I have some very sad news, County Cllr Terry Price passed away over the weekend after a long illness. Terry is survived by his wife Diane, two children and four grandchildren.
Terry has worked so hard for the Conservatives over many years and especially for his constituents in the Waltham Cross District. Outside of politics, as I am sure you will already know, Terry had a huge passion for scouting which he was involved in for over 60 years.
Terry will be sadly missed by his family, friends and colleagues - I know I will certainly miss him. Our thoughts are with his family.
Paolo
A few weeks ago we started one of many membership drives which we are going to be doing on a more regular basis. Many thanks to the local Councillors and activists who came along to help, see attached picture - I was the one taking the picture so you are spared from having to see me. In these challenging times, we need to have a strong local Association capable of supporting our excellent independent minded MP, Charles Walker, so that he can continue to put the interests of Broxbourne constituents first. We also need to ensure that our Conservative voice is heard within the Coalition Government. You can be as involved as little or as much you want with Broxbourne Conservatives from simply just signing up and doing nothing (except receive our newsletters etc.) to coming along to social events and/or helping out with campaigning. There's absolutely no need to do anything that you don't want or have the time to do. If you are interested in joining or know someone who may be interested or just want more information then please do not hesitate to contact me directly (paolocaruso.broxbourne@gmail.com) or Sue at the office (broxbourne@tory.org or 01992 479972). Paolo Please click here for membership form
We are very pleased that the Local Government Boundary Commission for England has listened to local residents. Here are a few links which provide you with all the information you need to know about the final recommendations for Broxbourne Borough Council's new ward structure.
http://www.lgbce.org.uk/all-reviews/eastern/hertfordshire/broxbourne-electoral-review
We are delighted to have the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions as our guest of honour at Broxbourne Conservatives' Blue Ball on Friday 28th October 2011. Please see our Events Diary for full details, booking form and the menu.
Cheshunt Open Day for the Hertfordshire Society for the Blind. Please see the attached flyer for further information
I am very sad to say that John Beazley passed away at his home on 13th June. John was a former Chairman of the Broxbourne Conservative Association, Councillor and Chairman of the Council when it was Hoddesdon Urban District Council. He was a Battle of Britain pilot during the second world war and for that we all owe him a huge debt. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
Here is a link which provides you with more information on John's life:
http://249squadron.wordpress.com/2011/06/16/wing-comander-h-j-s-beazley-dfc/
The memorial service for Wing Commander Beazley will be held on Saturday 16th July at St Lawrence's Church, Wormley. The service will begin at 11.30am, no flowers please.
Cheshunt Central By-Election
A by-election is being held in Cheshunt Central on June 30th. We have an excellent candidate in Tony Siracusa. Here's Tony's election literature which has lots more information about Tony and his campaign:
Tony Siracussa Election Address
Here are also some links in regards to the Save Cheshunt Urgent Care Centre campaign which Tony has been a big supporter of:
http://www.youtube.com\watch?v=RVL4Hnrnrwl
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KAMyxb2Ocw&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1UPgZCQ3MI&feature=related
If you want to speak to Tony, he would be more than happy for you to email him at tony100@ntlworld.com or call him on 07776 093 700.
Save Cheshunt Urgent Care Centre Protest March - Saturday 21st May 2011
Re:- Public Meeting on Thursday 17th March 2011 (6.00-7.00pm) at Wolsey Hall, Cheshunt - “Save Cheshunt’s Urgent Care Centre”
Many of my constituents will be aware that the Cheshunt Urgent Care Centre has been an enormous success since its launch in October 2009. It provides all of us with a valuable local service that recognises the health needs of both Cheshunt and the surrounding area. Indeed, at times last year, over 700 people a week were using the facility, a resounding vindication of its popularity.
Despite the above, we recently learned that it is the intention of the Primary Care Trust to significantly scale back services that are available at the UCC to such a degree that its future viability will be called into question. If the PCT has its way, we will see the removal of all doctor-led services, and all we will be left with will be basic treatment for cuts and bruises.
The PCT Board will be publishing a report at the end of the month outlining its proposals to replace our UCC. Therefore, time is of the essence. As your Member of Parliament, I am asking you to join me in opposition to the PCT’s recommendations. We need to make the case for Cheshunt retaining a fully functioning UCC that offers a viable alternative to the Accident & Emergency services based at other hospitals serving the Borough but located in geographically distant or hard to access locations.
In view of this, I have organised a public meeting on Thursday 17th March 2011 (6.00-7.00pm), at Wolsey Hall (Windmill Lane, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9AA). I hope you will be able to attend in order to demonstrate your support and make your views known.
Yours sincerely,
Charles Walker MP
Cheshunt to recognise WWII airmen
A memorial service to dedicate the new memorial at St Mary's School Lieutenant Ellis Way, Cheshunt on the 22nd January 2011 at 11.00am.
Lt Ellis was the pilot of a B-24 that came down with engine trouble on the 12th of August 1944, all of the crew perished in the crash not far from where the new school has been built. It was rumoured that it was originally in collision with a 389th B-17 from Nuthampstead but this was found to be untrue.
