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South Norfolk MP Richard Bacon brings Diss Express
readers up to date with some of his recent work for the community
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We all like to think of ourselves as good
drivers, but did you know that we are each 100 times more likely
to be killed or seriously injured on the roads than we are to
win the lottery?
Anything that makes our roads safer should be
welcomed. That's why I was delighted to visit Drive Alive, a
world-class driver training firm based here in Diss.
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IN THE DRIVING SEAT:
Richard Bacon MP (centre)
with Drive Alive’s founders
Michael and Sue Rees. |
Run by former police motorcyclist Michael Rees and
his wife Sue, Drive Alive offers a wide range of driver development
courses. These are taught by former police traffic officers who all hold
a Police Class One advanced driving certificate, something none of their
competitors can match.
Drive Alive's training programmes help their
impressive list of clients to comply with tough health and safety laws,
save serious money on fuel and maintenance costs and keep greenhouse gas
emissions low.
I congratulate Michael, Sue and their team on their
hard work to make the roads a safer place for us all.
We must support the police
I know many of you are worried about
anti-social behaviour in Diss. So am I and it is good that the
police are taking tough action to deal with troublemakers.
Norfolk police's new “Safer Neighbourhoods”
scheme will have a dedicated team of officers talking to local
people about local problems and then working with the community to
do something about them. Diss is a priority area for this scheme,
which will start rolling out over the next few weeks.
This scheme won't work without support from
residents. The police often know exactly who is responsible for
anti-social behaviour but until it is reported and witnesses come
forward, they can't do anything about it. The people causing
trouble in Diss rely on making people too frightened to do anything
to stop them.
We can't let them win, and the police need our
help to keep the town safe. Come on, Diss!
Remembrance Sunday
I was honoured to be invited to take the salute at the
Diss Remembrance Sunday commemorations by the Royal British Legion.
Following a splendid parade by our local veterans and
many youth groups along Mere Street, there was a moving service of remembrance
at St Mary's Church.
This year was record-breaking for the number of poppies
bought and it is good to see support for the poppy appeal growing.
By wearing a poppy, we show we have not forgotten that we
owe our very freedom to the brave young men and women who fought and died to
preserve it. Wearing a poppy is the very least we can do to honour the
sacrifices which were made for us.
We will remember them.
▪ Need to see your MP? You can
make an appointment to see Richard by calling 01379
642769.
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