Things that need doing

I thought it might be interesting to give you an idea of how the Mayor of Ramsey spends her time. As you know I am new to the job and am beginning to get to grips with the variety of roles that it encompasses. What is gratifying and satisfying is the range of work that is required, and the very real practical help that I can provide for my constituents and the town itself, so here is a quick look at my recent diary.

I attended the Church Fete at Thomas a Beckett Church Saturday afternoon where I was one of more than 200 people that turned up to enjoy the day.

On Sunday I attended a Civic reception in St Ives on representing Ramsey with the Mayors consort Peter Reeve, a very impressive service, parade and do.

Abbey College, Ramsey

On Tuesday I was filmed by the BBC for the Sunday politics show (local) and visited the Student Representative body (SRB) at the Abbey College to discuss the Ramsey Youth Town Council. Wednesday I met with the Head Teacher Patsy Peres of the Ramsey Spinning Infants School to discuss the RYTC which was again well received. The elections will take place in September,

I visited local businesses in Ramsey to see how their businesses are getting on and what support they need from us in the town council; parking issues are coming up as a consistent theme it seems

I met with a local resident to discuss her problem of the allocation of school placements, I will be attending a hearing with her tomorrow.

Cambs.

I attended a meeting as a member of the Lottery Steering committee where we are discussing the £1 million Lottery grant Ramsey has received. On Thursday I am at a meeting with the local police at 9am, at 10am I am at the hearing ref the school placement at 2pm meeting the Highways manager to discuss speeding in Mereside and the cost of traffic calming and in the  evening I am chairing the Full Town Council meeting.