Judicial review for third runway

London councils and protest groups get go-ahead for third runway judicial review - More than 20 local authorities in London and around Heathrow have won the right to judicially review Transport Secretary Geoff Hoon's decision to approve a third runway at Heathrow. http://www.2mgroup.org.uk/_
A High Court judge agreed this week that their challenge would be heard in open court in the autumn. The councils are backed by the Mayor of London, Greenpeace, RSPB, WWF, CPRE, HACAN and residents who face losing their homes. Mr Hoon announced his support for a
third runway and sixth terminal on January 15. The decision was subject to a number of environmental conditions relating to noise, air quality, public transport and climate change, but the councils argue the decision was irrational and the Government failed to conduct a lawful
consultation process.

Volunteers needed to befriend children in care

We need men and women volunteers to befriend children in Care(in Surrey and Surrey borders)
Invitation to an Open Evening
Tuesday 15th September 2009 at Omnibus, Lesbourne Road, Reigate, RH2 7JP (Room C1)
7 pm to 8.30 pm
(Introductory Two-day Training Course Saturday 21st and 28th November 2009 in Leatherhead) come to find out more!
Please call Nicola Taylor, Elspeth Hannah
Independent Visitor Service
Surrey County Council
01372 833 359, 07815 951 168, 07815 560 230
nicola.taylor@surreycc.gov.uk, elspeth.hannah@surreycc.gov.uk
What is an Independent Visitor?
A volunteer who visits, befriends and advises children in care who are looked after by Surrey County Council and live in foster care or residential homes.
Who needs an Independent Visitor?
Children and young people usually aged between 10 and 17 who do not have regular contact with a family member. Children of all cultures and backgrounds.
What happens on a visit?
Anything that you both enjoy, from window-shopping, fast food to dog walking, museums or movies.
You Get:
A new friend
Immense personal satisfaction
Initial and on-going training
Support and back-up
Reimbursement of agreed expenses
Your Give
· 1 day per month, usually at weekends
· A commitment to visit for at least two years
· Your energy and time to a young person
· Participation in Independent Visitor support groups and training
· Your agreement to an enhanced criminal bureau check, reference and health checks.

SURGERY

My next surgery in Ashford Library will be on Saturday 5th September at 11am to noon with Steven Rough, Spelthorne Borough Councillor for Ashford East.

Calling Cards

I am calling at all homes in the division that I represent, to introduce myself, and pass on my contact details.
I have called at homes in Clarendon Road, where there are concerns around parking and speeding, and in Kingston Road (A308), where there are concerns about the new cycle path, and speeding.
After the summer recess, I shall be calling on a street a week in the division, and so hope to be able to cover the whole division by the end of next year.
In the mean time, please do come and see me in Ashford library, where I run a surgery with a borough councillor on the first Saturday of every month, from 11 to noon, or write or email me.