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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.
Great Dunmow resident Cath Arnold represents Residents for Uttlesford on Great Dunmow Town Council.
Great Dunmow resident Cath Arnold represents Residents for Uttlesford on Great Dunmow Town Council.
Alex Armstrong is committed to the future of Dunmow. He is a Dunmow town and district councillor. He was Chair of the Dunmow Town Team for 2 years, whose aim is to create a more vibrant and dynamic High St in the town. Previously he served on the Havering Chamber of Commerce for 10 years. At Uttlesford District Council he is the portfolio holder for Sport, Leisure and the Arts.
“I do not want Dunmow to become either a dormitory town or a concrete jungle – any development must be in tune with the desire of the local residents.” Alex Armstrong
Professionally Alex runs a local print consultancy after previously being managing directors of both private and public companies in the printing industry.
Alex Armstrong is committed to creating successful business, and knows that a joined-up approach it the best way to take the district forward. He is a Great Dunmow Town Councillor. He was Chair of the Dunmow Town Team for 2 years, has served on the Havering Chamber of Commerce and Industry for 10 years, where he was the chairman for 4 years.
In Havering he volunteered as a work experience mentor for the Borough, helping Havering College with apprenticeships. He also served on various committees including Safety and Community Partnerships, Town Centre Partnerships and Business forums and served for 10 years on the Havering Business Awards panel.
Professionally Alex has been Managing Director of both private and public companies in the printing industry. He now runs a local print consultancy.
Alex moved from the built up East End of London to Havering, which was then in Essex, only to see it become a London Borough and in his words a ‘concrete jungle’. He moved again to Great Dunmow and fell in love with the town, the open spaces, and warm and friendly people. Alex says he doesn’t want Dunmow to become either a dormitory town or a concrete jungle itself, and so any development must be in tune with the desire of the local residents.
He has been married for over 40 years and has a son in Florida and daughter in Canada. His hobbies are golf, theatre, walking and Chelsea Football Club.
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.