At Council next week I am proposing a motion which will hopefully lead to permitted development rights being removed from telegraph poles in Southport. It was nice to see this piece on it in Stand Up For Southport standupforsouthport.com/calls-made-t...

Monthly update time! Here’s my October highlights for Cambridge Ward 🙂

The botched Brexit deal dreamt up by the Farage and delivered by the Conservatives has brought nothing but red-tape and economic misery. The government must now deliver their promised “EU-reset” - starting with a new UK-EU Customs Union.

So proud of my son and his team for winning their first football match over the weekend. It’s their second season together and they had lost every game up to now. It meant so much to them, like they won the cup final. I will always remember this 🥲

I also commissioned a heat pump. Always busy 😅

Happy Friday night! My monthly update is a bit late this month - been mad busy at work. Here’s a little summary for anyone interested in what I did for Cambridge Ward in September.

I support this statement from @seftoncouncil.bsky.social and stand in solidarity with our Jewish community following this horrific act of terror. My thoughts are with all those affected.

Played football with my mates tonight and was asked if I went to Lib Dem conference. This is not normal. Ed Davey is cutting through.

Final push to get our Cambridge Ward Focus leaflet delivered before the NHS consultation closes on 3rd October. We want to see Children’s A&E return to Southport. If you want to join the Cambridge Ward Liberal Democrat Focus team, get in touch. Together we can make a difference.

Tell One Vision to Cut The Grass! One Vision Housing has scrapped the gardening service which was provided free of charge to older and disabled residents with no family or friends to help. Disgusting! You can add your name to the petition using the form below. www.seftonlibdems.uk/southport/ov...

Mad busy but happy doing what I do best. Our engineers are installing a heat pump in Southport and I’ve been getting everyone’s heating going for the winter. Finished last heat pump repair at 9pm tonight. On Monday I fixed a heat pump 5 or 6 engineers tried to before me and I sorted it in an hour.

Last week Sefton Council voted against asking One Vision Housing to reinstate the gardening service at these bungalows for elderly and disabled residents. But that didn’t stop me getting them some help as a temporary solution. Thanks to Parrydise Gardens, Jillian is now delighted with her garden.

Just a couple of minor improvements to report: A resident asked for the bin to be replaced outside Fleetwood Rd park just a few weeks ago. Cambridge Ward councillors have covered this through ward funds. I reported a large pothole on Radnor Dive. Thanks to Sefton Council staff for sorting.

Getting our latest Cambridge Ward Focus leaflet through the doors which has a link to the NHS Shaping Care Together consultation. Let’s bring Children’s A&E back to #Southport!

Lib Dem Treasury Spokesperson @libdemdaisy.bsky.social spot on again. The employers’ National Insurance hike has been one of the most damaging economic policies in recent memory. We’re seeing fewer jobs, more shops, bars and restaurants closing, and the cost of living continues to rise.

Great to see Merseyside Police at CEF Southport’s trade day this week showing how forensic marking can help tackle tool theft. Thank you to CEF and to Merseyside Police for their efforts on this important issue. Next week I am bringing the debate to Council. standupforsouthport.com/calls-made-t...

I am relieved that Southport pier appears to be okay after a small fire last night. Thank you to Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service for a fast reaction to save it. Hopefully the next news we hear on the Pier will be the funding confirmed and a date to start the long-term repair.

As August comes to a close, here’s a quick round-up of another busy month working hard for Cambridge Ward residents.

I got BT to clean up the phone box on Manchester Rd. Just wanted to do a favour for the businesses as it wasn’t fair on them having this filthy thing outside. I have also asked about getting it replaced which I am discussing the Council and fellow Cambridge Ward councillors.

It was an honour to cut the ribbon alongside Abi for the reopening of Sandpipers. It was such an emotional and happy day. You have to meet these wonderful people to see how much it means. Thank you to everyone who canpaigned for respite care in Southport and around the country ♥️

Today marks the 36th anniversary of the Baltic Way, when 2 million people joined hands across Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania in a powerful stand for freedom and independence, and against Soviet occupation. A historic moment of unity and resilience! 🇪🇪🇱🇻🇱🇹 #BalticWay36

An update from me following a Hesketh Park Heritage Group meeting this week. #CambridgeWard #Southport

Russia is blatantly committing war crimes doing double tap strikes on Ukrainian emergency service vehicles, and some people think Putin is coming to negotiate in good faith with Trump. Nothing good will come of this Alaska meeting, it’s all for show.

I agree with these words. I don’t think it’s wise for the police to announce the ethnicity of the suspect every time there is a high profile case. A dangerous step for society to take.

Congratulations to everyone who got their exam results today. Remember they don’t define the rest of your life!

A brilliant letter by Together With Refugees. I wholeheartedly agree. I am not impressed by the recent rhetoric from certain politicians on immigration and the divisive politics that it brings. We must start making the positive case for immigration and never give up on those in need.

