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15/5/2008 -  Improving Performance 
The Cabinet Committee on Performance Improvement will meet on the 22nd May 2008.

A meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Climate Change and the Environment will be held on the 6th May 2008.

29/4/2008 -  Cabinet 
A meeting of the Cabinet will take place on Thursday 8th May 2008.

18/4/2008 -  Pension Fund Committee 
A meeting of the Pension Fund Committee will be held on the 25th April 2008.

17/4/2008 -  Pop Down your Local. 
The next scheduled meeting of the Lancashire Local – South Ribble will be held at St Mary’s Church Hall, Cop Lane, Penwortham, Nr Preston on Wednesday 23rd April 2008 at 7.00 pm.

16/4/2008 -  Centre of Excellence 
STAFF, parents and children at Wade Hall Children’s Centre in Leyland are celebrating winning a Learning Excellence Award.

9/4/2008 -  Improving Performance 
The Cabinet Committee on Performance Improvement will meet on the 17th April 2008

28/3/2008 -  Cabinet 
A meeting of the Cabinet will take place on Thursday 3rd April 2008.

7/3/2008 -  Improving Performance 
The Cabinet Committee on Performance Improvement will meet on the 13th March 2008.

7/3/2008 -  Pop Down your Local. 
The next scheduled meeting of the Lancashire Local – South Ribble will be held at Walton-le-Dale High School and Arts College, Brindle Road, Bamber Bridge, Nr Preston on Thursday 13th March 2008 at 7.00 pm.

20/2/2008 -  Cabinet 
A meeting of the Cabinet will take place on Thursday 28th February 2008.

8/2/2008 -  Full Council 
The Full Council will meet on the 14th February 2008.

18/1/2008 -  Pension Fund Committee 
A meeting of the Pension Fund Committee will be held on the 25th January 2008.

16/1/2008 -  Cabinet 
A meeting of the Cabinet will take place on Wednesday 23rd January 2008.

10/1/2008 -  Pop Down your Local. 
The next scheduled meeting of the Lancashire Local – South Ribble will be held at the Civic Centre, West paddock, Leyland on Thursday 17th January 2008 at 7.00 pm.

6/12/2007 -  Full Council 
The Full Council will meet on the 13th December 2007

3/12/2007 -  Improving Performance 
The Cabinet Committee on Performance Improvement will meet on the 11th December 2007.

FATHER Christmas will welcome visitors to Lancashire County Council’s mobile unit when he arrives in Leyland.

HOUSEHOLDERS in South Ribble have proved their green credentials by choosing greener and healthier transport options.

28/11/2007 -  Cabinet 
A meeting of the Cabinet will take place on Thursday 6th December 2007.

16/11/2007 -  Pension Fund Committee 
A meeting of the Pension Fund Committee will be held on the 23rd November 2007.

15/11/2007 -  Pop Down your Local. 
The next scheduled meeting of the Lancashire Local – South Ribble will be held at Moor Hey School, Far Croft, off Leyland Road, Lostock Hall, on Thursday 22nd November 2007 at 7.00 pm.

15/11/2007 -  Improving Performance 
The Cabinet Committee on Performance Improvement will meet on the 22nd November 2007

BAMBER Bridge Library will be celebrating its 70th birthday on Tuesday 13 November.

I am a member of the Committee dealing with the above matter. The next meeting of the Committee is on Friday 9th November 2007.

1/11/2007 -  Cabinet 
A meeting of the Cabinet will take place on Thursday 8th November 2007.

22/10/2007 -  Improving Performance 
The Cabinet Committee on Performance Improvement will meet on the 25th October 2007.

8/10/2007 -  No Cold Calling Zones 
These have been introduced elsewhere in Lancashire.

8/10/2007 -  Fox Lane 
Planning application

27/9/2007 -  Pop Down your Local. 
The next scheduled meeting of the Lancashire Local – South Ribble will be held at Samlesbury War Memorial Hall, Cuerdale Lane, Samlesbury on Thursday 4th October August 2007 at 7.00 pm.

