Participation at Council Meetings and Panels

I have attended all full Council meetings during the year and actively participate in Council life on a daily basis. As a member of the Council's Speakers Panel (Planning), I attend all meetings and keep up to date with the changes that happen in the planning scene on a weekly basis. 

Participation at District Assemblies

I am Chair of the Longdendale and Hattersley District Assembly and hold weekly meetings with my Town Manager. I do not simply chair the DA meeting, I participate in the grass roots day-to-day activities of the Assembly and frequently work with the front-line staff.

Participation on Outside Bodies and Partnerships

I am a member of Werneth Low Joint Management Committee. This is something that I am passionate about as I join the many thousands that visit the park every month to enjoy the surroundings and responsibly walk my dog.

Participation on School Governing Bodies

I am Vice-Chair of Governors at Pinfold Primary School . This is not a position to shy away from. I actively support the head teacher and management team at the school as I simply believe that the primary schools in Hattersley are the benchmark for Tameside.

I am also a Governor of Arundale Primary School, a school that has improved significantly in the last two years and is now a leading primary school in Tameside.

Constituency Work

I have dealt promptly with many concerns from constituents and have a commitment to contact constituents within 24hrs or write to them within 7days.

Members' Advice Surgeries

I hold regular surgeries within the Longdendale Ward although I can be contacted by telephone and email.

My mobile telephone number is freely available and I arrange regular home calls.

Training and Development

I have attended several training sessions this year.

Achievements during the Year

The fight continues to bring traffic relief to the villages of Mottram and Hollingworth although I have worked with my colleagues to support the construction of the bypass and spur road. I will continue to represent the people of Longdendale at the Public Inquiry stage of this project.

The street scene in Longdendale continues to improve year on year. I have overseen redevelopment of several small parks in the district and started a programme of replacing street furniture with a higher specification.

In 2008 I would like to see improved recycling facilities in Longdendale and will be your voice in the redevelopment of Hattersley.