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The day I thought would never come….global atmospheric CO2 passes 400ppm

This year the NOAA reported that the daily carbon dioxide level had exceeded 400ppm.  This is the highest concentration of this greenhouse gas in the atmosphere in at least 3 million years www.esrl.noaa.gov/gmd/ccgg/trends/weekly.html . It’s a day I once thought we would never see. When I started working as a climate scientist nearly 25 years […]

Calling Time on Winter Crime

“Burglars often take advantage of the nights getting darker earlier” Says Simon Werner, “Especially as the clocks go back at the end of October. Here are some hints and tips to keep the burglars at bay:” – Lock all doors and windows securely before you go out or to bed. If you have a UPVC […]

Flood Alerts in the Borough Friday 23rd November

Cllr Fiona Hewer comments on current Flood Alerts and the unexpected announcement of increased council tax expenditure on flood defence infrastructure “Throwing large amounts of our money at infrastructure may look impressive, but it’s low cost practical help that will really make a difference this winter.” The Environment Agency has issued Flood Alerts in the […]

White Ribbon Day – supporting victims of domestic abuse

Local Councillor Simon Werner is supporting the Royal Borough’s Domestic Abuse Forum by encouraging those living and working in the borough to wear a white ribbon on Sunday 25 November as a personal pledge never to commit, condone or remain silent about violence against women. The day is also known as the UN International Day […]

By-election victory in Pinkneys Green

CONGRATULATIONS to Cllr Simon Werner who tonight won the Pinkneys Green by-election!  Thank you to everyone who voted for Simon. He joins Cllr Kathy Newbound in representing the ward for the Liberal Democrats. Download QR

Simon Werner – local and experienced

Local resident Simon Werner has been selected as the Lib Dem candidate for the Pinkneys Green by-election. Simon Werner was brought up in Pinkneys Green and went to local schools – Furze Platt Infants and Juniors and Desborough School. As a councillor previously he established a reputation for getting things done. He set up the […]

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