Elections

Durham County Council elections, 2021: Willington and Hunwick

Summary: Elections to Durham County Council in May 2021
Polling date: Thursday 6th May 2021
Division:
Candidates
(by surname):
  • Olwyn Elizabeth GUNN  (Labour Party)
  • Ian HIRST  (Conservative Party)
  • Alistair LAYFIELD  (Conservative Party)
  • Fraser Paul TINSLEY  (Labour Party)

Candidates who have not yet responded are welcome to contact us with their replies to the questions for us to publish.

Questions for Willington and Hunwick division candidates (4 questions)

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# Question 1

What experiences do you or your family members have of cycling for either transport or leisure? Bearing in mind that e-bikes can now make County Durham's hills easy, what would you consider to be the main barriers which prevent more people from cycling in your area, and how would you tackle these?

Olwyn Elizabeth GUNN
(Labour Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Ian HIRST
(Conservative Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Alistair LAYFIELD
(Conservative Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Fraser Paul TINSLEY
(Labour Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.

# Question 2

Schools in County Durham have bike shelters but they are often empty. Children who might like to cycle are often driven to school because parents don't consider our streets safe enough for children to walk or cycle. What are your views about cycling as a travel option for children? What practical changes would you like to see in your area to enable children to cycle?

Olwyn Elizabeth GUNN
(Labour Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Ian HIRST
(Conservative Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Alistair LAYFIELD
(Conservative Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Fraser Paul TINSLEY
(Labour Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.

# Question 3

The surge in cycling during the Covid 19 lockdowns showed how quieter and safer conditions encourage people to cycle. Cycling can help address many issues:

* the climate emergency, if people cycle instead of making shorter journeys by car
* social inclusion, because cycling is affordable and enables those on low incomes to access employment and other opportunities
* the health crisis, as exercise incorporated into journeys is very effective

How big a role do you think cycling can play in tackling these urgent issues? How can Durham County Council increase investment in cycling and quickly deliver safe, complete cycle routes to key destinations?

Olwyn Elizabeth GUNN
(Labour Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Ian HIRST
(Conservative Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Alistair LAYFIELD
(Conservative Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Fraser Paul TINSLEY
(Labour Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.

# Question 4

Now that the Durham Western Relief Road has been rejected, other solutions will be needed to deal with traffic congestion that affects people travelling north-east from Willington. Would you support measures such as cycle routes and a new Park and Ride site that would help people switch to cycling and public transport, and thereby reduce the number of shorter car journeys which add to congestion in Meadowfield, Langley Moor and Crossgate Moor?

Olwyn Elizabeth GUNN
(Labour Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Ian HIRST
(Conservative Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Alistair LAYFIELD
(Conservative Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Fraser Paul TINSLEY
(Labour Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.

SPACE for Durham is a non-partisan body. All candidates are given an equal opportunity to submit their views. Information published by SPACE for Durham, c/o 35 Archery Rise, Durham, DH1 4LA.