Carl Sargeant AM Welcomes Ofwat Decision to Cut Water Bills
Carl Sargeant Welsh Assembly Member for Alyn & Deeside has today broadly welcomed the findings of Ofwat the water industry regulator. Ofwat has announced the findings of a review process that will set the price limit that water companies can charge customers for their water and sewerage services.The average bill for Alyn & Deeside residents will drop by 7% over the next five years.
The average household water and sewerage bill will reduce in real terms from £404 in 2009-10 to £374 in 2014-15.
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water were the only water and sewerage company in England and Wales not to propose an increase in bills.
Carl Sargeant Assembly Member for Alyn & Deeside said;“I broadly welcome the decision by Ofwat as a step in the right direction, since water industry privatisation in 1989 the public has been rightly concerned at the rising cost of their water bill’s therefore it is welcome news that the joint working between the Welsh Assembly Government and Ofwat is now seeking to ensure a fairer pricing system is put into place.”
Carl Sargeant
Assembly Member for Alyn and Deeside
Assembly Member for Alyn and Deeside
Saturday, 28 November 2009
AM Backs Campaign
CARL SARGEANT AM BACKS CREDIT UNION CAMPAIGN
Carl Sargeant Assembly Member for Alyn & Deeside has welcomed the Welsh Assembly Government announcement that the All Flintshire Credit Union is to receive an additional £10,350 of funding to update IT and office equipment.Speaking on International Credit Union Day, Carl Sargeant is also urging residents to join a Credit Union as part of a Labour-led campaign. Carl Sargeant AM said: “I welcome the announcement of additional funds for the Flintshire Credit Union.”“Credit Unions offer an accessible, low risk and easy place to save money, and give access to low cost loans. Many now offer other services such as Child Trust Fund accounts, ISAs, insurance products, budgeting advice and debt management.”All Labour Assembly Members in Wales are encouraging as many people as possible to benefit from membership.Carl Sargeant added;"I urge all residents to join a credit union and take advantage of these facilities."
Carl Sargeant Assembly Member for Alyn & Deeside has welcomed the Welsh Assembly Government announcement that the All Flintshire Credit Union is to receive an additional £10,350 of funding to update IT and office equipment.Speaking on International Credit Union Day, Carl Sargeant is also urging residents to join a Credit Union as part of a Labour-led campaign. Carl Sargeant AM said: “I welcome the announcement of additional funds for the Flintshire Credit Union.”“Credit Unions offer an accessible, low risk and easy place to save money, and give access to low cost loans. Many now offer other services such as Child Trust Fund accounts, ISAs, insurance products, budgeting advice and debt management.”All Labour Assembly Members in Wales are encouraging as many people as possible to benefit from membership.Carl Sargeant added;"I urge all residents to join a credit union and take advantage of these facilities."
AM Welcomes Additional Funding
Carl Sargeant AM Welcomes Child Trust Fund Top-Up Scheme
Children in Alyn & Deeside will receive a top-up on their Child Trust Fund, thanks to the Labour-led Welsh Assembly Government.Carl Sargeant, Welsh Assembly Member for Alyn & Deeside today welcomed the additional funding and said it would provide much needed support to children from low-income families.The Child Trust Fund Cymru will mean that children born between 1 September 2002 and 31 August 2004 who already have a Child Trust Fund account will have £50 paid into their account. Children from families on low incomes will be eligible for £100 on top of their Chid Trust Fund delivered by the UK government.Carl Sargeant AM said: "Reducing child poverty is one of our key priorities here in Wales and these funds will make a real difference. This money will help set these children up for life when they turn 18 and encourage them to save further funds. The extra investment for children from low-income families will mean they are given a leg-up when they become 18.”Editor’s Notes * More than 64,000 children in Wales will receive claim forms this financial year, with 52,000 being able to claim £50 and 12,000 eligible to claim £100. About Child Trust Funds All children born on or after September 1st 2002 and who live in the UK are given a £250 voucher to open a Child Trust Fund account. Family and friends can contribute up to a total of £1200 a year into the accounts and the money is locked into the account until the child reaches 18. Children in lower-income families and looked after children (who are presumed to come from disadvantaged backgrounds) receive an extra payment of £250 directly into their account once it has been opened. The account belongs to the child and can't be touched until they turn 18. An additional payment of £250 will be made on the child’s seventh birthday, with children in lower-income families again receiving an extra payment of £250.
