Much less Graffitti, but help us crack down!

Much less, but still cracking down!

Posted By: Andy Maric January 19th, 2010

There is much less graffitti about in Newport Pagnell than there was 2/3 years ago, as one of Milton Keynes Council’s priorities we are seeing less and less of this around parks and the places we live! Unfortunately its a well known fact that graffitti attracts more graffitti, there isn’t much about at the moment, [...]

newspapers

An eyesore no more!!

Posted By: Andy Maric October 26th, 2009

Andrew Maric, local Newport Pagnell Campaigner has contacted the Citizen newspaper after being contacted by a resident about some dumped newspapers. This was a regular dumping ground and hopefully this round of newspapers will now be delivered to residents rather than the bushes! The Citizen were quick to respond and we are happy to report [...]

Supporting recycling, Andrew Maric

Recycling – Three times as much!!

Posted By: Andy Maric October 10th, 2009

Since taking control of Milton Keynes Council in 2002, the Liberal Democrats, with residents’ help, have consistently increased recycling rates in the Borough. This reduces the amount of waste going to landfill, which is taxed by the Government. The previous Labour Council cut collections to fortnightly and recycling rates fell. The Lib Dems reintroduced weekly [...]

Local Campaigner Andrew Maric with Thomas and George

Andrew Maric campaigns for better facilities for younger generations!

Posted By: Andy Maric August 9th, 2009

After talking with young people in the area who use the facilities and also some local residents on their initial thoughts to the idea, Andrew Maric and Councillor Douglas McCall are campaigning to get some new goal posts and improve on the current facilities already available on two locations in Newport Pagnell. The two locations [...]

Protected Buildings

Local Lib Dems get buildings protected!

Posted By: Andy Maric August 9th, 2009

The local Liberal Democrats instigated the extension of the Conservation area in Newport Pagnell which now includes three historic buildings on the former Aston Martin site. This now means that they cannot be demolished without planning authorisation and permission! This was one of the main issues people had with the site being brought by supermarket [...]

Tesco Withdraw their application!

Posted By: Andy Maric July 24th, 2009

Dear readers, I am pleased to inform you that Tesco has withdrawn its application to build a store on the old Aston Martin Lagonda site in Newport Pagnell. Milton Keynes Council officers recommended its refusal in their report and the Development Control Committee was to decide its outcome on Thursday, which will now not go [...]

"It's High Noon for Tesco!" Local campaigner Andrew Maric says!

Posted By: Andy Maric July 3rd, 2009

The Tesco application for Newport Pagnell will be heard at the end of July 2009! After much controversy over the application’s Pros and Cons the Development Control Committee for Milton Keynes Council will hear MKC Planning officer’s report and what their recommendation for the application is. The Committee will then discuss this and democratically vote [...]

Inspecting new work

Cycle route sign inspection

Posted By: Andy Maric June 16th, 2009

After engaging with Milton Keynes Council the Newport Pagnell Councillors and Network team have been successful in getting clear and informative cycle signs across the Town on all strategic points for the cyclist! It’s great to see the current administration supporting such developments and investing in new, clear, effective and colourful signage that can only [...]

Every coin has two sides – Have your SAY!

Posted By: Andy Maric April 21st, 2009

Every coin has two sides and two very different stories. It is the same with the Tesco Application in Newport Pagnell. As a member of the Liberal Democrats it is in my nature to listen to both sides of the argument and take into account what is said from each. I would like to state [...]

Tesco Campaign Moves forward!

Posted By: Andy Maric April 16th, 2009

After a great turn out on Tuesday 16th April 2009 at The Swan Revived Hotel (Thank you to the local Hotel Manager Mark Bryant for the room), from the residents wanting to take further action on this campaign and please see published in this article the minutes of that meeting. To help you, the local [...]

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