A realistic alternative
Although we at BJO can and do understand/appreciate our community's concern, particularly with the noise element of a possible installation, it is most important that we all see the Proposed Wind Turbines at Stoke Bardolph against the larger backdrop of the Governements financial incentives for carbon reduction and the renewable energy projects available to the major companies which may just overide their interest in the community's welfare
The main crux of this proposal, most of us will have always assumed, is to reduce our planets dependence on fossil fuels and assist in restricting the deterioration in the planets ozone layer .
There are many more alternatives other than Wind Turbine installations available to a strong Government - there are more significant impacts much nearer home in their own establishments , ie good housekeeping - switching off unnecessary lighting , limiting central heating levels , more use of video conferencing, curtailing all unnecessary travel, expenses and allowances - particularly within the European Parliamentary Administration and Structure. The savings can achieve staggering levels to every member nation, individually and collectively
We should also be aware of the "Hand-outs" available ( via the Government ) to the major companies who "justify" the installation of Wind Turbines and renewable energy installations onshore and offshore here within the UK and the penalties we locals are expected to accept/tolerate in the process -
We should ensure our voices are heard strong and loud at every level of administration, for there are more sensible alternative ways of achieving their goals, other than throwing finance raised thro our taxes at them
see our mother site www.burtonjoyceonline.co.uk
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Saturday, 21 November 2009
Friday, 13 November 2009
A Case FOR Wind Turbines
A response to the opposition to the Proposed Wind Turbines at Stoke Bardolph
The main crux of this subject is to reduce our planets dependence on fossil fuels and assist in restricting/elimination of the deterioration in the planets ozone layer with the excess emission of carbon into the atmosphere. Unfortunately the major affect of these excess emissions is the unfortunate and regrettable acceleration in climate change.
We here in the 3 villages should be acutely aware of the result of climate change and the resulting increased vulnerabilityto excessive rainfall/surface water, particularly here within our location on the River Trent flood plain
We should all remember the not too distant flooding disasters and tragedies of families in Boscastle , Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, Hull, Gloucester, Worcester and River Severn areas, with the emotional displacement of hundreds of families into temporary homes, which in some cases has lasted years . We should also remember our own recent experiences here in this village, Stoke Bardolph, Lowdham, Gunthorpe, Lambley and others locally
We should all be aware of the consequence of refusing to individually and collectively take on the responsibility by NOT opposing the proposed, renewable and zero carbon energy installation which can assist our national energy generation problem. We in BJ/B/SB can set an example to all , by accepting change rather than resisting the proposal to install inshore Wind Turbines in our area. Let us in these 3 villages “grasp the nettle” setting an example to everyone, everywhere, that we the local community can and do care for the welfare of future generations and our planet
Our mother site is at www.burtonjoyceonline.co.uk you should visit
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The main crux of this subject is to reduce our planets dependence on fossil fuels and assist in restricting/elimination of the deterioration in the planets ozone layer with the excess emission of carbon into the atmosphere. Unfortunately the major affect of these excess emissions is the unfortunate and regrettable acceleration in climate change.
We here in the 3 villages should be acutely aware of the result of climate change and the resulting increased vulnerabilityto excessive rainfall/surface water, particularly here within our location on the River Trent flood plain
We should all remember the not too distant flooding disasters and tragedies of families in Boscastle , Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, Hull, Gloucester, Worcester and River Severn areas, with the emotional displacement of hundreds of families into temporary homes, which in some cases has lasted years . We should also remember our own recent experiences here in this village, Stoke Bardolph, Lowdham, Gunthorpe, Lambley and others locally
We should all be aware of the consequence of refusing to individually and collectively take on the responsibility by NOT opposing the proposed, renewable and zero carbon energy installation which can assist our national energy generation problem. We in BJ/B/SB can set an example to all , by accepting change rather than resisting the proposal to install inshore Wind Turbines in our area. Let us in these 3 villages “grasp the nettle” setting an example to everyone, everywhere, that we the local community can and do care for the welfare of future generations and our planet
Our mother site is at www.burtonjoyceonline.co.uk you should visit
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Monday, 2 November 2009
BJ Flood Defences
Thanks are due to the Residents Association
We see that BJRA has been working on serious issues for the village, working on ensuring that new funds would be allocated for the flood embankment and keeping everyone informed everyone informed while the parish council is fiddling around ie..
"We are very pleased to be able to report that the Regional Flood Defence Committee has now allocated £490,000 for the Burton Joyce Flood Embankment and the Environment Agency aims to commence construction in Spring 2010.- "
We see that BJRA has been working on serious issues for the village, working on ensuring that new funds would be allocated for the flood embankment and keeping everyone informed everyone informed while the parish council is fiddling around ie..
