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Monthly Archives: March 2008
Bike thefts
The latest Neighbourhood Watch newsletter notes a new crime trend:
Although theft of pedal cycles is a crime which we constantly need to remain aware of, there is an emerging trend of thefts of bikes from sheds and garages where it is possible that high value or specialised bikes have been ‘followed’ to their home address.
If you drive back from somewhere like Hamsterley Forest with your bike on an external rack, keep an eye out for anyone following you.
Some links
I’ve been meaning to blog these for a while, but haven’t found the time. So here they are as quick links:
Some thoughts on what gets people into cycling by Dave Moulton and a report showing that, in Canada at least, cyclists subsidise car drivers.
Inconvenient Truth in Darlington
Over 60 people, including many Borough Councillors, viewed ‘An Inconvenient Truth’, Al Gore’s Oscar winning film about climate change at the Friends Meeting House in Darlington on Wednesday 5th March. This successful event, organised by Darlington Friends of the Earth, was followed by a discussion with a panel of local councillors representing the Conservative, Labour and Liberal Democrat parties supported by council officials. Darlington Cycling Campaign was also present.
Councillor Veronica Copeland, the Labour Cabinet Member with responsibility for Environment and Climate Change, told the meeting that every one would learn from watching the film and she would make it her duty to organise showings so every Darlington Borough Councillor can see the ‘The Inconvenient Truth.’
The consensus of the meeting was that on such an important issue, all politicians should pull together to use their influence to pursue policies to improve the environment and halt climate change. Several people present called on local councillors to set an example and lead from the front.
Darlington Friends of the Earth Coordinator, Kendra Ullyart, told the meeting that the group and its members will continue to pressure for change. She said ‘that in addition to our national campaign for a strong climate change law to reduce carbon emissions by 80% by 2050; we will also be concentrating on local issues, and campaigning to get robust recycling policies in place throughout the area’, She then invited the audience to continue their interest in the environment and join the group. The next meeting of Darlington Friends of the Earth will be held on Monday 10th March at 7.30 pm where members will have the opportunity to quiz Ian Thompson, the Borough Council’s Assistant Director of Environmental Services, about waste management policy and practice.
How politicians lead from the front – in Germany! Dr. Reinhard Loske, Environment Senator, Bremen.