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From across our villages.

Reports from the ward, planning updates, local campaigns and some of the everyday issues I've been working on.

Crime & safety

Police & Crime Summit: join us in Farnham Common on 20 November

I am pleased to welcome Thames Valley Police & Crime Commissioner Matthew Barber for an open meeting with residents about local crime and policing.

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Road safety

Further collision at Hedgerley crossroads reinforces the need for road safety work

Following reports of another collision, I am asking that the incident is included in the ongoing review of the crossroads and road markings.

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Planning

Farnham Park: requesting public committee scrutiny of the Wycombe Wanderers proposal

My fellow ward councillors and I have requested committee consideration of the application affecting Farnham Park and South Buckinghamshire Golf Course.

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Local democracy

Why I am challenging changes to councillors’ planning call-in powers

Changes to the national scheme of delegation raise serious questions about local accountability for planning decisions affecting our villages.

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Local identity

Royal Mail opens the door to reviewing missing village localities

After further correspondence, Royal Mail has identified addresses that may qualify for a locality review in the Farnhams and neighbouring villages.

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Casework

Verdon Court: constructive discussions about the future of the site

A working group I convened has helped bring residents, the owner’s representative and Council teams together to discuss practical next steps.

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Environment

Fly-tipping: calling for stronger consequences for offenders

Our country lanes are not dumping grounds. I have pressed for more effective deterrents and supported local volunteers tackling litter.

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Highways

Out on pothole patrol across the Farnhams and Stoke Poges

I have been walking and driving around the ward to record road defects and press for repairs following the winter weather.

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