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”
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Ward Walkabout with Council + Capita
In this edition of Wilson’s Weekly I’ll be updating you on my recent ward walkabout with senior managers from North Tyneside Council and their contracted partners, Capita. When it comes to helping others to understand what’s going on in our community I think the best way to is simply to show them. That’s why periodicContinue reading “Ward Walkabout with Council + Capita”
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!”
Fixing Wonky Pavements
Our ward has miles, and miles and miles of flagstone paving, much of it laid decades ago. Loose, cracked and wonky paving is a trip hazard. So what can be done about it? Fixing wonky pavements is right up there in the top 10 things that residents write to me about. Sadly, there are timesContinue reading “Fixing Wonky Pavements”
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