Liberal Democrats in Bury have welcomed the launch of the Liberal Democrats’ vision for Britain by Party Leader Nick Clegg MP. Called ‘Make it Happen’, the paper will be debated at the party’s conference in Bournemouth in September. In ‘Make it Happen’ the Liberal Democrats say: 

       ·         They will cut taxes for ordinary families

• If your local hospital can’t see you on time, they will pay for treatment elsewhere

• They will switch taxes from people to pollution - so it pays to go green

• To improve standards in education, they will fund extra help for those who need it most

• They will put Britain at the heart of Europe to make us a force for good in the world

• They will stop ID cards so we can keep control of our privacy

• They will change the voting system so everyone’s voice counts

• They will bring communities together with local people in charge

       ·         They will give communities a say in how offenders pay for their crimes 

Vic D’Albert, Bury South Parliamentary spokesperson said, “I am delighted to be able to back ‘Make it Happen’. It sets out how the Liberal Democrats will run Britain. “No resident of Bury has escaped the rising cost of food and fuel. The credit crunch is biting hard and local people are feeling the pinch. “Nick Clegg has set out how we can help ordinary people through cutting taxes on those on low and middle incomes. Thousands of people in Bury will benefit from this.  “We are taking the plans in ‘Make it Happen’ to the people of Bury during the summer to get their response.  And in September, we will be heading to the Liberal Democrats’ conference where we are looking forward to taking part in the debate.

” ‘Make it Happen’ is available at: http://www.libdems.org.uk/media/documents/policies/Make%20it%20Happen.pdf 

I have just read about the National Union of Teachers ban on the Armed Forces coming into schools to promote the forces.
Apparently the resolution was passed at their annual conference because they beleive they are not being totally straight about the risks and dangers faced by recruits and as such are glamourising the the forces.
I have never heard such nonsense in all my life. Iraq and Afghanistan are feautured on our TV screens everynight, in newspapers and all over the net. Deaths are announced on news programmes. This is a highly disrespectful move by the NUT, sends the wrong message and may damage recruitment. Yes the dangers have to be outlined and I am sure that Forces recruitment officers make sure applicants know what they are getting into. I just hope the NUT changes its mind on this daft proposal and decides to work with the forces rather than slapping them in the face.

I attended the Governors meeting last night at the Church Inn.  Following the recent Ofsted Inspection that removed the school from Special Measures  the mood was still very upbeat and good spirited. Congratulations again to Mr Fish and all the staff for the way they pulled together and got stuck into the tasks facing them. Clearly there was also a determination last night that the school should now maintain its good recent progress.

The Governers received a number of reports. Notably thieves recently stole roofing lead from school. A new alarm is to be fitted to the school.

Following a meeting with the School Advisor new and more challenging Maths and English targets are to be set .

The school holiday patter for 2008/9 was also confirmed. There were no reported incidents of racial harrassment or health and safety incidents.

Parents who wish to see full copies of the Governing Body minutes and reports should contact the school secretary.

The next Governing body meeting is on March 12th.

I was pleased to attend the first meeting of the Governors of the new term. It was especially pleasing to hear that the school is continuing to make great strides.

Over the school holidays further buidling refurbishment has taken place - including new toilets and improved nursery areas, which also provide better security. In addition classrooms continue to receive improved facilities.

Crucially the Head, Mr Fish outlined in his report the schools action plan for the coming months.

If you would like to see more details of the School Governors meetings, copies of the minutes are available for inspection by parents at school. In addition Governors and Mr Fish are always happy to receive feedback or discuss issues with parents.