Roads, Drains and Reporting Headaches, from a Parish Councillor’s Perspective

Roads, Drains and Reporting Headaches, from a Parish Councillor’s Perspective

Roads, Drains and Reporting Headaches, from a Parish Councillor’s PerspectiveStephanie Akerman
Published on: 29/04/2025

I share what goes on behind the scenes, the reality of chasing repairs, struggling with clunky reporting apps, and working with the Parish Council to sort things that affect us every day.

Monitoring What Matters

Monitoring What Matters

Monitoring What MattersStephanie Akerman
Published on: 22/04/2025

How local environmental monitoring is helping communities understand and improve the spaces they live in, starting with our own green spaces.

Community Challenges Beyond The Noticeboard: Sewage, Storms, and Slow Action

Community Challenges Beyond The Noticeboard: Sewage, Storms, and Slow Action

Community Challenges Beyond The Noticeboard: Sewage, Storms, and Slow ActionStephanie Akerman
Published on: 14/04/2025

Overflowing drains, sewage spills, and slow responses, how communities are handling environmental challenges while waiting for overdue infrastructure fixes.

Celebrating Volunteers and The Unsung Heroes in Our Communities

Celebrating Volunteers and The Unsung Heroes in Our Communities

Published on: 07/04/2025

Volunteers are the heart of communities. Why recognition matters and my experience with Tean Youth Club’s Unsung Heroes Award.