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.

Funding Challenges for Charities

Funding Challenges for Charities

Funding Challenges for CharitiesStephanie Akerman
Published on: 31/03/2025

The real challenges charities face with funding, why last-minute changes cause stress, and practical ways to fundraise and plan ahead.