"We are very pleased to be able to report that the Regional Flood Defence Committee has now allocated £490,000 for the Burton Joyce Flood Embankment and the Environment Agency aims to commence construction in Spring 2010.- "
The Community at large will no doubt be pleased and appreciative of the BJRA working on serious issues for the village, working on ensuring that new funds would be allocated for the flood embankment and keeping everyone informed everyone informed, while the BJ Parish Council appear to be fiddling around.
Fiddling around and revisiting issues already investigated , reported on, discussed and approved by the full BJ Parish Council some 12 monthst ago - i e the Grove remodelling.
The original "Grove report" and application proved successful in obtaining the £15,000 granted
Why is there a need to "tinker" ? - "If it aint broke - Dont fix it"
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More BJ info at http://www.burtonjoyceonline.co.uk/
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Sunday, 1 November 2009
Strange going ons
Oh Dear !
The Agenda for the November meeting reveals an item as follows
Wind Turbine public meeting.
a/ Request for £500 to facilitate public meeting use of publicity material, poster, banners and hire of village hall
b/ Approval for Cllr Cluff to prepare a presentation on the impact of the Turbine Proposal on Burton Joyce and its residents
Why is the BJPC seeking to spend money - £500 ( our taxes), on organising a public meeting ( publicity, posters, banners ) and seeking the approval for Cllr Cluff to prepare a presentation on the impact- Where is the justification for selecting Cllr Cluff - should this responsibility be that of the Planning Committee Chair?
It certain appears that the BJPC has already adopted the Anti Wind Turbine posture as exemplified with the present content of propaganda featured within their website.. ..
Surely our Councillors are elected ( or co-opted as is the case of Cllr Cluff) to represent the majority view of the community and provide a balanced arguments "for and against" .
Is there a suggestion here that the BJPC does not consider the community equipped to consider these matters independently presented?
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The Agenda for the November meeting reveals an item as follows
Wind Turbine public meeting.
a/ Request for £500 to facilitate public meeting use of publicity material, poster, banners and hire of village hall
b/ Approval for Cllr Cluff to prepare a presentation on the impact of the Turbine Proposal on Burton Joyce and its residents
Why is the BJPC seeking to spend money - £500 ( our taxes), on organising a public meeting ( publicity, posters, banners ) and seeking the approval for Cllr Cluff to prepare a presentation on the impact- Where is the justification for selecting Cllr Cluff - should this responsibility be that of the Planning Committee Chair?
It certain appears that the BJPC has already adopted the Anti Wind Turbine posture as exemplified with the present content of propaganda featured within their website.. ..
Surely our Councillors are elected ( or co-opted as is the case of Cllr Cluff) to represent the majority view of the community and provide a balanced arguments "for and against" .
Is there a suggestion here that the BJPC does not consider the community equipped to consider these matters independently presented?
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BJPC matters
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Oh Dear Me !
Did the BJ Community notice the failure of the "Poplars Committee" to get a quorum for the September meeting, didn't have a meeting in August either. This has been an ongoing issue in the past - members can't be bothered to turn up unless they have something of benefit to them on the agenda, so business just get put off again and again.
How about hiring the Carnarvon Rooms at £25 for a short Planning Meeting in August - with three Councillors and the Clerk in attendance! when the BJPC has Council offices - (occasionally used for meetings at zero cost) and of course there is also the Poplars which could also have been used - again at zero cost
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Readers should also visit http://www.burtonjoyceonline.co.uk/ for more
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Oh Dear Me !
Did the BJ Community notice the failure of the "Poplars Committee" to get a quorum for the September meeting, didn't have a meeting in August either. This has been an ongoing issue in the past - members can't be bothered to turn up unless they have something of benefit to them on the agenda, so business just get put off again and again.
How about hiring the Carnarvon Rooms at £25 for a short Planning Meeting in August - with three Councillors and the Clerk in attendance! when the BJPC has Council offices - (occasionally used for meetings at zero cost) and of course there is also the Poplars which could also have been used - again at zero cost
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Readers should also visit http://www.burtonjoyceonline.co.uk/ for more
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Lone Blogger influences change
Hello everyone note the name change for I have now taken over the editing this Blog
Firstly did you hear on the news that a lone blogger has caused the resignations of most of the Councillors of Somerton Town Council? You may be interested in Googling for Somerton Town Council - and looking at the Muck and Brass blog
There was also a recent item on this in The Mail.
Keep returning for there is more intrigueing info to come
Dont forget to visit http://www.burtonjoyce.co.uk/
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Firstly did you hear on the news that a lone blogger has caused the resignations of most of the Councillors of Somerton Town Council? You may be interested in Googling for Somerton Town Council - and looking at the Muck and Brass blog
There was also a recent item on this in The Mail.
Keep returning for there is more intrigueing info to come
Dont forget to visit http://www.burtonjoyce.co.uk/
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