| What
happened in Putney during November 2003 All
these items appeared in our weekly newsletters during this month - if you like
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Are we being conned on aircraft noise? *
Report claims that noise levels
in Putney are much greater than official figures suggest
*
Chartfield Governors speak out *
Special needs school popular and pupil
numbers not falling
*
New Tory Leader chooses Alton Estate to launch reign *
Constituency chosen
as a key marginal that the Conservatives must win
*
Tony Colman response to being on Howard's hit list *
Sitting MP gives
his view on the opposition's chances of unseating him
*
Roehampton school threatened with strike *
Industrial action over London
weighting set to close Heathmere School
*
Postal Strike in Putney *
Unofficial action looks set to end but back
log could be as much as six weeks
*
£130m bid for school improvements *
Secondary schools in Putney
could be in line for major improvements
*
A busy week for our local MP *
Airport noise, effects of Robin Hood Gate
closure, Putney's Pensioners, Police Accountability, Fireworks plus more cash
for Wandsworth all in his diary.
*
Choosing a Putney Primary school? *
make your choices clearer with the
help of a new Council booklet
*
Foxtons blasted for graffiti style minis *
Estate agent's attempt at 'urban
chic' backfires
*
Putney Property prices up 7% *
Despite a rise on the quarter property
prices are still down 7% on the year
*
Beverley Brook gets thumbs up *
a once lifeless stream is a thriving eco
system
+
What does Crossrail mean for us? +
Find out at a series of information
meetings across London
http://www.putneysw15.com/shared/crossrail *
Leaf collection on trial *
2500 households tested a leaf collection service
by the Council
http://www.putneysw15.com/info/conleaves.htm *
Mouth Cancer Awareness Week *
Over 13,000 people in the UK either have,
or are recovering from, mouth cancer. Incidences of the disease increased by 17
per cent between 1995 and 1999.
http://www.putneysw15.com/info/conmouthc.htm *
Putney says no to 3rd runway *
Anti-noise group HACAN said they were overwhelmed
by the enthusiastic response to their roadshow
http://www.putneysw15.com/community/issue3runway10.htm *
Great Steaks plus a great night our for charity! *
Over 200 pounds raised
plus a lot of fun in local restaurant
http://www.putneysw15.com/info/evrhnmeal2.htm *
South Thames College to sell Putney Hill site *
The resulting revenue
to fund a new Wandsworth campus
http://www.putneysw15.com/info/constc.htm *
'Storing up huge problems for the future' *
The Council gives its reaction to the local government finance settlement *
http://www.putneysw15.com/info/congovfin.htm *
United Front on Airport Expansion *
Councils, MPs and campaign groups
come together to oppose a third runway at Heathrow
http://www.putneysw15.com/community/issue3runway11.htm *
Tony Colman MP's weekly diary *
Sustainable Aviation Debate, postal voting
and Wandsworth & Merton Legal Resource Project
http://www.putneysw15.com/info/contonycolman40.htm *
Edward Lister’s Diary *
Rugby both on the national & local level, South Thames College gas leaks and
terrorist threats.
http://www.putneysw15.com/info/concllrlister35.htm *
New Laws to tackle 'Charity muggers' *
Solicitation of direct debits on
the high street to be regulated
http://www.putneysw15.com/default.asp?section=info&spage=common/echuggers01.htm *
Time to book your festive entertainment!*
Oh yes it is …Oh no it isn’t!
It can’t be denied there is plenty of choice around be it panto or ballet – check
out what’s on…..
http://www.putneysw15.com/info/evpanto03.htm *
Air Raid Sirens in Putney *
Are we under attack or is there a more simple
explanation?
http://www.putneysw15.com/default.asp?section=community&app=forum/ShowMessage.asp?ID=57562
If
you feel there is a aspect of local life that we haven't given sufficient coverage
to, let us know. Most of the articles
listed above were not written by us but contributed by local people. Want
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