Well, the petition ends next Saturday, 11th August. As at this moment, there are 1486 signatures. WOW!
I have sent a letter for the Editors of the Western Telegraph and the Milford Mercury to thank everyone for taking the trouble to sign it and to remind readers that they don't have much time left if they wish to sign it. This of course depends on the letter being published this week.
Sunday, 5 August 2007
John Davies (PCC Leader) and Rhodri Morgan, AM & First Minister - WAG
Its been a busy week.
I have received e-mails from John Davies, the Leader of Pembrokeshire County Council. Its his first response to me, directly.
Whilst it dispenses with the polite formalities that I was taught at school with regard to writing letters (especially to people you have never met or had contact with, before), it did clearly set out his view that he was happy to discuss terms with the WAG over the future of the Cleddau Bridge and I am more than happy to accept his assurances. I will dig the e-mail out and publish on here, the actual wording,
I have also had a reply from Rhodri Morgan's office. With regard to the trunking of the road from Pembroke Dock to Johnston, the civil servant made it clear that this was a low priority. Once again, I will get the letter and publish the relevant sections.
Oh dear .....
I have received e-mails from John Davies, the Leader of Pembrokeshire County Council. Its his first response to me, directly.
Whilst it dispenses with the polite formalities that I was taught at school with regard to writing letters (especially to people you have never met or had contact with, before), it did clearly set out his view that he was happy to discuss terms with the WAG over the future of the Cleddau Bridge and I am more than happy to accept his assurances. I will dig the e-mail out and publish on here, the actual wording,
I have also had a reply from Rhodri Morgan's office. With regard to the trunking of the road from Pembroke Dock to Johnston, the civil servant made it clear that this was a low priority. Once again, I will get the letter and publish the relevant sections.
Oh dear .....
Steven Crabb MP
Steven e-mailed me following my chaser e-mail to say that he thought he had responded to my initial e-mail, giving his support to the petition and said that he thought he had replied previously. I am sure that he had not, but I am prepared to move on and apologise, if he had, and I possibly made a mistake.
I hope I can meet up with Steven, in the near future.
This ties up with the comments made in the Milford Mercury, a few weeks ago.
Time to move on.
I hope I can meet up with Steven, in the near future.
This ties up with the comments made in the Milford Mercury, a few weeks ago.
Time to move on.
Sunday, 29 July 2007
Paul Davies AM
A quick update to confirm PAUL DAVIES AM has confirmed his support to me by e-mail and to help wherever he can. I have sent him a copy of the e-mail sent to Ieuan Wyn Jones
E-mails to Pembs CC Leader & Plaid Leader
I have finally found an hour or two to sit down and write the promised e-mail to Cllr John Davies, questioning the County Council's apparent shifting in attitude towards the future of the Cleddau Bridge.
I hope they are not backpedalling on the hope that seemed to emanate from County Hall, when they were first approached and asked to comment on my petition, some 2 months ago. If they are beginning to backpedal, maybe it should become an Olympic sport at London 2012?
Whilst writing, I also took the opportunity to write, to Ieuan Wyn Jones, the Plaid Cymru Leader, who has now replaced Brian Gibbons as the new Economy and Transport Minister in Rhodri Morgan's new Cabinet.
The e-mail has been sent twice to the official e-mail address stated on the WAG web-site. I must try again tomorrow or find an alternative address.
As Ieuan Wyn Jones has 2 important bridges in his own constituency linking Anglesey to the Welsh mainland, I hope he will be sympathetic with us down in Pembrokeshire. The Menai and Britannia Bridges, if you didnt know. Both are free to use - at the moment!
Lets see...
UPDATE - the petition now has 1472 signatures and is 153rd in size out of 8484 current petitions on the PM's web-site.
I hope they are not backpedalling on the hope that seemed to emanate from County Hall, when they were first approached and asked to comment on my petition, some 2 months ago. If they are beginning to backpedal, maybe it should become an Olympic sport at London 2012?
Whilst writing, I also took the opportunity to write, to Ieuan Wyn Jones, the Plaid Cymru Leader, who has now replaced Brian Gibbons as the new Economy and Transport Minister in Rhodri Morgan's new Cabinet.
The e-mail has been sent twice to the official e-mail address stated on the WAG web-site. I must try again tomorrow or find an alternative address.
