Community Action is Path to Success

Residents of Fleetwood Road have finally got a tidy and safe pathway thanks to community action from local
Liberal Democrat Councillor Sue McGuire, the North Meols Civic Society and local school children.

Complaints have been made about the state of the footpath seven running from Fleetwood Road to the sea bank on Fleetwood Hesketh Golf Clubs. Last Sunday woodchippings were laid to improve the surface of the path which has been slippy and muddy.

This was the second stage in the operation to improve the pathway. Last November students from Stanley High School joined with the Civic Society and Councillor McGuire to litter pick and widen the road, and earlier this month Councillor McGuire managed to secure woodchippings from the Council.

"The path was in a shocking state," said Cllr McGuire. "But now its wider and the woodchipping means that its much better and safer to walk on. This is a great example of partnership working between the Council and a local voluntary group.

 "The Council has responsibility for maintaining public footpaths, but because of lack of funds working in partnership with voluntary organisations is becoming essential, and is a great way to work round
financial shortfalls.  The Council has provided the woodchipping and support to lay it out has come from the North Meols Civic Society and other volunteers. However, there is still more work to do and volunteers are
always needed. If anybody can help please get in touch with Ken Bridge from the North Meola Civic Society."

Working to tidy Footpath no.7 on Fleetwood Road

Recently, a number of residents have contacted the Lib Dem Team about the state of the public footpaths in this area.

Working with North Meols Civic Society and youngsters from Stanley High School, Cllr Sue McGuire gave a helping hand to litter pick and widen footpath no 7 which runs from Fleetwood Road to the bank on Hesketh Golf Links.

As Sue says, “I really enjoyed working with the youngsters – they just got stuck in to get the job done. I hope the regular path users will appreciate the effort the children put in.”

Taking action on overhhanging hedges

Your Lib Dem team are taking action to tackle overhanging tress and hedges around our area.

Councillor Carmel Preston says “Overhanging branches are a danger to pedestrians. Its important that householders take care to prune any hedges which overhang the pavement but its also vital that the council tackle all bushes on their property”.


If you know of an area where overhanging branches are a problem please let your Lib Dem councillors know.

Vandals damage sapling on Radnor Drive

Cllr Sue McGuire inspects the broken sapling at the bottom of Radnor Drive near the junction with Fleetwood Road.

Sue says “The Lib Dem team have reported this location and hope that the tree will be replaced during the next planting system. I have also asked that any replacement tree is provided with more protection to prevent any future damage.”