MP congratulates councillor who gets things done for residents of ‘forgotten street’

Work was due to start this week repairing and improving Owthorne Walk in Withernsea after a 20 year battle by residents for improvements.

 The street suffered from poor road surface and muddy verges due to lack of proper parking for homeowners.

Now, after continued hard work by Councillor Richard Stead, work is going ahead.

Graham said: “I visited the residents in Owthorne Walk and saw for myself the state it had go into. While I also got involved in trying to help the residents, full credit must go to Cllr Stead who has not stopped working for the residents of Owthorne Walk.

 “I am very glad that, working with Cllr Stead, we have been able to finally get something done about the problem – it is certainly long overdue.”

 Work on the street will see new paved parking along its length as well the road being resurfaced. It is expected the work to the street will take around six to eight weeks to complete.

 Graham added: “This is a great example of how local Conservative councillors can affect change for the benefit of residents.”