I'm often asked why I first joined the Liberal Democrats and I have often answered with the word 'Brexit'. But whilst it was true that devastating result of the EU Referendum in 2016 was the catalyst for me joining the party, it really encompasses many wider issues that I wish to make a stand against.
There have been two accidents recently at the bend at the western end of Clare Lane near Winterfield Lane, increasing our concern regarding the safety of pedestrians as well as vehicle users at this location. Pedestrians trying to get to West Malling station, to the town, or to access the bus stop at Couch Green must walk in the road around a bend where visibility is very poor. Negotiating the junction at Winterfield Lane is particularly difficult.
The Borough Council's final draft Local Plan has now been published for consultation. Catchily entitled 'Regulation 19 Pre-Submission September 2018', it can be viewed during office hours at the Borough's Kings Hill Office at Gibson Drive; local libraries including Martin Square; and at the Parish Council Office at Church Farm, New Hythe Lane. It can also be viewed online by visiting:
We have been on Facebook and Twitter as 'East Malling Matters' since 2015 and have used these pages to keep residents informed about local issues. It gives us the chance to communicate with you and for you to see what we are doing on your behalf. More recently we have launched our website and Youtube channel.
Local MP Tim Farron says the Health Secretary has added insult to injury by refusing to rule out making further cuts to Cumbria's already underfunded public health budget.
Wiltshire Council has published its annual review of the Highways Service. (In Environment Committee agenda item 6). The good news is that road casualties decreased in 2017/18 financial year. The other good news is that although the number of potholes shot up, this was of course caused by an increase in the amount of weather, and not by WC neglect.