Richard Branston: Your candidate on 3 May 2012
The Labour Party has re-selected Richard Branston as their candidate for Newtown Ward in the City Council elections on 3 May 2012.
Politicians are often accused of only turning up at election times; however Richard is out and about in Newtown at all times of the year. Over the last 11 years Richard has worked hard serving Newton and hopefully, with your support, will be able to continue his work for another 4 years.
Richard has supported residents in a variety of campaigns which have included the campaign to save the Belmont Bowling Club and successfully opposing Devon County Council plans to introduce Pay & Display into Denmark, Barnfield and Athelstan Roads. As well as this he regularly attends meetings of the Newtown Community Association, which provides and supports a variety of community activities and events in and around the hall at Belmont Park.
As ever over the coming months Richard will be going round the ward together with his fellow Councillors Roger Spackman and Richard Westlake to find out if you have any concerns or issues you would like taken up on your behalf. Alternatively, please feel free to contact them directly.
Waitrose Crossing
After pressure from your Labour councillors Devon County Council have agreed to improve the crossing on Gladstone Road. It will involve the creation of a “Green Man” crossing point and will hopefully keep residents safer.
Richard Branston said, “I’m happy that we have managed to convince Devon County Council of the...Read More »Sir John Hannam House and Eaton House
Residents have been campaigning for many years for replacement kitchens and bathrooms. Richard is delighted to announce that Guinness Care and Support, who run the homes, will be holding a meeting at Sir John Hannam at 11am and Eaton house at 1pm on the 26th April to announce the replacement programme...Read More »Planters in East John Walk and Sandford Walk
To reduce maintenance costs the City Council considered removing the hanging baskets and large planters that are such a unique feature of these walks; however a local campaign by residents supported by Richard succeeded in preventing their removal. In addition four extra planters have now been provided by the council...Read More »News in Brief - April/May 2012
Belmont Park - Exeter City Council provided funding for the new outdoor fitness equipment which has proved to be very popular with senior citizens and the outdoor table tennis has so well used by people that a second table will be shortly placed in the park. The new football wall...Read More »Road Resurfacing Success
After a sustained campaign Codrington Street and Athelstan Road have been completely resurfaced. While most of the roads in the Elmside area have also been resurfaced, Lucas Avenue is still in a poor state. Richard will continue to lobby Devon County Council to complete the work in the area.
Richard Branston...Read More »Water Bills Reduction at Faraday House
A number of residents reported extremely high water bills at Faraday House. South West Water advised because of the design and complexity of the building it was impossible to install water meters in every flat. Richard Branston arranged for a technical officer from Exeter City Council to carry out maintenance...Read More »Pavement and Footway Resurfacing Success
Residents reported high and uneven pavement levels on Cheeke Street and Paris Street making it difficult for wheelchair users. The pavement levels have been lowered as requested. At the request of residents living in Sir John Hannam House and Eaton Drive, Devon County Council have completely resurfaced the sloping footway...Read More »Belmont Bowling Club
Residents will recall Richard supported the campaign to save the Bowling Club when the council were considering reducing the number of bowling greens in the city. The Club members provide weekly activities for Mencap and Gateway projects and successfully applied for a grant to provide a disabled toilet which Richard was...Read More »Newtown Graffiti Problem
Graffiti in Newtown is increasing. Richard has reported this to Police and the City Council Community Patrols. Richard Branston has also requested that the City Council looks at reducing the £25 charge which home owners are currently charged by the Council for them to remove the graffiti....Read More »Newtown News In Brief - Spring 2012
Jurys Inn - Residents will recall that during the above development two raised flower beds were removed in the adjacent alleyway between Western Way and the Triangle Car Park. After persistent pressure eight trees have so far been planted in the area. With the support of Wild Aid Jurys Inn...Read More »
