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Local Issues Come First
Pot holes are often more important than
policy
Policy making might seem
important to the "talking heads" in Council headquarters but the first
responsibility of the new ward councillors must be to the ward. Over
the past eight years I have fought for series of issues affecting Wick. I
chair the lower Pulteneytown Heritage Initiative. I am an appointee
to the new Harbour Board. I am proud to be the chairman of Caithness
Heat & Power. for several years I chaired the Wick Project which
kept interested parties up to date with each others regeneration plans for
Wick. I am an independent directors of the Caithness Partnership and
a member of the Caithness Transport forum. I also chair Wick
Footpaths Group. I have chaired the area planning committee since
1999. In that time we have seen real changes to Wick and huge
opportunities have been opened up. Do you recall what you thought
the future might hold for Wick back in 1999?
"Wick Warks Weil"
The Highland Council may disapprove but I am now serving my fourth
term on the Wick Community Council. I sought election to both
Councils because I believe that it is essential to keep a connection with
community thinking and to remain accountable to the electorate throughout
a term in office, not just in the weeks before an election.
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I Will
Press council for major upgrades to
school premises and equipment in Wick
Campaign for better facilities and
services for the elderly in Wick
Focus on reducing vandalism & litter
Keep promoting Wick as a good and safe
place to live and work
Encourage use of sustainable &
renewable energy
Continue to foster local business
growth
Improve footpaths, amenity space and
recreational facilities in Wick
Work for the common good in Wick |