Did you know whoshould keep roads andpublic spaces clear ofrubbish?The job is split threeways, generallyHighways look afterroads with a speed limitof 50mph and over, forslower roads the“Streetscene” people areresponsible, and otherareas are looked after byParish Councils.

Cheshire WestCouncil runs bothHighways andStreetscene.Ted Lush hascondemned this multiagency system, as itfails to deliver the cleanroads we are supposedto have. Apart from thelocal Parish Councilswho do a good job, butare limited in what theycan achieve.

Ted Lush Reports Back

From:Ted LushWoodleaPlatts LaneTarvinCH3 8LHTel: 01829 741468

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Lib DemCharlie

Parkinson

Lib Dems Gain LocalCouncil Seatfrom ConservativesIn a record 20% swing, localLiberal Democrats recently gaineda Council seat from theConservatives in the Eddisburyward of Over.New Lib Dem Councillor CharlieParkinson, came from third place to beat bothConservative and Labour opponents.

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Stronger EconomyFairer Society

Income tax cut for over400,000 in CheshireOver 400,000 people in Cheshire have benefitedfrom an income tax cut which will be worth£600 a year from this April, and £700 from nextApril as announced in the recent budget,“At the election we promised a fairer tax system,putting more money back in people’s pockets”,said local campaigner Ted Lush. “And that’s justwhat we’ve done, helping the lowest earnerskeep more of their income by taking them out ofpaying income tax altogether“These income tax cuts mean local taxpayers willhave an extra £240 million in take home pay.That can give a real boost to our local economy.

Focusing on Tarvin, Kelsall and Local Villages...Working for You

Why Can’tOur Council KeepOur Roads Clean?

Who looks after What?

You have probably noticed theincreasing amounts of roadside rubbishon our local roads.Local Lib Dem Ted Lush decided to take thingsinto his own hands recently, and collected rubbishfrom the verge of the A51 near to Stamford Bridge.Ted collected six bags of rubbish, and the roadnow looks better for it.But Cheshire West Council are responsible forkeeping the roads clean, why should it take a localresident to do their job? Please let Ted Lush knowabout any dumped rubbish you see on local roads.

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Action

Ted Lush clearing rubbish from theverge of the A51 near Stamford Bridge

A local resident contacted the Focus team about a number ofchairs dumped on the footpath on Dog Lane near the footballground.Ted Lush, pictured above with the motley collection of chairs,arranged for the furniture to be collected by the Council. Thearea is now back to normal.If you know of any illegally dumped rubbish, please let Tedknow, contact details below.

Many road users often complain about the state of local roads,particularly in villages. The Lib Dem Focus team recently tried toget Cheshire West Council to take action over a number of potholesalong Flat Lane in Kelsall.The Council have filled in a number of potholes along Flat Lane, butmany were left untouched. Ted received a reply from theCouncil, stating the potholes left were just not big enough tojustify them being treated.Please let us know of any potholes YOU think need acting on.

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When is a PotholeNot a Pothole?

Can Ted Lush Help You!

Published by, for and on behalf of Tarvin & Kelsall Liberal Democrats, Mountain View, Quarry Lane, Kelsall, Cheshire.Printed by Mid Cheshire Messenger, 16 Pheasant Way, Winsford, Cheshire.

If you have a problem, an idea, or a grouse, please contact Ted Lush at:Woodlea, Platts Lane, Tarvin. CH3 8LH. Tel: 01829 741468My problem, suggestion is:

Success in Kelsall…

Bus ShelterRepaired

Following complaints to Ted Lush,about vandalism to the bus shelteron Chester Road in Kelsall,opposite The Farmers Arms, Tedcontacted Cheshire West Councildemanding action.The large broken glass pane hasnow been replaced, now waitingbus travellers have (slightly) betterprotection from the weather.

Dumped FurnitureRemoved FromDog Lane

Pot Hole on Flat Lane