Green – Wilson’s Weekly

Planting New Trees

This week I’ve been dealing with a number of tree planting requests. Are there any locations you think would be suitable for new trees? As part of Mayor Norma Redfearn’s environmental plan the targets for tree-planting have been massively increased. Most of the new trees will be planted in out-of-town locations. For example, my familyContinue reading “Planting New Trees”

New-look Northumberland Square opens

It’s great to see the completion of the council’s regeneration of Northumberland Square in North Shields town centre. The new-look square re-opened just in time for the August bank holiday weekend, with the first event being held on Monday. Hundreds of local people enjoyed a range of musical acts and stalls as part of theContinue reading “New-look Northumberland Square opens”

Local Kids Show Pedal Power

Today I was proud to join children, parents and even some grandparents from around the area for the Kidical Mass bike ride. Kidical Mass rides highlight the need for safer routes on which children can walk, scoot and cycle. I counted 80 adults and kids gathered at the meet up point near Kiki’s Kabin beforeContinue reading “Local Kids Show Pedal Power”

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Warmer Homes

I don’t need to tell you how chilly it’s been the last few days. It’s that time of year when an extra pair of socks are needed around the house, never mind stepping outside! The first big job I have in the New Year is to chair a sub group of councillors from across NorthContinue reading “Warmer Homes”

Averting A Climate Disaster

The charts pictured here show on a single slide why there is a rapidly growing concern about the ability of our planet to provide a stable home for our children and grandchildren… First let me recap the science. These charts have been produced by a leading member of the British Antarctic Survey. This intrepid team,Continue reading “Averting A Climate Disaster”

Everything Trees!

I’ve been handling quite a lot of tree-related enquiries over the last few months so I thought it might be helpful to summarise what’s been going on… By my estimation I’d say that about 30-40% of the streets in our ward are planted with trees. Some streets are lined with with large mature trees, othersContinue reading “Everything Trees!”

Future Energy Bills

I just had another fascinating meeting as part of my policy work on the Green Jobs Transition. The meeting was a bit of a scoping exercise involving the opportunity to talk with our new Deputy Mayor, Councillor Johnson, and with the economic growth director from the North of Tyne Combined Authority. I was keen toContinue reading “Future Energy Bills”

Green Jobs Transition

That change will happen is an inevitable part of life. Anticipating it, and managing it well, is incredibly important. Still being a relatively newbie councillor I continue to be involved in a range of things that are intended to help me get to grips with the full scope of the role. Earlier this year IContinue reading “Green Jobs Transition”