Dear Readers,

Secklow Gate
Due to the fire at the Market outside thecentre:mk on Wednesday 17th January 2010 Secklow Gate from its junction with Midsummer Boulevard to Silbury Boulevard is now closed to ensure public safety. Access to the service road for thecentre:mk however will remain open. Secklow Gate will remain closed whilst a full inspection of the bridge structure takes place, and following the results of this inspection it may be that the road will remain closed to through traffic until some repair work can be undertaken. Whilst Secklow Gate is closed the alternative route will be via Midsummer Boulevard, Marlborough Gate and Silbury Boulevard and vice versa.

Midsummer Place Saturday 30th January
Are encouraging women to sign up for this years ‘Race for Life’ and also take part in a re-recording of Cyndi Lauper’s 80’s smash hit ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun’. They will have a whole host of celebrities singing their own line – it’s a chance for every woman to get involved! For more information on how to take part in the ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun’ single, go to www.raceforlife.org  or see Midsummer Place What's On Guide  

Have Your Say on MK in 2050
Milton Keynes Council would like to know what the future should hold for Milton Keynes? Visit the MK2050 website for inspiration and to give them your thoughts. Your comments on MK's future will help the Council in making decisions. For more information see: Milton Keynes Council: MK2050

thecentre:mk Middleton Hall
2nd February - MK Lions vs Worcester Wolves basketball game starts at 7:30pm in Middleton Hall. For tickets see: www.mklions.com   
05th February / 07th February - The Wedding Show returns to Middleton Hall with 110 exhibitors, admission is free. For more information see: thecentre:mk Events Page

Milton Keynes Partnership
Announces the Milton Keynes Carbon Offset Fund, which enables older homes to improve their energy efficiency through subsidised loft and cavity wall insulation, has received its first contribution from the Milton Keynes Tariff. The payment of £79,118 has come from the completion of the new John Lewis distribution centre at Magna Park in the Eastern Expansion Area. For more see"Milton Keynes Tariff contributes to low carbon living"

Kind regards,
Carmel Blyth
Communications Officer
Milton Keynes City Centre Management