Barbara Wright Supporting Stantonbury Ward

GOOD NEWS FOR BRADVILLE & STANTONBURY

2010-10-25T17:40:00.000-07:00

After fighting to get Stantonbury & Bradville included in phase 2 of the Regeneration program. I am delighted to tell you that the decision for it to be just the Northern end of each of the areas has been overturned.
The whole of Bradville & Stantonbury are now the areas to be looked at.

Regeneration is NOT about pulling down houses and rebuilding and there is NOT a whole heep of money coming.
It is about identify things that need to be improved.
Its about people coming together to make changes
Its about putting pride back into Communities
Its about what ever you would like it to be about.

If you would like to help we are asking folks for there comments on the following 3 questions

1) What do you like about the area you live in ?

2) What is that you dislike about the area you live in ?

3) What would you like to see improved in the area you live in ?

Please email me with your response, this is you chance to have your say.
email to barbara.wright@milton-keynes.gov.uk

TEDDY BEARS PICNIC'S

2010-08-03T15:48:00.000-07:00

One of the nice things about being Ward Councillor is the opportunities I get to join up with others who want to help.
This summer see a series of Teddy Bears Picnic's which I have arranged for our smaller residents and there families of course.
With the help of Rev. Chris Howden from Christ Church Stantonbury, Aly Luxon Bradville Community Mobiliser & Dawn Jeywright Bradville Hall Chair Person we are ready to have 5 picnic's all beginning at 12.30pm

Thursday 5th August At Bradwell Windmill in Bradville including a visit into the Windmill from 1.30pm.

Thursday 12th August at The New Adventure Park, behind Wood End Sch. Stantonbury.

Thursday 19th August at the Community Orchard at the junction of Mercers Drive & Kingsfold Bradville

Thursday 26th August at The Blue Park on Cawarden Stantonbury

Thursday 2nd September we are back at the Bradwell Windmill in Bradville

All Teddy Bears are welcome as long as they are accompanied by a child and a grown up.

All Teddy Bears are to bring a picnic & a blanket to sit on.

All other cuddly comforters are also welcome

In the event it should rain all the Bradville Picnics will take place in Bradville Hall Community Centre Mercers Drive & for Stantonbury Rainy Days please tele Dawn on 07721082710 for the indoor venue.
Or you can e mail barbara.wright@milton-keynes.gov.uk

We are all looking forward to meet and great you.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES

2010-04-29T15:06:00.000-07:00

Just for a change from all the ELECTION INFORMATION I am going to try a give you all a regular list of things in and around the Ward that may be of interest to all folks of all ages.

Thames Valley Police are holding "HAVE YOUR SAY MEETINGS" at the Stantonbury Parish Office
126 Kingsfold Bradville. This gives you a chance to talk to a PC or PCSO time is 16.00 hrs to 18.00 hrs

MAY                 13th & 27th                               OCTOBER                    14th & 28th
JUNE                  10th & 24th                              NOVEMBER                 11th & 25th
JULY                    8th & 22nd                             DECEMBER                    9th & 23rd
AUGUST            12th & 26th                              JANUARY    2011         13th &27th
SEPTEMBER       9th & 23rd                              FEBRUARY 2011         10th & 24th

The Windmill in Bradville will be open from 1.30pm to 4.30pm on the following days

Saturday May 1st, Sunday May 2nd and Monday May 3rd. There is also a Fun day being held in the Bradwell Rd Park on the 3rd May from 1.00pm. This is being organised by the Sports Club.

Now for the ELECTION BIT just to say please everyone make sure you vote, especially you younger voters this is your chance to make it count.

STANTONBURY ( WOODEND SCHOOL ) PLAY PARK

2010-04-14T16:29:00.000-07:00

Well today saw COMMUNITY SPIRIT at its very best, with around 500 people joining in for the opening of what was an old derelict play area know as the Venture Park on Stantonbury.
With all the new play equipment including a Half Pipe for Skateboards and a very impressive Zip Wire
children of all ages had a fabulous time.

However none of this would have been possible without a lot of hard work from many folks so I would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to everyone involved.

If you would like to contact me on any matter email barbara.wright@milton-keynes.gov.uk

A LOT HAS BEEN HAPPENING OVER THE PAST FEW MONTHS

2010-03-17T17:20:00.000-07:00

I have been involved in fulfilling some of the things I had said I would look into when I was elected 2 years ago.
This has not been an easy task and has taken time.
It has involved setting up groups & committees, there has been a lot of time spent on consultation with residents, but I am pleased to be able to give you a list of how I am doing.

