Fox Hey Road Trees

I have delivered a letter to residents of Fox Hey Road explaining that the Council have agreed to remove the tree stumps on the road which have become a hazard to drivers. The trees were removed after it was discovered that they were diseased. I’ve also asked the Council to look into the possibilitly of replacing the diseased trees.

Foxhey Road

Back in March, residents from Foxhey Road contacted me complaining of a broken street light and also the loss of a number of the road’s trees.

A new light was fitted but remained turned off for a number of weeks. The council have now informed me that the light is now connected and working.

Residents are also concerned that a number of foxhey’s trees have been felled. The ensuing stumps have become a serious hazard for residents parking their cars.

I have asked streetscene to investigate ways of making the stumps more visible.

Newell/Monk Road

For almost two years, Myself, Leah Fraser and Karen Hayes have been calling on the council to resurface the Newell and Monk road area. 

Last month the work was finally carried out, but recently a number of residents have contacted me concerned with the quality of the new road surface.

I have asked the Streetscene Manager for Wallasey to come and inspect the work. I will be meeting him on Newell road this  Wednesday 3rd June at 10am. Feel free to come along and voice your concerns.

Roads Unfinished

3 Weeks ago, residents of Monk and Newell Roads, received the news that their roads were FINALLY being resurfaced. 

Colas – Wirral Councils new highways contractor – gave residents 15 hours notice to move their cars so the work could go ahead. 

Some residents worked night shifts, were on holiday and couldn’t move their cars. Colas went round the cars leaving large patches of unfinished work.

I have been assured that Colas will now give residents 3 days notice of any work and will be back to complete any unfinished work.

Containers: Liscard Crescent

For over two years, residents of Newell Road and Monk Road have been graced  lumbered with the sight of refrigeration containers and the litter they attract.

The containers behind the store on Liscard Crescent  were originally granted temporary permission 2 years ago – which has now expired! The store has now applied for full planning permission. 

Many residents have contacted me and are opposed to the containers remaining. Last week I asked for the planning application to be dealt with by Planning Committee, where I will represent residents views.

Action on….Street Lights

After reporting it to the council, I am assured that the broken street light in Brynmoss Avenue will be replaced by the start of next week. I’ll be checking to ensure that it is.

Not so good news for the broken street light in Fox Hey Road: I am told by the council that a new column is required, but they ran out of money to replace the columns last year! Thankfully its now the start of a new financial year and they are clearing the backlog, they will be getting round to Fox Hey Road within the next 10 days.

To report a broken street light please contact any of your Conservative councillors.

20’s Plenty

Proposals to bring down speed limits in areas where there is a higher risk of accidents are expected to be announced by the government. 

Almost a year ago – myself, Leah Fraser and Karen Hayes campaigned to have the Withens lane area of Liscard included in Wirral Council’s own “20’s plenty scheme”. 

The measures are part of a new strategy to reduce road deaths in England and Wales through to 2020.

Missing Trees

A few people have contacted me over trees being cut down in Fox Hey Road and in my own road Bletchley Avenue. I have contacted the Council who have informed me that the trees were diseased and needed to be cut down. I have asked that in future residents are informed if this is the case, rather than waking up one day and seeing a stump in the road!

Another problem has been created by the tree stumps: cars keep on crashing into them as they can’t see them! I have asked the Council to come along and cut the stumps down further so that they cannot cause damage to people’s cars.

More Fly-tipping

Before Christmas, Lib-Dem Cabinet member Gill Gardner decided to impose a charge for collecting large items of rubbish from resident’s Homes.

At the time, I highlighted that imposing a charge for this service would have an adverse impact on fly-tipping in Wirral.

Today I visited a resident who – 4 months ago – reported fly tipping in his back alley. As of today the rubbish has not been collected.

I have reported the mess to streetscene, who are collecting the rubbish in the morning.

Seriously “Flagging”

The condition of pavementsseww in some roads, really does leave a lot to be desired.

Neglectwwa and stemporary repairs over ethe years, have left some roads looking like a patchwork quilt!
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Pavementss in this condition are not only unsightly,a but pose a real danger to residents.
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Along with Karen and Leah, I will be submitting a petition; calling on the council to repair pavements in and around the Newell Road area, as a matter of urgency.

Over the next few weeks the council will be renewing pavements on Lancaster Avenue and Manor Road.

If you think the pavement on your road is in needs of repair, contact us at T: 0151-639-5179 E: office@wallaseyconservatives.com or TEXT: “tell leah” with the road name to 60008.