that Jack firmly believes that Stanley needs to put the people living in and around Stanley of all itself on the map as part of the regeneration ages will be a part of it”. Watch out for further process and is therefore delighted to represent announcements and in the meantime check out the Town Council on a group of people and http://stanleyibc.co.uk/index.html or phone 01207 organisations responsible for bring a nationally 236941 for more information. significant event to the Stanley Indoor Bowls Arena. 2 Stanley Town Council’s Priorities EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING: Families First by loan sharks and many will still be in debt in the Team are friendly advisers who are here to help run-up to Christmas this year. you, your partner or a family member find the right Budget to It doesnʼt have to be like that, why not path into work. The team are based in the Town Save in Prince Bishops Credit Union each Councilʼs Offices (at: 57-61 Lenin Terrace, South week/month and set goals for the year such as Stanley which some people may know as the Christmas, holidays or unforeseen expenses etc. former ʻGreen Corridorʼ building). The Credit Union is regulated by the Financial If you live in Stanley, we can help you find work. Services Authority FSA) and savings are protected We can support people with their job search, help by The Financial Services Compensation Scheme. with job applications, offer support and coaching free Life Insurance Members receive meaning in for interviews, and help with financial ʻin workʼ the event of their death beneficaries will receive support. double their savings (up to 64years) or their You may have some concerns as you begin to savings +25% (65-79years). All outstanding loan think about returning to work after ill health, being balances are covered by the insurance. a full time mum, you may have been made Councillor Jean Carleton, an active supporter of redundant or you may be considering retraining so call us for a chat the Credit Union said why not over a cup of tea/coffee anyone can join “ and and meet one of the team! we encourage 0808 178 1898 We are available on freephone or children from a very 01207 693812 and can also be contacted at: young age to do so to Housing Office, Front Street, Stanley on Monday enable them to Annfield Plain 10am to 12 noon and 2pm to 4pm; understand and Library Stanley on Tuesday 1.30pm to 3.00pm; manage their money Primary Care Centre on a Thursday 10am to 12 so they donʼt fall into noon and Friday 1.30pm to 3.30pm, and; The the hands of doorstep Bridge Enterprise Centre on Thursday 1.30pm to lenders, illegal loan 3.30pm. sharks or anyone INFORMATION, SERVICES AND THE charging high rates of ECONOMY: Prince Bishops Credit Union is a interest”. Community Bank which encourages people to See how quickly your money will grow once you save and help manage their money allowing them save with the Credit Union by contacting: Lesley access to affordable loans, instead of dealing with Richardson, Manager, Prince Bishops Credit the typical doorstep lender. Union, 01207 593443; Debbie Benfold, 01207 Research shows if a typical low-income household 59345, or; Lynn Reay, 01207 593445. borrowed from a credit union instead of a loan Alternatively please call into our office between shark £500 could have been saved in debt 9am and 4pm Monday to Friday at Glenroyd repayments. Christmas 2009 was the worst in a House Medomsley Road, Consett, DH8 5Hl. generation, as more residents had been targeted 3 Stanley Town Council’s Priorities: CRIME, SAFETY AND THE ENVIRONMENT INTRODUCING YOUR NEW NEIGHBOURHOOD WARDEN SERVICE Peter Fearon Hi, Iʼm (Neighbourhood Warden Team Leader) for the team of Neighbourhood Wardens covering the whole area in and around Stanley. This new service is Andrea Hodgson based on similar examples elsewhere (Tanfield Warden) in the county which have been very successful and popular with local residents. Stanley Town Council has enhanced the service that the County Council is able to provide by funding an extra five front line officers which means that, along with myself, there are eight of us in total. Whilst we will of course operate as a team, the Geoff Knight fact that the Town Council has more than (Annfield Plain Warden) doubled the size of the service means that each warden will be responsible for patrolling a specific area based on the Town Councilʼs electoral ʻwardsʼ, as follows: Chris Brown (Stanley Hall Warden) Jason Collins David Donnelly (Catchgate Warden) (Craghead & South Stanley Warden) Leigh James Stuart Champion (Havannah Warden) (South Moor Warden) 4 Once the wardens have completed the training programme that is currently underway, dog their duties will include dealing with fouling, littering, fly tipping, abandoned untaxed vehicles, fly posting, untidy and gardens yards, anti-social and and low level behaviour including youth nuisance. Fixed Penalty They will be able to issue Notices for the above offences and will seize alcohol also be able to tobacco and products from juveniles. patrolling the The wardens are area now can be and approached by anyone who Working with the Driver Vehicle wishes to speak to them about Licencing Agency (DVLA) to problems in the area.