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Posted:
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:06
Everyone has a role to play in the Big Switch Off Campaign
Take part in competitions to win some exciting prizes!
The Big Switch Off is a partnership of local authorities in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland promoting energy efficiency campaign running for a week from 12th – 18th October 2009. The innovative week-long campaign encourages everyone in three authority areas to switch off unnecessary electrical equipment and lighting to save energy, money and cut carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. To find out more on the campaign, please visit www.leics.gov.uk/bigswitchoff More »
Over £1.8 billion worth of energy is wasted by leaving appliances on standby at work and home in the UK. The Big Switch Off campaign aims to address this and encourage local organisations and households to reduce their energy use and costs. The residents in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland could potentially save over £13million by switching off appliances on standby!
To do their bit residents, schools, colleges and universities, community and faith groups are invited to get involved in various competitions. There are competitions to save energy, design a short-film, design a certificates with some tempting prizes for everyone – for further information please visit www.leics.gov.uk/bsocompetitions
To make a difference at your home, school or work, the Big Switch Off partnership will provide free resources from the website. During the Big Switch Off week, we will release daily energy saving tips on different themes. We are also planning to organise some outreach events to spread the message of the campaign, please keep your eyes on the website for further details. If you want to become a local volunteer for the campaign, please register at www.leics.gov.uk/bsovolunteers and we will provide you free resources.
You can show your support to the campaign to save money, energy and the environment by committing to the on-line pledge – www.leics.gov.uk/bsopledge « Less
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Posted:
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:41
Bus Service Protest Meeting- 24 June 2009
Parish Councillor, Maggie Kilfeather writes: On Wednesday 24th June, 2009, The Newton Burgoland and Swepstone Parish Council meeting was well attended by villagers, who filled the school hall to its limits. Tony Kirk who is Group Manager (Passenger Transport Unit) for Leicestershire County Council, came as a guest speaker to explain why the 92/93 bus service is being withdrawn. Some of the questions asked were:
How did was the passenger survey conducted?
Why were villagers not consulted?
What happens about children who need to leave school earlier or later?
How were local residents going to get to the doctors? More »
Tony Kirk stated that the survey was conducted by leaving leaflets on the bus seats for a 2 week period. Unfortunately in practise, few people read them and consequently did not phone the help line. This was the only consultation with the residents of the village. As most people were unaware of this phone number, hardly anyone called.
As for the teenagers in the village it was a case of ‘tough’!
Mr Kirk was unaware that residents go to three different medical practices in three different villages, and was therefore not prepared to comment on that issue.
It was also noted that ‘Arriva’ are to continue to travel through Packington, even though no one gets on the bus there, as they already have a Number Nine bus service.
Tony Kirk said that he would take on board comments made at the meeting and would investigate further. However, he did state quite clearly that the 92/93 service will stop with effect from Monday 13th July 2009, with ‘Arriva’ taking over the service commercially. The deal had been done.
Local residents agreed that the next step forward is to contact local MP David Taylor. « Less
Posted:
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:32
Coffee Morning - Wednesday 15 July 2009
Come to St Peter's Church Hall, Swepstone, on Wednesday 15 July 2009 between 10.30 and 12.00 noon. It is our popular monthly social event, where home made cakes and coffee will be served. There are plenty of people to chat with, so don't stay home alone. There will also be a small Bring and Buy Table. Admission £1.00 to include refreshments.
