Lindley carnival 2012, Saturday 30th June 1pm - 4pm

People in Lindley are gearing up for a day of carnival fun. The fifth annual carnival takes place on Saturday 30th June at Fernlea Playing Fields.

This year’s extravaganza kicks off in the fields behind the Black Bull Pub. The focus of the day is entertainment for the whole family with something for people of all ages.

The event will be officially opened at 1pm by the Mayor of Kirklees Clr David Ridgway.

For more information please go to: www.lindleygroup.org.uk

Cllr Burke receiving cheque for the Lindley Carnival

Sainsbury’s Salendine Nook have pledged their support to the Lindley Carnival by donating £500 to the carnival. Store manager Paul Mitchell said:

“All my colleagues involved with last year’s Carnival had such a fantastic time and could really see how much the community loves the event, so this year we didn’t think twice about giving our support and bein…g there on the day. We know this year will be an even bigger success and can’t wait for it!”

Cllr Burke says:

“The Lindley Carnival has now become a focal point of the summer in Lindley; bringing people from all walks of life together to enjoy a day of traditional carnival fun.”

“In addition to all our usual attractions, there will be a range of sporting events and demonstrations this year to mark the 2012 Olympic Games taking place in the UK. We will also be supporting Armed Forces Day which happens to coincide with the carnival this year.”

“As always, we are continuing to seek new backers from the community, like Sainsburys, and looking to recruit new helpers. If any one wishes to find out about the sorts of help we need they can get in touch via our website or by contacting me directly.”

“Thanks must go to the hard working members of the community group. We have now successfully held a carnival every year since it was revived 5 years ago and this is down to the committed work of those involved!”

Lindley Carnival, Saturday 30th June 2012, 1pm – 4pm.

www.lindleygroup.org.uk

Cllr Cahal Burke opens Jubilee event

Residents living in Lindley Ward celebrated the Queen’s Jubilee with an afternoon of events and activities on Saturday 9th June at Reinwood Playing Fields.

The event was organised by Malham Court Action Group and opened by local Councillor Cahal Burke. Reinwood Infant and Junior School also leant a helping hand to organisers.

On the day crowds were entertained by singers, DJ’s and musicians and were able to take part in a variety of activities including face painting, kite making and story telling.

Councillor Cahal Burke (Lib Dem) said:

“It was a real pleasure to be asked to open the event in honour of the Queen’s Jubilee. It was an excellent event with lots going on for all ages. The people from Malham Court Action Group did a really good job of setting everything up; any plaudits must certainly go to them for their hard work.”

Cllr Burke and Huddersfield Town Captain Peter Clarke

Around 15,000 Huddersfield Town fans descended on the town hall last night as supporters, staff and players alike celebrated the Club’s promotion to the Championship, it was great to be there to celebrate the success and congratulate all involved.

An open top bus parade set off from the Stadium at 5.15pm and the streets were lined with Town fans all the way to the town hall, where Town Chairman Dean Hoyle addressed the masses along with manager Simon Grayson, skipper Peter Clarke and the rest of the successful squad.

Cllr Burke at Wembley for Huddersfield Town play-off final

I was delighted to be at Wembley on Saturday 26th May with over 20,000 Huddersfield Town fans to see our team promoted to the Championship after a dramatic play off final victory over Sheffield United.

I will be at Huddersfield town hall to celebrate our promotion with a reception on Monday 28 May.

The Mayor, Cllr David Ridgway, will host the club following a short open top bus trip from the stadium.

Players, the manager Simon Grayson and chairman Dean Hoyle will then be interviewed on the balcony at around 5.45pm to relive the excitement of the day.

Following interviews on the balcony, the event will finish around 6.30pm.

The team’s bus will leave the stadium at 5.15, along Stadium Way and then through St Andrews car park. It will then travel along Gasworks Street, Lower Fitzwilliam Street and the top side of the ring road, before turning down High Street (by the bus station) and into Ramsden Street and then Corporation Street.

Come and celebrate our clubs promotion to the championship!

For everything to do with Huddersfield Town go to: www.htafc.com

Tory and Labour Groups on Kirklees Council cut a “cosy deal”

Lib Dem Councillors have accused Tory and Labour Groups on Kirklees Council of cutting a “cosy deal” over positions on Kirklees Council’s leading Scrutiny Committee ahead of last weeks Annual Full Council meeting.

At the Council’s Annual Meeting, Tory Cllr Nigel Patrick proposed that the seats on Kirklees Scrutiny Management Committee should be allocated proportionally across the Groups based on the total number of members in each Group. His argument was that “proportionally” should be applied to this committee as with others with Labour taking an additional seat. Labour supported this move and the change was carried. The next day, Group Business Managers for all political Groups were advised that Labour, having supported the bid for proportionality, had decided to give this additional seat to Conservatives as part of what is being described as a pre-arranged under the table cross party political deal, which gives the Tory Group three places on the Management Committee when they – by their own argument – should only receive two!

The Council’s Scrutiny Management Committee is the body responsible for coordinating and overseeing the Scrutiny of decisions made by Kirklees’s Labour Cabinet. It now consists of 2 Labour, 3 Conservatives, 1 Lib Dem, 1 Green Member.

