Newcastle upon Tyne Liberal Democrats

Woolsington Ward

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• Aug 7, 2009:
  • STAMFORDHAM ROAD JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS CARRIED OUT
    Work has been carried out to make it much easier and safer to cross Stamfordham Road at Cobbler's Corner. Dropped kerbs and centre islands have been installed by the city council. Woolsington Focus Editor James Kenyon says: "With this work completed it should be much easier for pedestrians, the disabled and those with young children and pushchairs to cross the road." Published and promoted by Newcastle upon Tyne Liberal Democrats, 3 Bloomsbury Ct, Newcastle, NE3 4LW Printed (hosted) by Prater Raines Ltd, 98 Sandgate High Street, Folkestone CT20 3BY
  • NEW SIGNS INSTALLED ON STAMFORDHAM ROAD
    New road signs have been installed along Stamfordham Road, from North Walbottle Road to Callerton village. Focus Editor James Kenyon explains: "These signs remind drivers that the speed limit on this stretch of road has been reduced to 40mph." Published and promoted by Newcastle upon Tyne Liberal Democrats, 3 Bloomsbury Ct, Newcastle, NE3 4LW Printed (hosted) by Prater Raines Ltd, 98 Sandgate High Street, Folkestone CT20 3BY
• Jan 7, 2009:
  • LIB DEMS INVEST IN THE FUTURE
    Millions of pounds look set to be spent on Newcastle's communities during the economic crisis. The Lib Dem-run city council plans to invest £21 million into energy efficiency, regeneration and boosting the economy. The cash will be borrowed, but council tax will still have to go up by 2.9% to cover the loan, meaning a rise of 65p per week for a family living in a Band D household. The Lib Dem council leaders are sticking to their pledge to keep the rise below the rate of inflation for the fifth year running - even though the amount Newcastle has been given by the Government has increased by only 1.75%, the joint lowest in the country. The three-year investment will secure jobs in the face of the credit crunch. Councillor Peter Allen, executive member for resources, said: "We've kept to our original election pledge when we took control of the council - bills down at or below the rate of inflation - and we're now delivering for the fifth year running. "At the same time we've invested extra in the services people have told us are most important to them, such as our hugely popular rapid response teams, improving the environment in every ward round the city. "We've achieved all this because we run an efficient operation, and we'll be tightening our belts further next year to the tune of £20 million plus, whilst still protecting frontline services." The council is saving around £20 million by cutting 500 posts - many of them managers and administrative staff. Front line jobs will be protected. The £21m investment will be spent on projects people in the city have raised as a priority, including: :: £7m extra spending on road and pavement repairs and improvements. :: £1.4m extra on grants for disabled facilities to make improvements in people's homes. :: £75,000 extra on Newcastle WarmZone, helping those facing fuel poverty. :: £800,000 extra on works at Walker Quay. :: £4m extra in a new regeneration fund to support various schemes across Newcastle. By using local external contractors for building work, jobs will be secured and no manpower will be taken away from frontline services. A scheme to help low-income first-time buyers with shared equity loans and cash from the Government and developers is on the cards, and more staff to help homeowners avoid repossessions. The council is also pledging to work with developers to help them out as the demand for homes drops, to increase the amount of affordable social housing in the city and to offer support packages for small businesses. Council leader John Shipley said: "As well as keeping council tax bills down, and protecting frontline services, there is much that the council can do to help businesses and individuals survive the economic recession. "Our budget proposals includes an extra £21 million of spending on infrastructure and regeneration projects - which will help keep many people in work in the construction industry locally. "We're also continuing with a package of interventions to help people in debt crisis, to help housebuilders and homebuyers alike, and to help small businesses. "Without this extra spending package, our council tax bills would have been even lower, but we think that supporting the city's economy through this crisis is simply the right thing to do." The council's draft budget proposals will go out for consultation before being put to councillors in March. Published and promoted by Newcastle upon Tyne Liberal Democrats, 3 Bloomsbury Ct, Newcastle, NE3 4LW Printed (hosted) by Prater Raines Ltd, 98 Sandgate High Street, Folkestone CT20 3BY
• Dec 17, 2008:
  • AIRPORT BUSINESS PARK EXPANSION PLANS APPROVED
    Councillors have approved plans for a new business park at Newcastle Airport, which is expected to create up to 1,500 jobs. The plans were recently approved by the council's Development Control Committee. Local residents in Woolsington Village were concerned about an increase in traffic through the village but these problems have now been resolved. Plans for access via Middle Drive have been dropped and all traffic will get into the park from Ponteland Road. Traffic calming measures are also proposed. The £20 million scheme is part of ambitious plans to expand the airport. The park will be on land south of the airport freight village and east of Main Road, Woolsington. There will be 465 parking spaces and a small shop and cafe. Ron Beadle, Newcastle North Parliamentary spokesman, says: "I am pleased that the concerns of local residents have been addressed. "Creating up to 1,500 new jobs is especially welcome in these difficult financial times." Published and promoted by Newcastle upon Tyne Liberal Democrats, 3 Bloomsbury Ct, Newcastle, NE3 4LW Printed (hosted) by Prater Raines Ltd, 98 Sandgate High Street, Folkestone CT20 3BY
• Dec 16, 2008:
  • WHY ARE THESE HOMES EMPTY?
