CARL SARGEANT RAISES CONCERNS
OVER HGV TRAFFIC IN HAWARDEN
Alyn & Deeside’s Welsh Assembly Member, Carl Sargeant, is calling for action to be taken to reduce the increasing number of HGV’S travelling through the historic village of Hawarden.
Carl Sargeant recently conducted a survey of Hawarden residents and the vast majority of resident’s named HGV traffic as a growing problem and a terrible blight on the historic village.
The Alyn & Deeside AM has written to Flintshire County Council calling for immediate action to be taken to ease the traffic nightmare for local residents.
Carl Sargeant, local AM for Alyn & Deeside said
“The residents of Hawarden should not have to suffer the daily problem of HGV’s using the Village as a short cut, local resident’s have cited the regular occurrence of HGV’s using Gladstone Way and Crosstree Lane as one of many common shortcut’s and it is clear to anybody that these residential routes are not appropriate for heavy traffic, I am urging the County Council to address the issue.”
Carl Sargeant
Assembly Member for Alyn and Deeside
Assembly Member for Alyn and Deeside
Sunday, 5 September 2010
AM Voices Concerns
CARL SARGEANT WARNS OF
DOG FOULING HEALTH RISK
Alyn & Deeside’s Welsh Assembly Member, Carl Sargeant, has warned of the dangers of dog fouling following the news of a toddler in the North West of England who could lose one of her eyes after getting an infection from dog mess in a park playground.
The child who was playing in a gated children’s area, was diagnosed with a potentially deadly infection that could spread to her brain.
Hospital tests confirmed toxocariasis, an infection which is spread by dog dirt. It can result in optical lobe cellulosis, which can lead to blindness and even death if not treated within 72 hours.
Carl Sargeant AM attended Buckley Higher Common to highlight the risks associated with dog fouling,
Carl Sargeant AM said
“As a dog owner myself I know lots of people who do pick up after their dog, however it is important to remind people of the health risks particularly for young children to ensure that more people clean up after their dog’s, I’d like to hear from dog-owners to see if there’s anything deterring them from clearing it up, is it a lack of bins, or just habit and what could be done to encourage them to do it.”
Local Council’s often come in for criticism over the issue of tackling dog fouling but Carl Sargeant recognises that the local Council has recently introduced dog fouling enforcement and is now calling for an awareness campaign about the dangers of dog fouling.
DOG FOULING HEALTH RISK
Alyn & Deeside’s Welsh Assembly Member, Carl Sargeant, has warned of the dangers of dog fouling following the news of a toddler in the North West of England who could lose one of her eyes after getting an infection from dog mess in a park playground.
The child who was playing in a gated children’s area, was diagnosed with a potentially deadly infection that could spread to her brain.
Hospital tests confirmed toxocariasis, an infection which is spread by dog dirt. It can result in optical lobe cellulosis, which can lead to blindness and even death if not treated within 72 hours.
Carl Sargeant AM attended Buckley Higher Common to highlight the risks associated with dog fouling,
Carl Sargeant AM said
“As a dog owner myself I know lots of people who do pick up after their dog, however it is important to remind people of the health risks particularly for young children to ensure that more people clean up after their dog’s, I’d like to hear from dog-owners to see if there’s anything deterring them from clearing it up, is it a lack of bins, or just habit and what could be done to encourage them to do it.”
Local Council’s often come in for criticism over the issue of tackling dog fouling but Carl Sargeant recognises that the local Council has recently introduced dog fouling enforcement and is now calling for an awareness campaign about the dangers of dog fouling.
AM Congratulates Fundraisers
CARL SARGEANT CONGRATULATES
RESIDENTS FUNDRAISING EFFORTS
Alyn & Deeside’s Welsh Assembly Member, Carl Sargeant, has personally congratulated the residents of Jubilee Court in Buckley, who collectively, have raised over £750 for the Wales Air Ambulance.
Carl Sargeant AM for Alyn & Deeside said,
“The residents of Jubilee Court are very active fundraisers and their latest campaign for such a worthy cause as the Wales Air Ambulance is fantastic. My congratulations go to all involved.”
Carl called in at the Jubilee Court weekly coffee morning to congratulate residents on their fundraising success.
Tuesday, 24 August 2010
Local Visit
CARL SARGEANT VISITS NEW PHARMACY
Carl Sargeant has visited the recently opened and much needed local Chemist following a five year absence.
Carl Sargeant local Welsh Assembly Member and Connahs Quay Councillor, Aaron Shotton dropped in to see the brand new Rowlands Pharmacy at the Red Hall Shopping Precinct in Connahs Quay.
The local Chemist disappeared five years ago and many local residents had been calling for the area to once again be served by a pharmacy.
Carl Sargeant AM for Alyn & Deeside said,
“ The brand new Pharmacy is a valued and much needed development, I am certain that local residents are very pleased to have a local chemist back in the community after a 5 year absence.”
The reopening of the Chemist at the Red Hall Shopping Precinct brings to a successful end a five year campaign led by local Councillors. Carl Sargeant was in attendance with Cllr Aaron Shotton to celebrate the successful campaign.
Save The Bonfire
SAVE THE DEESIDE BONFIRE DISPLAY
PLEADS CARL SARGEANT AM
Concerns are growing that the annual Deeside Bonfire Display is to be cancelled this year.
The Display which is in its 42nd year has been put under threat this month by the County Council who have informed the Deeside Fire Service that they will be unable to provide the Deeside Leisure Centre Site for the planned 2010 Bonfire Display, due to planned repair works to the 5-a-side pitches.
Carl Sargeant, Local AM for Alyn & Deeside said,
“For over forty years Deeside families have attended the display at the Leisure Centre as it is the best and safest way to enjoy the occasion locally.
