Around Otham.

Gave out some more leaflets, in Otham this time. Spoke to a number of people, and one gentleman mentioned how at the moment all youngsters are tarnished with the same brush, and that anti social behaviour is not as much of an issue as it is made out to be. Comments about the noise from hedge trimmers and lawnmowers being as disruptive as motorbikes were very interesting. Maybe someone with a younger mind set, could listen to both sides with a more balanced view?

Leaflets away!

First round of posting leaflets today. It went quite well with a number of roads done. Called into the Chemist to see what issues they have picked up on. They commented on the teenagers hanging around the shops, but could understand why, as they have nothing to do in the area. This is definately something i want to do for the ward, give young people more to do.

Early Doors!

I have just picked up my first batch of leaflets, and it seems quite funny having my face on a thousand leaflets. Spoke to a couple of Downswood residence and they seem keen on my campaign, which is a good sign. One of them mentioned that residential parking was sometimes an issue. It will be interesting to see if this comes up in other parts.

Representative of Downswood and Otham.

I am going to be a dad!
This means i have being doing lots of the mundane things that come with being a new parent.
One of the things which seems to be a real issue amongst parents is the price of childcare. Families need to work because of the mortgage, and i feel that nursery is good for the development of children. But my wife and I now have to way up the cost of going back to work or not. I am sure there will be more headaches ahead, in more ways than one.
I just hope that i get the opportunity to make Downswood and Otham, and Maidstone a safe, friendly, prosporous place for our son or daugther to grow up in.