2011 spring web version - Merley Community Centre

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It is clear that our country is experiencing an economic crisis as this government has inherited a huge deficit in its budgeted accounts which had to be covered by international loans, the interest of which is costing billions of pounds annually. Draconian cuts in monetary grants to local government are the result of the 'fast track' method of recovery the Government has chosen, consequently local councils' income has been significantly reduced resulting in a 'tightening of proverbial belts'. In order to relieve some of the financial pressure without affecting local services too much; vis: Social Services, Education, Road Maintenance et. al. the Government prepared a plan – 'The Big Society', where local councils entered into partnerships with neighbouring councils and voluntary organisations. The depth of this financial 'Black Hole' however has called for even more drastic measures, including greater reductions in Government funding - resulting in more efficiency drives and greater reduction to local services, until the original cause is remedied. In an effort of collateral limitation the government has chosen the path of 'decentralised policy conceptualisation' with the Localism Bill which passes some policy formulation, and its associated responsibilities and accountability, Localism 14 to local government, communities and local residents. See http://www.lga.gov.uk/lga/core/ page.do?pageId=15692252 The outcome of this for Borough of Poole residents is that there will be cutbacks in some services, such as in street cleaning, weed reduction and vegetation control to name a few. So as individuals, if one sees a drain cover blocked by leaves or other debris please take the initiative and clear the offending item away. If one sees some weeds starting to grow along the kerb or footpath then next time the garden is sprayed with weed killer, spray these weeds also. As a residential area we need more organisation as a community. Councils in most instances will only entrust such responsibilities to 'official' organisations, e.g., the Community Centre and the Church. Perhaps we need to build up volunteer groups that could help cut back overgrown vegetation and pick up litter throughout our area. This is our area of which we should be proud and welcoming, so please could we work together during these troubled times, helping our neighbours if necessary (every little helps!) to arrive at the desired outcome. So please, no more of 'it's the Councils job'. We are in this together. P. Maiden Local Councillor
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