Lancashire County Council, Electoral Division: Chorley North
Councillor Mark Perks


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Welcome from County Councillor Mark Perks

I am the County Councillor for the electoral division of Chorley North which covers the communities of Astley Village, Buckshaw Village, Euxton North and Clayton & Whittle. I am the elected representative for this area until May 2013.

 

You can contact me by telephone on either :- Home 01257 279209 or mobile 07917 627354. If you would prefer to write you can do so by email at :- mark.perks@lancashire.gov.uk to 8 Bracken Close, Chorley, PR6 0EJ.

As your County Councillor I will endeavour to serve the interests of all residents, regardless of political persuasion. I am, however, a member of the Conservative Party and take an active interest in a number of national and local campaigns. It would not be appropriate for me to use this website to promote these campaigns though you can visit related external websites by selecting some of the links to be found on this site. 

My photos from around Lancashire :-

Bradley Youth Hub - Nelson

Mark joined young people from Nelson at the site of the Bradley Youth Hub

Buckshaw Youth Association - Friday Evening Sessions

Friday evening youth session in the new community centreThe main hall offers young people activities such as badminton, table tennis and basketball

Summer Soccer School  

Week 1 Group               Week 2 Group               Week 3 Group

Young people, coaches and volunteers pose for the end of Week 1 photograph of the 2010 Summer Soccer School held in Astley Village.Coaches present certificates at the end of Week 2Coaches and young people who took part in Week 3

Our special volunteers

Jamie, Jasmine ( Jazz) and Zach acted as volunteers during the 2010 summer soccer school.

Preston Youth Zone Launch         St Annes YPS Centre

Bill Holroyd Chairman Onside NW, Mark Perks, Rod Norton Head YPS and Preston Youth Council members Katie Brady, Laura Simfield and Mohammad Vorajee.     Mark , Helen MYP and Chairman of LCC County Cllr Chris Holtom at the opening of the St Annes YPS Centre.
Buckshaw Youth Association    RHS Bronze Medalists
Some members of Buckshaw Youth Association and Mark visited Washington Hall Fire Training Centre.  The Bronze Medalists at Tatton RHS .
Clayton Thursday Club          Parklands -  Year 10

Mark joined the Clayton Thursday Group to wave them off on their York trip.       Parkland High School Year 10 students with County Cllr Mark Perks Chorley Bus Interchange

Lord Street              Muck n Mirth       Shine Event

Mark opened the multi use games area at the YPS Lord Street Centre Mark joined the young people from Muck "n" Mirth plant a tree in the Walled Garden at Astley Hall. 2010 Winners Burnley's Cyber Dance

Youth Bus                   Easter Soccer        Computer Club

Mark joined young people from Coppull at the delivery of the new YPS 'Youth Bus'  Young people took part in the Easter Soccer school held in Astley Village Ray Heaton secretary, Lauren Taylor, Mark, Karl Hunter and Ken Hunter with the router provided by the local grant.

     Lancs MYP's     Manor Rd Tree Planting  Activateart

Last year's MYPs receive their certificates from County Councillor Mark Perks, cabinet member for young people. L-R: Owen Hurford, South Ribble; Katie Byrne, Chorley; Victor Clemence, Lancaster; Rebecca Jones, Burnley; Daniel Waterhouse, Fylde; County Councillor Mark Perks; Jonny Gilchrist, Preston; Asma Butt, Pendle; Jonjo O'Connell, Wyre.   Mark joined in with pupils from Manor Road Primary School Mark joined young people taking part in the Activate Arts course being run at Skelmersdale College.

Buckshaw Youth Band   Penwortham Snooker    Furniture Matters   

CC Mark Perks went along to meet Buckshaw Youth Band who received a £ 300 grant from him through the Lancashire County Council Local Grant scheme.  Mark joined Steve Davies and young people from Kingsfold, Penwortham at the launch of the 6 week snooker programme being held at Penwortham Community Centre.  Alison, Mark and Stephen at Furniture Matters - Lancaster

    Kickstart Preston         Progress Fylde     Euxton Library Opening

 Mark and CC George Askew visited Kickstart Preston. Young People Champion George Askew, Deborah Parker MD of Progress Recruitment and CC Mark Perks LCC Cabinet Member for Young People Mark with the Chairman of Lancashire County Council CC Tony Jones and CC Dave Smith at the Official Opening of Euxton Library 30th October 2009

Buckshaw Xmas Lights    The Bridge    Astley Village Nursery

The Buckshaw Youth Band Carol Service and Christmas Tree Lights Switch On  Mark visited the The Bridge in Chorley  Mark and Louise McIntyre owner of Astley Village Nursery   

 Swim & Gym         Whittle CM's     Hyndburn New Era - Snooker

Mark joins some of the young people who attend the Saturday evening Gym and Swim sessions in Skelmersdale. Mark visited Cheeky Monkeys on Kem Mill Lane, Whittle le Woods, Chorley Mark and Steve Davis present the snooker competition winner with his prizes. Young People from Hyndburn took part in the Young People's Service snooker event held at New Era Accrington.

Twisted Label Studio  Salthill Play Area   Democracy Event

Michael, Rick and Mark in the new YOF Twisted Label Studio Mark joined residents of the Salthill Outdoor Playarea project Chorley and South Ribble Young People's Local Democracy Event

Astley & Buckshaw Juniors FC 

The under 9's team with Manager Chris Coyne The Under 12's team and manager Graham Galloway and assistant Terry The Under 14's team with manager Matt Loughlin and assistant Jamie Fowler ( hiding on the back row )    

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My Latest News

Grant Boost For Astley & Buckshaw Juniors FC
Local people in the Astley and Buckshaw areas of Lancashire are set to get a timely sporting boost with the news that they are to receive a cash injection of £5,000 from the Football Foundation towards developing new football teams. 

Consultation Process Begins On Proposed Interim Policy – Private Residential Garden Development
Chorley Council have announced they are to consult the general public on the amount of housing taking place in residential gardens. Know as " Garden Grabbing" there is wide spread concern about the negative impact this has in neighbourhoods. 

Local grants – Chorley
St Laurence Church Lads and Girls Brigade in Chorley is set to benefit from a grant approved by County Councillor Mark Perks, Cabinet Member for Young People. 

Latest Lancashire County Council News

School crossing patrollers can carry on after 75
SCHOOL crossing patrol officers in Lancashire can now carry on working after they reach the age of 75

Lancashire holds events to celebrate National Volunteers' Week
LANCASHIRE County Council is hosting a series of events to celebrate National Volunteers' Week

Green light for revolution to localise services
PLANS have been agreed to revolutionise the way Lancashire County Council services are tailored to reflect local priorities which will save money and involve district and parish councils much more closely in making decisions


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