Cllr Cindy Hinds Newsletter May 2012

NEWSLETTER MAY 2012

Dear Resident

THANK YOU to everyone who came out to vote on Thursday, 3^rd May 2012 in the local elections.  A special THANK YOU to those who voted and helped me to be re-elected to the County Council and Community Council.  Also elected to the County Council (2 member Ward_ was David Williams.  Colin Bithell was unfortunately the candidate to lose out.  Colin has been through such a hard time dealing with a serious illness and the loss of his wife, Faith, who had been very active member of the community.  I believe Colin is resilient and will continue to contribute to the Community Council and his work as a school governor.

Community Council – Eight members were re-elected to the Council.  Two new members also succeeded, Helen Jones and Clive Weed.  They will be an asset to the Council and wish them well in their term of office.  The candidate that failed was Colin Hughes but I am sure he will continue to monitor village activities and try again in five years time.

Two members of the Council retired, Jane Hopwood and Margaret Jones.  Jane has been a valuable member of the Council and I would like to thank her for her term of service and her friendship.  Like a lot of people in the community, work and family have to come first and I wish her well for the future.

Margaret Jones has been a long standing, diligent and well respected member of the Community Council  She has served this community for 27 years on so many different committees and governorships, always thinking how she can help make our community a better place.  I have been privileged to sit alongside her at Council and learnt a lot from the way she conducted herself and her contributions in debate.  Margaret has decided that she now wants to take more time to be with her husband, who is not too well and I think I can speak on behalf of the whole of the community in thanking her for the public service she has given us and wish both Margaret and Tecwyn all the best for the future.

Results -  County Council – Colin Bithell (362); David Williams (563) and Cindy Hinds (812).

Community Council – Stan Davies (341); Joe Bell (356); Clive Weed (384); Edwina Davies (429); Linda Vidamour (447); Colin Bithel (479); Helen Jones (484); Tom Jones (539); David Williams (601); Cindy Hinds (830).  Not elected Colin Hughes (230).

Local items -  Dove Cottage, Rhos Road, Pen-y-ffordd – On Sunday 5^th August 2012 Dove Cottage Gardens is open to the public between 2 – 5 pm.  £3 admission, children free.  There is a plant sale plus tea, coffee and home-made cakes.  I can recommend the scones with fresh cream and strawberries!!!  All monies go to the National Garden Scheme (mainly Cancer Charities).  Mr and Mrs Wallis have been awarded 5 stars by Visit Wales for their bed and breakfast establishment.

If you need Acupuncture or Holistic Therapies Mrs V Williams of Peacehaven, Terrace Lane is on your doorstep.  It is good that we have businesses in our village where we do not have to travel far.

British Legion – The Legion is seeking the support of all ex-service people in our community and asking them to come and view the refurbishment of the club.  They are also renewing their effort to find new members, especially those of the younger age group.  Bob Oldham is leading this campaign 01352 759426.

Police – Pen-y-ffordd District and Kinnerton have been allocated PSCO 2872 Rob Bainbridge.  I welcome this news as I felt over the past twelve months residents have lacked the presence of police in the Ward.  You can contact him on 07854 355040.  If the crime is serious then you must telephone 0845 6071002 or for anti-social behaviour 101. 

Pen-y-ffordd Area Community Association (PACA) – I have to THANK ALL WHO HELPED OUT AT THE ALL DAY BREAKFAST.  (We could not do without you) and to Jess Thomas who organized the event, which takes a lot of hard work.  A special Thank You to those who donated the food for the event and others who gave donations.  The Association make £1,143.00 towards village facilities.

Future Events – Jubilee – Pen-y-ffordd and Penymynydd Royal British Legion on the 4^th June at 2.00 pm is celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and invites you to join them for this special occasion.  During the day there are all sorts of entertainment and at night a family disco.

Carnival – Please support the Carnival on Saturday 16^th June between 1 – 4 pm.  If you can volunteer to help with these two particular events please contact the British Legion on 01244 550089 and Mrs D Week (Carnival) on 01244 547373.

Queen’s Jubilee – Mrs Jean Turner, a lady from our village, has been chosen to carry the torch for the Jubilee from Hickory’s right through the park in Chester.  She has raised thousands of pounds, along with friends from work, for different charities and deserves this honour.

Out of Hours Numbers for Residents – Housing Repairs and Homelessness – Galw Gofal 0845 373 3665:  Street Scene – daytime number 01352 701234 diverts to Galw Gofal out of hours:  Social Services Emergencies are dealt with by the Wrexham Emergency Duty Team 0845 053 3116.

For other matters please contact County Hall in the first instance 01352 702121.

Any vulnerable people who have Carers Cards, are Lone Workers or who have any form of Telecom Equipment may access the service directly – either through their call buttons, pull cords or the dedicated Flintshire number which they would be given when they register to receive the service.

Flintshire has an excellent website where you can make you complaints or access any information -  www.flintshire.gov.uk  

Mark Tami M.P. and Carl Sargeant’s A.M. Surgery is on the Friday 15^th June between 2 – 3 pm at the British Legion.  MP’s contact no. is 01244 819854 and AM’s is 01244 823547.

Printed, published and paid for by Mrs C Hinds, 38 Berwyn Avenue, Peny-y-ffordd. Nr. Chester. CH4 0HS.