Local Election Latest

Conservatives were out in force this weekend as the campaign for the May 3rd local elections hot up. We are very keen to hear your views on the issues you feel we should be higlighting during the campaign so please contact us through the blog.

Residents Against Elm farm Off Licence

We have been contacted by a number of local residents about the proposed (re) opening of an off licence at Elm Farm. People are overwhelmingly against this proposal because of the corresponding anti-social behaviour which went with the last off licence. We are making strong representations to the licencing authorities on behalf of residents.

Upcoming Elections

As you might be aware local elections are due to take place on 3rd May. Throughout the run up to the elections we would be delighted to hear your views on any issues you have and on the campaign in general. We will also be keeping you updated on the latest news on both our website and our blog !

Action for a Cleaner Environment

Local Conservatives were out in force on Saturday as part of a National day of action on the environment. They were joined by local MP David Lidington and were targeting areas for litter collection. Three main areas were visted on the day: Elm Farm Shops, Cambridge Street area and riverine outside Aylesbury train station. Over 20 sack fulls of litter were collected and we also came across many local residents who were pleased to see us out and about caring for the environment.

Bearbrook Clean-Up begins

The hard efforts of Conservative Team Leader Mark Winn, have finally paid off, as the clean up of Bearbrook has began. Residents are understandably delighted that the issue has finally been dealt with so well done Mark !!

Shadow Minister Visits Aylesbury

Yesterday, the Shadow Minister for the Environment and Rural Affairs, Peter Ainsworth MP was in Aylesbury to meet Councillors and residents. Amongst those present were Cllrs Abdul Khailq and Carole Patternoster and Watermead and Elmhurst Conservative, Sue Severn. He visited the Council offices in Exchange street to look at a model and plans for the new Waterside development, and then went on a walkabout down the canal and along to Vale Park to see for himself what development was going where. He then went off to a farm in Weston Turville who are diversifying into other areas. As well as beef farming they have a livery and also make handmade chicken coops for people who want to keep their own chickens. The Bucks Herald came down to take a video of this which will be on their website.

Podcasts Go Live

As you are already logged onto our website you may be interested to know that we have recently started podcasting. In February’s podcasts David Lidington MP speaks on the grafitti issue at Elm Farm underpass and on the threat of closure to some of our Post Offices. Feel free to download them from this site and by all means comment on them on this blog !!

Latest News

On Saturday 10th February our team was out in the Chiltern Road, Madeley area as well as in Whitehead Way. Several local residents raised several issues which will will now be taking Up on your behalf. The main issues raised were the height of the wall at the bottom of Chiltern Street, general litter in the area and some of the kerbstones need maintenance work in Chiltern Street.

If you want to comment on any of these issues or any other issues please add a comment to our blog or email us at info@aylesbury.tory.org.uk

Graffiti in Elm Farm and Mandeville underpass

After receiving letters and e-mails from residents in Elm Farm and Mandeville about graffiti on the underpass, we have spoken to local MP David Lidington about the problem.

David supported our campaign and told us about a successful project in the centre of Aylesbury where Crimestoppers successfully joined the battle against graffiti.  He’ll be meeting the head of Thames Valley Crimestoppers in the near future to raise the issue with him.

We’ll keep you posted!

Phil and Sue, your local Conservative Team Leaders