    The Liberal Democrats are demanding to know how many homes the Ministry of Defence owns in Pallinsburn Court. The Lib Dems asked the MoD this question after being contacted by residents. Newcastle North campaigner Ron Beadle says: "Empty homes attract anti-social behaviour. "Residents are rightly concerned about the number of empty homes and want to know how many are owned by the MoD. "I also want to find out what they are doing to prevent these homes from becoming targets for yobs. "Residents will be very interested to hear their reply." Focus Editor James Kenyon is demanding improved security - like installing a gate to prevent access to the rear of the properties. Published and promoted by Newcastle upon Tyne Liberal Democrats, 3 Bloomsbury Ct, Newcastle, NE3 4LW Printed (hosted) by Prater Raines Ltd, 98 Sandgate High Street, Folkestone CT20 3BY
• Dec 12, 2008:
  • BUS SERVICE MAY BE EXTENDED
    Transport bosses are considering extended a vital bus service to Westerhope residents. Stagecoach said that "serious consideration" was being given to trialling an extension of the No 6 service. It would mean that the bus would turn right out of Newbiggin Lane and then left onto Hillhead Road. Councillor Pat Hillicks explains: "It also means that a bus would run the whole length of Hillhead Road from Stamfordham Road. "This would allow many more residents to access Sainsbury's, Tesco, the Freeman Hospital and the Metrocentre by a single bus journey. "The No 6 does not run at all times but we are hopeful that if it is introduced, passengers will use this extra service and make it worthwhile to keep the service running after the trial period ends." Published and promoted by Newcastle upon Tyne Liberal Democrats, 3 Bloomsbury Ct, Newcastle, NE3 4LW Printed (hosted) by Prater Raines Ltd, 98 Sandgate High Street, Folkestone CT20 3BY
• Sep 24, 2007:
  • UDecide wins national award
    Denton resident Margaret O'Callaghan with the Neighbourhood Renewal Project of the Year trophy that UDecide won in the national regeneration awards. A city council project being piloted in Lemington, Denton and Woolsington has won a national award. The UDecide scheme allows local residents to decide how money is spent in Lemington to make the ward cleaner, greener and safer. UDecide won the Neighbourhood Renewal Project of the Year award in the 2007 Regeneration and Renewal Awards. It was also nominated for the Community led Organisation of the Year award. Members of UDecide travelled down to London earlier this month for the awards ceremony. The two-year pilot project has so far helped nearly 2,000 people across the three wards and 15 projects have already benefited from grants ranging between £350 and £8,800. This year the city council is providing £70,000 funding for UDecide, which is more than double its budget last year. Councillor Sharon Middleton, who represents Denton, says: "Giving local people a greater say in how money is spent in their local communities is very important to the Liberal Democrats. "I am delighted that UDecide has been recognised nationally and my thanks go to everyone involved in the project." Published and promoted by Newcastle upon Tyne Liberal Democrats, 3 Bloomsbury Ct, Newcastle, NE3 4LW Printed (hosted) by Prater Raines Ltd, 98 Sandgate High Street, Folkestone CT20 3BY