27th September 2025
Councillor’s 3ft Gulley Clean Sparks Questions Ahead of Werneth Area Committee
By Sheila Oliver — Editor, Romiley Gazette
In a recent photo opportunity, Cllr Angela Clark was pictured clearing approximately 3 to 4 feet of a small gulley in Romiley village, posing with a large sod of grass she had apparently removed.
However, residents are asking pointed questions about the exercise — including why only a few feet of the gulley were cleared, whether the effort achieved any lasting improvement, and where the grass in the photograph actually came from.
According to locals, the gulley in question has never had substantial grass growth, and certainly not to the extent shown in the photograph. A second image, taken immediately after the session, appears to show no significant vegetation in the surrounding area, casting doubt on the source of the clump displayed for the camera.
A formal question has been submitted for the upcoming Werneth Area Committee meeting to seek answers on:
- The purpose of clearing only 3 to 4 feet of the gulley.
- Whether the work was effective in resolving any drainage or cleanliness issues.
- The origin of the sod of grass shown in the photograph.
The Romiley Gazette will report the council’s response when received.
Addendum – this question was not answered at the Werneth Area Committee Meeting
You might think that. I couldn’t possibly comment.
CLODGATE: Let me get this straight, are you now suggesting that our local politicians have been getting involved in deceptive practices of presenting orchestrated or public relations ‘performances’, in order to give the impression to locals… the public – their potential voters – that they are doing something useful for the community? That their activities do not actually have roots in useful action? That they simply create the illusion of cause, product, or political agenda, with a cynical photo op. if possible, when in reality they are unconcerned, unresponsive and inauthentic…?
I really cannot believe how these local councillors can have the brass neck to try to con us like this.