Page 7 - Hunstanton Town & Around - December 2012

December 2012 Hunstanton Town & Around 7
Borough and Town Councillor’s notes
Richard Bird
The Spinney
I have been blessed this month with a lot of good news to report. Firstly
more rubbish, your response to the article in last months magazine was
probably the biggest ever, people have written, ‘phoned and stopped Enhancements
me in the street to comment on the topic of the rubbish recycle process.
Generally speaking the response has been overwhelmingly positive drop in session
with satisfaction of this option coming from all quarters; please watch
out for future developments. 2-5pm Friday 14th December
There is shortly to be a change in rubbish collection, a new contract Hunstanton Community Centre
has been awarded to a well established company called ‘Kier’ some
may remember the builders ‘French Kier’ this company comes from We would love to hear your views and ideas.
that heritage. The new company will be starting operations in April Can’t make it? Visit www.west-norfolk.gov.uk
2013. They will have a brand new fleet of lorries especially for their
new tasks. They include onboard computer management systems and
the ability to segregate the collected waste.
Currently many of us have a big green bin for recycling paper and
plastic, some have a big brown bin for garden waste and all of us (with
some exceptions) have a smaller black bin for general waste. Shortly
most households will be receiving a ‘CADDY’ this much smaller
container that has a waste bin included to go under your sink or
somewhere similar. This is for food waste only, it can be used with a
specific liner (old supermarket bags won’t do) or without any liners at
all. The liners will be available from the Boro’ to start with and
hopefully the supermarkets will stock them later. This ‘CADDY’ will
be collected weekly, it should be noted the use of the ‘CADDY’ is not
compulsory and this waste can be put in the black bin, without any fear
of fines or penalties, however if you want to help our society and you
have no alternative, like a compost heap or wormery for your vegetable
peelings, then to help all of our futures you should use it.
Your current smaller black bin will be replaced with a bin the same
size as the green and brown ones; now then, here it gets slightly tricky,
every week on a specific day not necessarily the same day as now, the
caddy will be collected, and on alternate weeks the green or black bins
at the same time. You will soon get used to it. The new bigger black
bins will be getting delivered starting at the end of February, if you
decide to keep the smaller bin, you can, just advise the operator.
HELPLINE 01553 616200.
In Hunstanton, the Regeneration process is coming to fruition. The
Spinney project is a step closer with the appointment of the
architectural practice being made, I saw the selection process and was
really impressed with all the candidate companies but especially the
winning group, I believe they will be considerate and caring, as a bonus
they want more tree’s not fewer! The other works they have completed
makes me feel really confident about their ability, understanding and
competence. There will be a lot of consultation, so you can have your
say and contribute.
contact and I will pass your details to the Secretary.
Some people have come forward with some interesting suggestions
Hunstanton Sailing Club has got even closer to achieving its major
about ‘sports clubs’ especially Tennis, hopefully some will come to
rebuild. The grants that have proved so elusive are finally coming to
fruition, but don’t be bashful if you think you have an idea please let
fruition. With any luck the building works, Phase 1, could start before
me know, grants could be available.
next year. This is such a major Development and should put
The local SNAP meeting was held as usual at the Christian
Hunstanton and the Sailing Club firmly on the national and
Fellowship Hall. Downs Close Hunstanton. Safer Neighbourhood
international map.
Action Panels are a great way to fast track problems that concern
The Lifestyles event for 2013 could be a very different weekend.
Policing, Highways, Rubbish and Anti Social behaviour. If you have
Apparently the Boro’ are looking for a new regime, with perhaps more
an issue you can attend yourself or ask your local councillor to
involvement from the private sector, at the moment it all looks a bit
represent you that includes me.
sketchy but I will do my best to keep you informed. What do you
Hunstanton and District Festival of Arts held their A.G.M. in
think? What would you like to see happen?
November and appears to go from strength to strength. 2012 was very
There is so much more I would like to report but there just isn’t
active with Dance, Theatre, Poetry, Photography, Fine Art, Youth
enough space.
Activities, Beat Box, Street Dance and much more being highlighted.
My e mail is: cllr.Richard.Bird@West-Norfolk.gov.uk
2013 sees much more and if you would like to be involved please make
email: editor@hunstantonnewsletter.co.uk Tel: 01485 533422