About Child Trust Fund Cymru All eligible children who already have a Child Trust Fund account will be entitled to a £50 top-up. Those children from low income households will be eligible for £100.
Claim forms for the Child Trust Fund Cymru are being distributed to all parents/guardians with eligible children by their local education authority. The forms should be returned to the Welsh Assembly Government for processing and payment into the Child Trust Fund account either directly or via the Child Trust Fund Account provider.
The Child Trust Fund Cymru will be available in 2009/10 to all children born between 1 September 2002 and 31 August 2004. Payments will be made by 31st March 2010. Child Trust Fund accounts are now available from 18 credit unions across Wales.
Children in Alyn & Deeside will receive a top-up on their Child Trust Fund, thanks to the Labour-led Welsh Assembly Government.Carl Sargeant, Welsh Assembly Member for Alyn & Deeside today welcomed the additional funding and said it would provide much needed support to children from low-income families.The Child Trust Fund Cymru will mean that children born between 1 September 2002 and 31 August 2004 who already have a Child Trust Fund account will have £50 paid into their account. Children from families on low incomes will be eligible for £100 on top of their Chid Trust Fund delivered by the UK government.Carl Sargeant AM said: "Reducing child poverty is one of our key priorities here in Wales and these funds will make a real difference. This money will help set these children up for life when they turn 18 and encourage them to save further funds. The extra investment for children from low-income families will mean they are given a leg-up when they become 18.”Editor’s Notes * More than 64,000 children in Wales will receive claim forms this financial year, with 52,000 being able to claim £50 and 12,000 eligible to claim £100. About Child Trust Funds All children born on or after September 1st 2002 and who live in the UK are given a £250 voucher to open a Child Trust Fund account. Family and friends can contribute up to a total of £1200 a year into the accounts and the money is locked into the account until the child reaches 18. Children in lower-income families and looked after children (who are presumed to come from disadvantaged backgrounds) receive an extra payment of £250 directly into their account once it has been opened. The account belongs to the child and can't be touched until they turn 18. An additional payment of £250 will be made on the child’s seventh birthday, with children in lower-income families again receiving an extra payment of £250.
About Child Trust Fund Cymru All eligible children who already have a Child Trust Fund account will be entitled to a £50 top-up. Those children from low income households will be eligible for £100.
Claim forms for the Child Trust Fund Cymru are being distributed to all parents/guardians with eligible children by their local education authority. The forms should be returned to the Welsh Assembly Government for processing and payment into the Child Trust Fund account either directly or via the Child Trust Fund Account provider.
The Child Trust Fund Cymru will be available in 2009/10 to all children born between 1 September 2002 and 31 August 2004. Payments will be made by 31st March 2010. Child Trust Fund accounts are now available from 18 credit unions across Wales.
Sunday, 22 November 2009
AM Welcomes New Highways Guidelines
Carl Sargeant AM Welcomes New Guidelines for Setting Speed Limits and Calls for the Council to Improve Road Safety without delay
The Welsh Assembly Government has announced new highways guidelines that will enable local councils to set appropriate speed limits on danger roads.
This guidance encourages Local Authorities to review their speed limits on urban and rural roads particularly through residential communities. Particular emphasis is placed upon increasing the use of 20mph limits across Wales particularly by Schools.Alyn & Deeside Assembly Member Carl Sargeant has campaigned for Flintshire Council to make urgent safety improvements to the A5104 in Treuddyn and Chester Road Penyfford and made numerous calls for Flintshire Council to improve road safety outside Schools throughout Alyn & Deeside.The County Council’s consistent response has been that they were awaiting the new guidelines before any action could be taken.Carl Sargeant AM said; “ I welcome the new guidelines aimed at reducing the speed of traffic in our communities and I am now urging Flintshire Council to ensure that urgent safety measures are introduced on dangerous roads without delay, there can be no more excuses from Flintshire Council, they have the ability to introduce safer speed limits in the County and I hope that the will soon implement them.”.
