Councillor Information

Christopher Nicholls

Labour

Cookley

Notes:

ANNUAL REPORT OF ACTIVITIES 2011/12

Ward Activities this year, including outside bodies:

I hold regular surgeries at Cookley Village Hall and Sports Club. Surgeries are held on the first Saturday of each month between 12 noon and 1 pm.

Monthly consultations are carried out with residents regarding planning applications in conjunction with other parish councillors.

„X Chairman of Wolverley and Cookley Partners & Communities Together (PACT).
„X Member of Wolverley and Cookley Parish Council.
„X Governor at Cookley Primary School.
„X Member of Cookley Surgery¡¦s Patient Participation Group.
„X Trustee of the Sebright Educational Foundation.
„X A trustee of Wolverley Charities.
„X Regular attendance at Cookley Tenants Consultative Committee.
„X Communication with the community via newsletters and public meetings.

I continue to promote the interests of our village community e.g. maintaining the Green Belt and representing residents¡¦ views at relevant Council and committee meetings.

I liaise with the police and other outside bodies via Partners & Communities Together (PACT) meetings to resolve issues for the benefit of our community.

I continue to monitor the Parish Plan.

As a Governor for Cookley Primary School, I continue to assist in its development.

I continue to play an active role in the life of our village.

Highlights:

This year I called two public meetings. The first one was to discuss the development of the Lea Castle Site. The second one was in relation to the proposed Gypsy, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople development at Lea Castle (this was a separate meeting to the one called by the District Council). The attendance, interest and contribution by local people showed how close knit a community we are. The outcome of these meetings was that the community were eager to see the site developed and many ideas were proposed, for example, a retirement village, hospice, housing, employment and leisure opportunities. The key message was that it should be a multi purpose site. The Community were keen to be involved with any proposed developments. I wish to thank everybody for their immense contributions.

The Senior Citizens Christmas Party was held in January and was well attended and a good time was had by all! At the party everyone agreed that we should hold it in January and would in future be called a ¡§New Year Party¡¨ and we will still have carols and crackers!!

Special Knowledge:

Using the wealth of experience I have gained as your District Councillor for the last 21 years, I continue to listen to you and promote your views and interests.

Cookley is a great place to live with a true community spirit.

Attendance/Meetings

85%.

Christopher Nicholls

Profile

Contact Details
7 Woodlands Road
Cookley
Nr Kidderminster
DY10 3TL

Telephone: 01562 850895
Facsimile: 01562 850895
Email: christopher.nicholls@wyreforestdc.gov.uk
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Committee Membership

Planning Committee