Councillor Mike Walters' Personal Blog

Welcome to my blog†

My name is Mike Walters, Conservative Teignbridge District Councillor for Kingsteignton East and the Parish of Ideford in South Devon.

The purpose of this site is to try and keep you informed about my role and provide you with information about developments at Teignbridge District Council and our local Ward of Kingsteignton East and the Parish of Ideford.

My Committee responsibilities with Teignbridge District Council include being Chairman of Regulatory & Appeals, and a member of Development Control, Overview & Scrutiny, Devon County Highways and Traffic Orders and Member Champion for Design, the Built Environment and Historic Buildings.

My Committee responsibilities with Kingsteignton Parish Council include being Chairman of the Council, and I am also an Ex Officio member of all other Committees.

I will clarify my responsibilities in future blogs...

Thursday 27 August 2009

Voter Registration 2009/10 - Don't lose your right to vote!

On 25th August Teignbridge Council will be posting voter registration forms to all 57,000 households within the district, marking the start of this year's annual canvass of electors. Households will be required to submit details of all eligible persons who will be resident at a property on the qualifying date of 15th October 2009.

Friday 15 August 2008

Summer Sizzlers

There's never been a better time to get happy and healthy at local leisure centres as Teignbridge Council introduces its special Summer Sizzler passes.

At a time when it's getting ever more important to watch the pennies, Teignbridge has introduced two brand new Summer Sizzler passes for the months of July and August, helping users of all ages get the most out of their local leisure centre at an even more affordable price.

The Junior Summer Sizzler is on sale now and costs £10, entitling the holder to 10 indoor swims at either Dawlish or Newton Abbot Leisure Centre.

Available to people aged 16 or under, the cards can be renewed after 10 swims and reused as many times as required throughout July and August, meaning that younger customers can enjoy a whole summer of super-cheap swims!Young people aren't the only ones in for a treat, however, with the Adult Summer Sizzler going on sale in August.

This pass, available at Newton Abbot Leisure Centre, Dawlish Leisure Centre, Ashmoor Recreation Centre and Broadmeadow Sports Centre, will cost just £14, and entitles the holder to any 14 leisure centre activities (including an induction in the New Physique Fitness suite, usually costing £8).

Among the activities on offer are use of the indoor pools, exercise classes, fitness training sessions, badminton and squash sessions and use of the sauna and steam rooms.

Cllr Anne Fry Teignbridge Executive Spokesperson for Recreational Services said:

"This fantastic new offer is not to be missed! It's a wonderful way to start the summer - keeping the children entertained and parents busy."

"The Summer Sizzlers are a brilliant way to keep the family happy and healthy, and make the summer all the more fun. With activities working out at just £1 each, it's an ideal way to save some cash while getting the most out of the summer holidays."

"The whole family can enjoy a day of fun, from only £1 each, so why not come and join in!"