L-R: Councillors Green, Mr Whittam, Mrs Whiitam, Bell and Landless.
Your Conservative Councillors have been working hard as always, and we have chosen a new group leader, who is Councillor Harry Landless, and the new Deputy Group Leader is Councillor Maxwell Green.
Sharoe Green Ward
Councillor Maxwell Green (Sharoe Green) has been working for the residents every single day; he has been out daily delivering his local newsletters, chatting with residents, and reporting issues.
He has recently been dealing with e-bike and motocross bike issues in the area and on Sherwood Green. Due to his hard work and persistence, the Council has agreed to replace all the broken fencing to ensure the site is safe again. Temporary fencing has been put in place for the time being. He also asked the question at Council regarding a safe space for the bike users to ride, however he never received an answer. Lancashire Post are interested in following this story, so watch out.
Planning issues are still arising, and the old Xaverian Mission site on Sharoe Green which created a car park without permission has been refused. Councillor Green is featured in the Lancashire Post regarding this several times.
The Woodend Farm site off Tower Lane submitted a planning in principle application for four units, and Councillor Green called this in to be heard at committee. Whilst they did receive permission for planning in principle, a full application and permission is required before any work can take place. Interestingly, the Liberal Democrat Councillor on planning believes the site is suitable for 21 dwellings where only one currently is in place.
Other work includes:
· 15 damaged or dangerous tree sites reported and dealt with; one MoD owned.
· A new park bench was installed.
· Fly tipping and rat issues were dealt with at three sites.
· Overgrown trees and hedges pruned at several sites, including Sherwood Way.
· Damaged play equipment was repaired, and other park damage was reported.
· 5 broken or damaged park kissing gates repaired or replaced.
· Fencing installed to prevent fly tipping.
Full Council Update
Councillor Stephen Whittam (Preston Rural East) asked the question regarding Preston Guild Hall and where we stand with regards to moving forward after the RAAC issue. He was promised there will be an update by the end of the year (or early New Year), so watch out for that.
Councillor Harry Landless (Preston Rural East) asked the question regarding online accessibility for residents who struggle to find answers on the Council website and also the struggle faced daily by anyone calling Town Hall trying to speak with a staff member.
Councillor Maxwell Green (Sharoe Green) raised concerns on behalf of the market traders who have been moved from their long-standing area due to Amounderness House building work; however, many traders are unhappy. He asked what is being done to alleviate their concerns until Spring 2027, when they can move back. He also enquired about the traders getting their cover installed to protect from the weather and if LCC have organised unloading spaces.
Mayor of Preston
Councillor Sue Whittam (Preston Rural North), the Mayor of Preston, has been extremely busy attending daily events across the City, including this month attending the Hope Walk for suicide prevention awareness organised by the Mary O’Gara Foundation, one of the Mayoral charities, in association with Papyrus and the University of Lancashire. The Mayor was also joined by Councillor Stephen Whittam (Preston Rural East), the Mayor's Consort, and Councillor Maxwell Green (Sharoe Green). Sue also recently hosted a Sunday Lunch at the Cross Keys Pub in Whitechapel, in aid of her three charities, raising over £500.
Please feel free to get in touch with any of your Councillors, and if you would like to get involved, let us know. Do follow us on social media to keep up to date with everything we are doing.
Best Wishes,
Councillors Maxwell Green, Sue Whittam, Stephen Whittam, Mark Bell, and Harry Landless.
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