The guidelines are to be used for setting all local speed limits on single and dual carriageway roads in both urban and rural areas. It brings together the main features of other published guidance on speed limit related issues including speed related road traffic regulation and signing, street lighting, speed limits in rural communities, and 20mph speed limits and zones.
The Welsh Assembly Government has announced new highways guidelines that will enable local councils to set appropriate speed limits on danger roads.
This guidance encourages Local Authorities to review their speed limits on urban and rural roads particularly through residential communities. Particular emphasis is placed upon increasing the use of 20mph limits across Wales particularly by Schools.Alyn & Deeside Assembly Member Carl Sargeant has campaigned for Flintshire Council to make urgent safety improvements to the A5104 in Treuddyn and Chester Road Penyfford and made numerous calls for Flintshire Council to improve road safety outside Schools throughout Alyn & Deeside.The County Council’s consistent response has been that they were awaiting the new guidelines before any action could be taken.Carl Sargeant AM said; “ I welcome the new guidelines aimed at reducing the speed of traffic in our communities and I am now urging Flintshire Council to ensure that urgent safety measures are introduced on dangerous roads without delay, there can be no more excuses from Flintshire Council, they have the ability to introduce safer speed limits in the County and I hope that the will soon implement them.”.
The guidelines are to be used for setting all local speed limits on single and dual carriageway roads in both urban and rural areas. It brings together the main features of other published guidance on speed limit related issues including speed related road traffic regulation and signing, street lighting, speed limits in rural communities, and 20mph speed limits and zones.
Monday, 16 November 2009
Funding Boost For Helpline
CARL SARGEANT AM WELCOMES FUNDING BOOST FOR CAB HELPLINE
Carl Sargeant has welcomed the announcement that the Labour-led Assembly Government has announced £747,000 of funding to allow Citizens Advice Cymru to establish a single number advice line to help people during the current economic downturn.
Carl Sargeant Assembly Member for Alyn & Deeside said;
“In difficult times I know only too well that the Citizens Advice Service provides a valuable service to my constituents in Alyn & Deeside and this funding announcement will strengthen the existing services, a single helpline is positive news for people who wish to contact the CAB for help and assistance.”
A single bilingual advice line will strengthen the advice network as it faces unprecedented pressure from people adjusting to changes in circumstances during the recession. Overall advice enquiries to the Citizens Advice Bureaux in Wales in 2008-2009 rose to almost 300,000, an annual increase of 11%.
Carl Sargeant has welcomed the announcement that the Labour-led Assembly Government has announced £747,000 of funding to allow Citizens Advice Cymru to establish a single number advice line to help people during the current economic downturn.
Carl Sargeant Assembly Member for Alyn & Deeside said;
“In difficult times I know only too well that the Citizens Advice Service provides a valuable service to my constituents in Alyn & Deeside and this funding announcement will strengthen the existing services, a single helpline is positive news for people who wish to contact the CAB for help and assistance.”
A single bilingual advice line will strengthen the advice network as it faces unprecedented pressure from people adjusting to changes in circumstances during the recession. Overall advice enquiries to the Citizens Advice Bureaux in Wales in 2008-2009 rose to almost 300,000, an annual increase of 11%.
Saturday, 14 November 2009
Tougher Sentences
CARL SARGEANT AM Welcomes Tougher Knife crime Sentences and Calls for Tough Custodial Sentences for Carrying a Knife in Public.
The 15-year minimum prison sentence for knife murders has been reviewed following the Ben Kinsella case, the justice ¬secretary, Jack Straw has announced.
Carl Sargeant Assembly Member for Alyn & Deeside has welcomed the announcement that the minimum prison sentence for anyone using a knife to kill is to rise from 15 years to 25; the decision follows a campaign by the relatives of knife crime victims, including the parents of 16-year-old Ben Kinsella, who called for stronger penalties for knife crime.Ben Kinsella's parents highlighted the disparity between sentencing for murders involving guns and knives after his killers' Old Bailey trial in June. Ben was stabbed 11 times as he fled a fight in Islington, north London, in June last year.Carl Sargeant AM said“I welcome this decision by the Justice Secretary. Knife crime is a threat to our society that should warrant tougher sentencing by the Courts, I would also call for the introduction of tough custodial sentences to stop people actually carrying a knife onto our streets. There should be no reason for anyone to carry a knife on their person when in public.”
