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I spoke last night at the UDC full council meeting. Bringing my financial experience to the table, I explored the wasted millions at UDC, and laid the criticism at the foot …read more →
When a housing association or council wants to buy a piece of land on which to build a development of 100% social housing, this is generally seen as a good …read more →
What is affordable housing? There is a popular misconception (even among some councillors!) that affordable housing is low cost housing for sale that enables young people to set a foot …read more →
I’m an accountant and am working with a small team reviewing the UDC accounts for the R4U policy manifesto. Sound finances are essential for all organisations and local councils are …read more →
Delighted to be accepted by Residents for Uttlesford as candidate for next May’s district council elections! I will be standing for the Newport ward alongside Jo Parry, current independent councillor …read more →
Tuesday 18th November 2014, Saffron Walden: Residents for Uttlesford (R4U), the local advocacy group for towns and villages, has announced that sitting councillor Keith Mackman has been selected as its …read more →
It may seem a little odd that in my first blog I commented that the District Council needed non-party political members to work on behalf of residents – taking party …read more →
Wednesday 22nd October 2014, Saffron Walden: Uttlesford residents have announced that they have formed their own independent political party, Residents for Uttlesford (R4U), with the intention of taking control of …read more →
In 2013 a by-election in Newport gave me the chance to stand for election for Uttlesford District Council. I stood as an Independent against the three main political parties and …read more →
Monday, 13th October 2014: Residents for Uttlesford (R4U), the local advocacy group for towns and villages, has moved forward its campaign for better local government by asking residents from across …read more →