We residents need to decide for ourselves because we are being ignored

WOW! Campaigning for a local election is a full-time job and great preparation for the County Councillor role I have been walking the miles around my patch, meeting locals and …read more →

Armstrong on Policing

In response to recent press, prospective candidate for ECC (Dunmow) Alex Armstrong writes: “Of course the Residents for Uttlesford prospective candidates know that our police service is not run by …read more →

How difficult is it to change local parking signs?

Saffron Walden appears to have received ‘assurances’ that the third hour of parking on the Common will not be charged for as of August 1st. However, in Dunmow a similar …read more →

‘On yer bike’ in Great Dunmow thanks to new signage & routes!

Following the introduction of cycle hoops (for secure cycle parking) around Great Dunmow Town, R4U Councillor and Chair of the Great Dunmow Town Team Alex Armstrong met up with Anna …read more →

Spring Update from Dunmow’s Alex Armstrong!

We’re gradually seeing the first signs of Spring in the South of the District but work on promoting our local community in Dunmow has continued throughout the winter months. Our …read more →

What have the R4U Team been up to? Spotlight: Alex Armstrong

The period since the election has seen lots of exciting developments within the R4U Team -We now have councillors throughout the district on all four levels (Parish, Town, District and …read more →

50 Shades of Uttlesford

50 shades of grey, that’s not the books, or the film, or even the colour of my hair! But it is what most people think of Politics in general and …read more →

Buses. You wait weeks for one…

No, not buses, Councillors. There were no fewer than five Councillors at the Great Dunmow Traffic Management Group meeting on 17/02/15, held at Foakes Hall, Dunmow. There was also an …read more →

‘Same as it ever was…’

“Same as it ever was” For those who know me, my knowledge of popular music is not too bad and when asked to put my bio in print, this song came …read more →

Local healthcare services up for discussion…

The CCG/NHS Feedback event at the Maltings started quietly, not surprising as the advert in the press only appeared that morning. This was meant to involve all local residents and interested …read more →