Following the Snow and its subsequent compaction into ice on the side roads and footpaths of the village many residents were struggling to get around or even to remain upright in places. East Riding County Council were working flat out to maintain the main routes open and could not give realistic dates for any clearance or gritting of these areas.
The Parish Council purchased gritsalt and by use of a borrowed trailer and Paul Robinsons 4 wheel drive Toyota, community volunteers undertook spreading on the worst sections. The footpath from Wards Hotel to the junction near the medical centre were gritted. Hansard Drive (where even the 4 wheel drive had trouble moving) Greenacre Park, Westbrook, and much of Bellasize were treated before the supplies were used up, stopping work.
This will hopefully enable mums and children to access the school and shops with less risk of falling. It was noticeable that a number of people were quick to thank the team for their efforts but one person seemed unable to grasp that the volunteers were not to blame for the ice and had a good old moan - there is always one!
Tuesday 14 December 2010
Monday 6 December 2010
ERYC upheaval
I note the East Riding Mail has extensive coverage of the fallout from the Susan Lockwood early retirement pension top up payment scandal. Four Conservative Councillors are being blamed by some for the deselection of ten of the old guard by the National organisation.
It seems quite bizarre that those who have the integrity to stand up against injustice should be portrayed as guilty, when they should actually be hailed as heroes with the courage to try to put right wrongs which exist.
I am not a party member but if I was I would feel gratitude that such people were willing to work towards improving the local government of this county.
I am absolutely certain that going over the heads of the local group is a course of action which would only be taken after making their feelings known to the local heirarchy first but obviously their representations fell on stony ground, hence the "move upstairs". Our local ward councillor Paul Robinson is one of the four councillors named in the article and I would like to offer my profound thanks to him for acting with honour. No doubt at some stage he will comment in his blog which can be reached via the link . http://cllrpaulrobinson.com
It seems quite bizarre that those who have the integrity to stand up against injustice should be portrayed as guilty, when they should actually be hailed as heroes with the courage to try to put right wrongs which exist.
I am not a party member but if I was I would feel gratitude that such people were willing to work towards improving the local government of this county.
I am absolutely certain that going over the heads of the local group is a course of action which would only be taken after making their feelings known to the local heirarchy first but obviously their representations fell on stony ground, hence the "move upstairs". Our local ward councillor Paul Robinson is one of the four councillors named in the article and I would like to offer my profound thanks to him for acting with honour. No doubt at some stage he will comment in his blog which can be reached via the link . http://cllrpaulrobinson.com
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