27/9/2007 -  Full Council 
The Full Council will meet on the 4th October 2007

20/9/2007 -  Improving Performance 
The Cabinet Committee on Performance Improvement will meet on the 27th September 2007

5/9/2007 -  Cabinet 
A meeting of the Cabinet will take place on Thursday 13th September 2007.

15/8/2007 -  Improving Performance 
The Cabinet Committee on Performance Improvement will meet on the 23rd August 2007.

9/8/2007 -  Pop Down your Local. 
The next scheduled meeting of the Lancashire Local – South Ribble will be held at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Longton on Thursday 16th August 2007 at 7.00 pm.

A planning application has been sent in to South Ribble Borough Council.




South Ribble Borough council reduces its support by 1/3

2/8/2007 -  Young peole have a ball 
Members of Moss Side Community Forum were delighted to hear that the Activities for young peopleHave been a success.


19/7/2007 -  Pension Fund Committee 
A meeting of the Pension Fund Committee will be held on the 27th July 2007.

19/7/2007 -  Full Council 
The Full Council will meet on the 26th July 2007

18/7/2007 -  Improving Performance 
The Cabinet Committee on Performance Improvement will meet on the 25th July 2007.

COUNCILLORS and other interested people from South Ribble and other parts of Lancashire will be meeting in Chorley on Monday to discuss issues relating to probity in public life, on how local authorities can work together to do so and also to agree questions that need sending in an upward direction to people who understand the issues that may recur elsewhere in the country.

HUTTON Church of England Grammar School is celebrating after coming second in the finals of the 2007 Maths Challenge.

4/7/2007 -  Cabinet 
A meeting of the Cabinet will take place on the 12th July 2007.

29/6/2007 -  Moss Side Family Days Out 
4 Summer trips have been organised for Moss Side families.



I am a member of the Committee dealing with the above matter. The next meeting of the Committee is on the 29th June 2007.

PRESTON residents have the chance to quiz some of the county's leading politicians.

Lancashire County Council’s popular ‘Cabinet Question Time’ event will be at the Harris Park Conference Centre in Fulwood on Tuesday 19 June.

BURNLEY residents have the chance to quiz some of the county's leading politicians later this month.

15/6/2007 -  Improving Performance 
The Cabinet Committee on Performance Improvement will meet on the 21st June 2007.

15/6/2007 -  Pop Down your Local. 
The next scheduled meeting of the Lancashire Local – South Ribble will be held at St Mary’s Church Hall, Cop Lane, Penwortham, Nr Preston on Wednesday 20th June 2007 at 7.00 pm.

Lancashire County Council Youth Service is putting on the following activities

31/5/2007 -  Care Homes benefit 
Government grants provided to enhance facilities.

31/5/2007 -  Welcome to Andy 
Although it was sad to say goodbye .

31/5/2007 -  New Centre to be openned 
Leyland get fabulous new centre

29/5/2007 -  Unemployment is patchy 
Although the proportion of people claiming unemployment benefit in South Ribble is low at 1.4% this...

The Youth work team is back up to strenght and activities are taking place. In addition to the...

29/5/2007 -  Midge Hall Station 
A small group of enthusiats have been protesting regularly for the reopening of the station. This...

Following the case put to Leyland West Area Committee by residents the issue of anti social...

I am a member of the Committee dealing with the above matter. The next meeting of the Committee is on the 20th March 2007.

7/3/2007 -  Improving Performance 
The Cabinet Committee on Performance Improvement will meet on Thursday 15th March 2007.

20/2/2007 -  Cabinet 
A meeting of the Cabinet will take place on the 28th February 2007.

16/2/2007 -  Full Council 
The Full Council will meet on the 22nd February 2007

14/2/2007 -  Pop Down your Local. 
The next scheduled meeting of the Lancashire Local – South Ribble will be held in the Main Hall at Hutton Grammar School, Liverpool Road, Hutton on Thursday 22nd February 2007 at 7.00 pm.

