Update on Priority Ward Funding

14/09/2011

Haselbury Ward has given all the moneyfor local projects.

No more applications will be accepted until April 2012

SUMMER 2011

Two very important meetings coming up in June and July 2011 .Conultation on Priority Ward Funding 

1st)  HASELBURY WARD HAS BEEN AWARDED £129,000.00 PER YEAR FOR THE NEXT 3 YEARS

LEASE LET US KNOW HOW YOU L;IKE THE MONEY USED FOR THE COMMUNITYpPlease phone 020 8351 1385 or email gsavva49@hotmail.co.uk  

Area Forum Tuesday  6thSeptember 2011 at 7.30. p.m. at the Community House 311 Fore street Edmonton N9 0PZ 

Enfield Citizens Advice Bureau                  020   8375 4170 or 0844 826 9712                                 

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From Left,  GEORGE  Sav va MBE,  ANDY Love, PATRICIA  Ekechi,  ALI Bakir

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LATEST OPINION POLL CONDUCTED THE LAST 24 HOURS SHOWS

 SHOWS    LABOUR    38%

CONSERVATIVES           29%

                           LIBERALS                      23%

                           OTHERS                         10%            

Monthly advice surgeries every first Friday of the month at Churchfield School  Latymer Road from 7.00p.m. till 8.00 p.m. No appointment necessary but please phone 07957233866 if you intend to come

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FROM

   George  A. Savva M.B.E.

Brief introduction

                 www.haselburyward.com

My name is George Savva and I have been serving as a councillor for 25 years, representing the same ward for just as many years. The old ward had the name Huxley and following the boundary changes it was renamed Haselbury ward in 2002. 

Since  I was elected I have had my majority increased to more than double and the majority of votes in my favour is ever increasing.

I am married with 4 grown up sons and 3 granddaughters.

 Have studied at the London College of Fashion in Oxford Street  in  the West End of London , have attended the local College and studied history and the life of Martin Luther King.  Have attended a number of training seminars around crime prevention, local services  for the elderly and the work around involving the young generation in local affairs and their participation in the decision making mechanism.

Was involved in a number of projects locally .

I am a member of the GMB union and prior to that a member of TGWU

Also a member of the Labour and  CO OP  movement.

Since 1979 and ever since,  I have been involved in campaigns for local services to be improved and fought  against closures  and cut backs of public services .

Fought against the closure of the radiotherapy unit at North Mid and collected thousands of signatures for a community centre to be set up and succeeded having the Community House  at 311, Fore Street N18.

Served as chair of the Property Services Sub Committee at Enfield, on the main education committee and many other committees and was resoponsible for the introduction of the two hour free parking in shopping centres such as Southgate Edmonton Green,, Enfield Town , which helped towards the regenaration of these areas.

Campaigned for safety improvements in our community and I have asked for extra police patrols in the Ward.

The most recent campaign was the fight against the closure of Weir Hal Library. where I  have made career sacrifices to spend  my time on the fight against the closure of Weir Hall Library, where it is hoped one day will  be reinstated. 10.000 signatures were collected and were presented to no 10 Downing Street. As a result  we managed  at least to save  Millfield Theatre which is adjacent to Weir Hall Library.

The community rallied behind me to have the library saved and I will like to thank all those people known and unknown who have offered help in every way they could. A big thank you to All.

Within Millfield Arts Complex there is space to have a library and the disused warehouses along the car park on the left as you enter the Complex where these can easily be turned into a local service such as the much needed library.

Thanks should also go to the local press for their interest and radio stations and television for covering the campaign and other  of our activities in the community.

One local television company even covered the meeting of the Area Forum where we had 250 people present. I shall continue to campaign for better facilities for all in the community ,for better services for the youth and for the elderly.

Currently I am pushing for a further new residential home to be built to cater for the  increasing ageing population.

Am pushing the local council to explore the possibility of starting a youth club at either within the Millfield Arts Complex or within the Klinger Hall Estate .

  Have campaigned for the Glady's Aylward Plaque to be replaced since  the plaque went missing in December 2008. The Enfield Society and The Gladys Aylward School will be paying towards the cost s.   The plaque will be put up in  January  2010.

Will like to see as many of you as possible attending the  1 year Vigil since the closure of Weir Hall Library 

This 1 year Vigil will take plae on Saturday 19th December 2009 from 0.00 a.m.  till 2.00. p.m.  We will be having mince pies and malt Wine.  All are welcome. The campaign will continue until we get our library back.

No one in their right minds closes a library and turns it into a bistro. Unless of course your name is Mike Rye and Mike Laneder serving as leader and deputy leader in the Tory controlled Enfield Council.

Enough is Enough. Time for them to go I say.

I am serving as a member  on the Firs Farm Governing body since 1985. Served for many years as a governor at Winchmore and Edmonton County schools including Oaktree Special school.

Was appointed as deputy Mayor  Mayor in 1994-1995  and as Mayor in 1995-1996 in the London Borough of Enfield  and  at the same  time raised over £36.000 for charity.   

Have received an M.B.E. from  her Majesty the Queen for Services to the Community and to the London Borough of Enfield.

Was responsible for the installation of traffic  light signals at the Cambridge Roundabout A406/A10 

This is just  a brief  history on some of my activities and posts I held and  still hold.

