PARISH COUNCIL
The Parish Council Office has moved from Picton Street to Westcroft into the premises which used to be the training centre (opposite the Fish & Chip Shop). The new address is:

6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft District Centre, MK4 4DE.
Telephone number: 01908 521538. Email: sbepc@btopenworld.com.
Website: www.shenleybrookend-pc.gov.uk
The Parish Council is an important body which deals with many matters which affect your daily lives. A proportion of your council tax goes directly to the Parish, last year this amounted to more than £250,000. This pays for things such as the Parish Warden, the Parish Youth Workers, a PCSO (Police Community Support Officer), maintenance of allotments, provision of litter bins and dog bins and much more.
Parish Councillors for Emerson Valley Ward, which includes Kingsmead:
Eric Cooper: Planning & Environment Committee; Community Committee; Policy & Finance Committee
David Edmonds,
John Napper: Community Committee; Editor and Designer of the Parish News
Jean Nicholas: Vice-Chair Parish Council; Community Committee; Planning & Environment Committee; Policy and Finance Committee
Kevin Perkins: Planning & Environment Committee; Policy & Finance Committee
Gerald Small: Community Committee.
Iain Stewart: Community Committee

Parish Councillors for Furzton Ward:

David Livingstone: Chairman Parish Council, Policy & Finance Committee (Chairman), Community Committee (ex officio), Planning & Environment Committee (ex officio)
Christine DeMyers-Robinson: Community Committee.
Keith Thomas: Community Committee, Planning & Environment Committee (Chairman) , Policy & Finance Committee, Website.
Charlie Orsler: Community Committee.
Neil Warden: Community Committee (Chairman), Planning & Environment Committee. Policy & Finance Committee.
Chris Williams: Community Committee, Policy & Finance Committee.

Clerk to the Parish Council: Chris Gallacher, Tel:01908 521538
PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS

Meetings are held each month commencing at 7:15pm and are held at the Parish Office, Westcroft District Centre. (Opposite the Fish & Chip Shop) All meetings are open to the public and time is given for members of the public to raise issues or matters of concern. We look forward to seeing the public at our meetings.
Full Parish Council
The full Council has oversight of the work of the other committees and ratifies all financial decisions and major executive decisions. It can also consider any issue referred by a committee or on which views of the whole Council are required.

Meeting dates for 2007:

January 22
February 26
March 26
April 23
May 21
June 25
July 23
August 20
September 24
October 22
November 26
December 17

The Annual Parish Meeting will be held on 10th April. This is open to all electors and is an opportunity to come and discuss any matters of concern or interest within the parish
Community Committee
The Committee deals with all community issues, youth services, support for voluntary organisations and grant funding. It also handles aspects of road safety, public transport, education and events.

Meeting dates for 2007

January 15
February 12
March 12
April 16
May 14
June 11
July 9
August 13
September 10
October 8
November 12
December 10
Planning and Environment Committee
The Committee deals with individual planning applications and with development issues in and around the parish. It also handles aspects of highways, road safety, open spaces and allotments.

Meeting dates for 2007

January 8
February 5
March 5
April 2
May 8
June 4
July 2
August 6
September 3
October 1
November 5
December 3
Parish Warden (Mark Webber)

Mark's job is to be the eyes and ears of the Council on the ground. He will be regularly patrolling the grid squares and will be easily recognisable in his uniform with the Council name and logo, so keep an eye open for him.

If you have a problem, comment, or want to pass on information to the Council, Mark is there to help, so please make use of his services. You can contact him on 07970902357.
Meet the Parish Council's Youth Worker

Andy Ridgway introduces himself

Hi, I'm Andy Ridgway, the new Youth and Community worker for the Parish. I have been in post since the beginning of August and I'm really starting to find my feet and get to know the Parish well.

I am originally from Bletchley and grew up in Milton Keynes so I have an understanding of many of the issues facing young people in the area. I have been involved with youth work since my days at school, firstly volunteering before studying for my degree in Youth and Community Development in Leicester where I continued to work. I'm currently loving being back in Milton Keynes and enjoying the challenge of this new job.

My aims are to find out what young people want in their area and to work with them to get it. I am currently looking to open youth sessions in the Parish on a number of different nights, along with finding sports access, and providing support via a detached youth work team.

So far I have been getting out and about talking to young people asking their views and assessing the current activities, or lack of, for young people. I have been liaising with other agencies in the area and working towards combating some instances of antisocial behaviour.

I am looking for ideas, views, wants, needs, and recommendations from all young people and residents in the Parish to help direct my work and provide some fun activities. So feel free to contact me using the information below, or via the Parish office, with any suggestions, and keep an eye out for me in your area. Why not say hello?

Mobile 07970 902570

E-mail: youth worker@btopenworld.com for more information,