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November 9, 2007
Interview with our City of York Councillor John Galvin
John has been involved in politics for 40 years. He started out in 1968 representing a suburb of Huddersfield. He was elected to Huddersfield Council in 1970.
John feels that Bishopthorpe and its surrounding area is a lovely area to represent without the 'inner city' problems. John sees his role as a contact point between the City of York Council and the people he represents. As a Councillor he is able to cut through the red tape and get answers from people who make decisions.
John wanted to make clear to me that he does and will continue to do his very, very best to represent people when they want representing. He said that people must contact him when they have a problem that they need help/ support with. Although he cannot wave a magic wand, generally he can make a difference to people's lives.
John spoke to me about issues that are concerning him at the moment,
1. Concern that the Post Office in Bishopthorpe could be under threat of closure.
2. More traffic with the development of the former Terry's site.
3. Lack of 'play' provision for all ages of young people in Bishopthorpe.
4. Parking on grass verges.
5. Speeding.
4. Road repairs that are needed.
John can be contacted on,
cllr.jgalvin@york.gov.uk - 01904 704829 - 07973 898402 - 8 Bridge Road, Bishopthorpe, York, YO23 2RR
Phil
Posted by Phil Curtis at November 9, 2007 9:54 PM
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