I am always in contact with the community and can be easily contacted by the constituents.

Currently I am the Lead on Adult Social Services for the Labour opposition in Enfield serving on a number of committees such as Education Standards Forum, Mental Health Personalisation Of Care Licensing Panel and many more.

Founder of the Lefkara Association of Great Britain in 1985, charity number 295494 where we have  helped a large number of people who are sick disabled or  in need to further their education, This charity has held a number of seminars by self financing the events  in the past and have managed to purchase an ambulance for a hospital.Held a number of seminars on Drug and Alcohol related issues. The Association has a website www.lefkaraassociation.org.uk

Recently we held 3 seminarswith the the help in form of sponsorship from the National  Lottery Awards For all Funding and the Safer Stronger Communities Board. Be Safe Feel Safe .

The seminars were  around the topical issue on Violenve and Crime followed by Drugs and Alcohol Abuse and the Third Around Education Training and Apprenticeships. All were very well attended and it  is hoped we will be holding further seminars and conferences during 2010 

Every first  Friday of the Month there is surgery session at Churchfiield School Latymer Road  beteeen 7.00.p.m. and 8.00.p.m. If you intend to come please conatct mr on the number or email as below.

 You can contact me on 020 8351 1385

or emai: gsavva49@hotmail.co.uk

fax 020 8379 3417

This  website is updated at regular intervals.

 NEWS: On this page we have some latest news with photos and under GALLERY  activities and campaigns and some local news of interest. On the CALENDAR page there is a list of fotrthcoming meetings and information of times and days of my advice surgeries HASELBURY MATTERS has an updated page on LOCAL ISSUES Oon   a regular basis.

You may wish to send us your thoughts and any complaints you may have and wish to bring to the attention of Enfield council. If you will like to withhold your name you may wish to  do so but please let us have your thoughts.

We have aBLOG  page as well as Guestbook and views page.

iF YOU HAVE A LOCAL  AN EVENT YOU MAY WISH TO ADVERTISE WE CAN DO IT FOR YOU FREE OF CHARGE.

We will like to hear from you . Please send us your thoughts and any comments how best we can improve our website.

Your Haselbury Ward Action Team  (as above) are here to help and listen to the issues you may have.  

THANK YOU FOR READING THIS

George Savva M.B.E.

Byron

George A. Savva M.B.E. Enfield Council PO Box 50 Civic Centre Silver Street Enfield EN1 3XA Home Tel: 020-8351 1385 E-mail: gsavva49@hotmail.co.uk Date: 08 October 2010 Dear Re: Questionnaire from your Haselbury Ward councillors on Local Services in Haselbury Ward. As you may recall Weir Hall Library closed in 2008, despite opposition from the local residents and, 10,000 signature strong petition. The site is now occupied by Millfield Arts Complex in which the library stood for many years after it was moved from the Cambridge roundabout in the late 1980’s to make way for the road improvements. During our visits to houses and by speaking to residents, feelings are we ought to have the library back in this area. We would like to have your opinion and if you would be kind enough to fill in the attached questionnaire and return it to us by no later than 30th October 2010. On a separate note, soon you will receive the elector’s forms to update your records. Please ensure you fill or send back the information as soon as possible to the electoral registration department. If you have not received anything within the next 6 weeks please contact the electoral registration dept on 020 8379 8580 If you want to report fly tipping or unsociable behaviour please phone 020 8379 1000. Yours sincerely Councillor George A Savva, M.B.E. – gsavva49@hotmail.co.uk, Centrex Number:- 020-8351 1385 Cllr Ali Bakir - alibakir@hotmail.co.ukl, Cllr Patricia Ekechi – pattiekechi@yahoo.co.uk, Centrex Number:- 020 8379 1743 Councillors for Haselbury Ward Weir Hall Library Questionnaire 1. Do you support the return of Weir Hall Library? Yes No do not know 2. Since Weir Hall Library closed have you used any other library? Yes No do not know 3. How often do you use a library? Once a week Twice per week Once a month Twice a month All the time Never 4. I use the library for (tick as many as you feel appropriate). Research Internet I like books I like libraries To look for a job on the internet 4a. It is a... (tick as many as you feel appropriate). Community Service Place where I meet friends Place where I can study When I find help with my enquiry The library is needed in this area We do not want a library here any other comments (please use the space below) 5. What would you like the library to offer more of? Mother & toddler group Reading session for the young Elderly meetings and services Information about council 6. What other activities would you like to see in the area? Music festival Cultural activities Any other ______________________________ ______________________________ 7. Have you visited Millfield Theatre or the Bistro the last year? Once Twice More Never 8. Do you think there should be more community orientated services such as a library or youth service or service for the elderly for example Yes No Do not know if Yes what kind of services? _________________________________ If no why? ______________________________________________________ 9. Do you think the bistro by Millfield offers good value for money ? Yes No Do not know Never tried the bistro Never visited the Theatre 9. When you visit the theatre do you use the bistro? Yes No Do not know Thank you in advance for your co-operation. Please return to Councillor George Savva Haselbury Ward Councillors, PO Box 50, Civic Centre, Silver Street, EN1 3XA - by 30th October 2010 We hold monthly advice surgeries every First Friday of the month at Churchfiled School in Latymer Road from 7.00pm till 8.00pm.