Today, I have officially resigned my position as County Councillor for Grove and Wantage at Oxfordshire County Council. I have served as a councillor for my community for over 20 years now, starting as a district councillor in 1997 and then as county councillor since 2001.
It has been a great honour and privilege to serve my constituents over all these years and it is sad to leave, but after my illness over three years ago, I wish to spend more time with my family and loved ones.
I announced my intention to resign when I attended my last full council meeting on 11th September. However, I have still been very busy since then dealing with constituency matters and emails to tidy things up before I go.
One thing I was keen to sort out was the budget in my County Councillor Priority Fund where I have been working with Grove Parish Council to ensure the money is well spent. After site visits along Brereton Drive in Grove with public transport officers and the parish clerk, we have now put in an application for two new bus shelters along this stretch of road. These are greatly needed with more housing developments in the area meaning more public transport is needed for families in the community. This will also hopefully help those without cars, or wishing to use alternatives to get around.
The application form has now been sent in and I look forward to this being approved shortly and leaving a legacy in the village for residents now and in the future.
I should like to take this opportunity of thanking everyone in Grove and Wantage who have supported me over the years and I wish you all the very best for the future.
