Regular updates from Matt Wilson, Labour councillor in the Preston ward of North Shields
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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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?”
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