March 2023 – Wilson’s Weekly

Improving Roads and Pavements

This week I met one of the managers from infrastructure contractor Capita to do an on-foot tour around the ward looking at our roads and pavements… First a bit of context. Over 10 years ago now, North Tyneside’s previous Mayor, a Conservative, committed eye-watering sums of money to a series of long-term outsourcing agreements. InContinue reading “Improving Roads and Pavements”

Who Cares?

Almost all of us will know someone who requires the support of someone in a caring role, or perhaps we need that help personally. Care workers can be a lifeline to the elderly and disabled. Yet, in recent years the sector has been under a lot of pressure and solutions have been needed… In myContinue reading “Who Cares?”

Road Safety is a real issue

This week, instead of just writing an article and adding a photo I thought I would actually take you to a particular part of the ward, Billy Mill Avenue, to illustrate a point about road safety. A lot of residents get in touch with me about the speed of traffic around the ward. I’ve beenContinue reading “Road Safety is a real issue”