This morning led by Steve Williams, 15 of us met up at 10am by the Grange Pub to deliver a variety of leaflets across Moreton and Saughall Massie. Some people went off as individuals, some split into teams, and in less that two hours everything we had to deliver was delivered. Thanks to Jeff Green, Gerry Ellis, David Elderton, Geoffrey Watt, Allan Guy, John Gilbert, Bill Duffey, Paul Hayes, James Keeley, Simon Mountney, Steve Smith, Adam Sykes, Eve Sorrell, and Denis Knowles for coming over to lend a hand. Thanks also to those who could not deliver this morning, but who offered to take a delivery to do over the next day or so. The support we have had throughout this campaign has been tremendous, Thank you all. Hopefully the result on the 26th will reflect everyones efforts.
Thanks to 15
November 21, 2009 · Leave a Comment
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Tagged: Chris Blakeley, Local Conservatives, Moreton West and Saughall Massie, Simon Mountney, Steve Williams
5 Days To Go
November 21, 2009 · Leave a Comment
There are five days to go until voting in the Moreton West and Saughall Massie by-election. On Thursday 26th November, people across Moreton and Saughall Massie have their chance to send a message to the Town Hall bosses. You can vote from 7am until 10pm, and you don’t need a polling card to vote. Many people have already returned their votes by post, with more still coming in. A survey, conducted by me and my colleague, Cllr Ian Lewis a couple of weeks ago at Moreton Cross, shows that many former Labour voters are switching their vote either to Steve Williams, the local Conservative, or Alec McFadden, the independent Socialist and Trade Unionist. New Labour is, increasingly, out of the race.
Local Conservative candidate Steve Williams, who is the ONLY candidate that lives in the ward said: “Since the sad and tragic death of Suzanne Moseley, our team has been out and about calling on residents. It’s been great to meet so many people, I know people like the work that Chris Blakeley, Simon Mountney and the team are doing. If I win enough votes on Thursday, I will work with Chris, Simon and Leah on issues in this area. If people want things to change, they must vote.”
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Tagged: By Election, Cllr Chris Blakeley, Cllr Simon Mountney, Leah Fraser, MoretonWEst and Saughall Massie, New Labour, Steve Williams, Suzanne Moseley, Wirral
Children In Need 2009
November 20, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Today/tonight sees the BBC’s annual telethon when it hosts yet again the Children in Need programme. Last year saw record breaking amounts of money being raised. OK this year will be tougher, what with the cost of living, increased fuel bills and the credit crunch, but I would urge everyone who can afford something, to give, as they say every penny counts. Read more by clicking here.
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Tagged: Children In Need, Charity, BBC, Tery Wogan, Telethon
Bonuses?
November 20, 2009 · Leave a Comment
With all the news, and controversy over recent months about Bankers bonus payments etc, I suddenly started to wonder does the Council pay any of its staff a Bonus. So earlier this week I sent an email to the Chief Executive asking the following questions. As yet I have not received a response.
Dear Chief Executive
I would appreciate it if you would provide answers to the following questions:
Does WMBC operate a bonus system in its remuneration arrangements?
If it does, why does it do so?
If it does, how many staff received bonuses in 2008-09 and how many will be paid bonuses in 2009-10?
If it does, what grades of workers are paid bonuses and what % of their basic pay is paid as a bonus?
If bonuses are paid, how much was paid in total bonuses in 2008-09 and is likely in 2009-10?
If bonuses are paid, how does the council justify paying its staff bonuses in this recession when its residents are facing service cuts and personal financial difficulties?
If bonuses are viewed as essential to motivate performance of staff – is that an indictment of the failure of accountable management?
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Tagged: Bankers, Bonus payments, Chief Executive, Wirral Council
Too Difficult a Question?
November 20, 2009 · Leave a Comment
On Monday this week, I hand delivered a letter to the Labour agent acting for the candidate in the Moreton West and Saughall Massie by election, asking him to clear up any misunderstanding by confirming the home address of the Labour candidate. You can read myletter by clicking HERE.
Five days later and still no response! Is it too difficult a question, or would his answer be embarrassing?
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Tagged: By Election, Cllr Chris Blakeley, Darren Dodd, Leah Fraser, Moreton, New Labour, Saughall Massie, Suzanne Moseley
Out and About in Moreton
November 18, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Tonight, led by Steve Williams we were out with a team of ten, knocking on doors in Moreton. As well as seven of us from Wallasey, we were joined by Don, Wendy and Marg from Wirral West. The amount of support we have received over the last 6 weeks has been tremendous. Thanks Guys and Girls. Any way tonight we were again well received with many of those we called on who have Postal Votes telling us that they have voted for Steve. One lady said they have been Labour all their life but were disgusted with Labours attack on the work of the Local Conservatives, which also included Suzanne. She said her vote will now be changing to us, both locally, and nationally. Cheers Darren. We picked up a few issues, they will all be actioned over the next few days. Thanks to everyone who opened their doors to us, as well as thanks to Bill, Simon, Steve W, Steve S, Lesley, Tony, Don McCubbin, Wendy Clement and Marg Kalil. TIME FOR CHANGE!
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Tagged: Moreton, Leah Fraser, Saughall Massie, Local Conservatives, Wirral, By Election, Suzanne Moseley, Cllr Simon Mountney, Cllr Chris Blakeley, Steve Williams
Audit Commission
November 18, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Earlier this evening, along with my Group Leader I attended a ‘Focus Group’ of elected members being interviewed by the Audit Commission. Some of the guff that was spoken was beyond belief, and when the talk turned to ‘Virtual Library’ it was time to go…………………………
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Tagged: Audit Commission, Library, Wirral Council
It’s a Cracker – Again
November 18, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Merseyrail in conjunction with Merseytravel will, for the 15th consecutive year be running it’s ‘Christmas Cracker’ travel for a flat £1 fare on Thursday evenings, and all day Sundays. For more information click HERE
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Tagged: Christmas Cracker, Cllr Chris Blakelety, Merseyrail, Merseytravel
Out and About in Wallasey
November 17, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Immediately after the event at Central Station I travelled straight back to our campaign HQ to meet up with the team to go knocking on doors in Wallasey. The response was really good and we picked up a few issues that Paul and Lesley will be dealing with over the next few day. I think I better get some more cash on Leah with Ladbrokes, the canvass returns are looking great. TIME FOR CHANGE!
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Tagged: Angela Eagle, Cllr Lesley Rennie, Cllr Paul Hayes, Leah Fraser, Wallasey Ward, Wirral Council
Central Station
November 17, 2009 · 1 Comment
Earlier this evening I travelled over to Central Station to meet with colleagues from Merseytravel and Merseyrail to welcome Lord Adonis, Secretary of State for Transport. Lord Adonis will today announce crucial funding to improve Liverpool’s Central Station after it was named one of the worst in the country. The station will share £50m that is being spread between the ten worst stations. We are still waiting to see what share of the pot we will get.
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Tagged: Cllr Chris Blakeley, Lord Adonis, Mark Dowd, Merseyrail, Merseytravel, Network Rail, Rail, Stations
