• Relief after Airtrack plans are scrapped – (via Surrey Heath Residents Blog)

    This is living proof that campaigning for what you believe to be right is worth the effort. Meher Oliaji, chair of the Egham chamber of commerce (and a huge inspiration to me) campaigned tirelessly against this idea stating it would annihilate business in Egham. Her efforts paid off. There are a number of campaigns active… Read more

  • Primary school places allocated

    Like many other local parents my wife and I were logged onto the Surrey County Council e-admissions site at 3 pm to see if our daughter got into the first choice. She didn’t. But she did get second choice. To be honest after looking around all the primary schools in the area, I did get… Read more

  • Padre Mandy – A rising community star (via Surrey Heath Residents Blog)

    Last night I had the privilege of attending the Army Widows Association charity concert at the Garrison Church of St Barbara. The concert was organised by the garrison Padre, Mandy Reynolds. Mandy has not been in post long at all, but she is already making a difference in her community and she is absolute loved… Read more

  • Video blog – James Norbury on Bisley drugs raid (via Surrey Heath Residents Blog)

    Only yesterday I blogged about the importance of reporting issues to the police. That was in respect of youth disorder, but it applies to any suspicious activity that you feel just does not feel right. This morning I recorded the following video blog for the Surrey Heath residents network with Surrey Heath Neighbourhood Inspector James… Read more

  • Tomlinscote / Kings discussion on BBC Surrey this morning (via Surrey Heath Residents Blog)

    I posted the following on the Surrey Heath Residents network today. This morning a number of parents and the Head of Schools and Learning at Surrey County Council PJ Wilkinson appeared on BBC Surrey Breakfast show with Nick Wallis. I have to say I am appalled at the attitude of Mr Wilkinson with his point… Read more

  • My election campaign blog site is born

    I have lived in Surrey Heath since 2003 and been involved with several community related projects over the years. I have been asked a couple of times by all of of the local political parties to stand for them as a borough candidate but have always declined. But this time I have decided to stand… Read more