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Working to sort out local neighbourhood problems

A few weeks ago, when some Welton Vale residents came to one of my regular coffee mornings in Midsomer Norton, they talked about some issues local to their road that were playing on their minds.

These included difficulties faced by people with disabilities. They said they'd been asking the Council to sort things out for some time, but with no joy. For example they wanted a drop kerb for wheelchair access. That's something that helps families with buggies too, of course.

After our conversation I approached B&NES on their behalf. I'm pleased that, following my approach, the drop kerb has now finally been put in place to make life easier.

This is exactly the type of neighbourhood issue I want to hear about so I can help.

Though it will never replace my ongoing programme of face-to-face contact with constituents, I recently established a new webpage, giving you the opportunity to raise specific local issues direct from this website.

There are other ways to get in touch with me. And remember you don't need an appointment to meet at my twice-weekly surgeries to raise your concerns.

Written for the Somerset Guardian July 2009

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