I am deeply concerned and saddened to hear of the killing of Anas Al-Sharif by the IDF. Israel need to produce evidence fast that he was a member of Hamas because journalists are not legitimate targets. Neither are the civilians, especially the children being starved and killed.

It was amazing to see Chris Truett arrive home in Southport today, ending his final leg of Cycling the World to raise money for men’s prostate cancer. You can follow his incredible journey on Facebook or Instagram and donate to his cause via this link. 👏 www.justgiving.com/fundraising/...

A very good article on cycle lanes. I’ve been raising the issue of cycle lane overgrowth and sand build up within the Council. It is especially worth reading Harry Kessler’s words who is a hugely inspirational person and has been a pleasure to meet and work with on this issue.

Councillors can make a difference! I’m very pleased to see Preston Rd finally resurfaced after I raised it last year and was told that it was not on the list to be done, but it would be re-assessed. I’ve today spoken with residents on the road and they’re happy, so I’m happy. 😁

The Government’s rhetoric on sending people back who arrive in small boats is ignoring the fact there are no safe legal routes to claim asylum. Sending illegals back is only half the job. We need humanitarian visas so genuine asylum seekers don’t need to make dangerous journey’s.

There’s footage showing Russians erasing the right bank of the Kherson region from temporarily occupied Nova Kakhovka. There are no military targets. Russians are shelling people’s homes for the sake of destruction and death. It’s genocide!

Lovely walk with my dog on Southport Beach this evening. ♥️

So the Government’s answer to solving the small boats crisis, a problem made far more difficult to deal with since Brexit, is to strike a deal with France that looks just like what we did when in the EU? How many more times is this going to happen?

Hesketh Park Sensory Garden 2021 and now. Today was judging day for Britain In Bloom and Southport has entered in for the best coastal town. Differences happening like this all over Southport and it’s all down to our amazing volunteer groups. I think they deserve it.

The way I see it to solve the UK’s small boats crisis is we need: 1. Safe and legal routes with asylum visas. 2. A deterrent for illegals, which we had in the EU. Hopefully the new deal with France will help but it is clear why this has got more difficult to manage post Brexit.

Hesketh Park Sensory Garden looking great ahead of Britain In Bloom judging tomorrow. 🙏 I tell people all the best looking places in Southport are down to our amazing volunteer groups. We have a lot to thank them for. ♥️

Pleased to see several Sefton Council vehicles and workers today doing a great job on Fleetwood Rd. Weeds in the gutters were sprayed a couple of weeks ago, today they were removed and the road swept. I had been chasing it up for residents here but all roads are done on a rota.

There was no justification for last years riots. The attack on the Mosque was an attack on our community. My 8 year old son was crying, asking if it was a war. Police officers suffered life changing injuries. Thank you to everyone who helped clean up and show what an amazing community Southport is.

Hello Cambridge Ward, here’s just some of what I got up to in July. A busy one seeing as I was abroad for a week! #Southport

Fleetwood Road issues sorted Residents reported to Cllr Leo Evans and I the overgrown vegetation causing people to step into the road and also the missing teddy bear swing in the park. Thanks to @greensefton.bsky.social for their hard work as always and to residents for raising the issues with us.

A lovely piece which has links to all the charities set up by the victims families. What Alice, Bebe and Elsie are achieving is amazing. I am so proud of our community. Thinking of the families today. standupforsouthport.com/today-we-are...

Tomorrow is one year on from the tragic events in Southport last summer. I will only be sharing official sources and nothing political. Support is available at www.sefton.gov.uk/southporttogether Map of community and faith events at tinyurl.com/southportmap My thoughts are with everyone affected.

Sefton Council are currently consulting on new cycle lanes. Here’s a great example from Lithuania with cycle lanes on wide pavements. Do fill in the consultation if you’re a Sefton resident and if you live in Cambridge Ward, let me know what you think. yourseftonyoursay.sefton.gov.uk/investment-p...

In Klaipėda, Lithuania. This is the communal area. Skatepark, basketball courts, football pitches, lots of space for walking dogs and running. Been coming here for 15 years and the sense of community still impresses me. Looks like they’ve got a good Council maintaining all this!

This will be a tough time for many in Southport as we approach 29th July. Support is still available for local residents from Sefton Council. Link below on how to access support and donate to the good causes set up and supported by the victims families. www.sefton.gov.uk/southporttogether

This is fascinating and an excellent advert for choosing a Heat Geek Elite installer. You can get an instant quote from my own business as a Heat Geek Elite installer here: upgrades.heatgeek.com youtu.be/RZB26PytJdA

Loved visiting the The Kitchen Garden at Hesketh Park on its grand opening day. I was excited to buy Hesketh Park spuds! Do check it out 😁

An update on the most difficult piece of casework I’ve had to deal with.

Impromptu litter pick on Fleetwood Road Park. Just a little spruce up for the weekend and school holidays 🙂