Labour People
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.
Official Council Details
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