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Welcome to the Peasedown Liberal Democrat website |
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Cllrs Nathan Hartley and Sarah Bevan would like to welcome you to the Peasedown Liberal Democrat website. As your local councillors, they are active all year round - not just at election time.
In May 2011, both Nathan and Sarah were re-elected to Bath and North East Somerset Council for Peasedown with hugely increased majorities - Nathan for his second term, and Sarah for her third.
Despite having 7 opponents they were still able to secure 53% of the vote and more than 1,100 votes each. In fact, the result means they have the biggest majorities, of any of the 65 Councillors, in the whole of Bath and North East Somerset.
Click here to see the full results.
Please take time to have a look around the website, where you'll find lots of useful information. Nathan and Sarah can be contacted here.
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Green fingers welcome at Peasedown Community Farm - 19th May 12 |
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Local people can now ‘grow their own’ at Peasedown’s Community Farm.
The Farm, which is home to a wide range of animals including pigs, sheep and goats, is now making land available for planting vegetables. It’s part of a new initiative to encourage people to eat local produce.
Local Councillor Nathan Hartley (Lib Dem, Peasedown) who played a part in setting up the project three years ago, said:
“This is fantastic news that Peasedown Community Farm is making land available for local residents.
People are often contacting me about allotment space, and the strong need to make more land available.
Since the Transition Towns concept was born a few years ago more people are conscious of the natural environment and how their behaviour can make a positive impact on climate change.”
Peasedown Community Farm Manager Andy Hall has created four 15 metre x 15 metre plots for anyone to grow produce. For more details contact Andy on: 07595 867714.
Since 2009 the farm has attracted a large number of volunteers, including local children and their parents. The project is home to a variety of animals, hosts youth work sessions for Peasedown Youth Centre and has worked with agencies such as Norton Radstock College to run courses for young people.
Peasedown Community Farm is located on White Ox Mead Lane, off Dunkerton Hill (A367).
For more details visit: www.psjcommunityfarm.co.uk |
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First local film show debuts with 'Jane Eyre' in Peasedown's community hall - 8th May '12 |
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A new project to get cinema into North East Somerset at venues accessible and affordable for local people has gone live, with a showing of 'Jane Eyre' last Saturday night at the Beacon Hall.
The series of showings is the brainchild of Philip Raby of Bath's Little Theatre Cinema, who approached local councillor Sarah Bevan for venue ideas earlier this year.
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Letter to newspapers: Announcement of the new Future Fund |
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Peasedown St John
10th May 2012
Dear Editor,
Over the last 12 months, the Liberal Democrat Administration at Bath and North East Somerset Council has made every effort to show how much we value and prioritise services for children and young people.
Whether that’s protecting the youth service budget, investing in play provision, or increasing funding for Children in Care, we have shown that supporting children from an early age is paramount to ensuring they do well in later life.
It’s because of this commitment that I am pleased to announce the launch of the brand new Future Fund.
Totalling £100,000, it’s a fund to support positive activities for young people and to provide them with even more opportunities to volunteer, take part in recreational activities and receive support and assistance with getting into work or training.
The fund will be divided into two parts. Firstly, £60,000 has been earmarked to fund groups and initiatives that support young people to get involved with positive activities. The remaining £40,000 is specifically for young people who are struggling to find training or employment. The money will be used to ensure that the young people we work with have a better chance of fulfilling their goals and aspirations.
We’ll be releasing details over the coming weeks and months as to how local people can apply to the Future Fund.
The Council is committed to ensuring that all children and young people enjoy their childhood and are prepared for adult life.
Yours sincerely,
Nathan
Cllr Nathan Hartley
Deputy Leader & Cabinet Member for Early Years, Children and Youth
Liberal Democrat, Peasedown St John
Bath and North East Somerset Council |
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Nathan and Sarah are holding a Street Surgery...
When? Monday 14th May
Where? Keels Hill, Ford Close, Axford Road and Filer Close
What Time? 2 pm
Any residents who would like a visit can contact Sarah or Nathan through the contact's page here. |
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Public toilets set for £8,000 makeover - 7th May '12 |
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Following a public consultation, which showed that residents want to retain the public toilets in Greenlands Road Car Park, Nathan has arranged for £8,000 to be spent on giving the facilities a mini-makeover.
The money is to be spent on painting the interior walls, fixing the lights, and updating the facilities.
He said:
“With a population of over 6,500 people, Peasedown is the biggest village in the south of England. Because of this, residents felt that keeping the public toilets open was essential for a village our size. As more people are using our central shops and business services, we want them all to have a safe and accessible place to go to spend a penny as well.”
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Four year campaign pays off - 6th May '12 |
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Nathan and Sarah’s four year campaign to introduce 20mph in all streets in the village has paid off.
B&NES Council has set aside £500,000 to implement the 20 is Plenty campaign, which will see new signage being put up over the next two years across the district.
Cllr Nathan Hartley said:
“Reducing the speed limit to 20mph is safer for pedestrians, and creates more of a shared space effect in residential areas.
Cities like Bristol and Portsmouth, which have lowered their limits, have seen a reduction in casualties, and road traffic accidents. They’ve also seen an increase in children walking and cycling to school.” |
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