Messages from Councillor Stanton and others

Newport’s Proposed Canal Development

For those who attended the Newport Town Council meeting on November 14^th and heard Councillors debate the initial development appraisal for the restoration of Newport’s Canal, the complete appraisal is available for viewing at the Guildhall. Please remember that this is just an ‘initial development appraisal’ and is not a definitive guide as to the future of our canal. All decisions will be put out for consultation as, like our election manifesto stated, we are looking to build a Newport for the majority and not the few.

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Road Safety Success in Newport

I have two success stories to announce this week regarding road safety in and around Newport. Firstly, I would like to take this opportunity to announce that, with the support of my local town councillors, we have finally managed to convince Telford & Wrekin to extend the 30mph zone on Longford Road beyond the Longford Hall entrance. This will help to ensure the safety of all Adams’ Grammar School pupils on their long walk up to Games. In fact, we have even managed to extend the zone beyond the entrance to the Longford Park development, which is home to many young families.

Secondly, you will notice on the High Street that the town centre roundabout, the cause of numerous hold-ups due to the grounding of buses, has been halved in height. This eliminates the chances of such incidents reoccurring and will help to maintain the constant flow of traffic in and around the town.

I now look forward to early next year when Newport’s bus build-out will be closely examined by Telford & Wrekin Council’s Scrutiny Commission. This will hopefully lead to a similar success story for the town!

Cllr. Adam Stanton

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The Future of OUR Swimming Pool

Councillor Irene Evan’s letter on behalf of the Newport Liberal Democrats in the Newport Advertiser dated November 9^th is both incorrect and premature.

Her letter states many ‘potential’ drawbacks about swimming pool provision in Newport but has made no mention of the many benefits that might arise if the innovative proposals go ahead.

As yet, no decisions have been made and no such decision will be made until there is a full and comprehensive public consultation exercise. As a group, the Newport Conservatives will ensure that there are plenty of opportunities to debate differing opinions before the final decision is made.

For too long Newport’s swimming pool provision has been left to languish. The Conservatives believe in swimming for all – but this means improving the existing facilities and making a new and significant leisure investment in the town.

Newport’s swimming future is now secure - but how and where swimming is provided is what is currently being considered.

Your Elected Newport Conservatives

A.Stanton, E.Carter, A. Meredith, D.Ashley, R.Scammel, T.Nelson