Councillor Jones, Cycling Champion !
Lib Dem Councillor Anna Jones who represents College ward, has been chosen as one of two "cycling champions" who will support and encourage the council to promote cycling.
Thank you to all who voted for her, and for the army of volunteers who put so much effort in.
The work starts now.
You can watch her gracious acceptance speech via this link.
Lib Dem Councillor Anna Jones who represents College ward, has been chosen as one of two "cycling champions" who will support and encourage the council to promote cycling.
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