18/06/2026
Whether it’s because of the party I represent or because I am a Devon County Councillor, I find trying to work with our local councillors for the good of the residents in this area really hard.
Most don’t respond to messages that have been sent. Others just want to criticise and say not to get involved with local issues and to just stick to County matters.
My answer is simple: do what you were elected to do and work with me for the good of the community.
I have passed on various concerns that people have approached me with to different local councillors in the two wards I represent. If I am lucky, I do get a response.
There are certain subjects I have not commented on, as I was told I could be breaking the Nolan principles. Look it up.
So here’s a message to the six local councillors in this area: I am not going away. If people write to me and say they are being ignored, then I will see if I can help.
Maybe I should just update you on Devon issues that I am involved in, but that won’t help the west side of the city.