Residents, shoppers and traders in Bradway are fighting to save their local NATWEST BANK from closure. Ward councillors are actively supporting the Bradway Action Group’s protest. Locals point to the impact on the community of losing its local bank. ‘Closing this bank will have a profound effect on the community,’ states Cllr Keith Hill.  ‘Local businesses will suffer, and customers, particularly those with mobility issues, will find it hard […]

It is a great honour to be elected to represent Dore and Totley ward. Thankyou to everyone who voted for me. The full result: Daniel Kevin Gage The Conservative Party Candidate Votes: 2419 Jen Henderson The Labour Party Votes: 1368 Joseph Otten Liberal Democrat Votes: 3248 Rita Louise Wilcock Green Party Votes: 530 Electorate: 13465 […]

A lively and well-attended meeting with a great deal of interest in the plans for Burbage, Houndkirk and Hathersage Moors. The plans were largely well received, see the Telegraph for more. The proposal for a refuge on Abbeydale Rd South was deferred following a petition from residents. The refuge is also likely to be redundant now […]

I was very impressed at the turnout and interest at the Bradway Action Group meeting on Tuesday. It was a great opportunity for me to hear local people’s concerns over planning, recycling, road safety, grass verges, scrap metal dealers, and many other issues, and for Lib Dem councillors Keith Hill and Colin Ross to address some […]

Thanks to a big campaign by local people the phone mast proposed in the Dore conservation area has been rejected. Around 70 people joined the demonstration on Tuesday 15th, and over 70 objections were sent to the planning department, showing the strength of local feeling on this issue.

This morning, Councillor Colin Ross and I spoke to the residents at Fairthorn about the dangerous state of Townhead Rd outside Fairthorne. As you can see from the satellite picture, this stretch of road is narrow, has poor visibility and no footpaths. Elderly residents on foot or on mobility scooters must navigate this stretch to access […]

I am campaigning against Vodafone’s inappropriate application to build a phone mast in the conservation area in the centre of Dore. Local people, with support from the Dore & Totley Lib Dem council team, have worked hard to preserve the unique character of this area. Now, the centre of Dore could be spoiled by this inconsiderately placed […]