Neighbours war with wounded soldiers families
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I have skimmed this thread quickly. Cllr Wayne Haywood of the Mole DC appeared on BBC Morning news last week - he was totallly supportive of this SSAFA facility and argued the case as to why it is likely to be a 7 bed property so close to the hospital 9and notwithstanding the argumenst of the NIMBYs). I got the impression that the Council were mainly in favour too and that is why he had been asked to appear on TV. You will also wish to know that he is a recently retired Gp Capt and all round great bloke who I have little doubt will support this to the hilt - he kept his cards very close to his chest tho at intereview and did not reveal his recent retirement from the RAF.
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There doesn't appear to be a Councillor Wayne Haywood on the Mole DC 
http://www.molevalley.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=355
http://www.molevalley.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=355
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Have just posted to say that there doesn't appear to be a Councillor Wayne Haywood on the Mole District Council and I put in a link to the Councillors' web page but when I tried to post it told me that it had to be checked out with a moderator.
This happened previously when I posted a list of councillors email addresses so that people could just cut and paste the list when sending a personal letter to each of the councillors on the planning committee prior to the meeting. That post never appeared.
Anyway, it may be the fact that I included links which caused the problem for the moderators. If so, check out the Mole DC web page and have a look at the "Meet your Councillor" page - there appears not to be a Wayne Haywood.
This happened previously when I posted a list of councillors email addresses so that people could just cut and paste the list when sending a personal letter to each of the councillors on the planning committee prior to the meeting. That post never appeared.
Anyway, it may be the fact that I included links which caused the problem for the moderators. If so, check out the Mole DC web page and have a look at the "Meet your Councillor" page - there appears not to be a Wayne Haywood.
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Out of curiosity I checked the petition numbers. It has now reached 51700 or more than 3700 signatures since 5th Aug - about 250 per day.
Do people just sign for signing sake?
Still nice to see there is a continuing level of support for the forces.
Do people just sign for signing sake?
Still nice to see there is a continuing level of support for the forces.
Government response to petition 'Headley'
Email recieved: 5 Oct 2007 16:22
"On 2 August 2007 Mole Valley District Council granted permission for the planning application MO/2007/0863 that had been submitted by the Soldiers Sailors Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA)(new window) Forces Help. The application was for a change of use of a house in Grays Lane, Ashtead, Surrey, in order to provide accommodation for families visiting injured relatives at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre at Headley Court which is nearby.On behalf of the Government, the Defence Secretary, Des Browne, welcomed the Council's decision and commented that "We are delighted that Mole Valley District Council recently granted permission for SSAFA's proposed development. The Government will continue to work together with SSAFA to make best use of this new facility.""
Well done Des......( w*nker..)
"On 2 August 2007 Mole Valley District Council granted permission for the planning application MO/2007/0863 that had been submitted by the Soldiers Sailors Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA)(new window) Forces Help. The application was for a change of use of a house in Grays Lane, Ashtead, Surrey, in order to provide accommodation for families visiting injured relatives at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre at Headley Court which is nearby.On behalf of the Government, the Defence Secretary, Des Browne, welcomed the Council's decision and commented that "We are delighted that Mole Valley District Council recently granted permission for SSAFA's proposed development. The Government will continue to work together with SSAFA to make best use of this new facility.""
Well done Des......( w*nker..)
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The Government will continue to work together with SSAFA to make best use of this new facility
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The Government will continue to work together with SSAFA to make best use of this new facility."
Translation:
The government will now determine who gets to use the facility, with the families of those servicemen related to senior Civil Service employees receiving first priority.
Any time full occupancy is not achieved, the vacancies will be available for vacationing senior Civil Service employees at no cost.
OK, I'm a lot cynical of any governmental type who wants to control... errr... "work with" any NGO (non-governmental organization).
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What have the Military and Cherie got in common.....
....both been screwed by Tony.
....both been screwed by Tony.
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SSAFA Norton House opens on 14th Feb 2008Just to let anyone know who still peeps onto this thread, that myself and the little terrors (aka TnT) visited SSAFA Norton House today and my have they done us proud
. TnT tested the many child friendly facilities and were rather suitably impressed too , and have been asking, can we visit again?!! The house is FANTASTIC - is that loud enough?!!! I was stunned by the effort and attention to detail, not only does it feel like that home from home, it has a really wondeful, calm and friendly atmosphere. A dream come true.
I was also very impressed with the two house managers, who most certainly seem to fit the bill. It will certainly be a case of suck n see, but i wish them the best of British with such a crucial task.
SSAFA have indeed done us proud and have set themselves exceedingly high standards for the next house near to Selly Oak (an offer has been accepted, we're at that wonderful planning permission stage), but they have the heart and expertise to succeed, and I know that we shall.
Well guys n gals it is also so much credit to you and fellow arrsers n any other kindred, from my heart, thank you
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Fantastic! And thanks for the update. Is there any reason to start girding armour for the Selly Oak proposal - or will that get through with no problems?
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Hi Mike, another battle, well i'd more than ready though I feel things may be smoother - i do miss the frenzy of battle!!!!!!!
Moved home to sx to start again and so live on a hill - nope not flooded!
Hope you all okxx
- i do miss the frenzy of battle!!!!!!!Moved home to sx to start again and so live on a hill - nope not flooded!
Hope you all ok
xx
Great news wondermum, good to hear from you again. Well done SSAFA, one down and one to go, we watch and wait with interest! As has been said by Al R on another thread about another subject (JPA), but to do with the same uniquely special services' family, it is just about caring, really caring.
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So glad to hear that it turned out the way everyone wanted. Especially as the house got the name most people wanted too.
Very apt that on the day of love it is now open. I really do like that.
Hope you and Peter are very well.
PPP
Edited to 'correct' to Peter's name.
Very apt that on the day of love it is now open. I really do like that.
Hope you and Peter are very well.
PPP
Edited to 'correct' to Peter's name.
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Wondermum
Thank you for letting us know about the opening - that's great news, and it's really good to hear that SSAFA have done such a good job inside the house as well.
To echo PPP's sentiments, it's a very apt day for it to be opening and I hope there will be much love and caring going on in a very appropriately named home from home.
Reflecting on those hectic weeks last summer, it's quite amazing to think about how much impact the Blue Team had. And it only goes to show how lots of individuals making their their own small effort can collectively become one huge team and achieve something incredible. Long live the 'purple family' !
To echo PPP's sentiments, it's a very apt day for it to be opening and I hope there will be much love and caring going on in a very appropriately named home from home.
Reflecting on those hectic weeks last summer, it's quite amazing to think about how much impact the Blue Team had. And it only goes to show how lots of individuals making their their own small effort can collectively become one huge team and achieve something incredible. Long live the 'purple family' !
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Blimey!
Mike et al,
The major players of this thread remind me of the movie Ocean's 13, each one doing their bit to pull off an amazing result at the last moment.
Well done and congratulations to you all.
Oh, and I have made a mental note to never find myself on the bad side of you lot!
Cheers,
ABX
The major players of this thread remind me of the movie Ocean's 13, each one doing their bit to pull off an amazing result at the last moment.
Well done and congratulations to you all.
Oh, and I have made a mental note to never find myself on the bad side of you lot!
Cheers,
ABX