Suzanne Fletcher's Blog

How many more contentious planning applications can there be ?  I've spent hours listening, talking and reading up about the latest on the proposed Vodaphone mast on Darlington Lane.  The planning application is now going to be submitted, and Vodaphone say they are writing to lots of residents so we need to let them all know the latest facts - there have been enough false rumours.  So yet another "special edition" of Focus is written, laid out and got ready to print first thing in the morning.  I don't know if burning the midnight oil affects carbon footprints, but it isn't good for you!

One of our residents was annoyed at a leaflet she had seen that said our Labour MP had said the Councillors should be doing more! Like when!  We have the job of trying to explain to very upset residents that Government rules makes it almost impossible for their voices to be heard on such planning applications.  And who makes Government rules ?

I was heartened when someone else sent me this link - showing how Stockton Labour Party cares about Sunderland!

All of this after a busy day supporting John as Mayor.  I was very impressed with the people we met and the work they are doing.  Too tired to write much, but have a look at his blog for Friday to see the School Crossing Patrollers, Concierge staff, and work on Thornaby Library.

A committee too.  At long last the Council looks as though it is going to arrange for the Thornaby Mayoral Chains to be able to be worn by the Thornaby Town Mayor.