BEECHWOOD PARK BMX TRACK

Work has begun today on the BMX track at Beechwood park and should be completed within the next 2 weeks. The track drawing that we were shown at tonights meeting looks fantastic and i think it will prove to be a major asset to a vastly improved park. Some people will moan that there are too many kids around, but this is the reason that we, as ward cllrs backed this idea. We can get the kids off the streets and get them involved in something that interests them, rather than moan there is nothing for them to do. Carillion who are building the new Academy and North Halifax Green Action Project are the real heroes behind this, with Carillion giving over a Thousand tonnes of earth and sending men and machinery to aid the project. The ponds and footpaths in Beechwood park will also recieve a boost, with the help of a £8500 grant recently obtained.

TRINITY ACADEMY FUN DAY

Saturday 24th September sees the second annual Family Fun Day at Trinity Academy 11am until 3pm. Free Entry, with something for all the family including Climbing Wall, Archery, Water Zorbing, Arabian Derby, Dance Mats, Fairground Carousels and Stalls, Caving, Zip Wire, Street Surfing, Sport Competitions, Donkey Rides, Inflatable Fun House and much more, with many of the activities free of charge! Meet Mickey & Minnie Mouse, Peppa Pig, Iggle Piggle and Oopsy Daisy, Buzz Lightyear and Spongebob Squarepants.
Refreshments available throughout the day in our Bistro style restaurant.
Further information from Janet Dunn on 01422 232042.
Come along and have some fun.

BEECHWOOD PARK BMX TRACK

Last night i attended a meeting with the other 2 ward councillors and council officers, to discuss the results of the consultation around building a BMX track in Beechwood Park, Holmfield. The feedback was, that people saw this as a great idea and around 90% of the returns were in favour of the scheme. Myself and the other cllrs were 100% behind the scheme. It will not cost the council anything as the earth required to shape the track is being given free of charge by Carillion, who are building the new Trinity Academy. They are also sending a JCB down to make the track, which has been designed by a local BMX expert. The work should be completed by the end of October at the latest and it is another addition to a vast improved local park.

The track will look something like the photo included.

I AM NOW A INDEPENDENT COUNCILLOR.

On Monday 19 September, I will be resigning the whip of the British National Party and will sit as an Independent representing the Illingworth and Mixenden ward of the Metropolitan Borough of Calderdale. Recently, a close family member has had a serious illness which has had a huge impact on me and I will no longer have the time to travel the country, speaking and promoting the party at meetings. I have always endeavoured to put the residents in the Illingworth and Mixenden ward  at the top of my priority and I feel that breaking my ties with the British National Party will give me the chance to devote even more time to my ward and continue with the community work that I am held in high regard for. I am assured that this move will have the support of the wider community and I believe that working as an Independent councillor I can re-engage the disillusioned voting public by promoting the cause of local people and local communities first! Too many councillors make decisions they know are not the right choice but do so simply because they have been ordered to by the political parties they happen to represent. I firmly believe local councillors have a duty to put the interests of local residents  before the interests of political parties. As well as being an elected councillor, I work full-time and have two young children.I am currently a school governor (Parent Governor for the last 6 years) and I am a FA qualified coach working with the Crossley Junior football teams in North Halifax. I have worked tirelessly for residents for the last ten years - sadly a lot of the good work has been ignored by a virtual media blackout. However I remain fully committed to continuing my work as a ward councillor and I fully intend to  stand for re-election in next year’s local elections in May, where I hope to increase on the 300 majority I received in May 2008 by ensuring local people and their needs are kept at the top of my priorities. Thankyou to all those people who have helped me over the years and i hope i can still rely on your continued support.  Councillor Tom Bates, Independent Councillor for the Illingworth and Mixenden ward. 34 Beechwood Drive, Holmfield, Halifax HX2 9AS  Tel: 01422 250774  Mob: 07514 347295