If you are not yet aware, the metro has established a Service Delivery Call Centre to assist with a one-stop-shop when assisting with municipal complaints. Please note the detailed process that should be followed when logging a complaint with the Joint Operation Centre (JOC). All members of the public are encouraged to make use of this facility using the toll free number and by following the process outlined below. Your are of course also welcome to log your complaint with myself via … [Read more...] about How to Log Complaints With the NMBMM Service Delivery Call Centre
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Urgent – IDP and Budget Meeting
Dear Ward 2 Residents The municipality has advised that Public Meetings will be held to get input on the IDP, Budget and Annual Report. The meeting for Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, is this Wednesday, 14th March, at 6pm, at the Walmer Town Hall. Please try and attend if possible to be able to voice your opinion. Please raise matters that are problematic in your area, and motivate why the Council must implement our Ward 2 plan items. Raise issues that are noted in the AG's report … [Read more...] about Urgent – IDP and Budget Meeting
Ward 2 Newsletter – NMB Has R1.4 Billion Maintenance Backlog
Ward 2 report by Ward Councillor Dean Biddulph - February 2012 Safety & Security - Metro Police Force Could Add Millions to Municipal Budget Eastern Cape Safety and Liaison MEC Helen Sauls-August has finally gazetted the establishment of the force, paving the way for a formal metro police force, but the issue of whether the Metro can afford the service is now paramount. The establishment of a Municipal Police Force in Nelson Mandela Bay could add an estimated R40 million "if not far … [Read more...] about Ward 2 Newsletter – NMB Has R1.4 Billion Maintenance Backlog
300 Smiling Faces
Ward 2 Councillor, Dean Biddulph, along with the assistance of a generous public has packaged close to three hundred gift boxes that will mainly benefit the Khaya Cheshire in Walmer Township, SOS Children's Village and Sister Ethel's Missionvale Centre. Dean writes; "So often we tend to forget just how fortunate so many of us are and it has been an absolute joy to be able to put together these goodie packs and I'm convinced that here will be many a smiling face on Christmas Day as a result. … [Read more...] about 300 Smiling Faces
Ward 2 Report December 2011
Dear Ward 2 Friends The end of another significant year for the Democratic Alliance draws near. It has certainly been an eventful 12 months and the collective efforts of all our public representatives, staff, activists, members and supporters has helped make 2011 our most successful year as a party since inception. I would like to extend a warm word of thanks to all of you who supported me in my bid to retain the Ward 2 seat. I want to say a special thank you to my long suffering wife Lynne, … [Read more...] about Ward 2 Report December 2011
Ward 2 Newsletter October 2011
Summer season is fast approaching although it doesn't feel that way with a chilly start to the week! There have been a host of exciting developments lately that hold a lot of significance for the residents of Ward 2 and the greater metro community. The Kings Beach Environmental Upgrade is already well underway with a significant amount of money to be spent on our long neglected beachfront. I am pleased to see that Transnet have again reaffirmed their commitment to the removal of the … [Read more...] about Ward 2 Newsletter October 2011
Ward 2 Newsletter August 2011
We are well and truly back into full swing and doing whatever we can to ensure that the levels of service delivery from the metro improve and that you get the services that you deserve. This is not always easy as we often find ourselves at the mercy of the administration and officials who night have a different set of priorities or agenda to ourselves. I can confirm however that the establishment of the Service Delivery Joint Operations Centre (JOC), has been a great help under the capable … [Read more...] about Ward 2 Newsletter August 2011
This is WHY the Water Restrictions Have NOT Been Lifted
The Metro dam levels show a significant improvement at 76.7 % after the recent rains. Please note that the Metro's main dedicated supply dams the Churchill and Impofu are the only ones that are not yet full and we have been informed that it is important to consider this when determining when restrictions are likely to be lifted or whether full or partial water restrictions will be retained. I have also been informed that representatives from the metro will be meeting with the Department of … [Read more...] about This is WHY the Water Restrictions Have NOT Been Lifted
Report by Ward 2 Councillor Dean Biddulph – 1 June 2011
Once again, I would like to thank all of you who supported both me and the Democratic Alliance by turning out to vote on 18 May 2011. Whilst we may not have achieved our stated objective of taking control of the metro, your support went a long way toward achieving this goal in the next elections. Election Results Ward 2 It certainly was an exciting and eventful 2011 Municipal Election which saw us gaining 19 seats and nearly taking control of the metro away from the ruling party. I would like … [Read more...] about Report by Ward 2 Councillor Dean Biddulph – 1 June 2011
Ward 2 Newsletter March 2011
Ward 2 Newsletter by Councillor Dean Biddulph: This is more than likely the last newsletter that I will be sending to you before the 2011 Municipal Election. It has been an absolute privilege and pleasure to have been able to serve you all as the councillor for Ward 2 for the past two and a half years. Although not without frustration, I am pleased to say that progress has been made in respect of the areas where I had hoped to be able to make a difference prior to my election in … [Read more...] about Ward 2 Newsletter March 2011
Do You Qualify to Cast a Special Vote?
A special vote allows a registered voter, who can't vote at their voting station on election day, to apply to vote on a predetermined day before election day in May 2011. To apply for a special vote, you must: be registered in South Africa as a voter have a green, bar-coded ID book or a valid temporary identity certificate and be on the Voters' Roll. By law, you can apply for a special vote if you: can't travel to your voting station because you are physically infirm or … [Read more...] about Do You Qualify to Cast a Special Vote?
Manganese Ore Battle Lines Drawn
Pierre Voges, CEO of the Mandela Bay Development Agency has, in consultation with various stakeholders appointed Mr Camesh Moodliar of Goldberg, de Villiers Attorneys to co-ordinate a response, on behalf of the people of the metro and all affected persons and businesses, to the pending Transnet Application for an Atmospheric Licence and the comments thereon. It has been decided that it would be preferable to also copy any objection to Cindy Jonker to be included into what will amount to a … [Read more...] about Manganese Ore Battle Lines Drawn
Dean Dean I Heard Them Scream
In case you missed it, this year of 2011 heralds one more local election and we have two major candidates elbowing for position at the feeding trough of ratepayer misery - the ANC (or, as many like to call them, The New NP) and the DA (or, as others like to call them, the Desperate Alternative). Going to the monthly kindergarten gathering of Councillors at the Wool Board has been a slight bit of a disappointment for me as the expected cut and thrust of politics - that of nimble word-smiths … [Read more...] about Dean Dean I Heard Them Scream
The Most Important Local Government Election Yet
There has probably never been a more important local government election than the election of 2011. If you are not happy with the way that this metro is currently being run, if you are tired of the state of our city, now is the time to change things. What can you do? Make sure that you are registered to vote in the area where you live so that you can vote for your candidate of choice. Secondly, speak to all your friends, colleagues, acquaintances and get everyone to turn out and vote. For … [Read more...] about The Most Important Local Government Election Yet
Ward 2 Newsletter February 2011
Ward 2 Newsletter by Councillor Dean Biddulph: Beach Front Safety & Security I have been in discussion with ADT who have very generously offered to sponsor the training of unemployed persons from disadvantaged backgrounds up to the level of Grade E security guards. Thereafter they will be registered with SIRA (Security Industries Regulatory Authority). The plan is then to register them as legitimate car guards with the intent of deploying them along the beachfront. At the same time, … [Read more...] about Ward 2 Newsletter February 2011
