Computers in store for children
Published Date:
16 November 2007
South Norfolk MP Richard Bacon brings Diss Express readers up to date with news of some of his recent work for the community.
Last week I presented computers and digital camera equipment to schools in South Norfolk as part of the Tesco Computers for Schools scheme.
Staff and pupils from Harleston Primary School and Dickleburgh Primary School came to the Tesco store in Diss to receive their equipment.
Harleston Primary received a laptop computer and Dickleburgh Primary a digital camera.
Congratulations to Tesco on an excellent scheme which is celebrating its 16th year.
Plans for Diss
Recently I met with Diss town clerk Deborah Sarson and Cllr Tony Palmer to hear about the ideas the council has for land between the River Waveney and Park Road in Diss.
I agree with the council that this is a tremendous chance to put Diss on the map, with an imaginative scheme to serve the people of Diss and surrounding areas and attract visitors.
The plans may take time and patience but I'm sure they will be worth the wait.
Wind Farms
I was somewhat surprised by Enertrag's reaction to my comments at the SHOWT (Stop Hempnall's Onshore Wind Turbines) meeting recently when I expressed disappointment there was no company representative to put its case for a wind farm at Hempnall.
I find it odd Enertrag did not seize the chance to answer its critics' concerns in a constructive way at a formal meeting which had been called by Hempnall Parish Council. The company's fears that the meeting would become a "public circus" were groundless. The parish council is empowered to eject any person making a nuisance.
I am pleased Enertrag has done some consultation with public exhibitions in Hempnall. However, I agree with SHOWT spokesman Hilary Battye (Diss Express, November 9) that an exhibition is only part of the answer, while a public meeting allows for debate on both sides and an opportunity to test different views.
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16 November 2007 9:41 AM
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