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Great Dunmow resident Terry Allen represents Residents for Uttlesford on Great Dunmow Town Council.
Great Dunmow resident Terry Allen represents Residents for Uttlesford on Great Dunmow Town Council.
Patrick is an experienced R4U councillor in Great Dunmow. As Mayor of Great Dunmow Patrick was focused on rebuilding the community following the disruption caused by the COVID lockdowns and promoting Great Dunmow as a great place to live, work and enjoy yourself.
“Residents need strong representation to ensure that their views and heard and acted on. One of the biggest concerns in the area is new housing. Along with new housing we need to protect the environment and include the necessary infrastructure and recreational facilities to support the needs of both current and future residents.” Patrick Lavelle
Patrick Lavelle took early retirement after a successful 35 year career in the pharmaceutical industry. His career in the pharma sector gives him a unique perspective into one of our region’s most important industries.
Other areas that interest Patrick are policing and reducing crime, and the issues related to large new housing developments in the area.
As a councillor he works to ensure that new housing proposals are properly scrutinised and development controlled to benefit residents. He believes that it is important to make sure that due consideration is given to the impact on the environment, on the local services (schools, medical facilities and recreational facilities) as well as supporting infrastructure including not just vehicular access but also public transport, cycling and walking access.
Patrick lives in the ward he represents.
Great Dunmow Town Council - South Ward in Essex is administered by Great Dunmow Town Council.
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