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Different Responsibilities of Amersham Town Council and Bucks Council
The different levels of local authority bodies can sometimes make it confusing as to who is responsible for what, so here is a, hopefully, helpful summary. Amersham Town Council has responsibility for: – Public gardens and parks- Children’s play areas- Sporting facilities (not the Chilterns Lifestyle Centre)- Woodlands- Residential Street Lighting (but not on A…
On-Street Parking Issues: Supporting residents of Scholars Way Estate Area
A resident of the Scholars Way residential estate contacted Amersham Town Council to complain about the on-street parking issues they experience on working days, caused by people parking there who work on the Raans Road Industrial Estate. This is an issue that is the responsibility of Buckinghamshire Council rather than Amersham Town Council, but I…
Meet Your LibDem Amersham Town Councillors
Meet your LibDem Amersham Town Councillors
Reflections/Learnings of a 1st Time Campaigner
Campaigning as a candidate in the local elections was not part of my plan for 2021, but life is funny sometimes. I believe you have to be ready to embrace unexpected opportunities and see where they take you, as long as they are true to your core beliefs, values and passions. Putting my name out…
Before you vote on May 6th, please do this …
It is really important to vote on May 6th, but before you do, please can you take a short moment from your busy life, to step back and think about the state of our country and local community. Is this really the best we can be?
Everyone moans about the roads …
Residents have a lot to moan about regarding the performance of Conservative run Buckinghamshire Council, but number one complaint is the maintenance of the roads. We see and feel the potholes everyday and the situation is not getting better. Residents of Amersham and Chesham rated the Council just 4 out of 10 for road maintenance.…
Get a postal vote!
6th May 2021 Local Elections It is very important that you have your say on how our County and Town are run in the upcoming 6th May local elections, but the Covid-19 pandemic will make some people wary to go out and exercise their right to vote. If this is you or you will struggle…
Covid-19 Volunteering
It is not well publicised but there is a large but quiet army of volunteers helping out in communities across Buckinghamshire to help those affected by Covid-19 and with the vaccination rollout programme. Without these kind people giving up their free time, we would be in a far worse situation. Last week I was just…
March 21st – Census 2021
It’s census time again! Since 1801 we have carried out a nationwide census every 10 years. As a former student of history I have been fascinated by the census as they are unique moments capturing the entire population. Although I have a historical interest, the census is actually about the future and really important for…
Russia Report – Holding the Government to Account
I have been campaigning to get the Government to actually investigate if there was any interference into the Brexit Referendum by Russia. This followed the release of the Russia Report from the independent security committee which made it clear that no investigation has taken place despite some clear suspicions that activity probably took place. It…
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