October 2008 Archives

FREE advice to help prepare companies for an emergency is on offer.

Hillingdon Council has organised the November 5 event at The Arena, in Stockley Park, West Drayton.
The day of advice, which starts at 10am, will include showing businesses how to be prepared for an emergency and a question and answer session with emergency service workers.

To book email civilprotection@hillingdon.gov.uk or call the Civil Protection Service on 01895 250515.

DISGRACED councillor Ian Oakley has been dismissed from Hillingdon Council.

A council spokesperson said: "Ian Oakley will no longer be a councillor in Hillingdon with immediate effect.

"The council takes any cases of harassment or criminal damage very seriously, and in particular the distress caused to the victims.

"This sentence sends a strong message to all those in public office about the behaviour expected of them and of the consequences they may face if they do not behave in an appropriate way."

The 31-year-old Northwood councillor of Ryeland Close, West Drayton, was given a custodial sentence of 18 weeks suspended for 12 months at St Albans Magistrates' Court yesterday (Monday).

He was also given a 12 month supervision order and made to pay £587 in compensation to three victims and £70 court costs.

A Northwood by-election will be held within 35 days.

FIRST-TIME buyers depressed by the credit crunch could have a spring in their step this weekend thanks to a new scheme in West Drayton.

Developers St. George West London, who own the modern Parkwest complex in Porter's Way, are launching their MyChoice Homebuy scheme specifically for first-time buyers and key workers this weekend.

The days will run on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th October from 10am-6pm and those interested are urged to go along as availability will be limited.

Ian Dobie, Managing Director at St George West London said: "We are delighted to be able to launch this exciting new initiative which allows first-time buyers and key workers in London the opportunity to buy a contemporary and stylish property at Parkwest and enjoy all of the benefits that come with a St George home.

"It is no secret that first time buyers face an uphill struggle these days to get on to the property ladder, and initiatives like this make the situation much easier for them.

"In addition to owning their first property, residents will also be able benefit from all of the on site facilities"
Thanks to the scheme househunters could own 100% of a property while paying as little as £95,000.

For more information and to see if you qualify for the MyChoice Homebuy scheme visit www.park-west.co.uk/mychoice.