“In previous years, about 1,000 people across the UK have gone to hospital with a firework-related injury, with half of the victims being under the age of 18. I am fearful that without a local organised display then injuries locally could increase; I would urge the County Council to ensure that the display does continue in Deeside.”
PLEADS CARL SARGEANT AM
Concerns are growing that the annual Deeside Bonfire Display is to be cancelled this year.
The Display which is in its 42nd year has been put under threat this month by the County Council who have informed the Deeside Fire Service that they will be unable to provide the Deeside Leisure Centre Site for the planned 2010 Bonfire Display, due to planned repair works to the 5-a-side pitches.
Carl Sargeant, Local AM for Alyn & Deeside said,
“For over forty years Deeside families have attended the display at the Leisure Centre as it is the best and safest way to enjoy the occasion locally.
“In previous years, about 1,000 people across the UK have gone to hospital with a firework-related injury, with half of the victims being under the age of 18. I am fearful that without a local organised display then injuries locally could increase; I would urge the County Council to ensure that the display does continue in Deeside.”
AM Congratulates Students
CARL SARGEANT CONGRATULATES GCSE STUDENTS
Alyn & Deeside Welsh Assembly Member, Carl Sargeant has congratulated local students today on another excellent year for GCSE results.
Carl Sargeant AM for Alyn & Deeside said,
“My congratulations go to all GCSE and Welsh Baccalaureate students for producing another improving set of results in the local area. I also pay tribute to all our teachers, parents and governors for their hard work in helping learners reach their full potential.
“Whether continuing with further education or entering the workplace the choices that students collecting their results today make will help secure a prosperous and successful future for themselves, the local area and also for Wales.”
“The growing success of the Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification at these levels, together with the outstanding Advanced level successes announced with A-levels last week, show that the Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification continues to establish itself as the qualification of choice for learners aged 14-19 in Wales.”
GCSE results for students in Wales published today show that compared to 2009:
• the overall pass rate increased by 0.2 of a percentage point to 98.7%;
• the proportion of passes at grades A* to C increased by 0.9 of a percentage point this year to 66.4%; and,
• the proportion of A* and A grades increased by 0.3 of a percentage point to 19.2%.
This summer sees the first awards of the Welsh Baccalaureate, Intermediate and Foundation Diplomas since the roll-out of the qualification at these levels across the 14-19 age range began in September 2009.
Alyn & Deeside Welsh Assembly Member, Carl Sargeant has congratulated local students today on another excellent year for GCSE results.
Carl Sargeant AM for Alyn & Deeside said,
“My congratulations go to all GCSE and Welsh Baccalaureate students for producing another improving set of results in the local area. I also pay tribute to all our teachers, parents and governors for their hard work in helping learners reach their full potential.
“Whether continuing with further education or entering the workplace the choices that students collecting their results today make will help secure a prosperous and successful future for themselves, the local area and also for Wales.”
“The growing success of the Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification at these levels, together with the outstanding Advanced level successes announced with A-levels last week, show that the Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification continues to establish itself as the qualification of choice for learners aged 14-19 in Wales.”
GCSE results for students in Wales published today show that compared to 2009:
• the overall pass rate increased by 0.2 of a percentage point to 98.7%;
• the proportion of passes at grades A* to C increased by 0.9 of a percentage point this year to 66.4%; and,
• the proportion of A* and A grades increased by 0.3 of a percentage point to 19.2%.
This summer sees the first awards of the Welsh Baccalaureate, Intermediate and Foundation Diplomas since the roll-out of the qualification at these levels across the 14-19 age range began in September 2009.
Thursday, 19 August 2010
Council Tax News
Apprentices are exempt from paying council tax, reminds Carl Sargeant AM
As young people across Alyn & Deeside have today received their A levels today, Local Welsh Assembly Member Carl Sargeant, is reminding people that apprentices as well as students may be entitled to council tax exemption.
Apprenticeships enable a young person to earn whilst they learn. They offer progressive development that usually leads to good jobs, but can also naturally lead on to Higher Education, perhaps still on a part-time basis whilst working.
Apprenticeships are very popular across all sectors of the economy, with some exciting new options now being developed and tested, such as 'Live Events and Promotion', through the 'Creative and Cultural Skills' Sector Skills Council, and in Housing through the ' Asset Skills' Sector Skills Council.
Carl Sargeant, Labour AM for Alyn & Deeside said:
“Local young people receiving their A level results today will be considering their next moves. That it is why it is important to let people know that apprentices as well as students can claim council tax relief.”
“Money can be the cause of much concern for apprentices who have a limited income. It is therefore extremely important to help ease the financial burden upon apprentices by removing the need for them to pay council tax.”
As young people across Alyn & Deeside have today received their A levels today, Local Welsh Assembly Member Carl Sargeant, is reminding people that apprentices as well as students may be entitled to council tax exemption.
Apprenticeships enable a young person to earn whilst they learn. They offer progressive development that usually leads to good jobs, but can also naturally lead on to Higher Education, perhaps still on a part-time basis whilst working.
Apprenticeships are very popular across all sectors of the economy, with some exciting new options now being developed and tested, such as 'Live Events and Promotion', through the 'Creative and Cultural Skills' Sector Skills Council, and in Housing through the ' Asset Skills' Sector Skills Council.
Carl Sargeant, Labour AM for Alyn & Deeside said:
“Local young people receiving their A level results today will be considering their next moves. That it is why it is important to let people know that apprentices as well as students can claim council tax relief.”
“Money can be the cause of much concern for apprentices who have a limited income. It is therefore extremely important to help ease the financial burden upon apprentices by removing the need for them to pay council tax.”
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