Another day on the doorsteps in Shipham and Star

jeff and Graham

Cllr Graham Godwin-Pearson and Jeff Savage have been out and about again in Shipham and Star today, speaking to local residents about the unique issues in the two villages.

On the doorstep, the most common concern raised was transport, particularly speeding cars on the main road, bus services and the Magic Roundabout.

Graham says, "If Jeff and I are elected next month we will be tackling all of these issues head on.

You can read about some of our plans for improving transport below."

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