Cllrs Jennifer and Robert Pearson in Warley Village Car Park

The car park in Warley has been resurfaced and tidied up thanks to Lib Dem Councillor Jennifer Pearson. She also acted on residents’ requests for more equipment in the play area. Jennifer and Robert are now working with local people to get the Warley monument repaired and restored.

The new Pellon Network Centre in Rye Lane was opened in September by the Mayor of Calderdale, Councillor Conrad Winterburn.   Lib Dem Cllr Jennifer Pearson said, “It’s been a long time coming and there have been difficulties along the way. But it looks great and I’m proud to have been involved in seeing the project through from start to finish.”  Cllr Robert Pearson added,  “The Centre will be a really good facility for the whole community to use.”

Cllrs R Pearson, C Winterburn and J Pearson at the grand opening of the Pellon Network Centre

Neglected Pellon Activity Centre

Funding for doing up and extending the old Ling Bob Addy on Rye Lane has been approved. Cllr Jennifer Pearson says “I’m proud to have been able to help the Pellon Action Network to get this money. We can’t wait to get going on it now!” The money is coming mainly from Europe (via Action Halifax), with a secondary amount from the Council and a number of other smaller donations.

DISAPPOINTING!

Jennifer criticised her two fellow Ward Councillors for not backing the scheme. “When money is available for improvements in their ward, for some reason, they don’t want it!”

REGENERATION FOR ALL AGES

She added, “The old Addy has been a symbol of de-generation for years but the new Centre will be a symbol of re-generation. It will have facilities for the whole community young, old and every age in between.”

Cllr Jennifer Pearson responded to complaints about speeding traffic at the top end of Moor End Road by calling a public meeting on 15th September. Around 60 residents attended as did Halifax MP Linda Riordan. Officers from the Council and the West Yorkshire Casualty Reduction Partnership were there to answer questions. After the meeting, Jennifer said, “Residents are genuinely concerned about safety on this road which is a bit like a motorway at times. I was disappointed that the police didn’t attend but Linda and I will be asking senior police officers to take action as a matter of urgency”. Jennifer added, “Lots of people would like to see speed cameras but the rules laid down by central government are very strict and Moor End Road doesn’t qualify”. Lib Dem Campaigner, Brendan Stubbs said, “The good news is that the flashing 30mph signs we had couple of years ago will be returning in the next few months, this time permanently”.

As a further road safety measure and following residents’ suggestions, Jennifer has asked for the road to be marked with “bus boxes” at the bus stops next to the Woodlesford newsagent’s and the Broadwood children’s home. “Highways and Metro have agreed to the proposal and we’re hoping it will go ahead soon”, said Jennifer.

The proposed sale of two small pieces of Council land between Pellon New Road and Pellon Lane (next to the fish shop) has been blocked for the moment by Cllr JenniferPearson.
“The Council says these small areas are surplus to requirements and cost money to maintain. But green areas are few and far between in this part of the ward and I don’t think it’s too much to ask the Council to look after them. They contain some nice trees and I’m afraid that, if they were sold off to a private individual, they would be at risk of being built on.”

Jennifer Pearson Protecting Green Spaces in Pellon