I remember a time – not so many years ago – when an accident was just that. An accident. Nobody was at fault. There was no malice. There was no question of someone acting irresponsibly or recklessly. It was quite simply an accident. And there were no ‘lessons to be learned’. No retraining. No ‘root … Continue reading Accidents do happen …
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The end of lockdown
Tomorrow – May 17th – we reach the next major milestone in the easing of Covid restrictions. We will be able to meet with friends and family indoors, larger numbers will be able to attend weddings and funerals, and many indoor entertainment venues – cinemas, play areas and the like – will re-open. And if … Continue reading The end of lockdown
South of the High Street and free parking …
A few weeks ago I wrote on my blog about the land south of LB High Street. In that post, I made what I considered to be a realistic assessment of the likely future use of the site and the timescales. At the same time, I urged residents to be wary of promises of community … Continue reading South of the High Street and free parking …
The new normal?
Like many of you, the past 12 months or so has brought about very significant changes to my life and my work as a Councillor. Although I had to adopt a lower profile – no delivering leaflets, no monthly surgeries, no knocking on residents’ doors - I have still been very busy at both Councils … Continue reading The new normal?
What does ‘the council’ actually do?
So, just what does ‘the council’ do? When you ask someone what ‘the council’ does, you will get a variety of answers, but with some common threads. Firstly, you will get those who don’t think ‘the council’ does very much. Each month they pay a not inconsiderable amount of Council Tax, and yet feel they … Continue reading What does ‘the council’ actually do?
A little common sense goes a long way …
I am conscious that I haven't posted on my Blog since October … unfortunately I had some health issues and I had to take a little time out for myself. However, I am now getting back in the saddle which means I will be starting my Blogging again … and if all goes to plan … Continue reading A little common sense goes a long way …
This week on social media …
There have been two hot topics on local social media sites this week. Firstly, there have been accusations flying around that I – together with my colleagues representing LB South ward on CBC – have been trying to block Councillors from other Leighton Buzzard and Linslade wards from ‘calling in’ planning applications for scrutiny by … Continue reading This week on social media …
The stark choice we will be facing in a General Election …
In all likelihood, we will have a General Election at some point in the very near future. When that time comes, the choice facing the electorate will not be about the normal domestic issues – health, education, welfare and so on – it will be dominated by Brexit, and underpinning this will be a decision … Continue reading The stark choice we will be facing in a General Election …
My Summer …
It is just over 2 months since my last blog post ... and whilst things have been relatively quiet locally, the same cannot be said of national politics (more of that on a separate post). Like many of you, my son has been off School for the past 6 weeks, and I have enjoyed a … Continue reading My Summer …
Policing in Leighton Linslade
Following the original letter from the Police and Crime Commissioner asking Parish Councils for additional money for a 'dedicated' PCSO, I was interviewed by BBC Look East. https://videopress.com/v/rjSglb0g BBC Look East - 29 January 2019
