Both Robert Oliver and myself are regularly contacted by ward residents, either by telephone, e-mail, through our website or in response to our newsletters. Now that Alan Wright has been elected as the third Conservative Councillor, we now have three people who will all be aiming to do their very best when asked to become involved in a ward issue.

On a recent Saturday afternoon we spent a good two hours walking around Herrington looking at some concerns raised by residents. These included objection to a planning application, the condition of the grassed area at the Board Inn Roundabout, car parking on grass verges, left litter at the Herrington Road/ Crow Lane junction, the installation, (at last), of a litter bin in Balmoral Terrace, progress of the play area in the Park, the Bridle Path at Foxcover Lane, plus several others.

During this period we met quite a few people and had a pleasant exchange of views. We intend to repeat this on a regular basis. In addition to attending to any specific issue, I also drive down to the Park Lea/West Park area most week-days to monitor the car parking issue, while Robert is in the ward every day.

We have in mind some ideas on making even greater, personal contact with residents in the months ahead and when finalised will mention them in our regular newsletters. During the recent election campaign, Alan, Robert and myself met hundreds of people. We were all grateful for the kind, friendly response we received.

Michael