A big welcome to our following new councillors:
Ken Day (Pontesbury Ward) -
My principal career in the Fire & Rescue Service in several counties culminated in the role of Divisional Commander with responsibility for the operational efficiency of the 13 fire stations in the West of Shropshire and responsibility for the training progress of all uniformed and non-uniformed personnel. These roles placed me in regular contact with elected members of the Fire Authority. I have fulfilled several roles involving committee work including Vice President of the Institute of Fire Safety Managers and was a trainer and examiner on various fire safety training courses.
On retirement from the Fire & Rescue Service I established a small business in the fire and health & safety sector which was later incorporated in 2003. The business has employed up to 3 persons and up to 2023 included working worldwide with several major tour operators and airlines in auditing vacation properties and crew hotels. The business was part disposed of a little while ago and I intend to retire later this year. I intend to remain very active and will continue with my voluntary role of area Poppy Appeal Organiser which I have held for the past 12 years and will hopefully find a little more time to follow my lifelong hobby of cycling. I feel that i have appropriate experience and qualities and I am happy to offer my services as a Councillor.
Graham Moss (Plealey Ward) -
I was originally at school in Shropshire and returned here after qualifying as an architect in 1980. In 1987 I bought a derelict grade II* house in Plealey, and after taking three years to restore it I have lived here ever since. I run an architectural practice which is based at offices adjacent to my home. We work on residential projects including country houses all over the country, from Scotland to Cornwall. I am passionate about the countryside and am a keen long-distance walker. Living where I do I detest suburbanisation of the countryside in any form that it may take: I am not anti development, but insistent on the appropriate calibre of development. For the role ahead I have a good knowledge of the local area and an understanding of planning law.
Louise Jones (Cruckton Ward) -
I work for the NHS and have lived in Cruckton at Horton Lodge farm for the past 18 years. I would be very keen to be considered as a candidate for the Cruckton ward parish council position. I have lived in Cruckton with my husband on our farm for 18+ years so understand all that Cruckton has to offer as well as the challenges we face. I work in the NHS in Wolverhampton at present but previously have worked at the RSH in Copthorne.
The key reasons I would be very interested in becoming the Cruckton ward parish councillor are as follows :
1. A desire to serve and put something back into my community
2. Improve road safety especially along the B4386 Montgomery road.
3. Address key issues such as fly tipping and pollution.
4. Investment in the local community and amenities for youth .
I am a working mother of three teen aged children and my husband is a working farmer and serving police officer .
