A good article here
George Monbiot not favourite for politics but a good article on how various people for various reasons are selective when talking about speed cameras and lives saved.
Unofficial - A Personal View
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Penyffordd Remembrance Sunday 2007, lest we forget..............
Buckley Town Band
People including Arthur Arnold, Cllr Cindy Hinds, Cllr Sam Shone and Cllr Stan Davies Community Council Leader.
People including Arthur Arnold, Cllr Cindy Hinds, Cllr Sam Shone and Cllr Stan Davies Community Council Leader.
Thursday, November 08, 2007
November Community Council Meeting Notes
1. Minutes agreed for the 3rd October. No sight of the minutes yet in the Post Office.
2. PC Chris Pullen's report.
a. 14 crimes plus 11 ASB's
b. Speed Enforcement to involve 10 dates which will be notified.
Councillors are invited to attend any of the dates. Three councillors had cold feet. Chris was looking for a show of support and unity from councillors.
Colin Bithell CC stated that the dates would prove the facts of the speeding problem rather than the fiction. ( He has no idea at all. Fluorescents every where and he thinks he will get the facts.
Flintshire Highways have exact data that he seems oblivious to, either deliberate or he still has no idea)
Councillor Joe Davies thought the village was not getting value for money from North Wales Police.
Backed by Cllr Sam Shone.
Chris explained how his time is spent between Penyffordd and Higher Kinnerton.
About 20 hours per week for Penyffordd.
Chris works 4 weekends in 5 weeks.
Joe doesn't see Chris because Chris is out 11. 00 pm to 3 am at weekends.
Chris' choice because that's when things are happening.
He spends up to 2 hours a night on foot patrol in Penyffordd when he is here.
Councillors are frustrated at Chris. Chris explains he needs proof and witnesses to book youths.
Clr Sam Shone called Cllr Linda Vidamour naive with regards her small amount of time on the committee. (Shame on you Sam Shone, 2000 speeders a day on your watch)
3. Cllr David Williams' suggestion that an alternative fund be set up for the youth of the village.
This was rejected after Nigel Clerk to The Council took advice. We already have such a fund for the Pen Y Group which Cllr Cindy Hinds helped to set up.
4. Cllr Linda Vidamour brought up the poor state of the children's area by the clinic in Melwood Close. Other children's areas are also poor.
5. Community Notice Board, brought up by Cllr Linda Vidamour. Now fixed says Nigel.
Notices required that are of relevance. One notice has been out of date for 2 years!
6. Cllr Linda Vidamour is to produce a newsletter. We currently have one, once a year.
7. Wrexham UDP. A register of concern with regards extra traffic through our village will be made before the November cut off date. Tom Jones also mention the large increase of traffic that can be expected post Warren Hall. (Our County Councillors heads remain in the sand on this.)
8. Residents in Lower Mountain Road complaining about excessive speeds. Horses and children use this lane.
2. PC Chris Pullen's report.
a. 14 crimes plus 11 ASB's
b. Speed Enforcement to involve 10 dates which will be notified.
Councillors are invited to attend any of the dates. Three councillors had cold feet. Chris was looking for a show of support and unity from councillors.
Colin Bithell CC stated that the dates would prove the facts of the speeding problem rather than the fiction. ( He has no idea at all. Fluorescents every where and he thinks he will get the facts.
Flintshire Highways have exact data that he seems oblivious to, either deliberate or he still has no idea)
Councillor Joe Davies thought the village was not getting value for money from North Wales Police.
Backed by Cllr Sam Shone.
Chris explained how his time is spent between Penyffordd and Higher Kinnerton.
About 20 hours per week for Penyffordd.
Chris works 4 weekends in 5 weeks.
Joe doesn't see Chris because Chris is out 11. 00 pm to 3 am at weekends.
Chris' choice because that's when things are happening.
He spends up to 2 hours a night on foot patrol in Penyffordd when he is here.
Councillors are frustrated at Chris. Chris explains he needs proof and witnesses to book youths.
Clr Sam Shone called Cllr Linda Vidamour naive with regards her small amount of time on the committee. (Shame on you Sam Shone, 2000 speeders a day on your watch)
3. Cllr David Williams' suggestion that an alternative fund be set up for the youth of the village.
This was rejected after Nigel Clerk to The Council took advice. We already have such a fund for the Pen Y Group which Cllr Cindy Hinds helped to set up.
