What
happened in Putney during January 2004 All
these items appeared in our weekly newsletters during this month - if you like
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Chartfield School Campaign moves up a gear *
The effort to save the local
special school goes national
*
OBE for Eastwood headteacher *
Brenda Swaddle Recognised in New Year's Honour
list
*
Horror Attack on Glamour Model * Angel Harte subject to knife attack in Wandsworth
http://www.putneysw15.com/default.asp?section=info&spage=common/concrime22.htm *
Tony Colman less gloomy about third runway * MP feels environmental controls
could prevent Heathrow expansion http://www.putneysw15.com/community/issue3runway14.htm *
TfL accused of 'breathtaking arrogance' over bus lanes * Short
consultation period for new Putney scheme blasted http://www.putneysw15.com/info/conbuslane01.htm
*
MP’s New Year Diary * Top up fees, Wandsworth Citizens Advice Bureau, sporting
life, cruelty to animals and the old favourite of smoking are all covered in this
weeks diary. http://www.putneysw15.com/info/contonycolman42.htm *
Putney trials mobile parking * cashless parking has first UK trial in SW15
http://www.putneysw15.com/info/conparking02.htm *
All Saint’s Primary School allocated lollipop patroller * in an attempt to
improve safety for children walking to school. http://www.putneysw15.com/info/conlollipop.htm
* MP voices concern about lack of review on gate closure * Minister for
Parks promises release of data on Robin Hood Gate http://www.putneysw15.com/community/issuerp21.htm *
Primary school application deadline * Parents wanting a place in a Putney
Primary school should apply now http://www.putneysw15.com/info/conschools03.htm *
Mayor concedes consultation too short * Councillors demand rerun of "botched"
bus lane implementation http://www.putneysw15.com/info/conbuslane02.htm *
Shot whilst acting as a human shield * Peace Activist dies in Putney's Royal
Hospital for Neurodisability http://www.putneysw15.com/info/conhurndall.htm *
South West Trains To Replace Defective Stock * An Expensive Lesson Learnt
- The Old Ones Are Definitely The Best! http://www.putneysw15.com/default.asp?section=info&spage=common/consra10.htm *
Business Networking comes to Putney * New group looking to attract local businesses
http://www.putneysw15.com/info/evbni.htm *
New congestion bill welcomed by Tony Colman MP * Legislation gives Council
more powers to deal with traffic jams http://www.putneysw15.com/info/contctraffic.htm
* Councillors 'Report
back' to Southfields residents * A chance to quiz local councillors and senior
town hall officials later this month http://www.putneysw15.com/info/evsthcncl.htm *
Database on local book clubs * Local books clubs to join or recommendations
on book choice for your club http://www.putneysw15.com/info/conbookclubs.htm *
Your chance for a piece of World Cup glory * The local Samaritans want you
to bid for a Rugby Ball signed by the England squad? http://www.putneysw15.com/info/evsamaritans.htm *
Putney Hospital will be the new Care Centre * Housing three Putney GP practices:
Balmuir Gardens Surgery, Putneymead Medical Centre and the Putney Surgery.
http://www.putneysw15.com/community/issueputhosp02.htm *Chartfield
School planned closure July 2006* As Council proposes increased specialist
teachers at Garratt Park Special School to meet the demand for inclusion.
http://www.putneysw15.com/info/conchartfield03.htm *The
revamped ward provides six extra beds at Queen Mary's Hospital The Sydney
Turner Ward at the Roehampton Lane community hospital will be available for intermediate
care patients http://www.putneysw15.com/info/conqmh01.htm *
Local School Exam League Tables * A Level and GCSE results for schools used
by Putney residents http://www.putneysw15.com/community/schoolressec.htm *Local
Cyclists take on the Andes * Epic sponsored ride for mental health charity
has highs and lows http://www.putneysw15.com/default.asp?section=info&link=http://www.putneysw15.com/shared/concycle2003.htm *
Free Entry to London Wetland Centre * Wildlife haven marking World Wetlands
Day with special events http://www.putneysw15.com/default.asp?section=info&link=http://www.putneysw15.com/shared/evwetlands01.htm
* New law means more
fines * A trial scheme starts in April whereby the Council will enforce traffic
regulations. http://www.putneysw15.com/default.asp?section=info&spage=common/conroad06.htm *
Deaths, injuries & Chemical spillage in Putney * Mock disaster test for
emergency services & the Council http://www.putneysw15.com/info/condisaster.htm *
Cashless parking starts on Monday * with the first ever UK “pay it on the
mobile” system http://www.putneysw15.com/info/conparking03.htm *Governors
fight back * The Chair of Chartfield School promises to fight on to save the
local school http://www.putneysw15.com/info/conchartfield05.htm *
Council warns of increased noise pollution from the air * With more night
flights & landing overhead for Putney residents http://www.putneysw15.com/community/ssue3runway15.htm *
Cullens to Become ‘Tesco Express’ * High Road to get an additional ‘big name’
chain store http://www.putneysw15.com/info/concullens01.htm *
Hurlingham update *
the school has made major amendments to the development
proposals http://www.putneysw15.com/info/conschools04.htm
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
to go back further? Below
is a calendar for 2003 - click on the relevant month to see what happened - remember
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