Joe Orson

This page is for the long term projects that Joe is working on, if you have any suggestions then please do not hesitate to get in touch:

	As we all are aware due to 20/10/2010 CSR announcement, the Coalition Government is to reduce its grants to all local councils. Local authorities are to make savings in the budget for the next financial year. Melton Borough Council is looking where to make these savings & needs the views of residents as to which services to keep & what could be looked into to enable savings.   To help facilitate your views an online questionnaire has been launched…Please check this link
	The Fairmead Regeneration Programme – The next Fairmead Regeneration consultation event will be held in the Fairmead Children’s Centre on Wednesday 14th April 2010 from 10:00am to 6:30pm. Followed by a question & answer session with senior Melton Borough Council officers.Click on the thumbnail to view the official document but be prepared to wait as it is a very large file.
	Healthier School Meals for Leicestershire Nurseries – a recent survey found there was too much salt, and inappropriate portions were being served.
	Joe stands for a prejudice free world and will be unfurling and raising the rainbow flag for Leicestershire County Council on May 17th in support of the International Day against Homophobia. Please click here.
	An issue that is very close to Joe’s heart is accessibility for all, and through the authorities that Joe works with, he hopes to make Leicestershire a more accessible place. You can also help by filling in the consultation document here. Leicestershire County Council has made £160,000 available for bus stop improvements in Melton, please click here for more information.
	Joe is the Cabinet Member for Safer Communities at Leicestershire County Council. One of the facets of this role is to reduce antisocial behaviour. Whether that is through the introduction of the IMPACT project or the targetting of those who wish to cause trouble on Bonfire and Halowe’en Nights. It is important to work hard to ensure the minority do not spoil it for others. Click here for the press release regarding the IMPACT project and here for the trick-or-treat release.