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FROM YOUR COUNTY COUNCILLOR
Today I became a Dementia Friend. I attended an hour long information session taken by a dementia Champion
which raises the awareness of dementia. Once you have learnt a little bit more about what it is like to live with de-
mentia then Dementia Friends turn that understanding into action.
My action is to spread awareness of the Dementia Friends awareness session and encourage more people to
become dementia friends. If you would like to attend a session, please log onto the website
here you can discover the date, time and place of local sessions. Or if you would
like to arrange a Dementia Friends session in your village then either contact a local Dementia Champion or con-
tact me.
Five things you should know about dementia:
It is not a natural part of ageing.
It is caused by diseases of the brain. The most common of these is Alzheimer’s.
Its not just about losing your memory- it can affect thinking, communicating and doing everyday tasks.
It’s possible to live well with dementia.
There’s more to a person than the dementia.
If you would like to come along to my drop in surgery I will be available on the second Tuesday of the month at
Buckden Village Hall in the Aragon room from 6.30pm for one hour. My next surgery will be on May 12th 2015.
Please come and see me in Buckden if you require information or help and advise on any topic.
If you would like any further information please contact me.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch with me.
Julie Wisson County Councillor Buckden and the Offords
07725 791459, 01767 677837
FROM YOUR DISTRICT COUNCILLOR
HDC PORTION OF COUNCIL TAX
The District Council has agreed that there will be no increase in its Council Tax for the year 2015/16. This means
that the Band D charge will be £133.15. It has also agreed that there will be no increase in Fees and Charges dur-
ing the year.
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF THE A1
The full Council agreed unanimously to support my motion that the Council would work to seek a firm commitment
from Government and the Highways Agency to make the A1 motorway standard south of the Brampton Rounda-
bout and to develop an A1 alliance with key partners, including neighbouring authorities the HA and local MPs to
lobby Government. This was reported in the Hunts Post and I can provide the full wording of the motion if any resi-
dent would like to read it.
POST OFFICE
I continue to meet the manager of One Stop to discuss the service provided by the Post Office. Please let me
know if you have any ongoing concerns.
LOCAL PLAN TO 2036
The Council is undertaking additional targeted consultation on this important document. The Parish Council has
fought for many years to protect the village boundary. I am very happy that the only currently envisaged develop-
ment is in a small site on the north side of Silver Street. The Parish Clerk has the full plan and any resident can
make their views heard through the Parish Council.
COUNCIL REACTION TO LOCAL NEEDS
At a recent Scrutiny Away the need to work with local volunteer groups in order to identify local needs was identi-
fied. If you believe that there are areas where the Council can help or should be involved please let me know.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me on 01480 810974 or
Terry Hayward (Cllr) Buckden Ward, Huntingdonshire District Council
01480 810974