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I would like to thank the voters of Witham Northern division for their support at the recent county council elections. Green support increased from 1,743 votes in 2017 to 2,012 this time, but it was not quite enough to hold the seat. It has been an honour to represent the division for the past eight years, where I first stood for election in 1989. Working with local communities and groups, we have made progress on many issues and I would especially like to thank the parish councils I have worked with, and wish them all the best for the future. I remain a member of Braintree District C...

I would like to thank the voters of Witham Northern division for their support at the recent county council elections. Green support increased from 1,743 votes in 2017 to 2,012 this time, but it was not quite enough to hold the seat. It has been an honour to represent the division for the past eight years, where I first stood for election in 1989. Working with local communities and groups, we have made progress on many issues and I would especially like to thank the parish councils I have worked with, and wish them all the best for the future. I remain a member of Braintree District C...

In his letter (Times, April 15) Peter Tattersley accuses me of “idealistic posturing” regarding the A120 and says I have failed to put forward any proposals. The truth is that I have engaged with Highways England, residents and parish councils on this issue for many years and have put forward proposals, including a potential route over a decade ago. There is wide agreement that the current A120 between Braintree and Marks Tey has a poor safety history and heavy traffic goes through villages such as Bradwell every day. I fully support making the A120 safer and more effective as well ...

In his letter (Times, April 15) Peter Tattersley accuses me of “idealistic posturing” regarding the A120 and says I have failed to put forward any proposals. The truth is that I have engaged with Highways England, residents and parish councils on this issue for many years and have put forward proposals, including a potential route over a decade ago. There is wide agreement that the current A120 between Braintree and Marks Tey has a poor safety history and heavy traffic goes through villages such as Bradwell every day. I fully support making the A120 safer and more effective as well ...