Bovingdon Fire Station
As I write this there are intense negotiations taking place between Hertfordshire County Council and the Fire Brigades Union (FBU). One hopes that their threatened strike will be averted, in the interests of public safety. Quite obviously one has sympathies for the Bovingdon crew fighting their corner but without any backing from the Government with military cover, this is an extremely serious situation. The good news is that if there were a very serious fire the firemen have said they will attend.
Our local libraries
There are notices around the village, giving details of the new mobile library routes. The new vehicles which have a proper disabled access, with far better interior layout, have an on board computer (PC) with internet access, and they even lend out books. Bovingdon and Kings Langley Libraries will be extending their hours significantly, they will now open at 9.00 am instead of half past. The plan is to upgrade libraries generally with longer opening hours and more PC and internet access.
The Youth Club
Chipperfield Youth Club is thriving again with up to 25 youngsters attending on a Friday night. Jane is doing a fantastic job but could always do with some more help. Until recently we had the “Inters Club” for older children but this can only run successfully with the help of volunteers. Sue Reynolds who runs the Chipperfield Playgroup has ended up with much of the day to day management of the building. Could you spare a little time to help? The Management Committee will be meeting on Wednesday 14 June at 8.00pm for about an hour in the Youth Club. We need your thoughts on perhaps a new name, refurbishment and help with the week by week running of the building. This is a great space for the village; we want to make it better. Take Care
Richard Roberts, County and Borough Councillor
richard.roberts@hertscc.gov.uk