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Get the latest news from Cllrs Liam Bones, John Johnsson and Dave Lilly, your local Councillors for Preston and Preston Grange.

Promoted by L Bones on behalf of D Lilly all of 5 Albion Road, NE30 2RJ.

26/05/2026

Really pleased to see this opening on Hawkey’s Lane 👏👇

25/05/2026

Really pleased that temporary traffic lights have finally been installed at Tynemouth Pool 🚦

Residents contacted us over the weekend raising concerns that the main crossing lights had been taken out of use without any safe alternative being put in place for people trying to cross.

We were straight on to the council about the issue and have now secured temporary lights to make sure pedestrians can cross safely again ✅

24/05/2026

Following up this weekend on further reports of dog mess in the back lanes around Alma Place / Cleveland Road 💩

It’s a real shame, especially as we head into summer and children want to be outside playing in their streets, that this continues to be such a persistent problem.

We’ve again asked the Council to deploy mobile CCTV in the area to help catch those responsible, and requested that the lanes are added to the regular patrol route for wardens. Hopefully these extra measures will start to make a difference 🤞

19/05/2026

We’ve put through all of the jobs residents raised with us this week 👇

🚧 Blocked drains on Alma Place ✔️
🐀 Rodent activity behind Preston Terrace ✔️
🧹 Environmental tidy up around Morrisons ✔️
🅿️ Request for a parking permit scheme on Pentland Close ✔️
🛠️ Damaged paving repairs in both Preston and Preston Grange ✔️

Thank you to everybody who took the time to speak with us. We’ll continue following these issues up and pushing for progress 💙

📩 Please do get in touch if there’s anything you would like us to have a look at in the ward

17/05/2026

We’ve been out today to the green area behind Beach Road following complaints from residents about rats and rodents in the area 🐀

We completely understand residents’ concerns and nobody wants to see this becoming an issue locally. However, we would ask people please not to put down their own traps or poison. This green space is regularly used by dog walkers 🐶 and children playing ⚽ and unofficial traps could pose a risk to both pets and people.

Any traps that had been left in the area have now been removed.

Having spoken with a number of local residents, including some with allotments across the road, there are increasing concerns that rats may be coming from the sewer system. We’ll be contacting Northumbrian Water tomorrow to report the issue and ask that it is investigated as a matter of urgency. 📞

If residents continue to spot issues in the area, please do let us know. 👍

13/05/2026

⚠️ PLAY SAND SAFETY UPDATE ⚠️

As your Preston & Preston Grange Councillors, we wanted to make residents aware that North Tyneside Council has issued precautionary guidance to all schools regarding play sand following a national product recall linked to the potential presence of asbestos. 🏫

Schools have been advised to:
🔎 Check whether they have any play sand on site
📧 Report any sand products to the Council
⛔ Stop using affected areas where possible until further advice is issued

Public Health advice at this stage is that the risk to health is likely to be very low, but these precautionary steps are being taken to keep children and staff safe. ✅

We know many parents will understandably find this concerning, so we will continue to monitor the situation closely and share any further updates as soon as they become available

11/05/2026

⚠️ Residents may notice temporary traffic disruption on Rake Lane over the coming weeks due to essential Northern Powergrid works.

The works are needed to upgrade electricity infrastructure in the area, including connections affecting Rake Lane Hospital.

📅 Works are due to begin from 21st May and will include:
🔹 Rake Lane
🔹 Bromley Avenue
🔹 The Hillcrest footbridge over the Metro line

🚦Temporary traffic lights will be in place on Rake Lane between 9:30am and 3:00pm only and removed each day afterwards. More significant carriageway works are planned for the summer holidays to help minimise disruption.

There will also be:
⚠️ A temporary footbridge closure at Hillcrest with a signed diversion
⚠️ Temporary signals on Seatonville Road during half term
⚠️ Temporary signals on Front Street, Monkseaton in early July

Northern Powergrid will be carrying out letter drops to affected residents and advance warning signs will be displayed locally.

10/05/2026

Popped out this afternoon to follow up on a couple of jobs residents have flagged this week including damage from grass cutters on Brightman Road / The Chase.

Residents were concerned newly planted trees had been cut as part of the grass cutting last week. Lots of photos taken to show the problem to officers when we speak to them about it in the coming days.

If you have any issues in your area please let us know 👇

08/05/2026

⭐️ THANK YOU!⭐️

We’re delighted that Cllr Dave Lilly has been re-elected as the Councillor for Preston and Preston Grange.

Thank you to everyone who has supported Dave in this election. We are grateful to have had so much support.

As always if you have any issues please let us know.

Full result below 👇

•David Wallace Lilly (CON): 1,343
•Phillip McGuire (REF): 909
•Helen Smith McGuire (GRN):651
•Fletcher Sowerby (LAB): 902

07/05/2026

Polls are open in this important local election!

Vote Dave Lilly today to stand up for our area

Address

5 Albion Road
North Shields
NE302RJ

Website

http://ntconservatives.co.uk/

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