From our District Councillor
I WOULD LIKE TO THANK all those who supported me in the recent East Cambs
District Council election, and for your trust in allowing me the privilege of
being your voice on the District Council.
However, let me assure all those who voted for my opponents that I am just as much their spokesman and will strive to act on their behalf also.
For the last four years we have had a hung council consisting of equal representation of Liberals and Conservatives with the six Independents holding the balance of power.
This often resulted in proposals being drawn out, with some not reaching fruition.
Following the elections the Conservatives are the largest parts with an overall majority of nine. The new composition of the Council should result in a clearer sense of direction. This in turn will hopefully help the Council officers by knowing that will be easier to deal with the many issues that confront our district.
50% of the workers in East Cambs commute out of the District to work, resulting in more vehicles on our all ready overcrowded roads.
We must therefore do all we can to increase local employment prospects and attract additional retail services to support the needs of the residence of the District.
There will be many other challenges on things such as transport, recycling, housing, then leisure and sport.
Our Conservative group will and endeavour to meet those challenges.
Congratulations Allen! Whatever else being DC might involve, it's certainly very hard work: your electorate clearly appreciates what you have been doing. Eds