Official ONS figures show that in the North-West of England, there are now 3,469,395 people in work – meaning that, under the Conservatives, 290,421 more people have been able to access the security of a job.
Below is the latest report from Councillor Jill Houlbrook for residents of Upton.
The recent mild weather has encouraged me to get out and about more on foot and this is of course when I notice just how much work the local authority still has to do in Upton.
The introduction of 20mph zones on some roads has been a positive initiative, helping to slow traffic and keep pedestrians safe. But residents have asked why so many side roads and cul de sacs have been the focus of 20mph signs, when speeding is an issue on our main roads.
"Residents are rightly concerned that the crossing on Wealstone Lane is not yet completed. The lights are not yet installed. I have been continually chasing this because it seems such a waste of money and it cannot be used until it is complete.
Thanks to our investment of £20.5 billion a year in real terms by 2023-24 the plan will transform patient care and make sure every penny of taxpayers’ money is spent wisely.
