Hazel reported to the Milton Annual Parish meeting in April about the year’s activities.

Many thanks to all Milton ward residents who voted for me. The result was Hazel Marion Smith Liberal Democrat 807        54.27% Gerda Ann Covell Conservative 471 31.67% Alexandra Mayer Labour 209 14.06% The turnout was 48%, close to the average of 49% in South Cambs as a whole.

Environmental Health This year I have been shadowing the Environmental Health portfolio, which has continued to be interesting. The introduction of the new blue bins for recycling went well in October and residents are now recycling more than before, with more people participating. Most areas of South Cambs have blue bins – it is reported […]

The County Council has unveiled its ‘Integrated Plan’ covering the next five years, which aims to save £50.4 million in 2011/12 and £160.6 million over the life of the plan. The proposals are the Council’s answer to the most difficult financial situation in its history, as the Council deals with the increasing pressures of demand, […]

Gypsy and Traveller plan This month the portfolio holder for New Communities, who makes some of the decisions about the Gypsy and Traveller Development Plan, has decided not to allow the Jesus College land on Chesterton Fen (currently leased by the Webb family who live next to it), to be included in the land for […]