31 August 2019
Pitmen supporter and HTFCSA committee member Paul Woodhead is a Cannock Chase District Councillor for Hednesford and now Chairman of Hednesford Town Council. You will see him around the ground most match days, usually as Pitman Pete and in the Strikers Bar after the game where you can talk to him about any matters or issues of concern.
In these articles I want to bring the role of the councillor alive to you and ensure I am accountable to you as the elected representative for the ward in which the football club resides. This season I will focus on the work of the Town Council in particular. I will be available after most home games for a general conversation and we can arrange a private discussion should that be appropriate. Alternatively you can contact me by phone on 07930 120077 or by email paul.woodhead@greenparty.org.uk
Town councillors in Hednesford are reaching out to schools and other youth groups to help shape the future of the community.
The move is a key part of on-going efforts to encourage different groups from across the community to have a voice.
Councillors want to hear from pupils about what they would like to see happen in terms of youth activity provision and their views on the broad range of issues the face the town today.
They are reaching out to headteachers and others with a view to how best to listen to young people and potentially holding a council meeting in a school in December this year.
This approach will help younger Hednesford residents speak up and be listened to on what they consider important for the town.
Councillor Kathryn Downs is leading council efforts to engage young people.
She said: “We want to open the council up to everyone and young people who as a group, aren’t represented on the council. There is a lack of provision in Hednesford for young people and we need to hear from them on what’s needed and why.
“We are appealing for young people to get involved, to come along and listen and make their voices heard.”
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