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FOCUS www.PeterboroughLibDems.org.uk
SOUTH WERRINGTON and NORTH GUNTHORPE RESIDENTS’ NEWSLETTER
“Working All Year Round”
Edition: 72
TEAM CONTACT DETAILS:
Councillors: Darren Fower and Julia Davidson Text or call Darren’s mobile: 0796 184 91 10 Text or call Julia’s mobile: 0750 653 66 27 Email: SWNG_FOCUS @peterboroughlibdems.org.uk Ward website: www.campaigns. libdems.org.uk/SWNG Darren’s website: www.darrenfower. mycouncillor.org.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/SWNG. FOCUS.Team Post: Cllr Darren Fower or Cllr Julia Davidson, Town Hall, Bridge Street, Peterborough PE1 1HG
COUNCILLORS TACKLING LOCAL ISSUES Local Liberal Democrat councillors Julia Davidson and Darren Fower have
been tackling a number of issues related to anti-social behaviour, traffic and
parking over the summer months. At a recent ‘police panel’ meeting Julia persuaded the police to treat as a priority
concerns that have been raised by residents in and around Ainsdale Drive relating
to the use of ‘mini motos’ and other anti-social behaviour.
Darren also highlighted the issue with the police who told him "The local team is
aware of the issues and is regularly visiting to monitor the situation.”
If you do see any anti-social behaviour taking place – here
or anywhere else – please report it to the local police by
calling 101.
Meanwhile police are also looking into a spate of anti-
social behaviour around Cuckoos Hollow, including
damage to trees and signage. Julia says that the police have
two suspects and are monitoring the situation.
Gunthorpe Road The problem of drivers parking inconsiderately in
Gunthorpe Road has been raised by residents with both
Julia and Darren recently.
It seems that the parking space for the shop, near the pub, is being used by some
parents dropping off or collecting children from the school. In addition, a handful
of drivers are ignoring the road markings and parking where they should not.
Darren and Julia have now paid the site a visit and spoken with local businesses
as well as residents.
Darren said: "I hope that one day we can have a zebra crossing outside Norwood
School but the reality is that this costs money.”
What would you like to see done? Email [email protected], telephone
us or post comments/photos at www.facebook.com/SWNG.FOCUS.Team.
Lincoln Road Meanwhile, Darren has been contacted by residents in Lincoln Road, north of the
Cock Inn, about their concerns regarding a handful of cars parking on the verges,
causing a reduction in visibility when people exit their own driveways.
Darren said: “The residents tell me the problem is only due to a couple of
properties. They think that as each home has a driveway for parking then it should
be used and cars should not be left for days at a time on the road.
“The old Lincoln Road can sometimes be busy and, although there are speed
activated signs there, some drivers still speed along this stretch and hence visibility
when exiting your property is important.”
Darren has now contacted the city council to see what the present rules and
regulations are for this stretch of road and is also keen to hear thoughts and
opinions from other residents.
GROWING WILD Local lib Dem councillor Darren
Fower has been contacted by a
resident in Helmsdale Gardens
about grass areas being left
overgrown by the city council which
has resulted in increased litter. Darren said: "The Tory-controlled
city council decided last year to flog off
such maintenance services to a private
company. Which, in my opinion,
pretends it can do the same job 25 per
cent cheaper than the council but in
reality it can't!"
Both Darren and Cllr Julia Davidson
have now visited the area and reported
the issues to the Town Hall.
Printed by Keyprint, Peterborough PE3 7PR. Published and promoted for and on behalf of the Liberal Democrats by Peter Chivall, 88 Elmfield Rd, Peterborough PE1 4HB
KEEP IN TOUCH Local Liberal Democrat councillors
Darren Fower and Julia Davidson use
a number of methods to keep in touch
with residents. As well reading the regular FOCUS
newsletters you can follow their activities
via the Liberal Democrat ward website at
www.campaigns.libdems.org.uk/SWN, on
YouTube, on Facebook and on Twitter (see
pictures for links).
If you need to contact them you can do so
through the website or Facebook, you can
email them directly, write to them, test
them or telephone (see front page for
contact details).
Or you can come along to their
‘surgeries’ which are held on the first
Friday of the month between 6-7 pm at the
Werrington Village Centre, Church Street,
Werrington and on the third Friday of the
month between 6-7 pm at the Brookside
Methodist Church, Gunthorpe Road.
MONEY TO SPEND Local Liberal Democrat councillors Darren Fower and Julia Davidson
have money available from the council’s Community Leadership Fund
to support local good causes. Darren said: “Do you have an idea for improving your area or street at a
cost of say a few hundred pounds? Perhaps you are part of a club that needs a
little funding for a project or scheme? If so, then contact either Julia or me
and see whether you can get a few quid from the fund. It is YOUR money
and all we need are YOUR ideas!"
JULIA SAYS ‘THANKS’ The council elections in May in South Werrington and North
Gunthorpe saw Liberal Democrat candidate Julia Davidson elected as
councillor for this area to serve alongside Darren Fower. Julia defeated the incumbent Tory
councillor by 50 votes, pushing the Lib
Dem share of the vote up by 3.4 per
cent compared to last year.
She now joins Darren Fower as a Lib
Dem councillor for this ward. Both of
them will be working and campaigning
to be sure that Werrington and
Gunthorpe get the council facilities and
services they deserve.
Julia said: “I want to thank everyone
who voted for me and all the people
who helped with my campaign –
especially our volunteer band of
FOCUS deliverers.
“I am delighted to be working
alongside Darren in representing the
area where I live.”
The South Werrington ward election results in full were:
Julia Davidson, Liberal Democrat FOCUS Team – 812 votes
Colin Burton, Conservative – 762 votes
Scott Johnson, Labour – 347 votes
Liberal Democrats had a successful election night in Peterborough as a
whole. There are now four Liberal Democrat councillors but the Tories still
run the council – although with a reduced majority.