STANTONBURY

WOODEND PLAY PARK PHASE 1 Official opening after all the refurbishment will be on Wednesday 14th April 2.00pm to 4.00pm COME ALONG AND SEE.

THE BLUE PARK the new play equipment has been ordered and I am looking forward to seeing that installed.

GATEHOUSE SCHOOL I have been working with some of the boys on Community Projects which have gone very well.

SAINSBURY'S PLANS I have had many meetings with Sainsbury's, PCT ( Primary Care Trust ) Campus, residents from all areas, althought they did withdraw the application the recommendation from MKC Planning Officers was to reject it. We all agree that a store would be good for the area but the size was thought to be too big.

I regular attend the RAFS meetings and help with the Kids Club at Christ Church on Wednesday evenings.

Mark Lancaster MP has been to Stantonbury several times and has given me his full support. You can find a photo on his web page from the Stantonbury Spring Clean.

BRADVILLE

WINDMILL I am delighted to tell you that the windmill will be opening up every First Thursday of the month and every first and last Sunday of the month 1.30pm to 3.30pm and Bank Holidays begining on Easter Sunday 4th April
If you are interested in helping with the Windmill please contact me at
barbara.wright@milton-keynes.gov.uk

I regularly attend the BRA meetings and help with the Recycled Teenagers Group and the Sunrise Singers Community Choir both meeting at Bradville Hall for information on any activities at Bradville Hall Community Centre you can email bradvillehall@live.co.uk

This year will see the first joint venture between Stantonbury & Bradville
with the North Saxon Carnival on Saturday 3rd July for more information on this see the web site North Saxon Carnival.

This is just some of the things there is much more and still more to be done.

I would like to take this opportunity to THANK everyone who has helped in any way with any of the project I have done as your Conservative Ward Councillor

STANTONBURY CREATING A 21st CENTRY CAMPUS

2009-10-26T17:49:00.000-07:00

Over the past months, they have been developing the broad basis of the redevelopment proposals and will shortly submit an outline planning application to Milton Keynes Council for the new local centre.
This approach provides flexibillity to deal with any issues that may arise through the planning process and the opportunity to fully involve the local community in the evolution of the plans.

There will be public exhibition held in the reception of the Leisure Centre at Stantonbury Campus on the following dates & times.

TUESDAY 3rd NOVEMBER - 5pm to 9pm
WEDNESDAY 4th NOVEMBER - 5pm to 9pm
SATURDAY 7th NOVEMBER - 5pm to 9pm

Do try and get along.

If you wish to contact me on this or any other issue my email is
barbara.wright@milton-keynes.gov.uk

CASH FOR TRASH 12th to 23rd October 2009

2009-09-23T05:17:00.000-07:00

This event is being sponsored jointly by Stantonbury Parish Council and Milton Keynes Council. It is being held on Stantonbury around the Campas.
You SWAP YOUR TRASH FOR CASH.
How it works
You put your name and telephone number on any litter ( trash ) you have and put it in the yellow bins.
Every day the litter will be collected and a draw will be made.
The prizes will be awarded at the end of each week.
There is £200 worth of prizes to be had.

SO GET TRASHING

To contact Stantonbury Parish Council e mail stantonburypc1@hotmail.com
To contact Councillor Barbara Wright email
barbara.wright@milton-keynes.gov.uk

RESIDENTS RALLY & SAINSBURY'S WILL DELIVER

2009-09-14T09:10:00.000-07:00

I had arranged to let folks know what was to happen to the shopping centre on Stantonbury but until Thursday I still had no information, but with the help of our MP Mark Lancaster and Councillor David Tunney Gt Linford North the 3 of us put the pressure on.
Residents from Bradville & Stantonbury came together with banners provided by Bradville Residents Association ( BRA )to let Sainsbury's know that we need to be kept informed and consulted on what is happening in our neighbourhood.

So for the GOOD NEWS the old Co-op store will be re-open later this month by Cost Cutters.
The Post Office will either stay in the store with Cost Cutters or be given one of the vacant units at the centre.