22/1/2007 -  Pension Fund Committee 
A meeting of the Pension Fund Committee will be held on the 26th January 2007.

I am a member of the Committee dealing with the above matter. The next meeting of the Committee is on the 29th January 2007.

17/1/2007 -  Cabinet 
A meeting of the Cabinet will take place on the 25th January 2007.

11/1/2007 -  Pop Down your Local. 
The next scheduled meeting of the Lancashire Local – South Ribble will be held at Lostock Hall High School, Todd Lane North, Lostock Hall, on the 17th January 2007 at 7.00 pm.

10/1/2007 -  Improving Performance 
The Cabinet Committee on Performance Improvement will meet on the 18th January 2007.

22/12/2006 -  Cabinet 
A meeting of the Cabinet will take place on the 8th January 2007.

8/12/2006 -  Full Council 
The Full Council meets at least five times each year. The main role of the Full Council is to...

5/12/2006 -  Improving Performance 
The Cabinet Committee on Performance Improvement will meet on the 13th December 2006.

27/11/2006 -  Cabinet 
A meeting of the Cabinet will take place on the 30th November 2006.

8/11/2006 -  Improving Performance 
The Cabinet Committee on Performance Improvement will meet on the 16th November 2006.

6/11/2006 -  Moss Side Community Forum 
The Forum goes from strength to strength.

6/11/2006 -  Travellers come to Leyland 
South Ribble Borough Council is taking steps to limit the damage and the nuisance involved in the small encampment. They have promised to leave but the council will take action to ensure that they do.

I was distressed to learn about the damage caused to members of the emergency services.



6/11/2006 -  My Cabinet Role 
I hold resposibility for the resources of Lancashire County Council. That means money,property and staff.


1/11/2006 -  Pop Down your Local. 
The next scheduled meeting of the Lancashire Local – South Ribble will be held at the Penwortham Community Centre, Kingsfold Drive, Penwortham, on the 8th November 2006 at 7.00 pm.

25/10/2006 -  Cabinet 
A meeting of the Cabinet will take place on the 2nd November 2006.

23/10/2006 -  Improving Performance 
The Cabinet Committee on Performance Improvement will meet on the 26th October 2006.

ADULTS with a learning disability in South Ribble are to benefit from the development of Bamber Bridge Methodist Church and its new £750,000 state-of-the-art community centre.

I am a member of the Committee dealing with the above matter. The next meeting of the Committee is on the 10th October 2006.

2/10/2006 -  Cabinet 
A meeting of the Cabinet will take place on the 10th October 2006.

28/9/2006 -  Full Council 
The Full Council will meet on the 5th October 2006.

13/9/2006 -  Improving Performance  
The Cabinet Committee on Performance Improvement will meet on the 21st September 2006

6/9/2006 -  Pop Down your Local. 
The next scheduled meeting of the Lancashire Local – South Ribble will be held at Worden Sports College, Westfield Drive, Leyland on the 13th September 2006 at 7.00 pm.

1/9/2006 -  Pension Fund Committee 
A meeting of the Pension Fund Committee will be held on the 8th September 2006.

I am a member of the Committee dealing with the above matter. The next meeting of the Committee is on the 6th September 2006.

30/8/2006 -  Cabinet 
A meeting of the Cabinet will take place on the 5th September 2006.

10/8/2006 -  Improving Performance 
The Cabinet Committee on Performance Improvement will meet on the 17th August 2006

27/7/2006 -  Pop Down your Local. 
The next scheduled meeting of the Lancashire Local – South Ribble will be held at the Civic Centre, Leyland on the 27th July 2006 at 7.00 pm.

6/7/2006 -  Cowling Lane 
Neighbourhood Watch

6/7/2006 -  Wade Hall 
Children's Centre, 20 m.p.h. Zone and general tidyness.

6/7/2006 -  Road Safety 
Schleswig Way and Leyland Lane

5/7/2006 -  Cabinet 
A meeting of the Cabinet will take place on the 13th July 2006.

