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Dear All,


May I introduce myself as the new District Councillor for Eastington and Standish at Stroud District Council (SDC).


First of all can I thank all those that voted for me and assure those that didn’t that I am committed to being an effective representative for the area at SDC.


A bit about me: I live in Saul which if the new Boundary Commission recommendations are accepted will be part of the same Ward as Eastington. I have worked in IT all of my working career and currently work for a Company focused on Cyber Security. I am married with a daughter. I enjoy running and regularly do 10k runs and the occasional half marathon.


I think we face some specific challenges around planning. We need a local plan to protect us from speculative development that we have already suffered from, but we also need a Local Plan that is sustainable, and there are serious issues with the one proposed. If the current plan is rejected we have an urgent challenge to develop an alternative. If it is not, then the real detailed work starts to make the best of the situation. I am committed to get involved in this detailed work.


Planning though is not the only challenge we face and I am also available to help with any other District Council issues. I can be reached at cllr.stephen.davies@stroud.gov.uk or on 07802 595 307.


I look forward to using this regular letter to keep you updated.


Best wishes


Stephen


Stephen Davies [District Councillor Eastington & Standish]