Cllr. Ian Lewis

Local Conservative Councillor for Wallasey Ward
Re-elected in May 2023
Founding trustee of Wallasey Village Library and Community Centre

Ian is one of our two local Conservative councillors in Wallasey Ward, working with Councillor Lesley Rennie. 

In 2008, Ian was elected as the first ever Conservative Councillor in Leasowe & Moreton East Ward and represented the ward until 2014.

Ian was re-elected in Wallasey Ward in May 2023 with 2,370 votes.

Ian, and the team in Wallasey, would like to hear your views - tell us what you think using the survey below or click on the attachments to see the newsletters we deliver all year round, and not just at election time...

Attachments

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Wallasey Newsline Autumn 2024 (1.2 MB) 1.2 MB
Wallasey Against Cycle Chaos (2 MB) 2 MB
General Election newsletter (3.14 MB) 3.14 MB
Spring 2024 Newsline (2.69 MB) 2.69 MB
Annual Report 2023 (3.01 MB) 3.01 MB
Autumn 2023 Newsline (484.47 KB) 484.47 KB
Summer 2023 Newsline (918.38 KB) 918.38 KB
Thank you letter to residents (June 2023) (962.79 KB) 962.79 KB

Tell Ian and Lesley your views...

Thinking about issues in your road, which of the following do you think needs more attention from Council?

What do you think of the Town Hall's 20mph scheme?

The Town Hall is rolling out 20mph zones across Wirral. Did you take part in the Council's consultation?
From what you've seen so far, do you agree with 20mph zones being extended to almost all residential roads?
Do you think the Town Hall should pause the roll out and assess whether the policy is working in the roads where 20mph zones have already been introduced?

In spite of their promises, the Post Office has closed their Grove Road branch

Crime and policing

Which of the following crimes are the main issues in your neighbourhood?

Local grot spots and flytipping

Your representatives

On the scale of 0-10, 0 means there would be no chance of you voting for the party and 10 means you would be absolutely certain to vote for the party.

Anything else to tell us about?

To make sure this survey is representative, which party did you support at the 2024 General Election?

News

Latest collision data contradicts Town Hall claims

New data has revealed that, in 2023, there were no collisions or crashes involving cyclists reported on the Town Hall’s proposed cycle lanes in Wallasey Ward.House of Commons Library data, published on 24 October, is based on information from the Department for Transport and pinpoints the locations

Third time lucky for fixing floating bus stop flaw?

Contractors have been called out for a third time, after more flaws were found in the controversial floating bus stops installed at Harrison Drive. Today's works will see tactile paving installed near the kerbs - to help those who are blind or partially sighted to be aware of their position as they

NEWS: Action to remove travellers from the Dips

Following the arrival travellers at the Dips in Wallasey, the Council has confirmed they are seeking a court order for their removal. A dozen vehicles arrived on Wednesday, parking on the Dips and near to homes in Smugglers Way. Councillor Ian Lewis (Conservative, Wallasey Ward) said: “Following c

18,000 pensioners in Wallasey to benefit from Triple Lock Plus

Proposals to link tax thresholds to the pension 'triple lock' will ensure up to 18,000 in the Wallasey constituency will never pay income tax on their State Pension. After committing to protect the Triple Lock earlier this year, the Conservatives will go further to boost pensioners’ incomes if

Failing social landlords named and shamed

Tenants living in poor quality or poorly managed homes in Wirral could find their landlord 'named and shamed' as a new crackdown on failing social landlords gets underway. In the most serious cases residents have experienced problems over an extended period, with missed opportunities by social hous

17,000 pensioners get Winter Fuel cash

As the cold weather bites, almost all eligible pensioners in Wallasey and Moreton have now received up to £600 towards their winter fuel bills but some of the most vulnerable are still missing out on extra help. Over the past month, around 11.9 million payments totalling more than £4.8 billion have

£600 fuel help on the way to 17,000 Wallasey residents

Payments of up to £600 are landing directly in the bank accounts of around 17,000 pensioners across Wallasey, Moreton and Upton for the second year running. Winter Fuel Payments – boosted again this year by an additional £300 per household Pensioner Cost of Living payment – will land in bank accoun

Wallasey cycle lane: flawed from the start

The long-awaited 'consultation' on the cycle route from Birkenhead to Wallasey is now underway. Originally planned as a single project, the scheme was split into two phases, following a backlash from residents, Conservative Councillors and businesses when it was first revealed. Originally estimate

Calls to amend Local Plan to protect The Dips

As the Independent Inquiry into Wirral Council's long-delayed Local Plan trundles on, there have been renewed calls to protect The Dips along the Wallasey and New Brighton coast. The Local Plan is a legally-required document that sets out land use in the Borough, whether to protect Green Belt and g

Extra £3.1m to support bus services in Merseyside

Wirral, along with the wider Merseyside area, will receive an extra £3.1 million to support local bus services, as part of £80m being invested nationally by the Government next year. This week's money means people across the Merseytravel area have benefitted from a total of £18.5m from the Conserva