SPEED limits are to be slashed to improve road safety in South Ribble following a decision by councillors on a local power-sharing committee.

14/6/2006 -  Pop Down your Local. 
The next scheduled meeting of the Lancashire Local – South Ribble will be held at Borough Council Offices, Civic Centre, West Paddock, Leyland on the 21st June 2006 at 7.00 pm.

14/6/2006 -  Improving Performance 
The Cabinet Committee on Performance Improvement will meet on the 15th June 2006.

SERVICES for adults with learning disabilities in Chorley & South Ribble are set for further development

9/6/2006 -  local website 
Moss Side Community Forum has got its website up and running

VISITORS to Penwortham Town Gala will have the chance to find out more about Lancashire County Council services when the council’s mobile unit turns up to join in the fun.



ENVIRONMENTALLY-MINDED people in South Ribble are being urged to apply for green grants through the county council.

Lancashire County Council is always interested in hearing your views about our services.

After months of negotiations, buildlng finally start at the center of the Wade hall Estate. I am delighted at the difference that this building, the shops and the services will make to our residents.

9/5/2006 -  St Mary's Primary School 
I thoroughly enjoyed my visit and thought that the diningroom staff produced a delicious and nutritious meal.

5/5/2006 -  Pension Fund Committee 
A meeting of the Pension Fund Committee will be held on the 12th May 2006.

SIX tonnes of prime garden compost will appear in a Big Heap in a Leyland car park later this month.

4/5/2006 -  Councils to share power 
LOCAL democracy will take another step forward at the next meeting of Lancashire Local-South Ribble – Lancashire County Council’s project to bring truly local “power sharing” to the borough.

3/5/2006 -  Pop Down your Local. 
The people of South Ribble will have an opportunity to make their views known on local issues at the next Lancashire Local on the 10th May 2006.

3/5/2006 -  Cabinet 
A meeting of the Cabinet will take place on the 11th May 2006.

30/3/2006 -  Improving Performance 
The Cabinet Committee on Performance Improvement will meet on the 7th April 2006

30/3/2006 -  Cabinet 
A meeting of the Cabinet will take place on the 6th April 2006.


28/3/2006 -  Holocaust Day 
Don't forget Holocaust Day,next week. It is an opportunity to remember man's inhumanity to man and to care for the victims of that inhumanity.

28/3/2006 -  Faces 
South Ribble Strategic Partnership are running a competition to choose the best and most interesting photographs of faces in South Ribble. The idea is to show us as faces with different ages, lifestyles and hobies. So it is based on the idea that South Ribble is a good place to LIVE ,WORK,and PLAY.If you want an entry pack ,Please contact the Council on 01772 421491

28/3/2006 -  Respect 
South Ribble Borough Council and Age Concern put on an event last week to celebrate the series of activities they have put on to bring the generations together.

28/3/2006 -  Leyland Lane 
Safety improvements to Leyland Lane should start in May this year. This will make the stretch from Longmeanygate to Slater Lane much safer for pedestrians.This is something that i have been pressing for for 6 years.

6/3/2006 -  Pop Down your Local. 
Once again the people of South Ribble can have their say on important issues at the next Lancashire Local on the 9th March 2006.

23/2/2006 -  Cabinet 
A meeting of the Cabinet will take place on the 2nd March 2006.

23/2/2006 -  Improving Performance 
The Cabinet Committee on Performance Improvement will meet on the 1st March 2006

Ladies and gentlemen,

You will all know that this is the first occasion on which I, as Cabinet Member for Resources and Performance, have recommended the budget - on behalf of the Cabinet and the Labour Group – to the full Council

14/2/2006 -  Bus guides available 
HELP is at hand for bus users who need help getting about their area.