The 15-year minimum prison sentence for knife murders has been reviewed following the Ben Kinsella case, the justice ¬secretary, Jack Straw has announced.
Carl Sargeant Assembly Member for Alyn & Deeside has welcomed the announcement that the minimum prison sentence for anyone using a knife to kill is to rise from 15 years to 25; the decision follows a campaign by the relatives of knife crime victims, including the parents of 16-year-old Ben Kinsella, who called for stronger penalties for knife crime.Ben Kinsella's parents highlighted the disparity between sentencing for murders involving guns and knives after his killers' Old Bailey trial in June. Ben was stabbed 11 times as he fled a fight in Islington, north London, in June last year.Carl Sargeant AM said“I welcome this decision by the Justice Secretary. Knife crime is a threat to our society that should warrant tougher sentencing by the Courts, I would also call for the introduction of tough custodial sentences to stop people actually carrying a knife onto our streets. There should be no reason for anyone to carry a knife on their person when in public.”
Tuesday, 10 November 2009
Support for Shopworkers
Carl Sargeant AM put himself in the shoes of shopworkers trying to decide whether a young person is old enough to buy alcohol.
The event in the Welsh Assembly was part of retail union Usdaw’s Freedom From Fear campaign. This year the campaign is focussing on the difficult decisions shopworkers face on a daily basis when trying to decide whether someone looks old enough to buy alcohol or other age-restricted goods.
Carl Sargeant AM said:
“This exercise made me realise just how hard it is to tell the age of a young person. Shopworkers have to make that on-the-spot judgement all the time. Refusing to serve someone who is underage is often a flashpoint for abuse, both physical and verbal, but even asking for ID is often enough to make many people kick-off at the shopworker.
“On the other hand, if the shopworker serves someone who is underage, they are liable to an £80 fixed penalty notice, with repeated breaches incurring a court appearance or a fine of up to £1,000.
“Shopworkers aren’t paid huge amounts and they are in a difficult position of having to guess who to challenge. I hope that shoppers inwill be patient with shopworkers and produce ID if asked.
“I am also asking the Government to look at whether the balance is right on this issue. I believe that there is too much responsibility on the shopworker and not enough on the person who is attempting to buy underage. I want there to be a high profile campaign making it clear to youngsters that it is illegal for them to attempt to purchase alcohol underage. I also want to see local retailers display that information prominently in their stores”
John Hannett, Usdaw General Secretary, added:
“We are delighted that Carl Sargeant AM is supporting our campaign on behalf of shopworkers in Alyn & Deeside
“We want to raise awareness of this issue amongst young people at schools and colleges, so that they know to carry proof of age when buying restricted goods.
“We want employers to understand the pressures that their staff face and to support them with simple reporting systems, prompt response when a threatened worker calls for help and banning persistent offenders from stores.
“In addition, Usdaw is campaigning with the Government. We are asking them to introduce a single, national proof of age card, to make it easier for workers to check the person’s age when needed.
“And we want to see a change in the law to make it an offence for an under age person to attempt to buy any age-restricted product or for an adult to proxy purchase any age-restricted product. This would make things simpler and fairer, allowing the authorities to take action against purchasers as well as sellers.”
The event in the Welsh Assembly was part of retail union Usdaw’s Freedom From Fear campaign. This year the campaign is focussing on the difficult decisions shopworkers face on a daily basis when trying to decide whether someone looks old enough to buy alcohol or other age-restricted goods.
Carl Sargeant AM said:
“This exercise made me realise just how hard it is to tell the age of a young person. Shopworkers have to make that on-the-spot judgement all the time. Refusing to serve someone who is underage is often a flashpoint for abuse, both physical and verbal, but even asking for ID is often enough to make many people kick-off at the shopworker.
“On the other hand, if the shopworker serves someone who is underage, they are liable to an £80 fixed penalty notice, with repeated breaches incurring a court appearance or a fine of up to £1,000.