4. Cllr Linda Vidamour brought up the poor state of the children's area by the clinic in Melwood Close. Other children's areas are also poor.
5. Community Notice Board, brought up by Cllr Linda Vidamour. Now fixed says Nigel.
Notices required that are of relevance. One notice has been out of date for 2 years!
6. Cllr Linda Vidamour is to produce a newsletter. We currently have one, once a year.
7. Wrexham UDP. A register of concern with regards extra traffic through our village will be made before the November cut off date. Tom Jones also mention the large increase of traffic that can be expected post Warren Hall. (Our County Councillors heads remain in the sand on this.)
8. Residents in Lower Mountain Road complaining about excessive speeds. Horses and children use this lane.
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
A Lively Community Council meeting
My wife takes notes and texts me.
In no particular order of importance, good debate, contributions and points by PC Chris Pullen, Cllr Linda Vidamour, Cllr Cindy Hinds and Cllr Tom Jones. Some comic remarks about Mr Bruinstrum (sic) from another councillor.
A report tomorrow all comments made my own, points made at meeting subject to ratification next month, mine aren't. Now where's that bottle of wine..................
In no particular order of importance, good debate, contributions and points by PC Chris Pullen, Cllr Linda Vidamour, Cllr Cindy Hinds and Cllr Tom Jones. Some comic remarks about Mr Bruinstrum (sic) from another councillor.
A report tomorrow all comments made my own, points made at meeting subject to ratification next month, mine aren't. Now where's that bottle of wine..................
Youth Trouble behind The Butchers
Group of 20 or 30 causing trouble behind the butchers.
Have knocked wall down twice.
A mother has been seen turning up with a pack of 24 beer cans for the youths.
cc PC Chris Pullen.
Have knocked wall down twice.
A mother has been seen turning up with a pack of 24 beer cans for the youths.
cc PC Chris Pullen.
Tuesday, November 06, 2007
Penyffordd Community Council Meeting November 2007
Tomorrow night. Usually a report by PC Chris Pullen. Cllr Colin Bithell attends in his capacity as a community councillor. The campaign yet to start with regards speeding. I reckon maybe as many as 300 do 60 mph passed my house everyday. I feel I have a strong case for an official complaint against Flintshire County Council. They have known for some time the extent of the speeding.
I can feel a freedom of information request coming on. To be used in the new year of course.
No community councillors are emailing me, I feel maybe a group boycott? Or just everyone has busy lives. Penyffordd village has been similar to living next to the A55 today. Constant traffic noise due to wind direction. Pontblyddyn have traffic tied down to 30 mph. Us we let it do 40 mph passed the village, thats usually a minimum speed. Penyffordd people do not seem interested in village environment. In the past I have called them all philistines.
I can feel a freedom of information request coming on. To be used in the new year of course.
No community councillors are emailing me, I feel maybe a group boycott? Or just everyone has busy lives. Penyffordd village has been similar to living next to the A55 today. Constant traffic noise due to wind direction. Pontblyddyn have traffic tied down to 30 mph. Us we let it do 40 mph passed the village, thats usually a minimum speed. Penyffordd people do not seem interested in village environment. In the past I have called them all philistines.
Monday, November 05, 2007
Protest to start bearing fruit?
In The Evening Leader.
written by Kate Forrester.
Click here.
I think quite some way to go but lets start.
I now know which tools work best.
Here's to a return of a village environment
rather than a short cut for 1500 cars a day.
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My comment made on The Evening Leader website
After the current traffic calming initiative by North Wales Police it would be of help if County Cllrs Colin Bithell and David Williams ask Flintshire Highways to run a survey on traffic in Chester, Corwen and Wrexham roads to determine speeds and the amount of traffic that uses the village as a short cut.
Postscript. By survey I mean using the electronic device that Hugh Jones of FCC used to measure traffic density and speed before the meeting last May.
written by Kate Forrester.
Click here.
I think quite some way to go but lets start.
I now know which tools work best.
Here's to a return of a village environment
rather than a short cut for 1500 cars a day.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
My comment made on The Evening Leader website
After the current traffic calming initiative by North Wales Police it would be of help if County Cllrs Colin Bithell and David Williams ask Flintshire Highways to run a survey on traffic in Chester, Corwen and Wrexham roads to determine speeds and the amount of traffic that uses the village as a short cut.
