what's happening in Ward Four
Councillor Robert Chambers plays a key role in what happens in Ward Four. He is an experienced, knowledgeable and respected voice on Council. He is needed to ensure Ward Four gets its fair share. This is why Robert Chambers is the best Candidate for WARD FOUR!
He works hard and knows how to get things done. He has always had the respect of the Mayor and his fellow Councillors. Robert can list the following accomplishments as things he has played a key role in during the last term.
A FEW OF THIS TERMS ACCOMPLISHMENTS
THE SCOTLAND COMMUNITY CENTRE
Robert was instrumental in working with the Scotland Optimist Club and the Just 4 Moms and Tots daycare group to acquire the former St Anthony Daniel School and transform it into the Scotland Community Centre . The facility is one of the most used in the County, offering a variety of programs and things to do for all ages.
CEMETERIES
The Tapley Cemetery as it used to be.
At Robert's urging the County has adopted a higher care and maintenance standard for the Counties active and inactive cemeteries.
NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR BURFORD AND HARLEY
A NEW FIRE STATION FOR SCOTLAND... COMING SOON!
Robert has always advocated for the modernization of our aging facilities and has worked on the Community Services Committee to convince Council to proceed with building a new Fire hall in Scotland. Council has approved the plans and acquired the land next to the new community Centre. Construction will soon begin!
Lets thank the Firefighters for what they do!
CREEK SIDE VILLAGE
" As we work through the details of our approval process, Robert's assistance has been invaluable."
…..Jim Brown, Evolution Homes
Robert recognizes that well planned , carefully thought out, low impact development is good for Burford. He encourages people to keep informed, ask questions, and bring their concerns forward as the process unfolds. We are lucky to have a conscientious , well intended developer willing to do good things in Ward Four.
TRAFFIC SAFETY
Robert was instrumental in the County adopting the "THREE E" approach to better traffic safety in our Hamlets and Villages.
EDUCATION ; ENFORCEMENT ; ENGINEERING
Along with better enforcement we need to make people better aware of the problems by education and we can use engineering (signs, pavement paintings, traffic calming devices, road design etc.) to help calm the traffic.
We are in the initial stages of the new program and it is having positive effects.
GIVE US A BRAKE AND SLOW DOWN!!
LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT
Robert introduced "Low Impact Development " principals to Council. Development should have low or no impact on our environment. The environment should not be changed by development.
MOVED BY : Robert Chambers …...
Whereas the Council of the County of Brant recognizes the benefits, both environmental and financial , of Low Impact Development (LID)
and Whereas adopting the principals, practices and philosophies of LIDis a priority for the County of Brant
and whereas the Council of the County of Brant fully supports LID
be it resolved that the Senior Management Team be directed to research , embrace and promote the principles, practices and philosophies of LID
and that the General Managers be directed to incorporate LID practices into their departmental operations.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY