An interesting day today, reviewing bids to the County Council from parish councils to make local roads safer.

I and fellow councillors considered a number of bids from across the district. Each parish council making a bid needs to commit at least ten per cent of the total cost of their project. And no project can ask the County Council for more than £15,000.

Realistically the money available means we should be able to recommend between half and two-thirds of the plans.

The County Council’s Highways & Transport Committee will meet on 26 April to receive our recommendations and make its decision.