Labour People

Helen Douglas

Helen Douglas

Councillor - Clifton Ward

Personal Details

  • I have lived in Clifton since 2002 and am 42 with two children aged 5 and 16.
  • I have been secretary to the Clifton Residents Association for 2 years and am the Treasurer for Burton Green Primary school, which my son attends. I have also been a Parent Board member for Sure Start and really enjoy working in the community.
  • I teach the piano and trumpet and am a member of York Opera. I am currently a puppy walker for the Guide Dogs for the Blind and am walking a 4 month old yellow labrador called Freddie.

The campaign

Tackling Crime and anti-social behaviour
  • We will continue to work with Police in our Joint Action Group so that residents can get a direct line to both police and Council officers to tackle crime and disorder when it happens.
  • We welcome the extra PCSOs provided by the Labour Government.
  • We will work with residents to get alleygates in terraced back lanes to prevent burglary and criminal damage.
The Environment & Recycling
  • Extend doorstep recycling collection throughout the Ward to all terrace properties
  • Extend cardboard waste collection to terraced streets and address the need to include a wider range of plastic waste
  • Extend & improve local community recycling sites.
  • Raise awareness of environmental issues amongst local residents and businesses, and welcome suggestions & ideas for local action.
  • Ensure that back lanes in terraced areas are regularly cleaned
  • Ensure that graffiti is cleaned up promptly
Young Peoples’ Activities
  • Further extend facilities for youth activity through the youth service and local clubs
  • Fund the Sports Bus to provide activities round the whole of Clifton
  • Set up a Youth Fund through the Ward Committee to provide activities and holiday schemes for young people.
Working with local residents
  • We consult regularly with local residents to make sure that we know what you want in the Clifton area through surveys, surgeries and walkabouts
  • You will be listened to and decision will be properly explained, unlike the Liberal Democrats we will not let this community down.
We want to help make Clifton and York safe and vibrant places to live and work

Official Council Details

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