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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15 years ago I was campaigning to get Broadband into Bridgnorth. I was concerned then about slow speeds were putting us at an economic disadvantage compared to other areas locally… Read More »Shropshire in the Broadband slow lane
Let me tell you a tale of two signs. Two ordinary road signs. One thing that always bugs me is inconsistency. As a colleague once said the hardest thing about… Read More »A tale of two signs
The Coronavirus scourge that is rampaging across the globe is now causing increasing disruption across the UK, as normal life is increasingly suspended, including politics. Venues are closed. Meetings are… Read More »Coronavirus update
Highways England are going to be closing the A5 from Queens Head to Gledrid roundabout for 2 weeks from the end of September. The roadworks are combining two separate projects… Read More »A5 Queens Head to Gledrid roundabout combined nighttime closure
As many people will be aware, but worth repeating for those that don’t, Whittington level crossing closure is happening from the 30th of August to the 9th of September. This… Read More »Whittington level crossing closure
I am pleased to see the Top Street road safety planning application has been rejected, particularly as I helped Top Street residents frame their objections to the scheme. Oswestry and… Read More »Top Street road safety scheme rejected
Shropshire Council’s Local Plan review consultation closes on the 8th of February. It is important that as many people as possible respond. If you want sites added or removed from the… Read More »Local Plan Review Consultation deadline fast approaching
Residents, parents, local Conservatives, Lib Dems & Greens continue to express outrage as the ongoing Oswestry Maternity Unit saga drags on. After a prolonged closure due to staff shortages at… Read More »Oswestry Maternity Unit Saga Drags on
Better street lighting plan thrown out by Conservatives This is despite Shropshire Council officers saying upgrades will take 36 years at present rate. Large numbers of councils across the UK, including… Read More »36 years to change a light bulb
During the run-up to May’s election residents complained to me about the broken blindspot mirror on Station Road next to the level crossing. Mopping up election casework had to wait… Read More »Blindspot mirror is now repaired
