Councillor's second chance to 'speak up for the community' (From St Albans & Harpenden Review)

Labour's Roma Mills ready to serve residents of Batchwood, St Albans

12:11pm Friday 20th January 2012 in News By Manisha Mistry

ROMA Mills has told how she is ready to serve the residents of Batchwood after regaining her seat on St Albans District Council.

The Labour councillor said after holding the position for more than 20 years, before losing the title at the 2010 district elections, she already has a good understanding of what issues affect the area and its residents.

Speaking to the Review this morning, following last night's by-election victory, a "pleased" Councillor Mills said: "Being councillor for Batchwood for more than 20 years was a big part of my life and an important one, so I am glad I've got another chance to be able to speak up for the community.

"There are a lot of issues I am already familiar with and after speaking to residents on the doorstep it is clear some of them are still a problem."

Councillor Mills said issues surrounding parking and speeding seem to still be an issue in Batchwood and she is aware of residents who are interested in other long term issues such as the district council's core strategy and the budget.

She added: "Planning is always a big issue generally. But Batchwood has always been vulnerable to infill developments cropping up here and there. It can become uncomfortable, so that is something to keep an eye on."