Dave ‘DMC’ Cordell U, Uni, Unity: the core of community
Experience
- NUS Delegate (2013)
- Part of the SU Working Group team (2013)
- Campaigner, supporter and money-raiser for several NGOs and charities (ASHA, INF and CAB)
- Committed CU rep for 2 years, involved in leadership and events coordination (2011/2012)
- Experience and confidence in public speaking
- Represented Nottingham University at cricket and played in IMS tournaments for both Hockey and Football (2010/2011)
- I attend SU council and am aware of current issues
- Hickory Dickory Dock Promoter
- Counsellor for Camp Leaders (2011)
- London to Paris bike ride for charity (2012)
Change
- Ensure that JCR spending is fully transparent to hall residents, resulting in better/wiser spending.
- Publicise existing support for year out students looking for housemates/ homes.
- Make Derby Road a safer place for cyclists. Talk to local councillors about a Derby road cycle path.
- Make Station Road a safer place for Sutton Bonington students, installing street lamps/ potentially cycle paths.
- Confront city council: Introduce parking permit charges for non-students, combatting student discrimination.
- Continue the ‘Love Your Home’ campaign.
- Derby hopper bus: Make it more frequent and reliable.
- Introduce a farmers market to Broadgate Park one day a week, selling fresh produce.