Postscript. By survey I mean using the electronic device that Hugh Jones of FCC used to measure traffic density and speed before the meeting last May.
Sunday, November 04, 2007
Bonfire Night for Penyffordd
Click on Image
As per normal, very well attended, a large queue at the gate. When the fireworks start there are a stream of parents with children leaving as the children are upset by the exploding fireworks. A very good night for the organisers. Topped off by some yobs banging on the Chinese windows' because they have had the temerity to close at 11. 30pm. This attracted 3 sets of Police cars.
We were sitting in the jacuzzi blissfully unaware.
As per normal, very well attended, a large queue at the gate. When the fireworks start there are a stream of parents with children leaving as the children are upset by the exploding fireworks. A very good night for the organisers. Topped off by some yobs banging on the Chinese windows' because they have had the temerity to close at 11. 30pm. This attracted 3 sets of Police cars.
We were sitting in the jacuzzi blissfully unaware.
Friday, November 02, 2007
Flintshire County Council bend over backwards for Flint yet again.
Penyffordd remains a racetrack
In today's Chronicle Page 4
Flintshire County Council bending over backwards
Flintshire Highways say "square abouts*" will slow traffic down to 10 mph for a proposed
190 house estate at Croes Atti in Flint.
190 house estate at Croes Atti in Flint.
Yet here in Chester Rd its flying passed at 60 mph
Their current position remains disgraceful
I welcome NWP involvement but they are not the solution.
Positive comments by Cllr Colin Bithell in The Evening Leader tonight.
* a search on "square abouts" brings little.
Positive comments by Cllr Colin Bithell in The Evening Leader tonight.
* a search on "square abouts" brings little.
Thursday, November 01, 2007
Do I have a case against Flintshire County Council
for allowing constant environmental nuisance in Chester Rd, Penyffordd. Having just read through points of law on a legal site I would say yes. Come January.
I notice once it gets dark that lots of traffic do 50 and 60 mph. Which is why Flintshire County Council are a little shy in showing their traffic data for Chester Rd. You may say its dark it doesn't matter. I say traffic doesn't go through Buckley at 60 mph and neither should it here.
I notice once it gets dark that lots of traffic do 50 and 60 mph. Which is why Flintshire County Council are a little shy in showing their traffic data for Chester Rd. You may say its dark it doesn't matter. I say traffic doesn't go through Buckley at 60 mph and neither should it here.
Padeswood Cement Environmental Nuisance Claim
Quality degradation due to shrinkage of image. The day is wrong on the above and should be a Tuesday.
Links
Google UK "Environmental nuisance"
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
To Dinbych Cwrss Golf
A day off in Welsh countryside away from 3 computers, three of which will not talk to one another, one which will not use broadband. Their IP addresses move around like shuffled cards.
A lesson on networks needed.
A lesson on networks needed.
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Penyffordd District Manifesto for May 2008
1. Compulsory 20 mph for outside Post Office and main "Route to School" roads.
2. Banning of HGV through traffic.
3. A 30 mph limit on the Penyffordd By-Pass that is currently 40 mph
This will limit road noise for village that sounds like we are situated next to the A55 at present.
4. Youth to better catered for with regards their leisure time.
5. The stopping of Chester Road being a rat run and short cut for outside traffic. The return of Chester Rd to a rural environment. We have a by-pass.
6. The upgrading of the road surface on the by-pass to the same as between Tom Jones' and Jones Garage. Less invasive road noise
7. Penyffordd Community Council and County Councillors to have a website and email address. These items are free from Google and are easy to use.
8. A 30 mph zone for Dobshill.
9. The realisation that The EU, WAG, FCC and Heidelberg want Castle Cement Padeswood to operate and we concentrate on stopping Castle burning cadmium, mercury, arsenic, lead and other nasty substances. Also to cut down noise levels. Castle Cement is clearing up its act as far as rogue cement dust and Welsh Environment Agency appear to be doing their job.
10. The pushing by Penyffordd County Councillors for a new village for Flintshire off the A55 in North Flintshire to stop green field erosion around Penyffordd. re. White Lion
11. The pushing back of the open speed limit on Chester Rd to Mrs Hibberts. The hill down into the village to be 30 mph.
12. The modification of Penymynydd roundabout to improve traffic flow (knock Tom's house down) joke.
2. Banning of HGV through traffic.
3. A 30 mph limit on the Penyffordd By-Pass that is currently 40 mph
This will limit road noise for village that sounds like we are situated next to the A55 at present.
