Tim Douglas Chosen for Hillmorton

Local resident Tim Douglas has been chosen to fight the by-election on November 21st caused by the resignation of one of the Conservative Councillors.

Tim said,

"With major planning issues such as the Mast Site and DIRFT as well as traffic problems in the area, I've decided if you want a good job doing you might as well do it yourself - I'll be asking for your support as a fellow neighbour to help me help Hillmorton."

Tim has concerns with the planning application to redevelop the masts site between Clifton on Dunsmore and Hillmorton which is set to go before Rugby Borough Councillors early next year. Tim said,

"The former BT masts site near the A5 is no ordinary housing development. It will change the shape of Rugby and effectively create a whole new community with 6,200 homes. There is a proposal to close Moors lane to traffic but keep it open for pedestrians and cyclists. The development incorporate bus services to DIRFT, Rugby town centreand the railway station so as a local resident myself, I want to make sure Hillmorton's voice is heard and gets the best deal possible."

Tim was born in Rugby and has lived in the Hillmorton area for over 16 years. He is a former Rugby Lions player and current Warwickshire Senior 1st XV Rugby Union captain. Tim is an very experienced researcher and caseworker who is currently working for Phil Bennion MEP. Whilst at school he had a job working at the Hillmorton Co-op and likes the areas' village community feel. Motivated by the proposed planning changes to Hillmorton and concerns with traffic problems Tim wants to stand up for Hillmorton, making sure a strong voice is heard loud and clear.