We’re in the middle of this year’s “Cooperative Fortnight“, an annual celebration of all things cooperative. But what does it mean to be a Labour + Cooperative councillor? When you stand for election as a local councillor you can do so either as a member of a political party, or as an independent. Belonging toContinue reading “Wearing 2 hats: Labour & Cooperative”
Monthly Archives: June 2021
There’s a Zebra in the neighbourhood!
Last night a road crew painted the lines onto the shiny new zebra crossing that will make a hazardous corner of our neighbourhood much, much safer. About two and a half years ago, in early 2019, I began knocking on doors in the area. I wanted to introduce myself as the Labour party candidate andContinue reading “There’s a Zebra in the neighbourhood!”
Access to second covid jabs
Like the rest of the country North Tyneside is in a race against the ‘Delta variant’ of Covid-19. Our task is to get second jabs to as many people as possible, as quickly as possible. Last night I attended the Council’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee. This meeting brings together a dozen or so councillors whoContinue reading “Access to second covid jabs”
Redrawing the lines
A small team of people known as the ‘Boundary Commission’ have just published a report that could have a big impact on how you are represented in Parliament. The Boundary Commission consultation is now live and it’s very important that you have your say as the proposals for our constituency are pretty drastic. The proposals,Continue reading “Redrawing the lines”
Simpler, safer cycling
The Council have just released a new strategy for cycling. Comments from local residents are now being sought on the first phase of improvement works. My eldest son rides his bike to school every day. I still remember practising the route with him in the months before he was due to start year 7, spottingContinue reading “Simpler, safer cycling”
Wilson’s Weekly 