I am one of your three Borough Councillors for Northaw Ward, which has now become Northaw and Cuffley Ward to reflect the growth in our villages. I was first elected Councillor in May 2004 and I thank you all for re-electing me in May 2008.

I am currently the Chairman of The Licensing and Regulated Entertainment Committee, Chairman of the Licensing Committee which deals with sex shops, films, street traders and the like, Vice Chair of the Environment and Overview scrutiny Committee, a member of the Standards Committee and a member of the Appeals Committee. I am also the Vice Chairman of Northaw Village Hall Management Committee.

I am particularly pleased with the Chairmanship of the Licensing and Regulated Entertainment Committee and Chair of the Licensing sub-committees which agree permitted hours of licensed premises and those providing regulated entertainment, a task previously undertaken by Magistrates. The decisions of the committee has reduced alcohol related crime and disorder and anti-sovial behaviour by 6% year on year since 2006 for the Borough.

My main interests for our villages are keeping our environment at a high standard, reducing crime and anti-social behaviour and being available for consultation to assist with problems. I regularly communicate with Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (WHBC) to report poor activity in respect of street scene, street sweeping and failures with regard to waste collection and recycling. I also commmunicate with Hertfordshire County Council with regard to matters affecting the highway, pavements and lighting. I liaise closely with the Parish Council, having been chairman in 2006/7. I am a strong supporter of the committee 'Stop speeding in Northaw (SSIN) and I liaise with Hertfordshire County Council Highways, and with our County Councillor Bill Storey, our MP Charles Walker and our Police Ward Constable David Wardell and Police Community Support Officer Mark Randall. I have regular contact with Inspector Hart head of our commmunity Police Team at Hatfield Police Station. Policing for me is vital for our villages to ensure the continued safety of residents and children.

WHBC have recently introduced a Community Chest ( July 2008), which following a report from your three Councillors of a Ward Improvement Plan, allows for the expenditure of funds to support local initiatives. Also your three Councillors also have access to a small fund for one-off items to assist ward improvement. Currently we are working on improvements to our two community halls, discussing the installation of a bus shelter at Cuffley Station and reviewing new signage (country style) for Cuffley similar to Northaw.

If a local association or group require small funds for one-off projects to assist in development or communications, please conatct me or your two other Councillors John Masnfield or John Nicholls and we may be able to assist.

I attend full Council meetings as one of your representatives, Conservative Group meetings which consider future plans and policies and Leadership meetings when there are matters which affect Northaw and Cuffley.

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