“Shopworkers aren’t paid huge amounts and they are in a difficult position of having to guess who to challenge. I hope that shoppers in
“I am also asking the Government to look at whether the balance is right on this issue. I believe that there is too much responsibility on the shopworker and not enough on the person who is attempting to buy underage. I want there to be a high profile campaign making it clear to youngsters that it is illegal for them to attempt to purchase alcohol underage. I also want to see local retailers display that information prominently in their stores”
John Hannett, Usdaw General Secretary, added:
“We are delighted that Carl Sargeant AM is supporting our campaign on behalf of shopworkers in Alyn & Deeside
“We want to raise awareness of this issue amongst young people at schools and colleges, so that they know to carry proof of age when buying restricted goods.
“We want employers to understand the pressures that their staff face and to support them with simple reporting systems, prompt response when a threatened worker calls for help and banning persistent offenders from stores.
“In addition, Usdaw is campaigning with the Government. We are asking them to introduce a single, national proof of age card, to make it easier for workers to check the person’s age when needed.
“And we want to see a change in the law to make it an offence for an under age person to attempt to buy any age-restricted product or for an adult to proxy purchase any age-restricted product. This would make things simpler and fairer, allowing the authorities to take action against purchasers as well as sellers.”
Tuesday, 3 November 2009
Help For Welsh Businesses
Carl Sargeant AM Welcomes Relief For Welsh Businesses
Carl Sargeant AM has welcomed the announcement that businesses will receive further relief from rates next year.
The Labour-led Welsh Assembly Government has announced it will be lowering the level at which business rates bills are calculated.
According to the Federation of Small Businesses, around 64,000 businesses in Wales will see a real-terms reduction in their business rates bill.
Carl Sargeant said: “Once again Welsh Labour is offering practical solutions to helping businesses in Alyn & Deeside through this economic downturn.
“More than 45,000 businesses in Wales are already benefiting from the Assembly Government's small business rates relief scheme, and around 20,000 receive other types of relief.
"Businesses in Flintshire can also be granted discretionary hardship relief if the local authority believes it is in the local interest."
Carl Sargeant AM has welcomed the announcement that businesses will receive further relief from rates next year.
The Labour-led Welsh Assembly Government has announced it will be lowering the level at which business rates bills are calculated.
According to the Federation of Small Businesses, around 64,000 businesses in Wales will see a real-terms reduction in their business rates bill.
Carl Sargeant said: “Once again Welsh Labour is offering practical solutions to helping businesses in Alyn & Deeside through this economic downturn.
“More than 45,000 businesses in Wales are already benefiting from the Assembly Government's small business rates relief scheme, and around 20,000 receive other types of relief.
"Businesses in Flintshire can also be granted discretionary hardship relief if the local authority believes it is in the local interest."
AM Highlights Youth Services
CARL SARGEANT AM HIGHLIGHTS ‘TXT FLINTSHIRE’ AS PART OF YOUTH WALES WEEK.
Flintshire Children and Young Peoples partnership will text young people, parents and professionals as to what services are available in Flintshire. After signing up for the free service users will receive information via Text on events and issues that may interest then in Flintshire.Carl Sargeant AM said: Most young people have mobile phones and this is another way Youth Services can share what work is going on in Flintshire to interested parties.The service is managed by Flintshire Children & Young People’s Partnership. The Partnership is made up of different services who work with children and young people in Flintshire, who ultimately try and make things better and improve services for children, young people and their families. For more information, look at www.youngflintshire.co.uk
TXT Flintshire - All you need to knowWhat is TXT Flintshire?TXT Flintshire is a new service for young people, parents and professionals in Flintshire. Through the service, the Children and Young People’s Partnership will be able to send you information about what’s going on in Flintshire. TXT Flintshire has been developed as a result of what children and young people in Flintshire have told us.What kind of messages will I receive if I sign up?Young Person (12+)As a young person, you will be able to sign up to get information on topics of your choice. We will also be sending you any important messages about events and other things that may be important for you to know about in Flintshire.
As a Parent we will be sending you information on the topics you sign up for , but also events and other useful information based on the age of your eldest child.
As a Professional we will send you information on the topics you have signed up for and also training courses and events that may help you in your work.
How will I know when I have got a message?The messages you receive from this service will come from ‘txtflints’.
Can I get messages in Welsh?Yes! If you sign up to receive messages in Welsh, we will send them to you in Welsh.