THANK YOU EVERONE FOR THE SUPPORT

to contact me email barbara.wright@milton-keynes.gov.uk

THE CLOCK IS TICKING DOWN FOR RESIDENTS OF BRADVILLE & STANTONBURY

2009-08-30T12:29:00.000-07:00

Saturday 12th September 2009 sees the closure of the Co-op store at Stantonbury Shops and with it the Post Office.
Since the beginning of June when I first heard that the store was to close I have been trying to make sure we are not left without a food store or Post Office.
Sainsbury's have tried to entice the Co-op to stay even offering them a rent free lease but with no luck.
The Post Office have posted a Branch Temporary Closure notice and I quote from an e mail I have received from them

" I can assure you that we will continue to work to find a solution that will provide a Post Office presence in the community of Stantonbury. "

This would depend on another retailer offering them a bit of space in there store.

So where does this leave the resident who rely on this centre.

Well and truly up the creek.

I have asked Sainsbury's to re open the store with a mini Sainsbury's and a Post Office as this is what the residents want and NEED.
Surly this would not be too difficult for a large company like Sainsbury
I am arranging to meet with folks at the Stantonbury Shops on
SATURDAY 12th SEPTEMBER at 9.30am
and may be I will be able to let them know what is going to happen.

BARBARA WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOU TO THE BIG LUNCH

2009-07-11T05:31:00.000-07:00

SUNDAY 19th JULY at 1.00pm come along to
Bradville Hall Community Centre
Mercers Drive
Bradville
MK13 7AY

Join in our " BIG LUNCH "
Just like the old days " Street Parties "

Bring some food and soft drinks to share for all.

Ware your trainers for games.
Bring a team from your street.
Mums& Dads Girls & Boys any mixture of ages will do as long as you whant to have ******* FUN ******* FOOD ****** FANTASTIC COMMPANY ****** AND EVEN MORE FUN *******

Rounders Knock Out
Volleyball Challenge
Tennis Tournament
Basket Ball Shoot Out

For more information contact e mail barbara.wright@milton-keynes.gov.uk

Co-Op CLOSING @ STANTONBURY SHOPS

2009-07-07T04:34:00.000-07:00

We are all very concerned to hear the Co-Op store including the Post Office has said they will be closing on 12th September.

I am trying to make sure we keep a Food Store and Post Office on the site and to keep you all up to date with how things are going here is the copy of the letter I have received from Sainsbury's.

Dear Barbara

First, my sincere apologies for the delay in responding to you. I am sorry that I did not get in touch sooner.

I have been checking with Sainsbury's and we were not aware that the Co-op had formally decided to vacate its premises.

I understand that Sainsbury's and the Co-op's agent had been in discussions about extending the Co-op's lease and that Sainsbury's was awaiting the Co-op's final decision on the length of the required extension period. Therefore, their decision to vacate the premises whilst no firm plans for the regeneration of the centre was in place was unexpected.

To keep you updated, I am aware that Sainsbury's has been having an ongoing dialogue with all of the existing centre tenants regarding their continued occupancies.

Sainsbury's wants to ensure that there is a continued food shopping provision in place at the local centre. Given the unexpected decision by the Co-op, we need a little time to work up plans for a replacement offer and I will come back to you with an update on that as quickly as I can.

In the meantime, please do not hesitate to get in toch should you wish to discuss any aspect of this.

Yours sincerely

Marie Twomey

URGENT INFOMATION

2009-05-21T14:24:00.000-07:00

The P.C.T. ( Primary Care Trust ) are holding a meeting to let people know what is happening to the Doctors Surgeries on Stantonbury.
The meeting is at Bradville Hall Community Centre Mercers Drive Bradville at 7.00pm.

A YEAR AS YOUR CONSERVITIVE WARD COUNCILLOR

2009-05-09T15:13:00.000-07:00

I have been here for a year now so I thought it time to look back over this year and sum up what I have been doing on your behalf.

The largest amount of concerns that have come to me have been over the grass cutting not being done last summer and the hedges overgrown.
These where all taken care of after an e-mail to landscaping, although there are still a few areas that have been missed.

The amount of rats being seen at the Stantonbury shops, and areas near the shops.
This is being dealt with now by the removal of a lot of the shrubs and the areas being seeded with grass.

A lot of my time has been spent in Stantonbury and after several public meetings with the aim of trying to get a voice for the area and set up a residents association, it was fantastic to see the RAFS up and running. They will be having the first annual general meeting in June.

