As someone passionate about public transport, I’m a bit embarrassed to admit that it took me over three years of living here to board a bus in Charvil. Since my first trip on the 850 to Henley, we haven’t looked back.
These past few months have been a steep learning curve as I get to grips with my role, planning policies, and local government functions. One of the driving forces behind my decision to stand for election was to take action on the climate emergency.
GP support is one of the most frequent things people talk about on the doorstep. When our new MP Clive Jones was elected in July, I talked with him about the issue and we decided to see what could be done.
The ability to travel around our local area safely and in a timely way is one of the most important concerns of local people and makes up a sizeable proportion of the issues raised to local councillors. It’s an issue close to my heart.
Our area has seen a lot of new housing, including much-needed affordable housing, and has attracted families and others into our area, and we are better for this. However, it isn’t without consequence for those already living here.
The most frequent topic in my inbox is local travel and transport, something we almost all experience for better or worse every day.