Why do you need my information and what will you do with it?We need your information so we can make sure that we are sending you the right information. We may hear of something that is going on in the place you live, or is only open to people who are the same age as you. Can I text back to TXT Flintshire?I’m afraid not at the moment. We may change this in the future though. If you would like to contact us with a question or query, you can call the Children & Young People’s Partnership on 01352 704147 or email us through the YoungFlintshire Website. If you need information on a certain topic that is not TXT Flintshire, you can call the Youth Info Shop on 01352 717818, where trained information workers can help you. How much will it cost me?It won’t cost you anything. It won’t even cost you a stamp to send us your registration form back in.How can I sign up?You can sign up by filling in one of the registration forms. You can pick up the forms from local schools, libraries and lots of other places. You can also call 01352 704147 and we can send one out to you. All you need to do is fill it in, make sure it is stuck together, and put it in the post box. You won’t even need to put a stamp on it.Forms can also be downloaded from www.youngflintshire.co.uk . Once you have printed off your form, you can either sticky tape it together or put it in an envelope and write the address on it. Again, you won’t need a stamp – its all free.Who is the service managed by?The service is managed by Flintshire Children & Young People’s Partnership. The Partnership is made up of different services who work with children and young people in Flintshire, who ultimately try and make things better and improve services for children, young people and their families. For more information, look at www.youngflintshire.co.ukHow can I stop getting messages?If you would like to stop receiving messages at any point, call 01352 704147 and we will take you off the list.What happens if I change my number?It would be great, that if you do change your number, you can let us know. You can do this by calling 01352 704147.Every now and again, we will be checking to see if all of our messages are getting through. If we find that your inbox isn’t taking our messages, we will do our best to contact you to check that your number is still the same. If we can’t get hold of you though, we will have no choice but to delete your details.Data ProtectionAny personal data supplied by you will be held stored, used and/or processed as and when necessary by Flintshire County Council for the purposes of carrying out our public and statutory functions and in accordance with the Data Protection Act and its principles. Disclosure or sharing of information with external organisations will only take place if we are allowed to or required to by law.If you require any further information or help, please contact (no stamp required): TXT Flintshire Freepost NWW7807A Children & Young People’s Partnership Phase 3 County Hall MoldCH7 6NDTel: 01352 704147 / 702634Email: emma_jones@flintshire.gov.ukdebbie.roberts@flintshire.gov.uk
Flintshire Children and Young Peoples partnership will text young people, parents and professionals as to what services are available in Flintshire. After signing up for the free service users will receive information via Text on events and issues that may interest then in Flintshire.Carl Sargeant AM said: Most young people have mobile phones and this is another way Youth Services can share what work is going on in Flintshire to interested parties.The service is managed by Flintshire Children & Young People’s Partnership. The Partnership is made up of different services who work with children and young people in Flintshire, who ultimately try and make things better and improve services for children, young people and their families. For more information, look at www.youngflintshire.co.uk
TXT Flintshire - All you need to knowWhat is TXT Flintshire?TXT Flintshire is a new service for young people, parents and professionals in Flintshire. Through the service, the Children and Young People’s Partnership will be able to send you information about what’s going on in Flintshire. TXT Flintshire has been developed as a result of what children and young people in Flintshire have told us.What kind of messages will I receive if I sign up?Young Person (12+)As a young person, you will be able to sign up to get information on topics of your choice. We will also be sending you any important messages about events and other things that may be important for you to know about in Flintshire.
As a Parent we will be sending you information on the topics you sign up for , but also events and other useful information based on the age of your eldest child.
As a Professional we will send you information on the topics you have signed up for and also training courses and events that may help you in your work.
How will I know when I have got a message?The messages you receive from this service will come from ‘txtflints’.
Can I get messages in Welsh?Yes! If you sign up to receive messages in Welsh, we will send them to you in Welsh.
