Conservatives working in the community
Conservatives working and helping in their communities
Councillors and members not only have their council responsibilities but very often become involved in other organisations, promotions, events in the community. There are official duties for some, and fun, or fundraising for others. Many councillors are also school governors or on outside bodies in their council capacity, so you may see them in a number of roles around the local area or in your local high street asking for your views on local issues, troubleshooting, sharing information.
Councillors listening, meeting residents, holding regular surgeries
Councillors hold regular surgery meetings where residents can come and hear latest developments and progress on planning, housing, roads, high street improvements, street cleaning and more.......
Dunstable Surgery - 10.00 - 12.00 on the first Saturday of each month
Venue - Dunstable Quadrant
Central Beds Councillors from
DUNSTABLE SOUTH - Cllr Philip Crawley
DUNSTABLE WEST - Cllrs Nigel Young and Eugene Ghent
DUNSTABLE CENTRAL - Cllr Carole Hegley
will be on hand to help with resident queries
Councillors details are also published on the relevant websites for the councils
www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
www.dunstable.gov.uk
Councillors work closely together to progress plans and develop initiatives to improve their local community and services for residents - below you will see a number of pictures showing some of the work......
Dunstable Town Mayor visits Special Saturday Scooter Meet
Councillors initiated some Special events on the Square during 2016, through the Dunstable Joint Committee, where councillors from Dunstable Town Council and Central Beds Council come together with other organisations in the town to develop a Plan to promote and market the town. This was the Scooter Meet and Cllr Liz Jones visited to meet scooter owners during her term as Town Mayor. Cllr Jones is also Vice Chairman of the Dunstable Joint Committee.
Dunstable Town Mayor visits the Queen's Street Party in the Market
Dunstable Joint Committee organised a number of Special Party in the market events during 2016 which started with the Queen's Birthday Street Party. Cllr Peter Hollick, Town Mayor at the time, was accompanied by his consort Cllr Ann Sparrow and enjoyed birthday cake, sweets, face painting and additional market stalls.
Leighton-Linslade Mayor at Queen Elizabeth II Field
The Mayor of Leighton Linslade is the most senior councillor on Leighton Linslade Council and chairs the Full Council meetings. The appointment is for one year and also involves the Mayor raising funds for their chosen charities, and representing the Town at a range of local functions and at our twin towns of Coulommiers and Titisee-Neustadt. The Mayor is also called upon to open new businesses, buildings and fetes in the Town. During my time as Mayor, I had the honour of opening the Astral Park Sports and Community Centre and unveiling the stone to mark Pages Field becoming a Queen Elizabeth ll Field.
Past Mayor - Cllr Amanda Dodwell
Cllr Dodwell manages her Town role and Central Beds responsibilities, with her home life, family. She has been an enthusiastic supporter and campaigner for many years and is very keen to keep in touch with local residents on local issues.
Dunstable Town Councillors meet Kathryn Holloway, Police & Crime Commissioner
A number of Town councillors from Watling Ward met with Kathryn Holloway, Police & Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire, to discuss police matters, resident concerns in their ward and generally in Dunstable town centre. Keeping positive relationships with partners in Health, Police, etc are important.
Dunstable Town Councillors with the Town Mayor leading Christmas Carols
Something fun and festive for the Town Mayor at the time, accompanied by Dunstable Town Councillors at the Carol Service and Torchlight Procession, a long standing event organised and supported by local councillors. This is popular, involves the local school children and starts the feeling of Christmas in the town.
Dunstable Councillors meet Panto stars
There are moments of joy and laughter as well as all the hard work of being local councillors and some of our members actively participate in having fun and enjoying life!
Leighton Linslade councillors support charity day
Leighton Linslade councillors were all too ready to lend a hand to this CLIC Sargent appeal and joined forces to collect and support the Charity.
Many of our members and councillors belong to a number of organisations, faith groups, charities, and also serve as Governors on local school governing boards.
MP Andrew Selous attends opening of new shop in Dunstable
Andrew Selous normally spends Fridays in his constituency office hosting resident surgeries to help local residents. He also attends local events and in this instance an opening of a new catering company in Ashton Square, Dunstable. Businesses are appreciative of his time in attending such events, and Andrew will accommodate people with requests if he can.
Dunstable Town Councillors view plans for Bennetts Splashpark
As well as formal council meetings, reading reports and agendas there is the opportunity to attend site visits, exhibitions, consultations, openings - Bennetts Splashpark is a joint project funded 50% by Central Beds Council and 50% Dunstable Town Council. The Splashpark is sited in Bennetts Rec and includes a Café/Toilets open to the public, this facility is managed by Dunstable Town Council.
(left to right) Cllrs Meakins-Jell, Sparrow, Jones, Hollick, Whayman
Previous Dunstable Councillors supporting local initiatives and organisations, checking on roads, reporting potholes, broken barriers, blocked gullies, verge parking, road closures, parking problems....
You will see councillors involved in local initiatives, opening events, helping to promote local shops, organisations, events and charities. Councillors worked together on the Dunstable Joint Committee to fund the Light and Laser show at the end of Dunstable Town Council's Carol Service and Torchlight Procession, they helped arrange 11 Special Saturday events in Dunstable, created some themed market events, arranged Cake, Flower arranging, Art competitions in the town. They also funded the ice rink in Dunstable in 2016 through the Dunstable Joint Committee and intend to support this and the light & laser show again in 2017 from this committee.
Previous Leighton Linslade Councillors undertaking their duties as councillors, Mayors, volunteers, supporters joining together on local events in the town working with colleagues & officers....
It is the responsibility of the town councillors to elect a Town Mayor and Deputy Mayor each municipal year. During that term of office the individual is 'A' political and does not promote any political views during their duties. You will see a collection of activities a Mayor undertakes and these are past mayors. The Mayor's role is busy responding to community requests to attend events and celebrations together with a list of Mayoral duties expected annually.
Disclaimer
Some of the photographs of councillors working in their wards include members of organisations, public etc and we fully acknowledge that they may not uphold Conservative values and should not be considered 'Conservative' by their inclusion. This is purely to give a flavour of activities that councillors undertake.