13/2/2006 -  Full Council 
The Full Council will meet on the 16th February 2006

7/2/2006 -  Angel Symphony Orchestra 
Photos from the visit two weeks ago

30/1/2006 -  Happy new year! 
2006 is the Chinese year of the Dog

19/1/2006 -  Improving Performance 
The Cabinet Committee on Performance Improvement will meet on the 27th January 2006

19/1/2006 -  Cabinet 
A meeting of the Cabinet will take place on the 26th January 2006.

11/1/2006 -  Pop Down your Local. 
The next Lancashire Local South Ribble will be held on the 12th January 2006.

Christmas Day is almost here, but what are you planning do do with the tree, cards and all that wrapping paper afterwards?

20/12/2005 -  Cabinet 
A special meeting of the Cabinet will take place on the 5th January 2006.

12/12/2005 -  Full Council 
The Full Council will meet on the 15th December 2005

28/11/2005 -  “Ve vant your blood!” 
Strangers prowling the corridors of County Hall, blood being drained from Councillors - what’s going on?

28/11/2005 -  Cabinet 
A meeting of the Cabinet will take place on the 1st December 2005.

24/11/2005 -  Improving Performance 
The Cabinet Committee on Performance Improvement will meet on the 2nd December 2005

23/11/2005 -  Special Visitor in Leyland  
FATHER Christmas will be making an early visit to Leyland on December 3.


14/11/2005 -  Better Transport 
The Civitas SUCCESS project was launched today

14/11/2005 -  Royal Avenue Shops 
At last they are gone. This makes life difficult for the people who relied on them and find it too far to walk to the nearest shops.


14/11/2005 -  Overpaid Tax Credits 
Last year many families were overpaid on their tax credits.This may have been a mistake and for some it can be a substantial amount. What should you do? Lancashire Wefare Rights Service has published guidance on the best way to deal with the problem.

3/11/2005 -  Pop Down your Local. 
Once again the people of South Ribble can have their say on important issues at the next Lancashire Local on the 9th November 2005.

1/11/2005 -  Remember, remember ……. 
As bonfire night approaches here are some handy tips to make sure you enjoy yourself safely

30/10/2005 -  Cabinet 
The Cabinet is due to meet on the 3rd November 2005

27/10/2005 -  Moss Side  
The latest developments from the Moss Side Community Forum

29/9/2005 -  Cabinet 
A meeting of the Cabinet will take place on the 6th October 2005.

Today I have had my decision making session for September.

10/8/2005 -  MOSS SIDE VILLAGE GREEN 
What a huge improvement to facilities for Moss Side Youngsters

10/8/2005 -  Local Issues 
Especially in summer, the local matters continue to need out attention.

10/8/2005 -  BREAKING NEW GROUND 
I AM PROUD TO BE THE FIRST WOMAN EVER TO HAVE CONTROL OF THE FINANCES OF LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

14/7/2005 -  Pop Down your Local. 
Once again the people of South Ribble can have their say on important issues at the next Lancashire Local on the 20th July 2005.

14/7/2005 -  Full Council 
The Full Council will meet later today.

8/6/2005 -  Cabinet 
A meeting of the Cabinet will take place on the 9TH June 2005.

19/5/2005 -  Full Council 
The first meeting of the Full Council after the local election will be held at County Hall, Preston on the 26th May 2005.

10/5/2005 -  Back in business. 
Your local county councillor is back on the web!

16/3/2005 -  Food, food, glorious food? 
Tonight at 9pm on Channel 4 Chef Jamie Oliver will be serving up another helping of his new series

10/3/2005 -  Pop Down your Local. 
People in South Ribble will be able to have their say on important local issues at the next Lancashire Local on the 17th March 2005.

A public toilet will be constructed for the users of Leyland library

9/3/2005 -  Witness care 
Aim- to help victims and witnesses whose cases are coming to court.

9/3/2005 -  Sudan 1 - Update 
Find out the latest information from the Food Standards Agency.

CONSUMER watchdogs from Lancashire County Council are working with District Council Environmental Health Officers to ensure shelves are cleared of foods containing Sudan 1.

