This morning (Saturday) I have spoken to the CBC Executive Member for Regeneration about the problems on Hockliffe Road due to the development work – in particular, the traffic lights and the mud on the road. He is already aware of the unacceptable inconvenience this is causing local residents, and will be talking to the developers.
This week there have been fewer meetings that a typical week.
On Tuesday I attended the Children’s Services Oversight and Scrutiny Committee at Chicksands. One of the main items we were looking at were exam results across all ages in Central Beds, together with new safeguarding arrangements and school places.
On Wednesday evening I chaired the Town Council Planning and Transport Committee – not major developments, but we discussed the ‘green wheel’ – a network of open spaces across the town.
On Thursday I was due to do ‘Speedwatch’ at an ‘undisclosed location’ … but rain stopped play (the strong winds would have blown over the Speed Indicator Display – known as ‘Sid’).
The rest of the week has been spent on residents’ issues and concerns, although the rest of today is a ‘day off’ as it is my son’s 13th birthday. Happy Birthday Jack!
My name is Amanda Dodwell, and I have been a Conservative Councillor for Brooklands Ward (Leighton Linslade Town Council) and Leighton Buzzard South (Central Bedfordshire Council) since 2011.
Previously, I was a Councillor in Wantage, Oxfordshire, on Wantage Town Council and The Vale of White Horse District Council.
Originally from Buckinghamshire, I attended Waddesdon C of E Secondary School and Aylesbury High School, and studied Economics at Leeds Trinity University. I have lived in Leighton Buzzard for over 13 years, with my husband Adam and son Jack.
I had the privilege to be Mayor of Leighton Linslade in 2013/14, and Leader of the Town Council in 2015/16.
Since 2012 I have been Deputy Executive Member for Children, Families and Education at Central Bedfordshire Council, with a particular interest in looked after children (LAC). I am a member of the Fostering and Adoption Panels, and since July 2018 I have been Chair of the Corporate Parenting Panel, overseeing services for children in care.
As the parent of a child with additional needs (Jack was diagnosed with Autism at the age of 3), I am passionate about services for children and young people, and those with additional needs and mental health problems.
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