Wombourne Pages April 2017

APRIL 2017

Wombourne Pages

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LOCAL CLASSES & GROUPS: WOMBOURNE SLIMMING WORLD: On Tuesday's at The Venerable Bede on Giggetty Lane Slimming World ( Wombourne ) is held at either 3pm, 5pm or 7pm. Call Claire on 07942989989 for more info SLIMMING WORLD: On Wednesday's at St Bernadette's RC church, Rennison Drive, Wombourne is held at either 9.30am or 11.30am. Call Claire on 07942989989 for more info CYCLING GROUP: The SSCS promotes cycling as a fun and safe way to stay active and healthy by providing guided inclusive community based cycle rides in order to increase physical participation and improve well being across a range of age groups and ability levels. For info and ride details please call April on 07794 710927 or Neil on 07910 023306 or find us on twitter/facebook WALKS & TALKS: Throughout the year Staffordshire Wildlife Trust and the RSPB have a series of walks and talks at various locations. Everybody is welcome all events.

WOMBOURNE & DISTRICT SCIENTIFIC & HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Meetings held on the 3rd Thursday each month at 7.30pm in the Wombourne Community Centre (Library Building). Email secretary@wombournescientificsociety.org.uk or see website at www.wombournescientificsociety.org.uk for more information and the timetable of events.

BRASS BAND: Wolverhampton Community Brass Band rehearse at Dudley Rd Old School WV2 3BY on Mondays 7.15-8.30. All ages welcome but players must be grade 4 standard or above. A friendly non contesting band who perform concerts locally. See www.wolverhamptoncommunitybrassband.weebly.com

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A Word From Gavin Williamson...............

One issue that continues to blight our countryside in Wombourne and indeed right across our beautiful South Staffordshire land is fly-tipping. I was disgusted to hear about a recent incident on land where three lorry’s worth of rubbish was dumped on private land. The rubbish that is dumped during incidents like this takes several weeks to move and at a vast expense from landowners and the Council. It is absolutely disgusting that environmental vandals on a commercial basis are dumping waste and rubbish across our countryside.

I believe that we need to start introducing tougher sentences and see judges issue punitive fines of £30,000, £40,000 or £50,000 rather than these ridiculous sums of £400. At the moment these environmental criminals believe the risk of dumping on any piece of land they chose is a risk worth taking and it is not a deterrent. I heard of one incident where one perpetrator commented that it was cheaper to pay the fine of £400 rather than hire a skip for two weeks which is infuriating.

Offenders may think fly-tipping is a victimless crime but it is not. We all pay the price for it. I completely sympathise with landowners and farmers and I know how much of a real frustration it must be for them to not only spend thousands of pounds clearing up the waste but also facing countless interruptions for farmers on land that can be used for business.

It is so frustrating to hear of so many incidents where people disregard the Wombourne’s beautiful green spaces and cause so much harm to green belt land, especially farmland. I was disappointed to hear that after household recycling centres introduced charges at the end of last year, the number of cases had begun to rise. I called on the Council to meet with myself and representatives from the NFU. The meeting was very constructive and I pushed for further support for farmers who have to deal with fly-tipping on their land, urging the Council to look at providing more preventative measures and tougher sentences and also suggesting the introduction of a helpline or more cameras on public land in order to catch the perpetrators.

I welcome the support from both the Council and the NFU on this very important issue. Each case of fly-tipping that takes place is so destructive but the type of vandalism that farmers have to deal with is particularly damaging. We have to ensure that our farmland and green spaces are protected from those who seek to destroy it.

On upcoming events, I am very much looking forward to celebrating Easter in South Staffordshire. I always relish the opportunity of being able to spend time visiting our fantastic community groups and local businesses. It is always wonderful to be able to learn more about businesses in Wombourne and I am always so pleased to hear about the ways that both businesses and community organisations are benefitting our local area.

To contact Gavin Williamson call 01902 846616 or 0207 219 7150

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Useful Numbers Gravel Hill Surgery: 01902 893375 Dale Medical Practice: 01902 892209 Willows Dental Practice: 01902 324230 Wombourne Clinic : 01902 892495 Wombourne Civic Centre: 01902 896300 Wombourne Library: 01902 892032 St Benedict Biscop CE Church: 01902 897700 St Bernadette's RC Church: 01902 893434 United Reformed Church: 01902 896116 The King's Way Church: 01902 898100 Wombourne Methodist Church: 01902 358420 Neighbourhood Police: 0300 1234455 Staffordshire Police: 08453 303132 MP: Gavin Williamson: 01902 846616 Souths Staffs District Council: 01902 696000 Staffordshire County Council: 01785 223121 Parish Council Office: 01902 896300 Wombourne Volunteer Bureau: 01902 892492 If there are any other telephone numbers you think would be useful to the people of Wombourne then please contact us at wombournepages@gmail.com

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