Fiona Duke Liberal Democrat

06/09/2026

Our councillor drop in sessions in Fulwood are restarting now the summer holidays are over.

We will be available at Fulwood library on Friday 11th September, 13:00-14:00. And Friday 18th September at Sharoe Green library. Same time.

Please come and chat to us about concerns relating to Preston North Division county council issues (roads. schools, etc), and Greyfriars ward and Sharoe Green ward for Preston City Council concerns (bins, w**d clearance, planning etc).

If you can't make it, please contact me, Mike, Tony, George or Jack by email and we will do what we can to help.

Preston and Wyre Liberal Democrats
North Lancashire Lib Dems
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05/09/2026

Reform's nasty politics of divisiveness raised its ugly head again. I honestly am lost for words on this one. Pulling out of the funding available doesn't help anyone, and may cost us more locally.

The move has polarised opinion amongst the county’s politicians.

05/09/2026

Today's canvassing team were out knocking on doors in the Conway Drive/ Scott's Wood area. Cllr Mike Peak LibDem

Unfortunately for us, the Conway Park cafe had closed by the time we finished.

Casework picked up from blocked drains and a water leak in The Dell to concerns about parking right on the junction at the top at bottom of Conway Drive. Residents remarked on increased speeding and traffic on Conway Drive since the Black Bull Lane speed bumps went in.

We will report these concerns to the Police and Lancashire County Council to ask for action.

The Police were praised for the work they are doing on ebikes and motorbikes on Conway Park, but there's more to be done.

Preston and Wyre Liberal Democrats
North Lancashire Lib Dems
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05/09/2026

05/09/2026

After several rejected attempts to get the depression on Ashwood Road fixed (Garstang Road end), LCC have finally conceded that it needs fixing. Fresh white paint around it today.

Wonder how long it will take to be done, and if they address the underlying problem. A sinking road is usually a sign of a bigger problem underneath...

Preston and Wyre Liberal Democrats
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01/09/2026

Morning dog walk to check for litter at the informal bike track in the woods south of Eastway. Technically in Cadley where Cllr Julie van Mierlo 's litter picking continues to make a big difference.

If there are other areas of littering in the woods, please let us know where using What Three Words to help us pinpoint it.

I did notice that the steep footpath section down by the river has been washed away a bit in the thunderstorms. This has been reported with a request to be fixed.

Preston and Wyre Liberal Democrats
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31/08/2026

I am pleased to report that Lancashire County Council took my concerns seriously when a resident reported an accident on the Beech Drive/Hazelmere Road junction recently.

The Give Way line markings have been repainted making the junction more visible to drivers.

Preston and Wyre Liberal Democrats
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31/08/2026

On tonight's walk I noticed that the Beech Drive street sign has been smashed to smithereens and the 20mph speed sign now at a very precarious angle. Someone misjudged the junction, badly.

These have been been reported to Preston City Council who repair/replace street signs, and Lancashire County Council who repair speed signs.

Life will be so much simpler with just one council in future!

I also reported an overhanging tree on Brookside Road at the request of a resident.

Preston and Wyre Liberal Democrats

30/08/2026

Quick dog walk after the thunderstorms to take photos of casework reported to me yesterday. You will be glad to hear that Daisy the foster dog has now settled in and is very comfy on my sofa!

It is clear that a few drains and manholes were overwhelmed in the thunderstorms today. If you have been flooded from surface water (house, garden or cellar) , please report it to Lancashire County Council. Sewer flooding to United Utilities. And river flooding to the Environment Agency. The flood hub is a good source of information on what to do in the event of a flood.

I have reported the blocked drains I have seen on Garstang Road, Harrison Road and Ashwood Road to LCC on the Love Clean Streets app.

I have also reported trees that need lower branches trimming on Garstang Road near Ashwood Road, Marlborough Drive and Greenway. This is usually done in the winter period. Those sticking out into the road and obstructing pedestrians should be done now.

I have also asked for the overflowing bin to be emptied at the Garstang Road bus stop near Brookside Road. And for the ivy to be chopped back so residents and council workers can reach it more easily.

Finally, I reported the 'all out' traffic lights on the Garstang Road/Lightfoot Lane junction to the police. Hoping for a quick fix.

Preston and Wyre Liberal Democrats
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30/08/2026

Great work here from Cllr Mark Jewell in Ashton. Someone else with a bug bear about inaccessible pavements and lack of action from LCC Highways.