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November/December 2004

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7th December 2004

• Waste fight takes off. Fifty black balloons with the slogan "Health warning in Hillingdon" were released from Uxbridge Town centre by members of the West London Stop The Incinerator (WLSTI) campaign in an experiment to see how far they would travel. Dave Ashworth, of WLSTI, said: "The main message we are sending is not only does it carry our message about stopping the incinerator but it also brings home how far pollution travels."
  Source: Hillingdon Times

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30th November 2004

• Witness Appeal. Police are appealing for witnesses concerning a serious assault which occurred nearly a year ago.  On 16th December 2003, at the bus stop near to the White Horse pub, a 33-year-old white woman was seriously assaulted.  A number of people came to the woman's aid.  Did you see the incident?  Were you one of these people?  Can you help the Police in any way?  If you can help, contact either DC Maslin or DC Murray on 020 8247 7911.  All calls will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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24th November 2004

• Mayor orders Waste Authority to develop strategy. The Mayor of London has ordered the West London Waste Authority to produce a waste strategy taking account of the environmental impact and public views on its services. Mayor Ken Livingstone has said he will not allow further waste tenders to go ahead until he is "convinced that the services are in the interests of London and its neighbours". Mr Livingstone said: "After much consideration I have decided to issue a direction to West London Waste Authority in order to satisfy myself that they are considering the environment when they arrange their waste management contracts. The direction was issued under section 356 of the Greater London Authority Act 1999. Waste authorities, which represent the waste disposal interests of their member boroughs, were to have submitted joint municipal waste strategies to the Mayor's office by September 2004. The West London Waste Authority has failed to submit its strategy in time for this deadline.
  Source: letsrecycle.com

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20th November 2004

Around 120 people gave up their Saturday morning to attend the Heathrow Villages Community Conference, organised by John McDonnell MP, to discuss community issues important to the area.

The photo to the right shows David Brough, from the London Borough of Hillingdon, John McDonnell MP, and Chief Superintendent Mark Toland, the Borough Commander of Hillingdon Police.

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19th November 2004

• Salvation Army Christmas treat. The Salvation Army  are providing a free lunch to anyone on their own at Christmas - booked in advance, and are looking for the names and addresses of people who might warrant an Xmas parcel. If you know of anyone living within the five Heathrow villages who could benefit - neighbours, friends, etc - please email Jenie Betteridge of HAVS by clicking here.

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15th November 2004

• Don't waste your waste! The Slough Anti-Incinerator Network (SAIN) invite you to participate in a Community Waste Workshop at 8.00pm, 24th November, Slough Friends' House, Ragstone Rd. The subject is collective community planning to find solutions for our waste. Since the start of the campaign against incineration, we have learnt a great deal, not just about incineration, but about the whole question of waste policy. SAIN believe that it is not enough to just oppose Grundon's incinerators but we must also support and push forward attempts at more healthy, sustainable waste management practices. It is understood that policy is frequently based on private profit interests, emanating from the 'close relationship' between business and the authorities (locally, nationally and globally). Due to this, those most affected by these policies often have no say in their formulation, and for democracy to mean anything, this must change. No need to book places - just turn up but if you have any questions please feel free to contact SAIN at mail4.sain@virgin.net and hope to see you there.

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11th November 2004

• T5 goes on display at Heathrow centre. A replica of Terminal 5 has been unveiled at Heathrow Airport's Visitor Centre. The model, which forms the centrepiece of a new T5 exhibition shows how the terminal will eventually look when it opens to passengers in 2008. Anyone who wants to get an idea of the actual size of Terminal 5 can go on a weekly bus tour, available to take members of the local community around the site. It is possible to book a place on a site tour, which begin every Friday from the Heathrow Visitor Centre, by calling 020 8745 6655 between 3pm and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
  Source: Hillingdon Times

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10th November 2004

• Action urged on aviation pollution. The aviation industry could have an "immense" negative impact on the environment, peers have warned. A report published by the Lords EU sub-committee on environmental issues on Wednesday slammed ministers for continuing to support the expansion of Britain's airports while also pledging to reduce pollution levels.
  Source: ePolitix.com

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8th November 2004

• Christmas Bazaar. On Saturday 13th November, St mary's Church, Harmondsworth is holding a Christmas bazaar from 11am until 2pm.  There will be gifts, cakes, Christmas decorations, a tombola and refreshments.  Please pop along and support your local church.

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1st November 2004

• Dates for your diary. On Sunday 7th November, there will be a guided walk in Black Park.  Meet at 10.30am in the car park.  Cost: adults £2, children £1.  Then on Saturday 13th November, there will be a 4.5 mile walk beside the Thames, Colne Brook and Wraysbury Lake led by Barry Watson of Groundwork.  Bring a snack, stout footwear and waterproofs.  The walk lasts about 2 hours.  Meet in the car park of Wraysury Railway Station at 10.30am. Cost: adults £2, children £1.  Don't forget to bring your camera.  For further information, contact the Colne Valley park visitors centre on 01895 833375.

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