David Walker talking to a resident about their concerns on Station Road, Whittington.
Latest news and views from David Walker pertinent to Whittington Parish. Whittington Parish comprises half of the area of Whittington Division – West Felton Parish forming the other part.
David was formerly a Town (11 years), District (8 years) and County Councillor (4 years) for Bridgnorth (1999-2010). He brings his expertise in Planning, Construction, Civil Engineering Surveying, IT and a wealth of experience in community campaigning for local people to West Felton Parish Council.
David was elected onto West Felton Parish Council in May 2017. He also stood for Whittington Division on Shropshire Council in May 2017, coming 2nd with 26% of the vote despite being new to the area and a relative unknown.
David Walker works as a Civil Engineering Surveyor and as an IT / Network administrator for a Shropshire Planning Consultancy.
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In case you missed it on the 15th July Shropshire Council approved the draft Local Plan. The Local Plan now goes off to a government appointed Planning Inspector for consideration.… Read More »ICM Shropshire Council approved draft local plan
A week has now passed since polling day and a few days since the declaration, so I wanted to say thank you. Thank you for all of your help and… Read More »Thank you for your help, support and votes
“What has Shropshire Council got to hide?” That is the question I now find myself asking. On the 9th on March I asked a public question for the Shropshire Council… Read More »What has Shropshire Council got to hide?
Here we go again. The starting gun has been fired for the local elections to Shropshire Council and Town/Parish Councils across Shropshire. Once again I have put myself forward for… Read More »Local Elections 2021
I have already reported on how the roads continue to fall apart despite Shropshire Council shelling out £1,000 a day for a ‘pothole’ consultant to help deal with a pothole… Read More »Little return for £240k FTE consultant
Penybryn residents have reacted angrily to the news of the potential Star Housing development at the top of Penybryn Avenue. The plans are to build 24 homes – 10 of… Read More »Star Housing site angers Penybryn residents
With the Local Plan Review and the new Government White Paper called ‘Planning for the future,’ it is worth looking at why we have a housing crisis. The housing crisis… Read More »Top 10 reasons why we have a housing crisis
Here is a summary of the scheduled road works that are due to take place in August that will impact Whittington and West Felton Road Closure: Twmpath Lane, Gobowen 3rd… Read More »August roadworks
Last week Shropshire Council’s Cabinet agreed on the latest stage of the local plan review. Initially, the Shropshire Council Local Plan was locking in the sites previously consulted on last… Read More »Shropshire Council Local Plan consultation Mark II
It may have escaped your notice but one of our local heritage attractions is in financial difficulty, as are many businesses during the pandemic. Whittington Castle is an important historical… Read More »Whittington Castle appeal still needs your support
