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ian loasby
Nov 8, 2012, 8:37:04 AM11/8/12
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I'm just checking to see if anyone in the group has already written
to any of the Police Commissioner candidates for S Yorks to ask for
their views on 20mph speed limits on residential roads?
Id like to put some statements up on the web site
Thanks
Ian
PS attached is a suggested form letter from the national group
Id like to put some statements up on the web site
Thanks
Ian
PS attached is a suggested form letter from the national group
Dear ,
I should like to know your view on
the implementation of 20mph default speed limits without
physical calming devices in all residential areas and places
much frequented by vulnerable road users I.e. cyclists and
pedestrians. I am referring to complete urban coverage -
apart from arterial roads which remain at 30mph - as opposed
to isolated zones at 20mph, within a conurbation/ village.
As you
may surmise, I am passionately in favour of this policy as
are the vast majority of road users in the country -
over 75% of drivers agree. It is the one, single action
which, at a stroke, improves our lives together on so many
fronts. Apart from the paramount advantage of
greater safety, so many other benefits accrue:health ( more
cycling and walking), environmental (less pollution at
lower, steady speeds), social ( old and young can move more
freely, independently and without fear in their living areas
which are their streets). There are now over 8 million
citizens in the UK enjoying this civilized regime and from
our many conversations, whilst collecting petition
signatures, it is clear that there is overwhelming support
here in YOUR TOWN. Some police forces in areas where this
reform has been implemented initially declared themselves
unenthusiastic but, in fact, the work load is no more than
enforcing the 30mph limit.
I look forward to hearing your views
very shortly.
Yours sincerely,
richard attwood
Nov 8, 2012, 9:02:08 AM11/8/12
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No I haven't Ian - you happy to email them if no-one
else has? - good way to raise profile of issue
Richard
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Simon Geller
Nov 8, 2012, 9:05:16 AM11/8/12
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I tweeted them - from the site that gave those details? - don't remember URL. Got no replies.
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Ian Loasby
Nov 8, 2012, 9:10:50 AM11/8/12
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On 08/11/2012 14:05, Simon Geller wrote:
> I tweeted them - from the site that gave those details? - don't
> remember URL. Got no replies.
>
> Simon
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email for the LD
> I tweeted them - from the site that gave those details? - don't
> remember URL. Got no replies.
>
> Simon
>
tealf...@gmail.com
I'm away till Saturday but ill see if I can dig out some direct emails
for the other candidates.
Would it be better if the email came from
in...@20splentyforsheffield.org.uk or private individuals?
ian loasby
Nov 8, 2012, 9:27:08 AM11/8/12
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http://www.shaunwright.co.uk/contact.html
Simon Geller
Nov 12, 2012, 10:26:33 AM11/12/12
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A cycle campaigner from Burry Port, Wales, writes:-
"I've had the chance to chat to two of our candidates and frankly they are clueless. I asked if they understood the priorities of a constable - i.e. what the police are actually supposed to do. These are laid down as the "Duties of a Constable" - I know, I used to be one many years ago!
They are:-
1 The protection of life.
2. The protection of property.
3. The prevention and detection of crime.
4 The maintenance of the Queens Peace.
Time has blurred matters a little and I'm not sure if number 4 comes first BUT the point is that neither candidate understood what the police were actually supposed to do. They both thought preventing crime was the be all and end all of the job - a lot of bluster about anti-social behaviour and the drugs problem in Llanelli but nothing about what is really at the heart of policing. Sadly I suspect that most of our "constables" of what ever rank have also forgotten this.
Obviously "protection of life" should include better policing of our roads and this "duty" should be of prime importance to us as cycle campaigners."
I think this equally applies to 20's plenty for us campaigners.
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"I've had the chance to chat to two of our candidates and frankly they are clueless. I asked if they understood the priorities of a constable - i.e. what the police are actually supposed to do. These are laid down as the "Duties of a Constable" - I know, I used to be one many years ago!
They are:-
1 The protection of life.
2. The protection of property.
3. The prevention and detection of crime.
4 The maintenance of the Queens Peace.
Time has blurred matters a little and I'm not sure if number 4 comes first BUT the point is that neither candidate understood what the police were actually supposed to do. They both thought preventing crime was the be all and end all of the job - a lot of bluster about anti-social behaviour and the drugs problem in Llanelli but nothing about what is really at the heart of policing. Sadly I suspect that most of our "constables" of what ever rank have also forgotten this.
Obviously "protection of life" should include better policing of our roads and this "duty" should be of prime importance to us as cycle campaigners."
I think this equally applies to 20's plenty for us campaigners.
On 8 November 2012 14:27, ian loasby <ianl...@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote:
On 08/11/2012 14:10, Ian Loasby wrote:
On 08/11/2012 14:05, Simon Geller wrote:
I tweeted them - from the site that gave those details? - don't remember URL. Got no replies.email for the LD
Simon
tealf...@gmail.com
I'm away till Saturday but ill see if I can dig out some direct emails for the other candidates.
Would it be better if the email came from info@20splentyforsheffield.org.uk or private individuals?
the labour candidate, Shaun Wright, has a contact form on his web site
http://www.shaunwright.co.uk/contact.html
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Mick Nott
Nov 12, 2012, 10:59:07 AM11/12/12
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In light of the claims and allegations of corruption in the SY police I'd like the police commissioners to ensure that there are less criminals inside the police force than outside it!
all this stuff on the advertising for the voting is all about tackling crime as opposed to setting the agenda for the police in terms of ethics and action
Mick
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