'Politics affects everything in your life': how two Leyland mums campaigning to save their local park were inspired to run for the council
The now former Cllr Jones previously held St. Ambrose with her husband Ken, until he passed away in 2020. The two backed Jo and Nicky’s efforts to ensure Strawberry Valley remained a place in which to run around or relax for future generations of. As cabinet member for the environment for some of Labour’s last four years in control, Sue Jones also oversaw the park’s £175,000 facelift.
Nicky and Jo – who each have two daughters – say that the result they helped bring about for Strawberry Valley opened their eyes to the power of local politics. “People say, ‘Oh, I don’t do politics’ or ‘I never vote’. But what happened to us shows exactly how important politics is and how it taps into absolutely everything in your life – so why wouldn’t you [take an interest]?” asked the now Cllr Peet.
Nicky Peet and Jo Hindle-Taylor celebrating the realisation of their dream Strawberry Valley revamp in March 2022
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