Dr David Hitchmough, Independent councillor for Cherryfield Wardhttps://bsky.app/profile/davidforcherryf.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/davidforcherryf.bsky.social/post/3mpj7gngisk2cHello everyone, residents raised some enquiries recently regarding the accessibility of the footpath in Lime Tree Woods within Cherryfield. 🍒🌳 🔍 As you can see from the first image, the plants and grass were encroaching on the path, I glad it is resolved now ✅️ #Cherryfield #Kirkby #Independent30 Jun 2026 14:25 +0000at://did:plc:grpevmii3wupktytbrtzayqa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpj7gngisk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/davidforcherryf.bsky.social/post/3moxo3nbbtc2q Hello Everyone, many will be aware of just how hot it will be this week. With that in mind, some advice on the extreme weather alert that has been issued has been shared. ✍️ 👍Take care and stay safe! 👍 #Kirkby #Cherryfield #Weather #Health23 Jun 2026 14:59 +0000at://did:plc:grpevmii3wupktytbrtzayqa/app.bsky.feed.post/3moxo3nbbtc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/davidforcherryf.bsky.social/post/3mox77zwzts2qThe Kirkby Neighbourhood Board has decided that £2.5 million of Kirkby's Pride in Place funding will be used to bring a Padel centre to Kirkby town centre 🔺️ I am looking to get Kirkby residents' thoughts on it🔺️ david.hitchmough@knowsley.gov.uk #Kirkby #Cherryfield #Padel23 Jun 2026 10:33 +0000at://did:plc:grpevmii3wupktytbrtzayqa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mox77zwzts2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/davidforcherryf.bsky.social/post/3mot2akgo7k2jIt has been a month and a bit in my new role as your independent councillor for Cherryfield! 🍒🌳 As a reminder you can contact me on 👇 📧 Email: david.hitchmough@knowsley.gov.uk 📲 Mobile: 07350 400506 #Cherryfield #Kirkby #Independent21 Jun 2026 18:54 +0000at://did:plc:grpevmii3wupktytbrtzayqa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mot2akgo7k2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/davidforcherryf.bsky.social/post/3mmtmrfkjj22n📣 BUS/Travel Update 🚌 I have been informed by Stagecoach that, due to a reported increase in antisocial behaviour and criminal damage over the last month, certain services will be reduced to ensure the safety of passengers and staff. #Kirkby #Merseytravel #Stagecoach #Bus27 May 2026 13:35 +0000at://did:plc:grpevmii3wupktytbrtzayqa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmtmrfkjj22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/davidforcherryf.bsky.social/post/3mm35u37mk226🍒🌳 Further fly tipping sites have appeared on and around Ribblers Lane, I took the opportunity to have a walk-around in the area to observe the sites myself and identify any other issues. 🔺️ I identified, logged and photographed 🔺️ #Cherryfield #Kirkby #Independent17 May 2026 20:04 +0000at://did:plc:grpevmii3wupktytbrtzayqa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm35u37mk226https://bsky.app/profile/davidforcherryf.bsky.social/post/3mlj77c6kes2rToday I took the opportunity to pop down to the Millenium Green to learn about a local Kirkby event coming to the community very soon. 🌟 It is a opportunity that will benefit our children and young people across Kirkby including Cherryfield 🌟 #Kirkby #Cherryfield #Independent10 May 2026 16:40 +0000at://did:plc:grpevmii3wupktytbrtzayqa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlj77c6kes2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/davidforcherryf.bsky.social/post/3mlj76keue22rHello everyone, I am delighted to report I was elected in Cherryfield, Brian Johns was elected in Whitefield, and Steve Guy was elected in Shevington! Representing Kirkby starts now. #Kirkby #Independent #Cherryfield10 May 2026 16:40 +0000at://did:plc:grpevmii3wupktytbrtzayqa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlj76keue22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/davidforcherryf.bsky.social/post/3mi6yp7ue7s2g📣 A reminder 📣 The application process for a postal vote has changed: you must now apply for a postal vote every 3 years, or it will expire. 🌟 Please check you have your postal vote today! The application deadline is fast approaching! 