Dr Jon Watkins

What could I bring to you as Hopton & Coton Parishioners?

Alongside my passion for community engagement, my work in Education and advocacy for SEN learning ano achievement; I believe that I hold a great skills set that could be valuable to the Parish Council.

• Leadership and management skills inspiring others and ensuring smooth operations.
• Great interpersonal communication skills.
• I am professional, inclusive and impartial.
• I have a great work ethic.
• 20 years experience in technology and software development, particularly with GDPR compliance and security.

These skills could support and enhance the councils capacity in working together to improve our collective community and quality of life.

Why do I wish to be your Parish Councillor?

Our community has undergone significant changes including the threat of HS2 and the addition of many new homes, with further developments potentially coming soon. I myself have observed issues firsthand including the skate park development and unfinished local infrastructure on the Redrow Estate. I am aware of the safety concerns in the lack of a pedestrian crossing on Tixall Road and the need for better maintenance of green spaces across the whole wider parish. It is my understanding that residents have concerns about the speeds of cars on many of our roads and are frustrated by the badly managed potholes reported and still not repaired to an adequate and safe standard. I am focused in understanding the impact of the SERCO project and wish to seek opportunities to mitigate negative outcomes to the community. I am keen to engaged with the whole community and explore opportunities in how we can develop our Village Hall to become a hub of community engagement for our parish. These are all critical areas that I would aim to address as a councillor and if successful in appointment would be eager to hear from all across our community about their concerns and desires for our parish in the future.