LANCASHIRE County Council Adult Learning will be hosting a series of free taster courses and events at local venues across West Lancashire as part of Adult Learners Week, which takes place from 17-23 May.
I am a member of the Sustainable Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee which will meet on the 14th May 2008.
A NEW bus map and guide for the West Lancashire area has been produced by Lancashire County Council.
The next meeting of the Regulatory Committee will be held on Wednesday 9th April 2008.
I Chaired a meeting at Mere Brow Village Hall. Approx 90 residents and users of the Leisure Lakes attended a lively meeting called by Cllr Rosie Evans to discuss developments at the Leisure Lakes. District Cllrs Rosie Evans, Jim Kay, John Mee and Parish Council Chairman David Rydings answered questions.
WEST Lancashire residents had a unique opportunity to scrutinise how their council tax is spent at a recent meeting.
A PROJECT to help tackle climate change has been given the green light by Lancashire Local West Lancashire.
I am a member of the Sustainable Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee which will meet on the 2nd April 2008.
The next scheduled meeting of the Lancashire Local – West Lancashire will be held at the West Lancashire District Council Offices, Derby Street, Ormskirk, on the 12th March 2008 at 7.00 pm.
I am a member of the Sustainable Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee which will meet on the 20th February 2008.
The Full Council will meet on the 14th February 2008.
The next meeting of the Regulatory Committee will be held on Wednesday 6th February 2008.
The next scheduled meeting of the Lancashire Local – West Lancashire will be held at the West Lancashire District Council Offices, Derby Street, Ormskirk, on the 23rd January 2008 at 7.00 pm.
I am a member of the Sustainable Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee which will meet on the 10th January 2008.
POTS of cash are available for local groups from Lancashire County Council, but applications need to be in quick to beat the deadline.
The Full Council will meet on the 13th December 2007
A GRANT from the Lancashire Local West Lancashire committee has proved a knockout with Skelmersdale Police Amateur Boxing Club.
The next meeting of the Regulatory Committee will be held on Wednesday 5th December 2007.
The Commons and Town Greens Sub Committee will meet on the 28th November 2007.
I am a member of the Sustainable Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee which will meet on the 15th November 2007.
The next scheduled meeting of the Lancashire Local – West Lancashire will be held at the West Lancashire District Council Offices, Derby Street, Ormskirk, on the 14th November 2007 at 7.00 pm.
A SPECIAL ‘Duck Link’ bus service is being provided by the West of Lancashire Community Rail Partnership to take birdwatchers to Martin Mere Wetland Centre while BBC Autumnwatch is filmed there during November.
The West Lancashire District Partnership Board for Older People is to hold its next public forum meeting on Thursday, 11th October at the Ecumenical Centre in Skelmersdale.
The next meeting of the Regulatory Committee will be held on Wednesday 10th October 2007.
The Full Council will meet on the 4th October 2007
ROAD users in West Lancashire will receive a boost after £1,000s of improvements were agreed.
I am a member of the Sustainable Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee which will meet on the 3rd October 2007.
The next scheduled meeting of the Lancashire Local – West Lancashire will be held at the West Lancashire District Council Offices, Derby Street, Ormskirk, on the 19th September at 7.00 pm.
RESIDENTS in a part of Ormskirk are being urged to try out a demand responsive public transport service to the town centre.
I am a member of the Sustainable Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee which will meet on the 22nd August 2007.
The next meeting of the Regulatory Committee will be held on Wednesday 15th August 2007.
WEST Lancashire residents are being urged to have their say on proposals for a new Ormskirk Bypass.
THE West Lancashire District Partnership Board for Older People is to hold its next public meeting on Thursday 2 August 2007 at Mossy Lea Village Hall, Wrightington.
The Full Council will meet on the 26th July 2007
MUSIC-lovers and users of a village hall are to benefit from two cash awards given by members of Lancashire Local in West Lancashire.
I am a member of the Sustainable Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee which will meet on the 11th July 2007.
The next scheduled meeting of the Lancashire Local – West Lancashire will be held in the Council Chamber, West Lancashire District Council Offices, Derby Street, Ormskirk, on the 11th July 2007 at 7.00 pm.
The next meeting of the Regulatory Committee will be held on Wednesday 27th June 2007.
The next scheduled meeting of the Lancashire Local – West Lancashire will be held in the Council Chamber, West Lancashire District Council Offices, Derby Street, Ormskirk, on the 14th March 2007 at 7.00 pm.
The next meeting of the Regulatory Committee will be held on Wednesday 14th March January 2007.
THE West Lancashire District Partnership Board for Older People is to hold its next public forum meeting on Thursday, 15 March (11.30am) at the Ecumenical Centre in Skelmersdale.
The Full Council will meet on the 22nd February 2007
I am a member of the Sustainable Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee which will meet on the 21st February 2007.
The next scheduled meeting of the Lancashire Local – West Lancashire will be held in the Council Chamber, West Lancashire District Council Offices, Derby Street, Ormskirk, on the 24th January 2007 at 7.00 pm.
THE West Lancashire District Partnership Board for Older People is to hold its next public meeting on Thursday, 25 January (11.30am) at Upholland Library to discuss the Market Towns initiative for Burscough and Ormskirk.
The next meeting of the Regulatory Committee will be held on Wednesday 17th January 2007.
I am a member of the Sustainable Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee which will meet on the 10th January 2007.
The Full Council will meet on the 14th December 2006.
I am a member of the Sustainable Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee which will meet on the 29th November 2006.
The Regulatory Committee mainly deals with claims relating to public rights of way to create, divert or remove public footpaths, though the Committee also has responsibility for a variety of other licensing and registration functions.
