The Knaphillian

I am becoming increasingly dissolutioned with Woking Borough Council. Does Knaphill have to 'governed' by this bunch of incompetent idiots or can we defect to Surrey Heath for instance?

Better still - why can't we form a Knaphill Independent Council ?

After all what do we get for our council tax ? - Bins emptied if we're lucky!!

Definately!!! I received a letter the other day saying my council tax had gone up because Surrey Police had their funding capped by the government... Why the hell should I care or have to pay for it for that matter when the police dont actually seem to do anything at all!

Well, Bin collection dates changed this week, ours from Friday to Wednesday - Great Start

Come home to find wrong bin returned to our front garden with our own left two doors away still half full with legitimate rubbish which should have been emptied.

Also, split rubbish bags from houses opposite dropped and left by bin men in street.

Leads you to believe there are more cowboys employed by WBC than you'll find in the OK Coral !!!!

I've heard that the recent computer virus at Woking Council Has indeed compromised our personal data..... does anybody know anymore????

My friend works at the council offices and he said that there was nothing to worry about. He said that someone turned a switch off on a internal computer server and that it is something that happens there all of the time

Hello,

I am happy to take up the matter of your bin not being emptied and residual rubbish left behind by the rubbish collection lorry.

If you care to post your details on my Councillor web site..

cllrmelanie.whitehand@woking.gov.uk  I will take some action on the matter.

As always, I am happy to hear from residents who feel they have a Council  issue that needs resolving.

Thanks

Councillor Melanie Whitehand

I read with interest the post on your Wordress page from the Liberal Democrat Councillor. The issue mentioned aside, this not the first time he has spoken out of turn as you will see from examples on this link; http://www.thehorsellsmouth.com/?s=olly+wells 

Following the recent item on our 'Wordpress' page The Knaphillian has spoken with The Crown pub's landlord and he is more than willing to meet with any councillor or local representative or individual resident regarding Olly Wells' allegations with a view to addressing any relevant issues. You can give him a call on 01483 489755

GREETINGS  /  Its very disappointing to see negative comments from local councillors & other local representatives on the internet. These people need to realise that there are actually 'normal'  people who live in Knaphill who are not all "Mr/Mrs (green welly brigade) Perfects" but also have a life to lead and a living to make. Yes, take action if it is warranted but you should not encourage others to complain without just cause, especially if you have not even tackled the issue at source yourself in the first place!! 
To try and close a contained establishment such as a pub in Knaphill will only move the problem elswhere and make matters worse for the whole village, however, my experience of the pub in question has always been quite pleasant and these negative comments all seem a bit over the top and I live nearby!!.

Live music nights in Knaphill are marvellous events and give the village a wonderful dimension and edge. Apparently the pub has already made great strides in improving its image with the removal of their so called exotic dancers and more.
If the owner there is willing to talk and listen then maybe, the minority (just one or two people I believe) who are making these comments should pop along for a drink and listen to what he has to say instead of making a bad name for themselves as "do-gooding" killjoys and upsetting the village applecart!!.

James, The Knaphill Druid   8)

We are pleased that Olly Wells has repsonded on his blog to our Wordpress item. Forming a sensible dialogue with The Crown's owner, rather than shooting from the hip and by-passing the actual source of his issue has to be the most sensible way forward for all....

Local councillors never cease to amaze me......... every other village has a pillar of the community......... we seem to have a pillock of the community for ours.............

Sorry, I did not mean to cause such a stir with my previous post.  One person complaining about one pub. This is so out of proportion with what really needs to be tackled in Knaphill. Let's please drop the vindictiveness and stop over reacting!

Having seen the statement from Knaphill Football Club today........ I have to wonder how much Woking BC are responsble for the Knappers failure to get promotion after finishing 3rd and being denied a place in the premier disvision of the combined counties lge because of a delay in ground inprovements............ had it been Woking FC .. no doubt they would have pulled out all the stops to get things done in time.........