I am very pleased to welcome you to my website.
I am Councilor Ray Parsons and represent the Devizes South ward both at Kennet and Devizes Town Council , l aim to serve the interests of all residents, regardless of political persuasion.
I am, however, a member of the Conservative Party and take an active interest in a number of national and local campaigns. It would not be appropriate for me to use this website to promote these campaigns though you can visit related external websites by selecting some of the links to be found on this site.
If you wish to get in touch with me, you can send me an email by selecting “Contact Me” from the menu on the left hand side of the screen or by writing to me at 88a Hillworth Road Devizes SN10 5HD or ringing me on 01380 739 332 or Mobile No. 07902761579.
I would be delighted to hear your suggestions on how I could improve the site in order that it reflects what matters to you.
My Politics
l am a Conservative, but will support any group of people trying to improve our town of Devizes.
Town Centre Development
Although l believe the option of one large store would have been the right one, you can always divide a building into smaller units if the need arises, it dose not work the other way, we MUST retain the Maximum parking places possible.
l also believe we need to take a radical look at our shopping offer starting with the Brittox, having studied retail successes in other towns Weymouth comes to the for, Brewer's Quay is a first class example of regeneration keeping the best of the old and enjoying the comforts of the new.
At Kennet District Council
The Leader has appointed me to the chair of Human Resources. This has wide implications as the Staff at Kennet are our major asset and will need all the encouragement possible towards securing them an excellent future in the new Wilt shire Council. We have trained our staff well at Kennet, job prospects should be good.
I am still a member of the Regulatory Committee, and the Overview and Scrutiny Committee here at Kennet.
Devizes
We have many important issues facing us - Housing, Traffic, Parking, Recycling, Environmental - all need consultation and direction.
Housing
How to balance the needs of Young people and the sustainability of the town. I have supported good planning applications e.g. Le Marchant, and challenged Kaverna, Spittlecroft and other sites, only to find Government Inspectors approve them.
Quakers Walk
l am very aware of the concerns of residents as to protecting as far as possible the uniqueness of the walk, and to that end l and my council colleges have been working with Kennet officers to find ways to soften the impact of the surface, and the lighting,also the Gates issue.
You will receive an In Touch leaflet in the next few days telling you of our efforts to progress to way forward IE,Scalpings on surface,Victorian lighting, Nettle clearing so we can better imagine the Old look to the Walk.15/06/2008
Traffic
Our traffic problems will, I fear, be with us for many years to come. The latest traffic model paid for by Kennet has shown us a bleak but challenging way forward. In and around Devizes has become very congested at times. A computerized traffic light system seems to be a possible way forward, but we need this system now.
Parking
Some good news - we are expecting an extra 32 spaces at the Northgate site in the near future - residential parking may resolve some of the issues.
Recycling
As a Council, we have achieved a recycling rate at the top of the Five Councils and in excess of 50% and still rising. Congratulations to you, the ratepayers and staff, for this continuing support in keeping our targets on course.Our own party needs to look at Kennets example.
The Brittox it's Future
You may of heard or read that the future of the Brittox shopping area is under discussion,it's tired it needs a face lift, we need to look radically again to enhance the shopping offer.
Kennets Shambles Referbisment
Kennet councillors have instructed officers to prepare a report on a referb of the Shambles as the building is in need of repair,
The roof has major problems, it needs rewireing.
Would you support a first floor added to the Shambles ?
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