Conservative Party Councillor for -
Kelvedon
Roles
- Deputy
Cabinet Member for Environment and Sustainability.
- Member of those Committees/Groups listed on the
right.
Constituency Work
- Having lived in Feering for the
past 10 years, and in just outside the District for most of my
formative years, I am very committed to the area and to helping the
Council achieve best value for all residents. I am always pleased
to assist any constituent who needs help with the workings and/or
services provided by the Council.
Involvement with Organisations within Braintree District
and Elsewhere.
- Feering Parish Council (Vice Chair)
- Beaver Scouts assistant
Training and Development Undertaken
Since first elected to the Council
in 2003, I have attended a number courses to better understand
Planning, Flooding, Environmental, Licensing, Housing and
Technology issues affecting the Council.
I am keen to remain abreast of
technological advances that help Members & Officers interact
with residents in the most efficient, cost effective &
sustainable manner, and I continue to strive for more Council
Member and Officer understanding of the advantages &
efficiencies available through the increased use of IT.
Key Personal Highlights/Contributions During the
Year
As a member of the (now superceded)
Environmental PDG, I helped to introduce the Sustainable Energy
Policy for the Council and also enjoyed the challenge of working on
the Better Value PDG, helping to ensure that the Council makes most
efficient and effective use of current and future resources. As
Deputy Cabinet Member for Environment & Sustainability, I am
continuing this work, aiming towards a carbon-neutral Council,
ensuring that Sustainable policies are followed and encouraging the
continuation of the excellent work that Officers and Members have
done to reduce & recycle such a high percentage of our
waste.
In debate, I firmly opposed the
proposal by the Highways Agency to extend the A120 through open
countryside & the Blackwater Valley, without any consideration
for local access, and especially where the route significantly
affects Kelvedon & Feering.
During the debate on a second runway for Stansted, I argued
that even the concept of a second runway is unsustainable in the
longer term, which the Council confirmed by the comprehensive
rejection of the proposal.