🌟 #kirkby #cherryfield #knowsley29 Mar 2026 11:02 +0000at://did:plc:grpevmii3wupktytbrtzayqa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi6yp7ue7s2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/davidforcherryf.bsky.social/post/3mhgnlexwa22bIt has been brilliant to see the outpouring of support for the independents in Kirkby so far! On behalf of Steve Guy, Myself and the other independents I want to say thank you. #Cherryfield #Shevington #Whitefield #Northwood #Kirkby19 Mar 2026 18:39 +0000at://did:plc:grpevmii3wupktytbrtzayqa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhgnlexwa22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/davidforcherryf.bsky.social/post/3mgije2fv722f📣 SHEVINGTON Residents 📣 On May 7th 2026, Vote for Independent candidate STEVE GUY to be your next councillor. THE GUY FOR SHEVINGTON #Shevington #Kirkby #Independent07 Mar 2026 19:03 +0000at://did:plc:grpevmii3wupktytbrtzayqa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgije2fv722fhttps://bsky.app/profile/davidforcherryf.bsky.social/post/3mgigxxc4nk25Brilliant day of campaigning for Cherryfield today over the other side of the M57! The area around Field Lane is so often overlooked. So many residents said they feel very much forgotten about over here. #Independent #Cherryfield #Kirkby07 Mar 2026 18:21 +0000at://did:plc:grpevmii3wupktytbrtzayqa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgigxxc4nk25https://bsky.app/profile/davidforcherryf.bsky.social/post/3mgcktbaddk2iHello Everyone, a reminder we are meeting 12:00 (Midday) this Saturday at the Aldi on copplehouse lane. The area of Cherryfield ward in Fazakerley, the 'Field lane' area, is often overlooked and has been forgotten about by Labour councillors. #Cherryfield #Fazakerley #Kirkby05 Mar 2026 10:14 +0000at://did:plc:grpevmii3wupktytbrtzayqa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgcktbaddk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/davidforcherryf.bsky.social/post/3mg3q55jvgk26Tired of the same old promises and indifference from your councillors? It is time for Change For Cherryfield 🍒🌳 Vote Dr David Hitchmough on May 7th 2026. I intend to take my role as your councillor very seriously when elected. #Cherryfield #Kirkby #Independent02 Mar 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:grpevmii3wupktytbrtzayqa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg3q55jvgk26https://bsky.app/profile/davidforcherryf.bsky.social/post/3mfyza4d4m222Brilliant day of canvasing today! Thank you to everyone who came along. Cherryfield needs change, and voting Independent will deliver that change. Whether you are on the Kirkby side of the m57 or Fazakerley side, I am here to represent you. 🍒🌳 #Kirkby #Independent #Cherryfield01 Mar 2026 15:05 +0000at://did:plc:grpevmii3wupktytbrtzayqa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfyza4d4m222https://bsky.app/profile/davidforcherryf.bsky.social/post/3mfwipo2cbk23I have spoken on the dump site a number of times now, alongside Independent Councillor Brian Johns. Every time I see videos and images from the site, I am baffled. 🤨 How could this have been allowed to happen? Cherryfield is being let down massively again. #cherryfield #kirkby #knowsley28 Feb 2026 15:04 +0000at://did:plc:grpevmii3wupktytbrtzayqa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfwipo2cbk23https://bsky.app/profile/davidforcherryf.bsky.social/post/3mftvirz7a22nI was disappointed but not suprised to see that Knowsley Council are facing accusations related to equal pay. Equal pay, for equal work. Small note, I am not entirely sure why a picture of Kirkby was used 🤔 #Knowsley #GMB #Kirkby #Huyton27 Feb 2026 14:15 +0000at://did:plc:grpevmii3wupktytbrtzayqa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mftvirz7a22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/davidforcherryf.bsky.social/post/3mf7w2e5vbk2bHello everyone, Brian Johns and I had the chance to speak with Roxane Petrou and Rowan Archibald of Mersey News Live, a local news site run by LJMU students. We raised the issue of the illegal dumping site outside of Cherryfield ward. ⛓️ Link in replies 👇 #Kirkby #Cherryfield19 Feb 2026 15:31 +0000at://did:plc:grpevmii3wupktytbrtzayqa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf7w2e5vbk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/davidforcherryf.bsky.social/post/3mf5pxuqhrc22Today I sent a letter to our local MP @anneliese_midge urging her to utilise her power and position to urge the Government, Environment Agency and other relevant bodies to take urgent action regarding the illegal dumping site outside of Cherryfield #Kirkby #Cherryfield #Knowsley18 Feb 2026 18:37 +0000at://did:plc:grpevmii3wupktytbrtzayqa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf5pxuqhrc22https://bsky.app/profile/davidforcherryf.bsky.social/post/3metcerteuc2y📣 It is brilliant to officially launch my campaign to be Cherryfield Ward's next INDEPENDENT councillor. 