The Liberal Democrats in Hull

02 Sep 2010 - Monitoring Litter near Tesco Store

Cllrs Dave McCobb and Karen Mathieson have taken residents’ concerns about litter around the Tesco store boundary up with the Store Manager. Residents were particularly worried about the area around the bus stop on Beverley Road. “The Store Manager was very helpful and immediately sent a team out to clear up the rubbish,” said Dave. “Let’s hope that it is kept clean and tidy now!”

24 Aug 2010 - News in Brief for Beverley Ward

St Johns Court: Local Lib Dem councillors Karen Mathieson and Dave McCobb have asked the Council to keep the grassy area next to St John’s Court tidier.

Oak Road: Karen and Dave have secured funding to protect land off Oak Road from illegal travellers camps.

Reservoir Road: Dave and Karen are continuing to work with local residents to tackle problems with commuter traffic stopping residents parking near their homes.

18 Aug 2010 - Dealing with Troublesome Trees

Local Lib Dem councillors Dave McCobb and Karen Mathieson are continuing to work with local residents to improve the wooded area along Beverley Road from Greenacres to Emmott Road. “A programme of removing some of the dead and oversized trees began last year, and will continue this year,” said Dave.

“We organised a meeting for residents on Compass Road to put their views to the Council’s Urban Forestry team,” added Karen. “A lot of the things people asked for were done last year. More are scheduled for this year.” “Some residents have asked for this area to be grassed over like the patch near to Haworth Park. Others want to see it kept as a “wild” area but want the footpaths keeping clear and better maintenance, said Dave. “Please let us know what you think.”

14 Aug 2010 - Clean up in the Sutton Road area

Local Lib Dem councillors Dave McCobb and Karen Mathieson are continuing to work to get the patch of derelict land off Sutton Road cleaned up properly. The patch of land, is between the end of Silverdale Road and Strathmore Avenue and the riverbank. It has not been maintained for a long time.

Residents have complained about dumped rubbish, broken fencing and unmanaged bushes. “We will continue to press the owners of this land to tidy it up,” said Dave. “The Council only has the power to force the owners to tidy it if it becomes a major health hazard. But we’re hoping the owners will want to help.” “We have asked the Council to monitor the area closely and step in if the dumped rubbish becomes a real hazard,” added Karen.

10 Aug 2010 - Welwyn Park Avenue

The tall poplar trees behind Welwyn Park Avenue and Welwyn Park Drive have been scheduled to be felled following complaints from local residents that they were getting too tall. The work will take place once the bird nesting season has finished. Parkstone Road Residents have continued to report problems with speeding traffic in Parkstone Road. “We have told the Police about this,” said local councillor Karen Mathieson.