A NEW MAYOR FOR NEWPORT PAGNELL 

COUNCILLOR JOHN SMITH SEEN HERE WITH OUTGOING MAYOR COUNCILLOR WENDY EGAN

At the Annual Meeting of the Town Council, Councillor John Smith was unanimously voted in to be the Town Mayor.  John Smith was previously the Vice Chairman of the Council.  He stated that he will thoroughly relish the opportunity of serving the community as Mayor, and thanked members for their confidence in him. Councillor Phil Winsor was voted in as Vice Chairman.

VISION FOR NEWPORT PAGNELL 

The Town Council has published the 5 pillars of change for a vision for Newport Pagnell.  These are:

• Keeping and enhancing the vibrancy of the Town Centre
• Encouraging more and better events
• Creating further off-street parking
• Developing the Town’s Heritage offerings
• Expanding leisure and sporting facilities in the town.

Please tell us if you agree or disagree that the Town Vision should be built on these "pillars of change."   Email the Town Clerk on TownClerk@newport-pagnell.org.uk

MAINTENANCE WORKS ARE TO BE CARRIED OUT ON MILTON KEYNES CARRIAGEWAYS

STREET WORKS click on this link for a complete list: /Newport-Pagnell-Town-Council/UserFiles/Files/Copy of Streetworks list 14 05 2013.xls

ONGOING ROAD REPAIRS  To allow the work to be carried out safely there will be a 40 mph speed restriction on the roads whilst maintenance work is being carried out.

Proposed works will take place in Caldecote Street, Castle Meadow Close, Little Linford Lane, Welland Drive and Whitethorns during May/June.

The main car park at Wolverton Station accessed from Stratford Road will be closed to all vehicles on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th May.  This is to allow the final resurfacing work to take place in the car park safely.

NEW FOOTBRIDGE

Work has started on the new footbridge in Riverside Meadow with the trees and bushes cleared early so not to impact on the bird breeding season.

Work will start on the new wider and higher bridge, a temporary bridge will be built just upstream, to allow continued access across the river.  The historic bathing place next to the bridge will be protected.  There will be an opening ceremony for the new Bridge more details to follow.

NEW MAILING LIST

One interesting idea, from the Town Talk survey, was to build a mailing list for residents who would like regular emailed details from the Town Council detailing events, and other interesting news.

If you would like to provide your email address for this purpose (it will be held under strict data protection regulations and not shared with anyone) please email Janine at web@newport-pagnell.org.uk confirming that you would like to go onto our email mailing list for updates 

SPONSORS GIFTS FOR THE TOWN CENTRE FLOWERS SUMMER 2013

The cost for a single lamp post basket is £77.25.  This includes growing the flowers, planting up the baskets, and the watering, feeding and maintenance for the entire season.  If you would like to sponsor a basket, or make a small donation towards improving the town centre floral decorations next year please contact Shar Roselman the Town Clerk on TownClerk@newport-pagnell.org.uk

Sponsors this year include the Rotary Club, Aston Martin, Christos Hair Design, Mr Nick Williams of Brinnock Locksmiths, Tickford Security, Sheila and Jim Wiles, Mrs and Mrs Allison, Councillor Paul Alexander and Councillor John Smith, The Historical Society, Mr Brian Rudd Cambourne Travel, Mrs Kirk, Ms Mary Nicholls.