Friday, December 21, 2007

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Christmas is such an exciting time, evoking childhood memories of presents, family get togethers, good television and sometimes even snow! I wish everyone the happiest of experiences during this festive season and hope that all your wishes come true for 2008!

Altogether 2007 has been an exciting and busy year for me. My daughter April started her first year at nursery school, and it is amazing to her see her progress by learning and interacting with the other school children!

I would also like to give my thanks to the people of Whoberley Ward for making the experience of standing as your local Labour candidate such an enjoyable, honourable and fulfilling one. I have been truly humbled by all your thoughtful and sometimes honest (!) responses to my consultation process. It is clear that what we need is an open and understanding local government working in partnership with the electorate of Coventry. I promise to represent the issues that matter to you with energy and total commitment.

I am also pleased to report that well over a hundred names have signed the petition for extra pelican crossings at the Hearsall Common Junction. I plan to submit our response to the city council early in 2008, so watch this space for any further developments.

I think for all of us there is lots of work to do for the New Year, so maybe we are duty bound to make the best out of this well deserved break. Once again my sincerest thanks to you all and hope to see or hear from you soon in the very near future.