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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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
Yesterday Shropshire Council announced that they had agreed to a £11.2 million contract with AirBand, a Worcester Broadband company, to help supply Broadband to hard to reach Rural Places. Given the shockingly… Read More »AirBand & Shropshire Council agree WiFi broadband roll-out deal
[wds id=”4″] Yesterday supporters of the MLU joined a march in support of keeping the MLU open without any service reduction. The march started at The Bailey Head and from… Read More »MLU protest march II
Over the course of the election and the months, beforehand, a number of issues were brought to my attention that still needs attention. Despite losing the County Election I will continue to… Read More »Mopping up casework from the Election
Thank you to everybody who voted yesterday and especially so to those who vote for me. I exceed my minimum expectations in an area not worked properly before and where… Read More »Thank you
