About SCAR
Why was SCAR formed?
In 2005 Walsall Council proposed to build the Brownhills Bypass through the fields near Stonnall from Barracks Lane to the Chester Road. The majority of villagers opposed this idea to build in the greenbelt as it could open up further development that would impact the Village. So a group of residents formed SCAR and was given the Village mandate to stop Walsall Council building the bypass in that area. SCAR enlisted the help of our Local/District/County Councillors/MP, had a long and well-run campaign and thankfully Walsall Council stopped their plans for the bypass.
What have we been doing since?
In addition to being instrumental in stopping the bypass, SCAR has also been part of the process for various traffic surveys to be commissioned, and have consulted on various roads and junctions that were deemed dangerous such as Church Lane, been involved in trying to reduce the movements of HGV’s through Stonnall Roads, better road signage, improvements to The Shire Oak junction. And in 2021 the improvement works to Cartersfield Lane that now has better signage and a new 40mph limit approaching the village with a view to slowing down speeding traffic.
Some of SCAR’s committee members also are part of the Community Speed Watch initiative.
How is SCAR structured?
SCAR is a Company Limited by Guarantee under registration number 5729077 there is a Board Of Directors that oversees the running of the company. Also a Campaign Committee meets several times per year and is responsible for running campaigns and carrying out the actions that the Village has raised.
All members are volunteers and SCAR is not politically affiliated or associated in any way.
SCAR is always on the look out for new committee members to join the group so as to keep the momentum going.
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Meet The Board of Directors
Adrian Walters
Adrian is the Chairman of SCAR. Adrian Walters has lived in Stonnall and been a member of SCAR for 12 years.
He works in the manufacturing industry for an Austrian machine & automation company as a Sales Manager.
Adrian is a family man and enjoys the outdoors in and around Stonnall, walking, cycling and also is a keen brewer in his spare time.
Road safety is of particular interest in and around the village and he hopes to be able to improve things for all road users and pedestrians.
Phil Whitehouse
Phil Whitehouse has lived in Stonnall for over 30 years and was
Chairman of Stonnall Campaign About Roads (SCAR) since the start in 2005 and also actively involved in various other community initiatives.
His career involved working in the Banking Industry for 25 years and latterly in the financial services industry as a Management Consultant.
Phil is Lichfield District Councillor for Little Aston and Stonnall Ward, a Trustee of Stonnall Community Centre a Shenstone Parish Councillor and a member of The Shire Oak Quarry Liaison Group.
Road safety and people welfare in general are two key areas that he is interested in and to try to make a real difference to the quality of life in the area and continue to make Stonnall a great place to live.
Keith Bird
Keith has been a member and on the board of directors of SCAR since its inception in 2005. Formally he was employed by BT, after a 34 year career as Engineer, Manager and Senior manager, he retired from full time employment in 2013. Since retiring he has run his own Telecoms company and consultancy business. Now he spends his spare time as a part time exams Invigilator for a University and a girls grammar school.
Adrian Floyd
Adrian Floyd came to the village of Stonnall 2 years ago, having formerly lived in Streetly.
Adrian is a qualified engineer and works in manufacturing, currently serving as a Director for The Manufacturing Technology Centre, a Research & Development organisation.
In his personal time Adrian enjoys cooking, playing football and is also a keen road cyclist. Family and community are really important to Adrian and when SCAR was looking for help, he was only too happy to get involved.
Road safety and sympathetic planning of the village and surrounding areas is something Adrian is passionate about, the heath, safety and wellbeing of the local residents is paramount to maintaining a village community and he is hoping to make a real difference.