Residents on Hessle Road who live between the Sainsburys roundabout and the border with Hessle have been campaigning for the road to be resurfaced. Heavy traffic causes vibrations and noise in people’s houses, and they have been asking the council to resurface it to stop these problems. Lib Dem councillors Abigail Bell and Claire Thomas […]

Yesterday saw the opening of the brand new building for Sirius Academy on Anlaby Park Road South. The new building replaces the former Pickering High School, which will now be demolished and a 3G pitch built in its place. Cllr Abigail Bell visited the completed Sirius Academy during the school summer holiday. “It was just […]

Today was the last official day of the West Hull Warriors’ project. They took the opportunity of visiting the park to see the sign they have made being put up. Cllr Claire Thomas said “they have worked really hard and achieved a lot over the summer. It was good to see this part of their […]

Residents in the Summergroves area have been campaigning for action to be taken on the pungent odour they can often smell at their homes. In certain weather conditions, there has been a strong odour and fine particles of ash falling in the area. Residents had highlighted the Tarmac factory as a potential source of the […]

I was really impressed today to meet the West Hull Warriors- four girls who have spent their summer raising money and raising awareness about water safety in Pickering Park as part of the Lifestyle team project run by Humberside Police. They have made a DVD for primary schools, and have raised money to pay for […]

It has been annouced today that Hull FC will take on a 25 lease for the sports centre that is on the new Sirius Academy Site.  The sports centre was part of the former Pickering High School and will be managed by Hull FC for community use and for the rugby team to use as […]

Claire and Abigail have been speaking to residents about parking on the bend near the Fire and Rescue Headquarters.  Over 50 residents so far are supporting are campaign and have been in contact either by email, phone, letter or when Claire and Abigail spoke to people on the doorstep. Everyone agrees that driving on the […]

There is a series of activities for children and young people planned in our area for the summer holidays.  These include: Summergroves Open Space Outdoor play session including den building, circus skills and musical instrument making delivered by Scrapstore will be held 2-4pm on Sunday 31st July and Sunday 7th August. Get Active with the Arts […]

Local councillors Claire Thomas and Abigail Bell had a site visit with the Highways Department on Netherton Road and Summergroves Way today. “We are campaigning for improvements which will make both of these roads safer for local residents to use” said Claire. The local Lib Dem team have secured a committment from the Highways Department […]

“Crumbling pavements are often a top priority for local residents and we secured funding to slurry seal Elgar Road, Graham Avenue, Mollison Road, Ulverston Road, Lulworth Avenue and Bethune Avenue” said Claire. “This is a great result for our area and will make a huge difference to local residents” added Abigail.