Dear Sir,
My previous introduction offered you my commitment to make County Durham and Aycliffe West one of the best places to grow up in and the best place to grow old in.
So, what have I done over the past four years, and have I made a difference in Aycliffe West? It has been extremely challenging, not withstanding the ongoing restrictions due to Covid-19 and that Councils have lost a substantial amount of their spending power because of cuts to Local Authority Funding.
As a Labour controlled Council we have tried to maintain and improve essential front line services, invested heavily in more and better jobs, supported businesses and our communities through grant aid, helped our most vulnerable residents with reduced council tax and have provided opportunities for new housing and committed to a sustainable green future for all.
My performance at Town and County Council has been exemplary, making valuable contributions on behalf of Aycliffe residents in a range of roles. I am current Chairman of the Environment & Sustainable Communities O&S Committee; a former Chairman and current GAMP Board member, and a Governor of Woodham Burn Community Primary School.
I play a significant and active role in community groups in the Aycliffe West area. Working in close partnership with my colleague, Kate Hopper, and other Aycliffe Councillors (regardless of political views), liaising with residents, the Town Council, Livin, and the Police, to reduce the nuisance of quad bikes and other unacceptable ASB to make Aycliffe West the best place it can be.
A lot of Councillor work goes unseen. I believe I have worked diligently seven days a week, providing residents relevant support and guidance, regularly reporting and resolving many general and confidential issues.
By working as a team, Kate and I, have secured substantial funding that has supported local resident groups and charities like Junction7, Hub of Wishes, ACORN, Western area, School Aycliffe Community Centre, Rotary Newton Aycliffe, Aycliffe Cancer Support Group, Play Café, Gymnastic Club, the Youth & Community Centre, the ARK and many other local charities and food banks.
We have improved the community infrastructure by funding environmental improvements, alleviated parking problems, improved roads and pavements, installed dropped kerbs and bus shelters, we are introducing a 20mph speed limit at the Schools on Stephenson Way and secured the future of the three bridges in West Park area and much more.
Most of all, I take personal pride in responding quickly to, and supporting you, our residents, through tough times by getting things done, working with Junction7 delivering food parcels to our most vulnerable, being there offering my time, knowledge and experience all day and every day.
Therefore, I offer to you my continued commitment, energy and enthusiasm in serving and pledging to make a difference to the environment and to your lives.
I hope this statement provides you with confidence to vote for me, as I humbly ask for your support at the Local Council Elections on Thursday 6th May.
Eddy Adam, Labour Party Candidate
