The road is heavily used by both vehicles and pedestrians. Unfortunately my son was hit by a car while attempting to cross at the island crossing. There has also been other pedestrian incidents including near misses. It is also used by two local schools as well as local residents and businesses. There needs to be a safer crossing in place for pedestrians which will encourage drivers to slow down and be more vigilant.

Please consider these points 1) Any train journey from Carlisle to Edinburgh would be quicker than any bus journey. 2) Trains will improve accessibility in the Borders, link communities to key markets through strategic transport routes such as the Waverley Route or Borders Line. 3)This extension will improve access from the Scottish Borders to key markets in to Edinburgh, Carlisle and Newcastle. 4) The track bed should not be another A66 or other road, it should be a reinstated version of a remodelled Waverley Route. 5) Consideration for potential rail freight on this route: Rail freight has soared by 60% over the last ten years and one freight train can carry up to or over the equivalent of 50 heavy-goods vehicles, which is great for the environment. 6) Extending the Borders Railway could have a huge effect on the region, improving transport links to major markets and boosting the economy. 7) Corbyn's re-nationalisation policy will threaten the re-instatement of the Waverley or Borders Route, because after the railways have been re-nationalised their will be less money and projects will take longer due to bureaucracy - relating to a system of government in which most of the important decisions are taken by state officials - over-concerned with procedure at the expense of efficiency or common sense. 8) This remains a region which is all too often left behind. 9) First slated for the axe in 1963 by British Railways' infamous Chairman, Dr Richard Beeching, the closure of the Waverley Route from Edinburgh through the Borders to Carlisle ranks as the worst rail cut in British history, with Galashiels and Hawick left further from a railway station than any other towns of their size in Britain. Now Gala has re-joined the rail network, with a key aim being able to seek restoration of passenger and freight rail services along the entire 98-mile length of the Waverley Route, re-connecting the communities cut off in 1969. 10) Why extend to Hawick & Carlisle? Hawick is the Borders town which has suffered most from the loss of the old Waverley Route in 1969. And to meet its full potential, the Borders also needs a direct rail link to the South. The key benefits of southwards extension would be: a) Better social inclusion, economic regeneration and tourism opportunities; b) An attractive alternative to the car – faster, safer and greener travel for the future; c) sustainable freight transport for timber from Kielder and the Borders forests – getting logs lorries off the roads - one freight train can carry the equivalent of 50 lorries or over; d) a strategic diversionary route, relieving pressure on the busy West Coast Main Line; 11) Can it really be done? Yes! The ambition enjoys support from politicians at the highest levels of government, from Borders Chamber of Commerce – and Scottish Borders, Carlisle and Cumbria councils and high-level planning policies are in place to protect the disused track bed from further redevelopment; 12) What needs to happen next? These key issues need to be overcome: a) A through route to Carlisle to be the ultimate objective with maximum journey time targets of Edinburgh to Galashiels in 50 minutes; Hawick in 70 minutes; Carlisle in 115 minutes and once electrified these timings would be slashed even further; b) Re-examine the case for timber by rail from Kielder and the southern Borders - remember one log freight train can carry the equivalent of about 50 heavy goods road vehicles and a train is less carbon; c) Examine the case for other types of freight to and from the Central Borders; d) Examine the value to the wider rail network of a diversionary route provide a robust infrastructure specification and sensible future-proofing for upgrades; e) Recommend any further planning safeguards needed to protect the railway line of route; f) An early engineering study of the best means of negotiating the Melrose bypass incursion on to the original track bed of the railway - the road could be built on top of the railway or vice versa; Please consider this carefully.

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Currently in England,Scotland and Northern Ireland to apply for a Blue Badge you have to have a walking difficulty or be registered blind unlike Wales.The lack of such an entitlement in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland is blatantly discriminatory and contravenes Article 20 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities UNCRPD, the right to personal mobility. The current situation exposes people with a cognitive impairment and their carers to real risks, excludes them from many activities, and threatens progress on the Government’s commitment to dementia friendly communities. A carer would have to let a person living with dementia get out of the car while they park and risk them becoming distracted and wandering away before they get out of the car and getting lost, this happened in a local supermarket car park and the person living with dementia was missing for 2 hours and needed a police search to find them

Dementia is the single biggest killer for people over 60, taxing people with this horrible disease is absurd. This condition is futile and people should not be punished for a condition they are unable to control.

It infringes the rights of all those who have worked and saved hard to but their own homes as encouraged by previous Tory governments

· Our Library is well utilised and serves a wide area including Cleadon, East Boldon, West Boldon, Boldon Colliery and Whiteleas. · Our Library is the valued ‘hub’ of our Community and is regularly used by schools, children, families, job seekers and older people. · Our Library hosts many community group activities. including Storytots, Baby Bounce, Knit and Natter, Jiggle and Wiggle, Reading Group and AGE UK Computer drop-in sessions. · Our Library provides vital internet and on-line services for those who don’t have access to a computer · Our Library supports national programmes such as World Book Day and the Summer Reading Challenge · Our Library is the only community space serving Cleadon and East Boldon · Our Library provides a meeting space for residents to meet with local Councillors · Our Library provides a place to go for those who are on low income or suffering from mental heal problems as there is nowhere else to go · Our Library proves access to a broad range of research materials and information · Our Library is where so many children discover what books they like and become lifelong readers.

Sara worked tirelessly to expose child sexual exploitation in Greater Manchester. Despite being ignored by children's services and police she carried on collecting evidence trying to get people in power to listen. Her work lead to the conviction of a vicious paedophile network and continues to be important evidence in ongoing investigations. This work took a huge toll on Sara so we believe it is right and proper that she is recognised by the state.

Questions from member of the public are absolutely vital, they show transparency within the chamber and allow the public to ask pertinent questions at a time they can attend meetings. The change in time of council meetings will exclude working councillors from Full Council meetings.

The community have voiced their concerns for example when you get off the bus to cross the road it takes for ever due to flowing traffic and when people do cross one part of the road it's another task to stand in the middle of the road in a small island with children and the elderly who are fragile. In the next couple weeks that area will be more busy than ever with Ramadan coming in a few weeks. I think this would be a amazing achievement specially just prior to an election which would get the community buzzing. The crossing is between two main bus stops toward Southall and Hayes, Heston, Hounslow also several major shopping stores such as Costco, Toys R Us and Tesco. Is it going to take someone to get injured or even killed?

As a resident of Edinburgh and long term clubber Studio 24 has, is and ALWAYS WILL BE a safe haven for unique, gifted and individually minded youngsters to share a safe common space to express themselves fully and safely, as well as perpetually. Hundreds of thousands of patrons have spent a multitude of nights enjoying the culture created within the club, one that has kept alive a special flame ignited in the golden eras of freedom and love throughout time. Those moving into the area obviously have a proper chip on their shoulder about what this venue stands for, and as such should PROPERLY have considered what environment they were choosing to live near and act accordingly rather than bullying the staff and patrons into the situation currently in process. This appeal is for anyone and everyone who has ever made lifelong connections, memories and values on the beautiful club dancefloor of Studios and the world, and an impassioned plea to keep said environment open to allow real love and passion to continue to flourish exponentially and forever. PLEASE SAVE OUR VENUE

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