03 February 2009
Below is an article published in the Enfield Advertiser.
Library protest won’t go quietly
Wednesday, 18 March 2009
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IT IS approximately 100 days since the closure of Weir Hall Library but if anybody thought we would ever give up then they probably need to think again.
The library will be back and hopefully, when the Tory administration disappears into thin air by May 2010 and the Mike Ryes and Mike Lavenders of this world are confined along with their Tory cronies to the dustbin of history, then perhaps we can start rebuilding Edmonton. (Four-star status – what four-star status? They must be joking).
It is absolutely clear that I have never been charitable to the Tories and I do not intend to start now as they have neglected Edmonton in more ways than one and more often than we would have liked. On a daily basis, I am inundated with phone calls, whether it is about dog fouling, litter, unsociable behaviour or uneven pavements. The list goes on.
The present situation needs a big improvement all round. This can be achieved if we continue to keep the council aware of what needs to be done.
We will be at the former Weir Hall Library site on April 4 from 11am till 1pm to remind everyone of the great injustice and that no matter how loud Mr Lavender is shouting at the people of Edmonton, we still have the power and the ability to shout back even louder.
Please bring with you any empty jam jars as we will be putting candles in as a symbolic gesture to keep the flame of the campaign alive.
Councillor George Savva
Haselbury ward
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Record number of complaints submitted to Enfield Council.
It is estimated that the number of complaints submitted to Enfield Council over the last 12 months has reached an all time high.
Most of the complaints centered around the closure of Weir Hall Library followed by complaints to the council not responding in the time specified in dealing with queries from residents and councillors.
In addition enviromental problems such as noise pollution, flytipping,litter and street sweeping were among the other issues residents complaint to the council due to lack of action.
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Currently there is a petition against the council tax increase in Enfield.
Please Sign Petition for zero council tax increase in Enfield.
Click on the Link below and follow instructions . It takes less than one minute.
The petition is asking for zero council tax increase and for the council to spend most of the £70 million it has in reserves for local services.
Vigil outside Weir Hall Library
On Saturday 04 APRIL 2009 from 11.00 a.m. till 1.00 p.m we will be holding a vigil outside the former Weir Hall Site to commemorate the 100 days since the Closure of the Weir Hall Library by Enfield Council. The message will be. We will get our Library back.
Everyone is welcome.
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Below is an article from the Enfield Independent on the New Fore street Library.
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8:50am Wednesday 4th February 2009
POLICE are advising library staff to fix DVDs and CDs to shelves after a series of costly thefts from the new Fore Street library in Edmonton.
A video games console was stolen and CDs, videos and DVDs were removed from their cases, according to Councillor George Savva.
One user, who did not want to be named, said staff only realised the goods were missing when people tried to borrow them.
She said: “The borough was expected to operate this library on ‘trust’ but this has not proved to be suitable at this site.”
The library opened last month and has more books and audiovisual equipment than the one in Silver Street which closed in December.
The move was criticised by residents who said that Weir Hall library should not be closed and that Fore Street was not convenient for schools. They complained that many people would have to cross the A406 to get to it.
Library staff are also reported to be worried about “loitering” in the library and have called in the police crime prevention officer for advice on security.
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NEWSLETTER FROM YOUR HASELBURY WARD COUNCILLOR.
George Savva M.B.E.
March 2009 Number. 16
*100 DAYS VIGIL*
To commemorate the 100 days since the closure of Weir Hall Library we will be meeting on the site in Silver Street on Saturday the 04 April 2009 from 11.00 a.m. till 1.00 p.m. All are welcome. The press will be there. Lets show them we will not give up until we get our Library back.
Sign petition for Zero Council Tax.
We are contacting a petition for zero council tax rise for the next two years. The council has £70 million in reserves and this money should be put back into the community.There is a petition on the website to register your vote the link is as follows http://www.gopetition.co.uk/online/25341.html and it takes less than a minute to register your vote.
Various works in Council Estates
Gatward Green Council Estate in need of some works to be carried out.and following some pressure some work has begun. Have been pushing for some action also on Klinger Hall Estate. Please send your thoughts and any of the problems you have experienced not only on these two estates but generally in other areas in Haselbury ward. Let me know what you will like to see done generally in Haselbury Ward.
Website for Haselbury Ward
You will be pleased to know there is a website specially set up by your ward councilors to inform you of any news, important meetings, issues and concerns around Haselbury and elsewhere. The website’s address is www.haselburyward.com you may wish to visit the above website as well as www.edmontonlabour.co.uk
This website welcomes views and comments on local, national, and international matters. Feel free to share your ideas, concerns, comments with us.
Do not forget Friday 6th March 2009 from 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 pm advice surgery at Churchfield school, off Latymer Road N9.
Fly tipping
CCTVcameras have been placed in areas in Haselbury and throughout the borough where there has been an issue with flytipping. A number of people have been prosecuted as a result of been caught on camera while fly tipping. If you know of an area n Haselbury ward where there has been a constantfly tipping please contact me.
Unsociable Behaviour
There is a service available for issues dealing on unsociable behaviour.From Thursday till Sunday every week from 21.00 till 03.00 if you are experiencing unsociable behaviour from neighbours and general issues please ring the number for OOH on 020 8379 1000.
CCTV CAMERAS IN SILVER STEET N 18 and new street lighting in Haselbury ward
No less than 4 cctv cameras are to be installed in Silver Street N18.This will be greatly welcomed by the local community and it is something we have been campaigning for some time now.
This scheme is funded by the government. New street lighting will be up and running in all the roads in Haselbury ward by the end of 2009. This is a P.F.I. initiative.
If you want to contact me my telephone is 020 8351 1385 email gsavva49@hotmail.co.uk
Address: 47, Rylston Road London N13 5NQ
