A ‘Hub’ at what cost?

We should not think that the pollution troubles of Volkswagen are a long way removed from life in Saffron Walden and I was made acutely aware of this by the …read more →

Pedestrian & Cycle Path now open!

I’ve been celebrating this week along with the other members of the Access Walden committee and their supporters as the pedestrian and cycle path from Saffron Walden to Audley End …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 →

The campaign for essential infrastructure continues…

This is Whiteditch Lane in Newport. Here this morning there was a horse, a car, myself and the dog. (Picture is from 2013, wasn’t quick enough today, you’ll need to …read more →

Not slowing down with resident’s engagement…

Belinda and Patrick would like to thank everyone who helped and supported their election campaign, took the time to engage with them in discussion, and most of all voted for …read more →

Just 10 votes away from a seat, but continuing the campaign in Takeley!

A HUGE thank you to everyone who voted for me in the local election. It was such a humbling experience to see how many people thought that I was the …read more →

A big thanks to the Newport R4U Team!

While leafleting and canvassing… Newport has about 950 houses and big thanks to our team who have so far leafleted every house 3 times. The ward includes Widdington and Quendon …read more →

Listening and building sustainable communities.

In last week’s press, a correspondent made some excellent points about the exciting rise of R4U as a political force in a time when we need collective action to address …read more →

Flocking to Clavering…

I am pleased to share evidence of the unexpectedly big turn out in one of the more remote areas of Clavering Ward yesterday as they flocked to see me on …read more →

“I’m often asked where I think the housing should go”…

Residents for Uttlesford is committed to participating in the new Uttlesford Planning Policy Working Group (UPPWG) – and I am currently a member of this group. I am often asked …read more →