Mel gets award

A TROPHY in memory of former parish councillor Doug Sherriff has been awarded to a Sompting woman for her outstanding contribution to the local community.
By The Newsroom
Published 17th May 2005, 17:01 BST
Updated 7th Jun 2018, 23:47 BST

Mel Shaw, of Hamble Road, was presented with the Doug Sherriff Shield by Mr Sherriff's widow, Margaret, at Sompting Parish Council's annual meeting last Wednesday.

Ms Shaw is trying to set up a residents association for people living in the estate including Hamble Road, Sylvan Road and Test Road area and has organised a meeting at Sompting Community Centre on Wednesday, at 7.30pm.

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She is also training to become a youth worker at Penhill youth centre in Penhill Road, Lancing.

Over the years, Ms Shaw has worked to close the alleys in her estate because of vandalism and alcohol abuse.

She also instigated Sompting Youth Club and helped to support, create the skatepark and is an active member of Sompting Community Association.

Ms Shaw told the Herald: "I just feel that if the community don't get involved then nothing will change."