A number of ‘Active Travel’ schemes will appear in our local area in the year ahead. But what is ‘Active Travel’ anyway – and how might it affect you? I often tell people that there are two halves to the role of a local councillor – case work and committee work. Some councillors focus onContinue reading “What will ‘Active Travel’ mean for you?”
Monthly Archives: March 2022
Scary Energy Bills (and a £££ saving tip)
I’ve had lots of conversations recently, in the street and online, with people worried about their energy prices doubling, or even trebling. These worries seem to have reached Westminster as yesterday Chancellor Rishi Sunak made a statement in the House of Commons. He explained how by fiddling with some of the levers he holds inContinue reading “Scary Energy Bills (and a £££ saving tip)”
The Problem of Fake News
Like most people, I got involved in local politics as a way to play my part in making our community a better place. Fake news was something I associated with shady foreign governments. I didn’t expect to find it being used in local campaigns here in North Shields. What do I mean by Fake News?Continue reading “The Problem of Fake News”
Ukraine: Hope amidst despair
By ordering the Russian Army to invade their neighbour Ukraine, Vladimir Putin has unleashed suffering on a scale it is hard to imagine. It is truly heartbreaking to see innocent lives being shattered. Like most of us I’ve been wondering what can be done to help from all the way over here in North Shields.Continue reading “Ukraine: Hope amidst despair”
Wilson’s Weekly 