A Lancashire County Council organised conference for teachers will focus on how today's pupils can be inspired to take care of tomorrow's environment.

16/2/2005 -  Full Council 
The Full Council will meet on the 24th February 2005

10/2/2005 -  Full Council 
On the 17th February 2005 the Full Council will discuss the 2005/06 budget.

I attended this mornings meeting of the Development Control Committee

LEADING educationalists are to speak at a Lancashire County Council organised conference, "Creativity in primary English."

Business across the County are warned about a 'Health and Safety' Registration Demand scam.

25/1/2005 -  Safer Shopping 
CCTV camera instaled to cover Moss Side Village Centre

25/1/2005 -  DUNKIRK LANE 
Serious accidents show that people are still taking this road to fast

20/1/2005 -  Cabinet 
I am a member of the Cabinet which will meet on the 27th January 2005.

18/1/2005 -  Digging up the Past 
Channel 4’s Time Team TV programme on Sunday featured an archaeological dig in Lancashire

18/1/2005 -  Improving Performance 
The Cabinet Committee on Performance Improvement will meet on the 25th January 2005.

12/1/2005 -  Wet and Windy 
Find out the latest weather information and flood warnings.

12/1/2005 -  Pop Down your Local. 
Once again the people of South Ribble can have their say on important issues at the next Lancashire Local on the 19th January 2005.

23/12/2004 -  Cabinet 
The next meeting of the Cabinet will be held on the 5th January 2005.

14/12/2004 -  Full Council 
The next meeting of the Full Council will be on the 16th December 2004

17/11/2004 -  Broadfield 20mph Zone 
I am pleased that the issues raised by members of the public have been addressed.

17/11/2004 -  Lancashire local 
Important issues being dicussed, you can join in.

People have another chance to debate important issues when the latest Lancashire Local meeting for South Ribble takes place.

South Ribble residents have the chance to quiz the county council at a special roadshow event in Bamber Bridge on Saturday 18th September 2004.

YOUNGSTERS from South Ribble schools have been putting their best foot forward with an innovative pedestrian training programme from Lancashire County Council.

5/9/2004 -  Asuccessful summer 
Moss Side Children benefit from the Childrens Fund

5/9/2004 -  Volunteers wanted 
Broadfield 2000 has been an active and productive community group, but to continue it needs more members. If you live on Broadfield and want to develop community spirit, then get in touch wthout delay.

5/9/2004 -  Moss Side Community Forum 
Successful Annual General Meeting Held

A new low mobility access trail at Preston Junction Nature Reserve will be officially opened on Friday the 27th August 2004.

9/8/2004 -  Summer Road Safety Call 
PARENTS are being warned about the UK's number one child killer as the summer holidays begin.

6/6/2004 -  Army Cadets. 
Official opening by the Mayor.

6/6/2004 -  Steve Cook to leave.  
The children of Moss Side will be sorry to see Steve leave.

6/6/2004 -  Operation Calm 
This successful activity is underway again.

6/6/2004 -  Slater Lane 
Road safety and road maintainance a continual worry.

21/4/2004 -  Save our Post Offices 
Join our campaign to save local POst Offices
Whilst none in Leyland are under threat at the moment,some on Penwortham are.

21/4/2004 -  Army cadets in operation 
The new Detachment at Dunkirk Lane open and available every Monday and Thursday

21/4/2004 -  Community Beat Managers, 
Community Beat Managers now cover the whole of West Leyland

21/4/2004 -  Moss Side Community Forum 
Next meetingis 15th June

All Welcome

21/4/2004 -  coffee morning 
Tuesday the 4th May
10.00 a.m.-2.00 p.m.

2/2/2004 -  Bt listen ----at last 
Golden Hill Phone Box to be reconnected.

 Will bring £700,000 to western Leyland , to provide services to children.
 

 This is an attempt to deal with an unacceptable accident record

18/1/2004 -  Moss Side Test Track 
 I am awaiting with interest the results of the consultation on the future development of the...