The Wye Local magazine came today, with the first ever Council newsletter tucked inside.
I saw Julie Freeman earlier this morning - and her first comment about it was "Don't look!"
As the newest councillor, her picture is on the back, complete with glowing red eyes.
I think it's quite a good idea to have a newsletter - unless you go out of your way to find out what the Council is doing, you often don't have a clue, and if you don't have a clue, why should you be bothered to vote?
So now we can learn that there's been a 50% reduction in thefts and a 100% detection rate for violence and disorder, but vandalism is on the increase. The Council are considering a CCTV system (is that really necessary?) and taking a Zero Tolerance stance on fly tipping - with the helpful reminder that the Council will collect up to 5 large items for a charge of £20. They also mention the fishing point for disabled fishermen, the first in the Upper Wye Valley, and the introduction of a Good Citizenship award. They are using the money they raise from recycling in Hay Car Park to provide grants of up to £500 for projects around Hay, and are supporting the campaign to save Bronllys Hospital from closure.
And speaking of closure, the County Councillor is adamant that Hay Council Offices are not closing until there are new offices to move into. In fact, the County Council wants to extend services available in Hay. When the offices are finally moved, and the building is sold, he says he will ensure that "a fair proportion" of the money will go towards the new youth and community centre planned for Forest Road, by the Doctors' Surgery.
There are contact details, too, for anyone to let the Council know what they would like to see achieved around Hay, or sorted out - suggestions welcome!
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