This year has probably been one of my busiest years since I was first elected as a councillor back in 2012. To represent my constituents and residents of the Dewsbury South Ward, which covers the areas of; Whitley, Briestfield, Thornhill, Thornhill Lees, & Savile Town.
There have been many new groups and organisations that I have helped and supported through the challenging and difficult times that we are currently facing and will be facing this year too. Through the cuts that are being forced upon us through the government.
I would not have been able to deal and address these challenges without the support of the Labour Group Office and Kirklees Council Officers.
I would also once again like to thank my colleague Councillor Masood Ahmed for his continued support, advice and guidance in these difficult times.
COUNCIL MEETINGS ATTENDED:
During the past year I have attended:
- District Committee – Dewsbury & Mirfield
- Licensing & Safety Panel
- Licensing Regulatory Panel
- Full Council
- Annual Council
- Labour Group
PARTICIPATION OF OUTSIDE BODIES:
I am member of the following:
- Walker and Greenwood Educational Charity
WARD WORK:
- Licensing – I have been dealing with Licensing issues
- Road Safety – Supporting & campaigning for traffic calming measures across the ward
- Education – Supporting many families with Educational Appeals & written letters of support.
- TRA’s - Attending Tenants & Resident Association meetings
- Casework – dealing with a wide range of issues from planning, litter, anti social behaviour etc.
ACHIEVEMENTS DURING THE YEAR:
- Being an effective Councillor
- Attending as many community group, TRA’s Voluntary organisation meetings as possible.
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT:
I have attended planning, licensing and various other training courses provided by the council in my personal development as a councillor.
