|
Notes:
WYRE FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL
ANNUAL REPORT OF ACTIVITIES 2009/10
COUNCILLOR: Nathan Desmond
WARD: Oldington & Foley Park
Section 1: Ward Activities (including Surgeries)
My main focus of work in Oldington and Foley Park over the last year has been to continue to improve the quality of life for all residents.
I have focused on facilitating the improvement of road surfaces and pavements, clearing up litter hot spots and helping to tackle anti-social behaviour.
In addition, I have responded to and carried out a vast quantity of case work on many issues that have helped to aid and improve residents' quality of life.
I have engaged with the community in a number of ways. I sit on the Governing Body of Oldington and Foley Park Community Network and Birchen Coppice Primary School and I am a Board Member of the Oldington and Foley Park Pathfinder.
I was a member of the Oldington and Foley Park Road Safety Committee.
I was Deputy Chairman of the ward Partners and Communities Together (PACT) Committee and I have attended all meetings in the last 12 months.
I have taken the time to knock on doors across the ward to introduce myself and ascertain if local residents have any local issues or problems.
Section 2: Council Meetings
Appointments & Appeals Committee, Cabinet, Council and Kidderminster Educational Foundation.
Section 3: Achievements
After six years of campaigning I have been successful in installing traffic calming measures on Walter Nash Road, Birchen Coppice and this has proved a massive success with local residents.
I have had new school safety traffic signs installed on Woodbury Road to warn drivers of the new play area and the nearby school.
After 18 months of campaigning in partnership with the Pathfinder Team, I have secured funding for a brand new, state of the art, play facility on Woodbury Road which will cater for all ages.
I have secured funding for new pavements to be installed in Avon Road and Sutton Park Road.
I have secured funding for lighting improvements to two alleyways in the ward which were both attracting anti social behaviour at night.
Section 4: Special Knowledge
I have a degree in History and Politics which helps my understanding of the intricacies of politics on a national and international level. I also help run the family business in industrial and commercial flooring which gives me insight into challenges and pressures of the private sector.
Section 5: Attendance Percentage for 2009/10
78%.
|
