Following a further accident this weekend at the junction of Tulketh Road with Blackpool Road, Cllr Jewell has called for improvements to the junction. He said, “Whilst I do not know the particular details of the accident involving two cars this past weekend, many residents have said to me that the timing of the lights […]

Liberal Democrats in government have acted quickly to amend contoversial NHS regulations. Commenting on Liberal Democrat Health Minister, Norman Lamb’s statement on the regulations (Procurement, Patient Choice and Competition) under section 75 of the Health and Social Care Act, Co-Chair of the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Party Committee on Health, Baroness (Judith) Jolly said: “Liberal Democrats […]

The former BMW Car Showroom, at the junction of Blackpool Road and Abingdon Drive, is shortly to be demolished. This follows the approval of a planning application for two shops and a dentist surgery. Cllr Jewell objected to this development based on concerns around the proposed entrance relative to the traffic lights and access to […]

A new independent pubs Adjudicator will be set up by the Coalition Government to help struggling landlords suffering from unfair practices in the industry, Liberal Democrat Business Secretary, Vince Cable has announced. The Adjudicator will enforce a new statutory Code, which will oversee the relationship between publicans and large pub companies (pubcos). It will ensure publicans get […]

Please sign our on line petition here County Councillor Mark Jewell has called upon Lancashire County Council to prioritise refurbishment of the Star Youth Club. He explained, “With the Preston Youth Zone anticipated to start this Summer, Liberal Democrats have expressed concerns about accessibility to the Youth Zone in the City centre from suburban and […]

Your local County Councillor Mark Jewell has campaigned strongly for 20mph speed limits on residential roads. This resulted in the Larches area of Cllr Jewell’s district becoming one of three areas across Lancashire to pilot the scheme. Based on the successes of these trials 20mph speed limits have been rolled out across Lancashire. The Ashton […]

Commenting on Ed Miliband’s speech on the living wage, County Councillor Mark Jewell said, “Liberal Democrats in Preston have already moved an amendment some years ago to introduce the living wage to all employees of Preston City Council. “Liberal Democrats support the living wage and we commend those employers who have introduced it. “However, Instead […]

Today in Parliament the Labour Party opposed an amendment that would have allowed councils to protect their poorest households from a cut in council tax support. In a tough spending review, a decision was taken to localise council tax benefit and reduce the funding by 10%, with local schemes due to come into force in […]

 RESULTS showing a fall in accidents in the first area of Preston to receive a widespread 20mph limit have been welcomed at a meeting of Lancashire County Council’s Full Council.  Councillors heard that casualties on the Larches estate have reduced since the 20mph-signed scheme was established in September 2010.  For the three years before the […]

Following a campaign against the application of Dog Control orders to Haslam Park a revised consultation has now been launched. Details can be found on the Preston City Council website at:- http://www.preston.gov.uk/yourservices/environmental-health/dogs/dog-control-orders/dogs-leads-consultation/ You can make your representations before 31st October online or in writing to Preston City Council.