Category: Community Links
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The Magic of Run Frimley 2024
This morning, I embarked on a magical bike ride along the Basingstoke Canal to Frimley Lodge Park, to capture the excitement of the Run Frimley 2024 event. With approximately 1200 members of the community participating, the atmosphere was electric and so inspiring to see the community come out in force to support their local hospital.…
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Pedal Power: Uniting Guildford in a Celebration of Youth and Safe Cycling at Kidical Mass
Today (27/04/2024), I had the joyous opportunity to participate once again in the Kidical Mass Ride, held in Guildford. As part of my ongoing role as an Active Travel Champion for Surrey, I got to ride alongside enthusiastic young cyclists and their families and I had the honour of assisting the Marshall team this year—a…
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Understanding the Challenges of Managing Illegal Encampments
As a local councillor, I’ve seen firsthand the difficulties and frustrations that arise with unauthorised encampments in our area. It’s a complex issue that often leaves residents asking, “Why can’t the authorities just move them on?” The answer is not straightforward, and here’s why: Legal Protections and Rights Firstly, everyone in the UK, including those…
Paul Deach 