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Tony Colman MP for Putney writes Busy with Local and International aspects of life. Education in Wandsworth
I hope that Wandsworth will now agree to fund schools with this extra money. I understand that they do have very significant reserves which can cover any remaining shortfall. I am meeting with head-teachers and governors in the next few weeks to ensure that the Council will not leave individual schools with a shortfall. Also relating to education, I have been contacted by a number of parents and teachers who are very concerned about the proposal currently being discussed at the Town Hall to close Chartfield School and the Vines School, both catering for children with special educational needs. I do believe that the principle of inclusion is a good one however, with special educational needs varying so greatly, parental choice must take priority. I would encourage parents to get involved in the consultation and let the council know if they feel strongly about special educational needs or about the facilities at any particular school in Wandsworth. Council Tax in Wandsworth I am sure all residents have noticed the pattern with regard to council tax in Wandsworth, (which has made headline news recently); it does seem to be cut in the run up to local elections, and then raised again the following year. Crime I have also had meetings with Ministers on gun control, and I am supporting the call for stiffer sentencing for those caught in possession of firearms, including replicas. I have also been lobbying the Metropolitan Police Authority to allocate more officers to Wandsworth. Roehampton Library I must commend the Council for the refurbishment of Roehampton Library, it now offers excellent computer facilities and a greatly improved the working environment for the very hard working staff there.
Many people have written to me regarding the very important and difficult issue of Iraq. Some have expressed support for the Government's position, others have made clear they disagree. My own position is based on my belief that we are and must remain an active member of the international community and of the United Nations. I have made clear that I feel strongly that the situation has to be resolved through the United Nations. I have also been involved in an investigation into how prepared the international community is for the impact of any military action on ordinary civilians. If any Putney resident wants to know more about my position, I am happy to engage in correspondence. Alternatively, have a look on my website: www.tonycolman.org.uk The Food Crisis in Southern Africa My duties on the International development Select Committee have also involved me in an investigation into the causes and responses to the food crisis in southern Africa. The report will be releases on Tuesday the 11th of March. On these and any other issues I am always keen to hear the views of Putney constituents. Please feel free to contact me via www.tonycolman.org.uk or by writing to me at the House of Commons. 6th March 2003 Related Articles Putney MP Quizzes Clare Short on Humanitarian Planning for Iraq 13.02.2003 Christmas in SW15 .....................20.12.02 Aviation, finance, local hospitals and local events all in this weeks diary........ 5.12.02 An eventful fortnight in Putney & Westminster........15.11.02 MP Welcomes Queen's Speech ....1.11.02 visits at Westminster from the Limbless Association (based in Putney) and the tour he gave to children from Linden Lodge School, plans to talk to the RPA and his stance on top up fees for students..... 01.11.02 The Garden Centre site & Richmond Park are yet again centre stage......10.10.02 Visit to the CCTV centre and his concerns on crime 01.07.02 "another small step in dragging politics in the UK in to the technological age." Postwatch and London Housing Federation are under the MP's scrutiny. MP for Putney announces 11 achievement awards to local primary schools MP for Putney commends the work of four local community groups Planning issues are top on Mr Colman's constituients' agenda Tony Coman explains his motion to support UNIFEM in the fight against International Sex Trade. MP's response to Terminal 5 go ahead Lister Blasts Terminal 5 Decision Putney Post Office Under Threat First Putneysw15.com Diary Entry 8.11.2001 If you have a point to make about a local issue why not contribute to our forum |
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this years resource allocation formula the money going to
Wandsworth went up above the rate of inflation. The Government
has asked all councils to increase spending on education by
around 7%. Wandsworth initially decided not to pass on these
increases to schools in Wandsworth as they found they had
a shortfall. Since that time they have been offered £1.1
million by the Department of Education over and above their
basic allocation, to help cover this shortfall.