I have also been working with the Bradville Residents Association ( BRA ) this is a more experienced residents association and is very able to deal with every day problems, but I am pleased to say I have been able to assisted them with some of the issues that had been unresolved.

Bancroft, Bancroft Park & Blue Bridge ( the 3 B's ) have had some issues over planning apps that I have had to look at to make sure all is right for everyone
There are also worries over more and more houses being put up for rentals and the properties being over crowded, which then bring problems with excess rubbish and parking.

I am now keeping a close eye on the Stantonbury Park Farm Development.
The outline planning was for around 500 homes however they have planning for around 580 I think we would all agree that is nearer to 600
A large board has been put up now with the name OAKRIDGE which is getting everyone confused.
I have been in contact and this is only the name being used by the developers and it will still have the Stantonbury name.

The HIGH LIGHT to my year as your Ward Councillor has got to be putting together the
STANTOBURY SPRING CLEAN
On a very wet Thursday 16th April 24 residents including children and 19 from agencies and organisations meet at Woodend School and at 10.30am we set off and swarmed across the whole of Stantonbury we even got our MP Mark Lancaster to come and help. I would like to thank everyone who helped.

STANTONBURY POST OFFICE

2009-02-22T06:36:00.000-08:00

STOP PRESS !!!!!!! STOP PRESS !!!!!!! STOP PRESS !!!!!!!

HOT NEWS FROM MARK LANCASTER YOUR M. P.

GOOD NEWS the post office at Stantonbury shops which was RAM RAIDED in December will be reopening on 3rd March 2009.

HERE WE SNOW AGAIN !!!!!!

2009-02-05T13:27:00.000-08:00

Snow in Stantonbury Ward like other parts of the UK has made life FUN FOR THE CHILDREN with some amazing Snowmen the best one I have seen in my travels is at the end of Mercers Drive ( Monks Way ) with 2 green leaf eyes stick arms and an enormous smile.

However for our older and more unstable residents it is nothing to smile about with an every present risk of SLIPPING and falling so please take care.

I have received an e-mail from the council advising that we only have enough grit to last the weekend and the suppliers can not say if they will be able to get us any for next week ( 9th February ) so again everyone take care.
and as if things where not bad enough the Waste Collection has also been suspended.

But now for some GOOD NEWS, SERCO have been awarded the new Waste Collection contract and from what I have been told it sounds a much better deal for us in MK.
You will be receiving information on the new service which is due to start in March
but just to let you know your collection day will stay the same.

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PARKING PROBLEMS

2008-12-22T14:57:00.000-08:00

We do have some major parking problems in the patch, with folks parking on footpaths, grass verges, blocking other peoples drives and just inconsiderate parking.
Unfortunately some ares like the older parts of Bradville where built before people had cars and as most of the residents then worked at the Wolverton Works ( for the railway ) they had little use of cars as train travel was free to them.

In some areas Stantonbury Parish Council with co-funding from Milton Keynes Council have put in parking bays like the new one on Fowler Stantonbury however these are very costly.

Milton Keynes Council have agreed new measures to deal with the parking on footpaths and grass verges which should help with the enforcement of illegal parking.

So I am asking that everyone who has a vehicle makes a

NEW YEARS RESOLUTION ....................... PARK PROPERLY PARK POLITE

I would like to wish a Merry Christmas to all of you who celebrate it.
Happy New Year to all in the Ward.

RAFS UP & RUNNING

2008-12-11T15:39:00.000-08:00

The Residents Association For Stantonbury RAFS are now up and running.
For 15 years the residents of Stantonbury have not had a voice, which has led to the deterioration and neglect of Stantonbury as a whole.

With grateful thanks to Councillor Barbara Wright, four meetings were held and a healthy interest shown by the residents has led to the RAFS being formed.

Councillor Barbara Wright will be working with the group keeping them informed on all the plans for the redevelopment of the area by Sainsbury's and any plans the Primary Care Trust have for the future of the GP Practices.

Re-Launch of The R.A.F.S.

2008-10-19T13:53:00.000-07:00

I have been working hard with the folks living in Stantonbury over the last few month and I am please to say we are now on the countdown to the re-launch of the
Residence Association For Stantonbury.
So let the countdown begin.

10 - or more people would like to see better landscaping in their area.

9 - is the number of people needed for the RAFS

8 - residents from Ashfield came to the meetings.

7 - children would like the " Blue Park " up-dated and made safe.

6 - youths would like to see things happening for them.