The next scheduled meeting of the Lancashire Local – West Lancashire will be held in the Council Chamber, West Lancashire District Council Offices, Derby Street, Ormskirk, on the 15th November 2006 at 7.00 pm.
I am a member of the Sustainable Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee which will meet on the 18th October 2006.
The Full Council will meet on the 5th October 2006
The next meeting of the Regulatory Committee will be held on Wednesday 27th September 2006.
THE newly launched West Lancashire District Partnership Board for Older People is to hold its next meeting on Thursday, 5 October at the Mere Brow Village Hall in Mere Brow to discuss local public transport.
WEST Lancashire residents will have the chance to quiz the decision makers at a special event in Ormskirk next week.
I am a member of the Sustainable Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee which will meet on the 6th September 2006.
The next meeting of the Regulatory Committee will be held on Wednesday 2nd August 2006
Manned Whips Office
Attended AGM at West Lancs Council Chamber, Cllr David O Toole was elected Chairman and Cynthia Derreli Vice Chair.The Local consists of County and District Cllrs and deals with matters concerning West Lancs.
Half an Hour is allowed for public participation.
Attended Launch of Older Peoples Partnership at Beaufort Hotel Burscough. Over 100 people attended presentations were made about services for older people and a workshop held by those present to ascertain their needs and priorities.as a result I am trying to obtain a grant for fitness classes
Manned Whips Office
Manned Whips office
Attended meeting with District Councillors and discussed
forthcoming AGM and Constitution.
Attended meeting with District Councillors and discussed
forthcoming AGM and Constitution.
Manned Conservative Office
Attended Govenors Meeting 15th June
Manned Whips office.
Manned Whips Office at County Hall.
Attended Meeting
Attended meeting held at Skelmersdale Investment Centre We discussed the latest statistics regarding West Lancs.My area often misses out on grants etc because we are considered according to the statistics to be comparitively well off.
Attended Media Awareness course at county hall where I was taught to beware of the wiles of the press.
Attended full Council,I spoke on the tourist industry in my area and the state of the roads.
Attended Overview and Scrutiny (internal)
This committee checks and scrutinises council policy.
Attended Education Overview and Scrutiny,asked several questions including,one on schools and transport for pupils with SEN ( special educational needs)
Attended Education Overview and Scrutiny,asked several questions including,one on schools and transport for pupils with SEN ( special educational needs)
Attended group AGM at County Hall,I have been appointed assistant Whip/Group secretary, this means that I will be spending more time at county Hall.
The next scheduled meeting of the Lancashire Local – West Lancashire will be held in the Council Chamber, West Lancashire District Council Offices, Derby Street, Ormskirk, on the 12th July 2006 at 7.00 pm.
A ttended Eu meeting addressed by M.E.P.s and council officers involved with the EU.I asked why could we not get E.U money for our roads in Lancashire,and received a non commital responce
attended group meeting 19th April
LOCAL residents aged 55 and over across West Lancashire are being invited to have greater say in how local services are shaped and provided through the creation of a multi-agency partnership board.
Attended meeting held on the 12th April 2006.
Young people in Skelmersdale are benefiting from Lancashire’s Grants For Growth scheme which has enabled the Crisis Centre in the town to employ a worker to help co-ordinate training.
A thriving faith group based at St John’s Church in Burscough is helping people find ways of helping others through volunteering.
The next meeting of the Regulatory Committee will be held on the 7th June 2006.
A special competition for Lancashire primary school pupils to design a logo for this years Lancashire Maths Week has been won by Harriet Bowyer.
Attended Education Overview and Scrutiny sub committee.
attended briefing at County Hall
Accompanied Portfolio Holder C C Tony Martin on inspection of roads in my Division
On 9th Feb met officer from Highways Dept on site to discuss preventative measures.
I attended a seminar and workshop concerning transport problems in West Lancs arranged by our local Primary Care Trust.
Attended Rally at County Hall onSat.25th Feb
The Full Council met on the 23rd February 2006
I asked a question regarding the roads in my division,
16thFeb Had a very lively debate on the Cuncil Budget
16th feb attended briefing on budget in the morning
I attended the regulatory meeting held on the 15th February 2006.
The Internal Overview and Scrutiny Committee will meet on the 29th March 2006.
The Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee will meet on the14th March 2006.
News from the Governors meeting of Tarleton High School
Reducing speed along the A59 at Sollom.
SHIRDLEY Hill village green is set to be improved after plans were handed over to local residents.
The people of West Lancashire will have an opportunity to make their views known on local issues at the next Lancashire Local on the 31st January 2006.
I am a member of the Internal Overview and Scrutiny Committee which will meet on the 25th January 2006.
The Commons and Town Greens Sub Committee will meet on the 23rd January 2006.
I am a member of the Internal Overview and Scrutiny Committee which will meet on the 18th January 2006.
The Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee will meet on the17th January 2006.
Christmas Day is almost here, but what are you planning do do with the tree, cards and all that wrapping paper afterwards?
The Full Council will meet on the 15th December 2005
Why not try your hand at my new quiz about Lancashire's quirky past?
Public footpaths are amongst the items for discussion at the Regulatory Committee on 14th December 2005.
Strangers prowling the corridors of County Hall, blood being drained from Councillors - what’s going on?
The people of West Lancashire will have an opportunity to make their views known on local issues at the next Lancashire Local on the 30th November 2005.
The Internal Overview and Scrutiny Committee will meet on the 23rd November 2005.
The Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee will meet on the15th November 2005.
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As bonfire night approaches here are some handy tips to make sure you enjoy yourself safely
The next meeting is on the 26th October 2005.
The next meeting of the Internal Overview and Scrutiny Committee will be on the 28th September 2005.
I have been getting some training on IT
I am a member of the Internal Overview and Scrutiny Committee
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