Cllr Cahal Burke (Lib Dem, Lindley Ward)

“I think Scrutiny should be non-party political, transparent and fair. Its role is to hold the Labour Cabinet to account and scrutinise the key decisions they make but this cosy deal the Tories have struck to obtain a further place undermines the whole function and spirit of what Scrutiny is supposed to be about. I am speaking to the Chief Exec and the Council’s Senior Legal Officers questioning whether this is acceptable and allowed under the council’s rules. I hope that commonsense can prevail.’

Cllr Burke takes action on School Parking

Lindley Lib Dem Councillor Cahal Burke is pleased that his request for parking restrictions in a busy area of Lindley where there has been safety concerns and is a trouble spot for local residents has been fulfilled.

There has been the introduction of no waiting/no loading Monday to Friday between 8am – 9.30am and 2.30pm and 4.00pm to remove obstructive parking connected with local school traffic and allow enforcement in conjunction with School Keep Clear markings on George Street.

Cllr Burke said:

‘I am encouraged that these measures have been taken to help ease the traffic situation outside the Lindley schools for those residents on Whitteron Close who struggle with access in and out of that area due to parents parking there and dropping off children at school beginning and ending times.

The Lindley school community has come together to try and encourage parents to park further away and walk to school but sadly there are still a minority of parents who continue to get as close to the school as they possibly can even though this has caused accidents in the past and puts children and parents at risk.

This a positive step but I will continue to work with highways, schools, parents and residents to make sure that drivers are adhering to the restrictions and ongoing work is carried out to maintain and improve road safety in and around the vicinity of the Lindley schools, I will be requesting that enforcement takes place in this area’.

A further meeting is being held on Thursday 26th April 6pm at Lindley Junior School for parents and residents.

Cllr Burke welcomes further restrictions to allow enforcement in conjunction with School Keep Clear markings on George Street.

Cllr Burke dissapointed with housing decision

I feel this is the final nail in the coffin for Lindley Moor and this will come as a real disappointment to the residents that fought long and hard against this development particularly the Lindley Moor Action Group who will be most disheartened to here this news. Until the 106 agreement was signed I had the hope that something may happen and it wouldn’t actually go ahead, but sadly this is not to be. It shows how decisions made by local councils can have far reaching consequences for its residents that will really impact on their lives.

As I have said before this will have a serious impact on local schools, highways and air quality issues which the council ignored at the time and are now having to answer difficult questions about. Labour put Lindley Moor into the Unitary Development Plan supported the development and voted for it so we have them to thank! I understand that this planning decision has been referred to the Ombudsman and while the decision cannot be overturned I have no doubt that it will be recognised that there were procedural issues with how the planning committee came to its decision and this will provide learning for the future and highlight the failings in this unfair decision (Regretfully too late for Lindley Moor). Hopefully the future will bring more local decision making where residents can have a real voice and influence on what happens in their local area…

It is vitally important that the 106 agreement money is retained in the ward where the development is taking place, also that the council receives all of the money agreed, which has not happened in the past.

Highway Improvements, Holly Bank Rd, Lindley

Highways will be resurfacing the the full length of Holly Bank Road, Lindley between 26th March 2012 and 30th March 2012 (weather dependant). Work will be starting with the junction at Halifax Road and working up Holly Bank Road to the junction with Lidget street. To allow highways to carry this out safely, Holly Bank Road will be closed whilst the road is being resurfaced. The road will be closed between 9.30am till 3pm.

When the road is closed there will be access for residents and employees up to the working areas, but through traffic will not be allowed. It is adviseable that during the closure you park beyond the working area. Please be patient when you use the road during the closure as you may need to wait a short time if we are working directly outside your residence. Could you also make sure that during this periond that you and your visitors park away from the road to leave it clear for resurfacing.

If you have comments or questions please phone Katherine Hunt: 01484 416449 or E-Mail: Katherine.Hunt@kirklees.gov.uk

Cllr Cahal Burke with supporters of the multi agency contact point, Salendine Nook

Local Councillor, Cahal Burke (Lindley Ward) is delighted to confirm that a two-year contract for the hire of a room has now been signed.

Funding totalling £2,000 has been agreed by the Huddersfield Area Committee to pay for a Multi Agency Contact Point within Salendine Nook Shopping Centre. The project has been supported by the Neighbourhood Policing Team and Lindley Ward Councillor, Cahal Burke.

Cllr Cahal Burke says:

“The Multi Agency Contact Point Room will provide a much needed facility for members of the public who are visiting the shopping complex, to report crime in person. Or, indeed, to call in for general advice from the Police Community Support Officers who will be working from the shopping complex.

The project will provide an increased police presence with the Shopping Centre, which will in turn, act as a deterrent and hopefully prevent problems such as anti social behaviour.

The use of the room will not be limited to use by the Police. The facility will be available for use by other agencies including Kirklees Neighbourhood Housing, Ward Councillors, Probation Services and Lindley Community Group. This will be an ideal location with no additional costs for room hire.”

Sgt Simon Short of the Huddersfield North NPT added:

“Contact points such as these are the ideal way for us to set the policing agenda in the area and to get a feel for the work that local people want to see us doing for them. Having a presence in the Shopping Centre means we are available and accessible to a wide range of people in the community, in a place that suits them, so we are confident that this project will be a success. I would urge any members of the public who are interested in hearing about the work of the police and our partners in the area, or have something to tell us, to drop in for a chat.