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Six-Month Activity Highlights (May–November 2025)

​This summary shows the key work I have carried out in my first six months as County Councillor for Highley.

Every point below reflects direct actions I’ve taken on behalf of residents.

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🚧 Highways and Road Safety – What I’ve Done

  • Organised and pushed through pothole repair days across Highley

  • Logged, chased and escalated multiple drainage failures and blocked gullies

  • Raised and pursued  Vicarage Lane flooding caused by resurfacing

  • Challenged poor pavement resurfacing and requested formal re-inspection

  • Secured the removal of wheelchair and pram restrictive loops on the Hawthorn to Yew Tree footpath

  • Reported and escalated three accident incidents at the telephone exchange footpath

  • Raised restricted visibility and access issues at Beechcroft Corner

  • Held regular calls with Highways officers to drive progress on open cases

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🚌 Public Transport – What I’ve Done

  • Secured the early 125 timetable change so students could catch the Bridgnorth to Shrewsbury bus

  • Requested that the 08:21 service be restored to 08:08 due to resident delays to work

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🌧 Drainage, Odour and Environmental Issues – What I’ve Done

  • Addressed repeated odour complaints around Kinlet View and Netherton Lane with Severn Trent

  • Secured installation of a hydrogen sulphide (H2S) monitor after persistent issues

  • Pressured Severn Trent to carry out sewer, tank and wet well cleans and agree a regular cleaning programme

  • Requested manhole inspections and resealing to reduce odour escapes

  • Maintained ongoing communication with Severn Trent to push long-term solutions

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🏡 Housing, Planning and Resident Support – What I’ve Done

  • Supported STAR Housing adaptation requests for resident with mobility needs

  • Helped residents facing issues with private landlords

  • Assisted residents experiencing homelessness with referrals and guidance

  • Provided advice and support for boundary and high-hedge disputes

  • Helped residents understand planning processes and submit objections

  • Highlighted instances of poor planning notice placement to the Planning Team

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♿ Accessibility and Blue Badges – What I’ve Done

  • Supported several residents through difficult Blue Badge applications

  • Attended a councillor briefing and raised concerns about the restrictive assessment process

  • Challenged the policy requiring patient summaries only

  • Raised issues with GP letters being rejected

  • Challenged the refusal of independent medical assessments

  • Advocated for a more fair and person-centred assessment approach

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🏥 Health and Community Engagement – What I’ve Done

  • Took part in the major Highley health visit with Highley Medical Practice, Primary Care Network, Public Health Team, Halo Leisure, the Parish Council and the UK Chief Medical Officer.

  • Contributed to discussions on rural primary care access, mental health and health inequalities

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🏛 Scrutiny and Governance – What I’ve Done

  • Represented Highley on the Economy and Environment Scrutiny Committee

  • Served on the Audit and Governance Committee

  • Challenged the Kier Highways contract on performance and value

  • Opposed increased spending on the Ludlow pyrolysis proposal

  • Contributed to scrutiny of transport, flood resilience, waste, and the Council’s financial position

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A substantial amount of work has been undertaken, but there is much more to do.

Thank you to all residents who have contacted me and supported this work so far.

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