As Ieuan Wyn Jones has 2 important bridges in his own constituency linking Anglesey to the Welsh mainland, I hope he will be sympathetic with us down in Pembrokeshire. The Menai and Britannia Bridges, if you didnt know. Both are free to use - at the moment!
Lets see...
UPDATE - the petition now has 1472 signatures and is 153rd in size out of 8484 current petitions on the PM's web-site.
Tuesday, 24 July 2007
Welcome to the Federation of Small Businesses
A BIG welcome to the Federation of Small Businesses who have been in contact with me (Mike Jones). I received an e-mail today from Mike, saying he has put a link to the petition, on the web-site.
I have STILL to write to Cllr John Davies, as I mentioned a couple of days ago. I hope he hasnt been waiting for the e-mail as I heard he was at the Royal Welsh Show yesterday. I hope he is still there, giving me time to write to him.
Whilst writing, I see the Plaid Leader is also the new Minister for the Economy and Transport, replacing Brian Gibbons.
As I have a copy of a letter from Brian Gibbons to Nick Ainger in which he is positive about the WAG taking over the Bridge, I think I ought to write to the new Minister to get his support. I am sure he will share the concerns of Pembrokeshire residents - especially as he has the Menai Bridge and Britannia Bridge linking his constituecy with the Welsh mainland. The alternative of course is to ask if he supports his bridges BEING TOLLED, so they face the same stealth tax as we do. I wonder ....... Will let you know when I have written to Ieuan Wyn Jones.
DID YOU KNOW?- looking at the WAG web-site, there are 7 AM's called JONES and 5 DAVIES'.
I have STILL to write to Cllr John Davies, as I mentioned a couple of days ago. I hope he hasnt been waiting for the e-mail as I heard he was at the Royal Welsh Show yesterday. I hope he is still there, giving me time to write to him.
Whilst writing, I see the Plaid Leader is also the new Minister for the Economy and Transport, replacing Brian Gibbons.
As I have a copy of a letter from Brian Gibbons to Nick Ainger in which he is positive about the WAG taking over the Bridge, I think I ought to write to the new Minister to get his support. I am sure he will share the concerns of Pembrokeshire residents - especially as he has the Menai Bridge and Britannia Bridge linking his constituecy with the Welsh mainland. The alternative of course is to ask if he supports his bridges BEING TOLLED, so they face the same stealth tax as we do. I wonder ....... Will let you know when I have written to Ieuan Wyn Jones.
DID YOU KNOW?- looking at the WAG web-site, there are 7 AM's called JONES and 5 DAVIES'.
Sunday, 22 July 2007
Western Telegraph BLOG - *** NEW ***
One thing this petition has taught me, is how to set up a blog. I have enjoyed it so much that I have taken up the opportunity to write a blog on the "Western Telegraph" reader's blogs pages, on their web-site.
I will be using it to highlight things I see on my travels around Pembrokeshire. It will NOT be a vehicle to publicise this campaign as this is a separate matter. Obviously, if there is a final success story to report, I might report it ....
For such a beautiful county as Pembrokeshire, I see and hear things that need a platform. As we are a democracy, we are fortunate to be able to bring our views to a wider audience, even if we don't always agree with them.
I will be the 4th reader to have their blog on the web-site. I submitted my first piece, this morning, just to introduce myself, so I hope it will soon be available on the Western Telegraph's web-site. I will be joining fellow blogger, Paul Davies AM, among others ....
For common sense and just general comments on what I see in Pembrokeshire, go and have a nosy ....
I will be using it to highlight things I see on my travels around Pembrokeshire. It will NOT be a vehicle to publicise this campaign as this is a separate matter. Obviously, if there is a final success story to report, I might report it ....
For such a beautiful county as Pembrokeshire, I see and hear things that need a platform. As we are a democracy, we are fortunate to be able to bring our views to a wider audience, even if we don't always agree with them.
I will be the 4th reader to have their blog on the web-site. I submitted my first piece, this morning, just to introduce myself, so I hope it will soon be available on the Western Telegraph's web-site. I will be joining fellow blogger, Paul Davies AM, among others ....
For common sense and just general comments on what I see in Pembrokeshire, go and have a nosy ....
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