Councillor Jamie Matthews was Mayor of Petersfield for the first time nine years ago and this time wants to get to know even more voluntary and community organisations, 

Speaking to Mike Waddington and Julie Butler he says he has enjoyed his first six weeks and he will promote volunteering for as many organistions as he can and thinks more people can help Petersfield this way.  

He also talked about the neighbourhood plan - which does take time and covers roughly a15 year period and how it sets projects to retain Petersfield’s special character, which over time can find funding. He thinks that local Government reorganisation may speed decisions up.

He talks about his background, his family and his job - the Mayoralty is not a paid position.

HIs history in Petersfield stretches back decades but he's still finding things out about the town's organisations and people and is impressed by what  he has seen so far.

Councillor Jamie Matthews was Mayor of Petersfield for the first time nine years ago and this time wants to get to know even more voluntary and community organisations,&nbsp;
Speaking to Mike Waddington and Julie Butler he says he has enjoyed his first six weeks and he will promote volunteering for as many organistions as he can and thinks more people can help Petersfield this way.&nbsp;&nbsp;
He also talked about the neighbourhood plan - which does take time and covers roughly a15 year period and how it sets projects to retain Petersfield&rsquo;s special character, which over time can find funding. He thinks that local Government reorganisation may speed decisions up.
He talks about his background, his family and his job - the Mayoralty is not a paid position.
HIs history in Petersfield stretches back decades but he's still finding things out about the town's organisations and people and is impressed by what&nbsp; he has seen so far.

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We cover community news, culture, nature, history, events and entertainment in the South Downs market town of Petersfield in Hampshire, UK.
This feed includes all our on-demand audio. Find our more specific feeds by searching "Petersfield" on your  favourite podcast app.
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