5 - people from Kersey attended the meetings.

4 - is the number of meetings I have arranged.

3 - residents from Redbridge, 3 from Melton, 3 from Burnet
came along to the meetings.

2 - folks from Mason, 2 from Cawarden, 2 from Lincoln,
2 from Fowler attended the meetings.

1- resident from Crosslands, 1 from Jennings, 1 from Stowe Court,
1 from Jacobs Close, 1 from Rowle Close, attended the meetings.

0 - attendance from Ormande, Stantonbury Fields, Westhill,
Rosendale, Walshes Manor, Kents Road.

LIFT OFF ++ is on Tuesday 21st October 2008 ++ LIFT OFF
Christ Church Stantonbury 7.00pm
You still have time to climb on board so come along or phone me 316938.

Stantonbury BT phone box

2008-09-19T15:24:00.000-07:00

Well we have won round 1 of the phone box fight Milton Keynes Council has objected to the removal of the one at Redbridge by Ormarnde. Its a good job we all had a chance to request that it is left as between September 2006 to 2007 it was used 2686 time.
The meeting for 22nd looks like we shall have a good turn out more on that next week so hopefully we will get a group of folks who will come together and be a good voice for the community and also arrange soon good events.

Mark Lancaster our MP came to Bradville and held a MP surgary at the Parish Office on Friday 5th September with a good turn out of people we where a bit cramped.
He will be coming to do one on Stantonbury in Octoberall being well.

HELP FOR STANTONBURY & STANTONBURY FIELDS

2008-08-26T15:35:00.000-07:00

I have been asked by the folks living in Stantonbury & Stantonbury Fields to help them.

They have said to me;

"Other areas of the ward seem to be getting so much more outside help"
"No one seems to care about us"
"Theres nothing for our kids to do"
"Why don't someone do somthing about those garages"
"The parking at the athletics track blocks our drives"

So true to my word during my election I said I would try to help you so nows your chance.

Do you live anywhere in Stantonbury / Stantonbury Fields ?
If you do come along to ;
Woodend School Redbridge Stantonbury
on Monday 22nd September at 7.00pm

Lets START to SORT out the STANTONBURY's

If you cannot make it then please zap me an e-mail at barbara.wright@milton-keynes.gov.uk

By the way did you know that BT are thinking of removing the phone box near Ormarnde
if they do it will leave only 1 in Lincoln.
As you ward Councillor I have told them to leave it alone after all not everyone has mobile phones or phones in the home.

See you on 22nd September

YOU HAVE ASKED ME TO HELP

2008-07-07T15:10:00.000-07:00

Some of the things that you have asked me to help with;

Stanton Ave Bradville Plans where put forward to demolish 2 house and build 8 on the site.
With support from residents and the Parish Council we manage to
see this refused by Milton Keynes Council.

Bancroft & Bradville Grass Cutting had been left behind due to bad weather, a few emails
saw it back on track.

Stantonbury The garages at Ormande are in a poor condition, some have already
been demolished due to safety. But this is still an ongoing problem.

Bradville Bus No. 6 We had a petition signed by residents and with the support of the
Parish Council we successfully saw the return of the No.6 bus
running through Bradville.

Stantonbury Fields Parking form Athletics track users has caused problems, this is an
on going issue and is being dealt with.

Bradville Over grown shrubs are giving residents worries this is being dealt
with and I am hoping that cutting back will soon be done.

Stantonbury Horse riders are giving residents in Stantonbury course for concern.

Your News & Your Views

2008-06-12T16:29:00.000-07:00

Barbara is always keen to here your news.

There are a lot of us who are helping with all sorts of GOOD COURSES tell me if you have something special going on, maybe I can help.

Barbara needs to know your views.

Someone once said " A Conservative will never get elected in Stantonbury"
Well here I am and a BIG THANK YOU to all, you have put your trust in me and I am happy to do my best for all of you in the Stantonbury Ward which covers:-
Bancroft, Bancroft Park, Blue Bridge, Stantonbury, Bradville and Linford Woods.
But you do need to help me, by letting me know your views on things that are going on in our area and Milton Keynes.

If you would like to have a chat over a cuppa come along to my coffee morning on Saturday
2nd Aug, 13th September from 10.00am to 11.30am at
Bradville Hall Community Centre, Mercers Drive, Bradville
or e-mail me at barbara.wright@milton-keynes.gov.uk