Why do you need my information and what will you do with it?We need your information so we can make sure that we are sending you the right information. We may hear of something that is going on in the place you live, or is only open to people who are the same age as you. Can I text back to TXT Flintshire?I’m afraid not at the moment. We may change this in the future though. If you would like to contact us with a question or query, you can call the Children & Young People’s Partnership on 01352 704147 or email us through the YoungFlintshire Website. If you need information on a certain topic that is not TXT Flintshire, you can call the Youth Info Shop on 01352 717818, where trained information workers can help you. How much will it cost me?It won’t cost you anything. It won’t even cost you a stamp to send us your registration form back in.How can I sign up?You can sign up by filling in one of the registration forms. You can pick up the forms from local schools, libraries and lots of other places. You can also call 01352 704147 and we can send one out to you. All you need to do is fill it in, make sure it is stuck together, and put it in the post box. You won’t even need to put a stamp on it.Forms can also be downloaded from www.youngflintshire.co.uk . Once you have printed off your form, you can either sticky tape it together or put it in an envelope and write the address on it. Again, you won’t need a stamp – its all free.Who is the service managed by?The service is managed by Flintshire Children & Young People’s Partnership. The Partnership is made up of different services who work with children and young people in Flintshire, who ultimately try and make things better and improve services for children, young people and their families. For more information, look at www.youngflintshire.co.ukHow can I stop getting messages?If you would like to stop receiving messages at any point, call 01352 704147 and we will take you off the list.What happens if I change my number?It would be great, that if you do change your number, you can let us know. You can do this by calling 01352 704147.Every now and again, we will be checking to see if all of our messages are getting through. If we find that your inbox isn’t taking our messages, we will do our best to contact you to check that your number is still the same. If we can’t get hold of you though, we will have no choice but to delete your details.Data ProtectionAny personal data supplied by you will be held stored, used and/or processed as and when necessary by Flintshire County Council for the purposes of carrying out our public and statutory functions and in accordance with the Data Protection Act and its principles. Disclosure or sharing of information with external organisations will only take place if we are allowed to or required to by law.If you require any further information or help, please contact (no stamp required): TXT Flintshire Freepost NWW7807A Children & Young People’s Partnership Phase 3 County Hall MoldCH7 6NDTel: 01352 704147 / 702634Email: emma_jones@flintshire.gov.ukdebbie.roberts@flintshire.gov.uk
AM Welcomes Announcement
CARL SARGEANT AM WELCOMES NEW OPERATING THEATRES FOR NORTH WALES.
Carl Sargeant AM for Alyn & Deeside welcomes the recent announcement by Welsh Assembly Government of £5.44 million pounds for three new operating theatres in North Wales.The money will help to provide two Laparoscopic Theatres and a Urology Day Care Unit at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd.The extra theatre space will increase capacity on the Ysbyty Glan Clwyd site by 20 per cent allowing more operations to be performed and helping to substantially reduce the amount of time patients are waiting for surgery.At the moment, all the theatres at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd are used to their full capacity.Carl Sargeant AM for Alyn & Deeside, said:Investment in the front line services will help create the National Health Service people expect. These new operating theatres will enable consultants to use the most up-to-date equipment and techniques in medicine. The Government spokesperson, said:“It is essential we have the necessary resources in place to ensure patients are seen and treated as quickly as possible.“By the end of the year, no patient in Wales will wait more than 26 weeks from their primary care referral to the start of their treatment. These extra theatres at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd will play a major part in ensuring that this target is maintained in north Wales."
Carl Sargeant AM for Alyn & Deeside welcomes the recent announcement by Welsh Assembly Government of £5.44 million pounds for three new operating theatres in North Wales.The money will help to provide two Laparoscopic Theatres and a Urology Day Care Unit at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd.The extra theatre space will increase capacity on the Ysbyty Glan Clwyd site by 20 per cent allowing more operations to be performed and helping to substantially reduce the amount of time patients are waiting for surgery.At the moment, all the theatres at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd are used to their full capacity.Carl Sargeant AM for Alyn & Deeside, said:Investment in the front line services will help create the National Health Service people expect. These new operating theatres will enable consultants to use the most up-to-date equipment and techniques in medicine. The Government spokesperson, said:“It is essential we have the necessary resources in place to ensure patients are seen and treated as quickly as possible.“By the end of the year, no patient in Wales will wait more than 26 weeks from their primary care referral to the start of their treatment. These extra theatres at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd will play a major part in ensuring that this target is maintained in north Wales."
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