📣 The turn out at my campaign launch was amazing, thank you to everyone who attended. I am here to deliver Change For Cherryfield. #Kirkby #Cherryfield14 Feb 2026 15:07 +0000at://did:plc:grpevmii3wupktytbrtzayqa/app.bsky.feed.post/3metcerteuc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/davidforcherryf.bsky.social/post/3mdvevghnb22bAn important thing to raise awareness of for #Kirkby men. Kirkby has one of the highest rates of head and neck cancer, so being aware of the signs and self-checking is important. I will put a link ⛓️ to the information in the replies 👇02 Feb 2026 17:32 +0000at://did:plc:grpevmii3wupktytbrtzayqa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdvevghnb22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/davidforcherryf.bsky.social/post/3mdb5zwfe722pFor most of my life, when I have needed to get into town, I have taken the bus backwards and forwards from Kirkby to Liverpool city centre. From where I am in Kirkby, the transport connections have always been terrible. Hopefully some encouraging news. #kirkby #knowsley #merseytravel25 Jan 2026 16:36 +0000at://did:plc:grpevmii3wupktytbrtzayqa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdb5zwfe722phttps://bsky.app/profile/davidforcherryf.bsky.social/post/3mcfje54lss2aWe were given a update from the Kirkby Neighbourhood Board earlier this week. Although 'update' is a stretch. I will add the link and further information in the replies ⛓️👇 #Kirkby #Knowsley #KirkbyNeighbourhoodBoard14 Jan 2026 16:44 +0000at://did:plc:grpevmii3wupktytbrtzayqa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcfje54lss2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/davidforcherryf.bsky.social/post/3mcdb2idlqs25£20 million allocated to Kirkby, and very little to indicate it'll be used effectively to benefit the town. An update has been given from the Kirkby Neighbourhood Board ('update' is a stretch). I'll add the link in the replies. #Kirkby #KirkbyNeighbourhoodBoard #Knowsley13 Jan 2026 19:11 +0000at://did:plc:grpevmii3wupktytbrtzayqa/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcdb2idlqs25https://bsky.app/profile/davidforcherryf.bsky.social/post/3maq6io2ii225As it is Christmas eve, I thought I would make a Christmas video! Merry Christmas to all 🎄🎅, I hope you have a good festive period! Thank you for all your support this year, and I look forward to the local elections next year! #Christmas #Kirkby #Knowsley24 Dec 2025 11:39 +0000at://did:plc:grpevmii3wupktytbrtzayqa/app.bsky.feed.post/3maq6io2ii225https://bsky.app/profile/davidforcherryf.bsky.social/post/3madwlhhgc22q♻️ According to a report Merseyside as a whole had a recycling rate of only 35.31%! 🌳 Making up this figure, Knowsley (26.3%) ↘️, Liverpool (17.9) ↘️↘️ 🎄Christmas comes with a large amount of recyclable waste 🎅. This festive period, let us do our best to make sure as much gets recycled as possible!19 Dec 2025 14:46 +0000at://did:plc:grpevmii3wupktytbrtzayqa/app.bsky.feed.post/3madwlhhgc22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/davidforcherryf.bsky.social/post/3m7uzymwjas2m⛓️ Link to article 👇 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y22yzl6y6o.amp13 Dec 2025 16:37 +0000at://did:plc:grpevmii3wupktytbrtzayqa/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7uzymwjas2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/davidforcherryf.bsky.social/post/3m7uzxo76hc2mThe Labour party, more specifically Wes Streeting, are employing cruel thatcheresque tactics, weaponising people's fear around flu. It's disingenuous, and dishonest. Labour has long forgotten its principles, and quite frankly, Wes Streeting never had any to begin. ⛓️Link in comments 👇 #Labour #NHS13 Dec 2025 16:36 +0000at://did:plc:grpevmii3wupktytbrtzayqa/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7uzxo76hc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/davidforcherryf.bsky.social/post/3m7idcyawxc2oLast week I was discussing this exact issue in Kirkby. Many of us take the use of online and mobile banking for granted. Usage of in person banking may have declined for many years, but having this important option for people in our communities is vital. #Banking #Community #Knowsley #Merseyside ⛓️👇08 Dec 2025 15:19 +0000at://did:plc:grpevmii3wupktytbrtzayqa/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7idcyawxc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/davidforcherryf.bsky.social/post/3m65s4mpvgs2o"Nathan Gill, 52, from Llangefni, Anglesey, is thought to have received up to £40,000 in total for helping pro-Russian politicians in Ukraine." #Reform #Wales #Farage #UK #politics ⛓️Link to the article is in the replies 👇21 Nov 2025 17:19 +0000at://did:plc:grpevmii3wupktytbrtzayqa/app.bsky.feed.post/3m65s4mpvgs2o