Cllr Roy Gerstner – Community Activist

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Many would have seen the article in the PT™© with reference to the ‘Masterplan’
Click Here To View Article In The PT

Although I have not been directly involved in the consultation of this very ambitious ‘plan’ – ( I have attended meetings where it has been discussed) – some would call it ‘dreams again’ – sometimes ‘we’ need aspirations (not dreams) and to have NO plan what-so-ever is a plan for disaster….not future.
So whilst I accept and thank those who were involved in this document –

I and many other commentators are somewhat sceptical and cynical of ‘what’ is actually achievable – living in the real world.
Example – moving the ‘Market’ – unfortunately our Friday Market has been in serious decline for a number of years, it has been tried – to no avail in regernerating it… most Fridays 3 stalls is the norm. To ‘try’ and move it to the High Street – again is not very practical – it is suposed to be a pedestrian zone – I suggest both FDC and the Combined Authority sort this out first – as on most days and worse on Fridays of numberous motorists and ‘Van Men’ flaunting the exsisting law – putting pedestrians at risk – I doubt if placing a few market stalls will make any difference.

(At this moment in time)….!!!! – Watch this space….

Some of us are very passionate about preserving and maintaining our Tree’s and Wildlife…
I do not consider myself ‘A Tree-Hugger’ but like to think my friends and I do make a small difference…..
Last year besides trying to look after our environment – Connie & I sponsored over 100 tree’s to be planted and hope we will do the same this year.

(Sometimes – there is a lot of talk and very little action – see next posts)

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