Day started at the Fire Station with St Edmundsbury Commander Ali Mosely. He showed me around the place and we discussed the particular fire-challenges facing people in Hardwick. The area is mainly residential and has a lot older citizens so a big challenge is basic safety around the home - not overloading plug sockets, turning off rings, general awareness. There are also a lot of young people and work takes place in all our schools educating teens about the risks and consequences of road traffic accidents. Rescue is a big part of the Fire and Rescue Teams' work and RTAs involving youngsters are a big problem in St Edmundsbury.
Then off to Priory School to meet the excellent Head there Roger Mackenzie. Roger has been at the school not far off 20 years and became head about five years ago. Priory is a lovely school which caters for children with special educational needs. The atmosphere and environment are fantastic and a credit to the staff there.
In the afternoon I tour the Nowton estate with our local Police Community Safety officer. She knows the area extremely well and is well respected by locals, as evidenced by our hour-long walkabout. Police-presence is deeply valued by the commu nity, particularly foot-patrols.
Then off on visits. I see a young woman who is organising a petition for a crossing near Hardwick Lane/Wilks Road. Then a lady who feels intimidated by speeding cars on Hardwick Lane. Then a man who wishes to create a Town Green in the Longmeadow area and has been dealing with SCC for some time on the matter. He wants my support and he has it.
Finally get home to see my letter on the high court's view that the West Suffolk option must also get full consideration in the local government review has been printed. Also come home to a large pile of mail from constituents following my letter to all 3500 houses this week. Good end to a busy day!
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