This year has been very challenging for me, in representing my constituency for the Dewsbury West Ward. The work load has increased, as have the number of people with different types of issues from all sectors within my ward. Although the workload is increasing annually, I can say I enjoy serving the community. I have gained a lot of experience from meeting different people from different communities. I have also met numerous amounts of people, in my ward that I have either become friends with or regularly been in contact with. I have been representing the Dewsbury West Ward, from all sectors of the community. As from my previous term, I have done a huge amount of work within the ward that I represent. I enjoy working as a local councillor and always try my best to strive for positive results within the local community.
Council Meetings attended:
- Dewsbury Area Committee & Sub Committee
- Full Council meetings
- Labour Group
Participation of Outside Bodies:
- West Yorkshire Police and Crime Panel
- Ravensthorpe community centre
- The greenwood centre
- Dewsbury west centre
- Salfia Centre
- Local mosques and churches
Ward work:
Anti-Social Behaviour Liaised closely with Police and other agencies to look at and address ASB, alcohol and drug related issues across the ward.
Planning – I have written letters of support and represented constituents at Planning Committees.
Road Safety – Supported and campaigned for traffic calming measures across the ward.
Worked very closely with taxi trade to help with their issues across Kirklees.
Ward surgeries:
I have held street surgeries across my ward.
Training & Development:
Training and development is ongoing. I attend all necessary training courses and seminars to improve and develop my knowledge as well as my skills.
