During the election campaign, I made it clear to the Rugby Conservatives Group leader, Craig Humphrey, that if I elected I would be keen to sit on the Sustainable Inclusive Communities (SIC) Panel. After my election Craig kindly granted me my wish.
Amongst other things the SIC Panel looks at increasing voter participation. Over the course of this year it will look at engaging the younger members of the electorate with Council work and trying to increase voter turnout in this demographic. With this a key priority of this years Panel it is fortunate that both Cllr. Tom Day and myself sit on this Panel as we are both in our early twenties and the youngest members of Council. Tom has already served a year on Council and is firmly entrenched in Council affairs and I am gradually finding my feet.
We will be using our unique insight to try and show the way forward, creating a town where democracy is a key part of a young persons citizenship. It is hoped this will be achieved by a special meeting of this Panel where we will go out to the community. It will make Rugby's democracy stronger and hopefully result in the Council looking more representative of our illustrious town. I look forward to the challenge ahead!
Friday, 15 June 2007
Thursday, 7 June 2007
Policing matters...
Dunchurch Parish Council met again on Tuesday. As usual, the excellent rural officer came to give a report and answer questions from Cllrs. and residents.
There was an increased residents' turnout because of the recent spate of crime in the village. This is excellent as it shows people want to engage with the Police to try and solve the problem. The Parish Council is well run and the members have a vested interest in the success of the village, we will deal with this issue together, but it will take time, hard work and patience.
I am committed to liaising with the Police and residents to try and target resources to the areas where they are needed. Dunchurch is a quiet area where people are brought up to respect each other. The youngsters in the village are on the whole polite, and a real asset to the community. We should remember this and not talk as though all are causing trouble.
At the next Parish Council meeting I hope to be able to offer some positive feedback.
There was an increased residents' turnout because of the recent spate of crime in the village. This is excellent as it shows people want to engage with the Police to try and solve the problem. The Parish Council is well run and the members have a vested interest in the success of the village, we will deal with this issue together, but it will take time, hard work and patience.
I am committed to liaising with the Police and residents to try and target resources to the areas where they are needed. Dunchurch is a quiet area where people are brought up to respect each other. The youngsters in the village are on the whole polite, and a real asset to the community. We should remember this and not talk as though all are causing trouble.
At the next Parish Council meeting I hope to be able to offer some positive feedback.
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