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Caithness News Bulletins
Elections 2007
Scottish Parliament
Elections May 2007 |
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Katrina MacNab Vote 1 Your Local Independent Councillor Elected for the first time 4 years ago, my work has focused mainly on local issues, Education Culture and Sport, and Housing and Social Work. I am the mother of two children who attend Wick High and I work in this community so I�m able to use my day to day experience to help shape policy and make a real difference at a local level. As an Independent Councillor I make decisions based on what is best for the local people in the local communities I serve, NOT what is best for national political parties. I have enjoyed working in this area with Cllr Bill Fernie. We have made a good team and I hope you will allow me to continue working with him in the next stage of Wick's development. My main activities over the next 4 years will include:
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What has been happening in Wick over the last 4 years? Education New All Weather Pitch Improved security (cctv, reception, lighting, gates). New Special Education Unit at Wick High School and More learning support auxiliaries. New windows in parts of Wick High and a secured upgrade during 2007 � 2010. Airport House � a facility for children who do not work well under traditional school environment. Thus allowing teachers to concentrate on those that do. Social Work Grant Street Hostel Refurbished Pulteney House currently getting upgrade and new heating system. Community Caithness Heat and Power. New Retail Parks in Wick including cheaper petrol Cheaper flights and more flights Women's Aid Refuge New and proposed new houses built Development of Wick Business Park including Dental Facilities, Passport Office and Call Centres. Attracted Community and Regeneration Funding to Pulteneytown this was used to provide:
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PPP Housing Support for 16-25 Hobbies Clubs Activities for Young People Upgrade Rosebank Playing Fields Skatepark at Grizzly Park Refurbishment of Old Mens Rest Wick Training Centre � online courses and training opportunities. Final stages of providing multi functional Community and Training Centre. �100,000 upgrade of Rosebank Playing Field. Over 600 places used per week in the project. |