Here is a link to the latest focus election leaflet for the May 1st elections. focus180408.pdf

Canvassing: We have been out speaking to residents on the doorstep in Pity Me today and received a very warm reception.

Many traditional Labour voters are coming over to vote Lib Dem – some disillusioned with Labour locally and nationally, but many more have seen the hard work their local Lib Dems have been doing on the ground and feel we should be given the chance to make the necessary changes at County Hall.

Green Bags: A couple of residents have reported that they still don’t have a green recycling bag and I am interested in finding out if anyone else still hasn’t received one. Please call me on 0191 386 4238 if you are missing one.

There are still a few issues to iron out but the chaos of the first week after the failure to pick up the previous week by the previous contactor – and the overwhelming response to the new scheme – is calming down.

The Carrs: The work to improve The Carrs nature reserve is underway, with part of the site cordoned off. this is for safety reasons, and also as part of the work to move the newts across to the other ponds whilst the new ponds and reed beds are constructed. The upgrade to the Black trod/footpath to Pity Me, Front St is due to be completed prior to the first new properties on the Miller homes development being occupied.  This will make the path fully accessible to everyone throughout the year. As many of you know it is frequently impassable in the winter due to water logging.

I expect to be back out tomorrow morning talking to residents with Redvers. I’m not sure which one of us will wear out the first pair of shoes but it can’t be far off now.