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New Howden caravan park approved despite grave concerns over traffic and noise
One resident said she feared the arrival of caravan occupiers in holiday mode in the typically quiet area
20:24, 19 MAY 2021
Howden town centre. (Image: East Riding of Yorkshire Council)
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Plans for a 23 pitch caravan park in Howden have been approved amid fears it could disturb nearby residents, make traffic worse and not be monitored full time.
When asked about his main priority as leader, Cllr John said: “The number one priority is ensuring children and young people have the best possible start in life. “We only have one shot at our education that’s why we have invested tens of millions in our new school buildings.” Cllr John also hailed the new schools in Caldicot and Monmouth as his biggest council achievement in the last four years as the cabinet member for education. Speaking about his time in the role, Cllr John said: “We have made significant improvements in education standards and we’ve had very positive Estyn reports.
“He will work with anyone to get the job done. “A more genuine, caring, humble man, you could not meet and I feel so fortunate that my time in politics has brought us together.” Cllr Fox has been a member of Monmouthshire County Council for 23 of the 25 years it has existed as a local authority. Of this, 20 years have been spent in the cabinet and 13 as leader. Cllr Bob Greenland is the deputy leader of the council and has been since Cllr Fox appointed him to the role in 2008. Cllr Greenland said: “Peter has this great humility in his personality, and he can see things from other people’s point of view.
Cllr Fox said it felt “a bit final” but, would remain as a councillor for the next 12 months until the council elections in May 2022. Talking about his first memories of his time as a county councillor, Cllr Fox said: “It all started in November 1997, I was elected in a by-election, hadn’t got a clue what I was doing. “I was just a farmer. “I didn’t think then what lay ahead of me or what I might do.” The former leader of the council was elected to the role in 2008 in the May annual general meeting. He described it as “the biggest day” and it was “a huge privilege to be leader”.