My Pledges for Winning back Whoberley

Protect our local environment so that we become more proud of our area. The Conservatives have tried to ignore local people, with intrusive bus lanes through the beauty of Hearsall Common. They have presided over drift regarding the derelict eyesore of the historic Watchmakers building. Litter remains a constant problem on our streets, green spaces, and streams. I intend to bring new energy and action on these issues so important to our wellbeing.

Challenge Anti Social behaviour. Residents are tired of underage drinking, nuisance fireworks, illegal bonfires, and obstructive non resident parking. Existing powers should be enforced more effectively, and I will act to provide full support to the police. A Labour council is committed to more community police in your area. I will also work closely with Geoffrey Robinson MP, fighting hard for our fair share of funding to ensure young people have exciting activities outside of school.

Improve our council services by pursuing an open and honest approach. If people are listened to in the first instance, the council can respond to resident’s needs rather than pursuing unwanted expensive new projects. The current Conservative Council has plunged Coventry into a deficit of millions, risking our basic services. I will endeavour to use all my effort tailoring services to the needs of residents and getting the very best value for our money.

Plenty a Pothole!

Funny how our Council tax goes up but our roads get worse?

Instead of fixing the problem, jobs and services are being cut as the Conservatives try to balance a huge deficit. It is time for a new way to look at old problems. It is time for a change...

The 'Eyesore' still stands!

Once a symbol of Coventry’s proud manufacturing excellence, the derelict Watchmaker’s factory on Allesley old Road now epitomises all that can go wrong with our area.

The financial incompetence of the Conservative Council has left the city to rot like the building. Jobs and vital services are being cut as they try to balance a deficit of millions.

The derelict site is also attracting anti social behaviour, with local residents even reporting drug use! Worryingly a damaged fence allows children access to the dangerous building.

Something needs to be done...

Protecting Hearsall Common

A local Resident makes a persuasive case for protecting Hearsall Common from intrusive bus lanes. Do you agree?

“There are applications currently under consideration to make Hearsall Common a ‘town green’, protecting it from future development. Council-backed PrimeLines is already digging up part of the common for a bus lane and gate, having overridden residents’ opposition to do this. They were also going to drive a new road through the common next to Earlsdon Avenue North, but this had to be put on hold because of the application. Contrary to leader Ken Taylor’s claims, Council minutes state that if the application fails, this proposal will be revived. This is why we want Hearsall Common registered as a green.”
Dr Richard Austen-Baker, Chapelfields

Earlsdon’s Parking Squeeze!

Residents have let me know they are sick of the tight parking squeeze outside their homes. Non residents use Earlsdon as a ‘park and ride’ into the town centre.

The financial incompetence of the Conservative controlled Council means there is no extra money to extend the Butts resident parking scheme into your area. Council services are being cut as they try to balance a £7 million pound deficit. Jobs will also suffer as 116 families face redundancies this year.

So have you faced parking problems and what should be done about this? Let me know what you think.

Helping local communities

Gordon Brown let me know of his ideas to encourage stronger communities, at the Labour Party spring conference in Birmingham 1st March 2008. How do you think we can help local communities?

Litter at Allesley Park

What a Mess! Residents have contacted me to complain of the litter at Somefields in Allesley Park. Let me know what you think also.