AS your Town, District, and County Councillor – and Chair of the Highways and Roads Committee – I know how frustrating poorly coordinated roadworks can be.

At our October council meeting, a resident rightly pointed out that diversions often lead straight into other closures, causing needless gridlock.

I share this concern.

Too often, works are planned in isolation, without considering the wider impact on our road network.

I’ve started discussions with County Highways and utility companies to push for better coordination.

My aim is simple: fewer unnecessary traffic lights, smarter sequencing of works, and diversion routes that make sense.

I’ll be pressing for a stronger approval process so that future closures are properly reviewed before being signed off.

To make sure your views are heard, I hold a monthly drop-in surgery at the Town Square during the first Farmers’ Market of each month.

Please come along to raise any local concerns or share your ideas – especially on how we can keep traffic flowing more sensibly in Crediton.

Jim Cairney

Crediton

• Catch Jim and fellow Crediton Town and Mid Devon District Councillor Tim Stanford in Crediton Town Square from 10.30am on Saturday, November 1.