4. Youth to better catered for with regards their leisure time.
5. The stopping of Chester Road being a rat run and short cut for outside traffic. The return of Chester Rd to a rural environment. We have a by-pass.
6. The upgrading of the road surface on the by-pass to the same as between Tom Jones' and Jones Garage. Less invasive road noise
7. Penyffordd Community Council and County Councillors to have a website and email address. These items are free from Google and are easy to use.
8. A 30 mph zone for Dobshill.
9. The realisation that The EU, WAG, FCC and Heidelberg want Castle Cement Padeswood to operate and we concentrate on stopping Castle burning cadmium, mercury, arsenic, lead and other nasty substances. Also to cut down noise levels. Castle Cement is clearing up its act as far as rogue cement dust and Welsh Environment Agency appear to be doing their job.
10. The pushing by Penyffordd County Councillors for a new village for Flintshire off the A55 in North Flintshire to stop green field erosion around Penyffordd. re. White Lion
11. The pushing back of the open speed limit on Chester Rd to Mrs Hibberts. The hill down into the village to be 30 mph.
12. The modification of Penymynydd roundabout to improve traffic flow (knock Tom's house down) joke.
Broadband blues
Things have gone bad this afternoon
No broadband
A light on the box says we have it another light says we are downloading uploading all the time.
This happened a bit yesterday but cleared.
This afternoon it will not clear. To the uninitiated it looks like a "denial of service attack"
Three machines cannot use the net. Do we go up to Maureen to retrieve any orders.
Not a good idea if we have a full day tomorrow........plus wine circle.
Good idea. We will ring BT help line.
All the normal stuff, reboot boxes and computers.............. Already done that
Two of their suggestions stand out.
1. Ring their 0900 number, no mention of charges till prodded.
2. Buy a new router, buy one off BT or buy one elsewhere.
About £60 for a BT one, plus no mention that BT may charge to look at non BT routers.
Standards have dropped a little.
Last time we had a similar problem but intermittent it took 12 weeks to sort out.
Undo lead on BT asdl router to Belkin network box, replace with a network computer lead from the back of the Belkin to a computer. This allows one computer to access internet through BT router without using Belkin box. Close down Zone Alarm. Voila! Internet connection for one computer.
A resetting of computers allowed through firewall required I think may solve problem.
Of course there are lots of people out there who cannot work this sort of thing out which is why the technical help dept at PC World is 10 times as long as the sales checkout.
Postscript. In the end its a less lethal variation of where HAL in Kubrick's 2001 won't let Dave back into the space ship.
The firewall decides its time to stop talking to the other computers and the ADSL modem.
No reason given or settings altered.
No broadband
A light on the box says we have it another light says we are downloading uploading all the time.
This happened a bit yesterday but cleared.
This afternoon it will not clear. To the uninitiated it looks like a "denial of service attack"
Three machines cannot use the net. Do we go up to Maureen to retrieve any orders.
Not a good idea if we have a full day tomorrow........plus wine circle.
Good idea. We will ring BT help line.
All the normal stuff, reboot boxes and computers.............. Already done that
Two of their suggestions stand out.
1. Ring their 0900 number, no mention of charges till prodded.
2. Buy a new router, buy one off BT or buy one elsewhere.
About £60 for a BT one, plus no mention that BT may charge to look at non BT routers.
Standards have dropped a little.
Last time we had a similar problem but intermittent it took 12 weeks to sort out.
Undo lead on BT asdl router to Belkin network box, replace with a network computer lead from the back of the Belkin to a computer. This allows one computer to access internet through BT router without using Belkin box. Close down Zone Alarm. Voila! Internet connection for one computer.
A resetting of computers allowed through firewall required I think may solve problem.
Of course there are lots of people out there who cannot work this sort of thing out which is why the technical help dept at PC World is 10 times as long as the sales checkout.
Postscript. In the end its a less lethal variation of where HAL in Kubrick's 2001 won't let Dave back into the space ship.
The firewall decides its time to stop talking to the other computers and the ADSL modem.
No reason given or settings altered.
Monday, October 29, 2007
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