Hello Site members
A quick update regarding issues I've been involved in for Marple North:
Traffic congestion-not an easy one as we all know but I have recently been away and seen an excellent 'car sharing' initiative. It's amazing how many cars at peak times just carry 1 person. I have been in contact with the people who created the car sharing scheme to find out how it is monitored and to see how/if it could work over here.
Police-Unfortunately crime is happening in our area (it isn't just us of course, I'm aware other places have far worse crime rates than us), I have visited a shop and some residents who have been the victims of crime to see how help can be given and just to check on their wellbeing, and have met and emailed the local PCSO's regarding this matter, and others such a youth issues in autumn. I have also been dealing with a potential installation of CCTV in Compstall (details are on this site) and will inform and update whenever possible.
Street cleaning-It has been mentioned that pavements and sidewalks are getting slippery with moss, I have been in touch with the Council over areas requested for inspection and cleaning has taken place where deemed necessary.
Canvassing/campaigning-with the elections coming up in May I have been out as much as possible meeting people, mostly up Stockport Road and the adjoining side roads, and recently around Bonnington Rise. My intention is to get to as many places and people as possible in Marple North, and I am also in the process of setting up 'meet and greets' in Compstall and Mellor.
Whilst at present I am a candidate and not a full Councillor, I am thoroughly enjoying this role and take great satisfaction with helping people.
Thanks for reading this, and please be in touch if you have any questions, queries or would like to meet.
Kind regards
Steve Gribbon