LOCAL MP Marie Tidball completed a walkabout along Dodworth High Street to hear directly from residents and local businessowners about what their priorities are for the local area.

The Penistone and Stocksbridge representative was accompanied by representatives from South Yorkshire Police, Barnsley Council, Enterprising Barnsley and Berneslai Homes.

One of the key issues raised with her by multiple businesses along High Street was the need for a better crossing position near the crossroads, opposite the library, which is something that Marie will take up with Barnsley Council.

She also asked council officers present to monitor dog fouling on the high street and parking enforcement to improve road safety.

“As an MP, my top priority is to deliver on the changes that people want to see in their communities,” she told the Chronicle.

“Walkabouts are a key part of this as they allow me to bring all the key people together to resolve long-standing issues and identify solutions.

“It was great to have representatives from South Yorkshire Police, Barnsley Council, Enterprising Barnsley and Berneslai Homes accompany me on the walkabout.

“I picked up some really valuable feedback from businesses along the High Street, such as the dangerous crossing situation at the crossroads near Dodworth Library.

“I’ve taken up these issues with Barnsley Council and will be keeping all the businesses I talked to updated on this.”

Next year, Marie will be launching a series of listening events in communities across the constituency to hear directly from residents about their priorities for their local area.

The first one of these will take place in Silkstone and Silkstone Common on January 29.