Last night, along with my colleagues, Cllr Suzanne Moseley, Cllr Simon Mountney, Cllr Ian Lewis and Conservative Parliamentary candidate Cllr Leah Fraser we were out knocking on doors in Oakham Drive, Carnoustie Close, Turnberry Close, Glenfield Close, Desford Close and Millhouse Close. We were very well received and a few issues were raised on various [...]
Archive for June, 2008
Relax Denis, last night we were on the Knocker in Moreton
Posted in Campaigning, Community, Local Conservatives, tagged Campaigning, Millhouse Estate, Moreton on June 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
On the Knocker in Seacombe
Posted in Campaigning, Challenges, Community, Conservatives, tagged Campaigning, Canvassing, Conservatives on June 24, 2008 | 5 Comments »
It’s Tuesday, that means the Action Team is out in Seacombe. Earlier tonight a dozen people met up at Campaign HQ. We split into three teams of four and got on our way. Pictured here is our perfectly formed squad, Cllr Ian Lewis, Cllr Sue Taylor, Ally Jones and me who were on the knocker [...]
Problems with Bin Collections?
Posted in Campaigning, Challenges, Community, Council, tagged Biffa, Bin Collection, Council, Streetscene on June 24, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Over the last few weeks reader of this blog will know the problems residents of Moreton have been experiencing with getting their bins collected on the right day, and some who should have assisted collections have been getting missed out. I wrote to the Cabinet Member responsible, Lib Dem Councillor, Jean Quinn. Either unwilling or [...]
Is Anybody There?
Posted in Campaigning, Challenges, Chris Blakeley, Community, Conservatives, Council, tagged Call Centre, Council, Streetscene on June 23, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Over recent weeks I have received complaint after complaint from residents who tell me that they are telephoning the Council’s Call Centre 606 2004 and are having to wait over 10 minutes and sometimes up to 15 minutes to get through, many give up because they cannot afford the time or for that matter the cost. [...]
Residents Rule!
Posted in Chris Blakeley, Community, tagged Associations, Community, Residents on June 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Earlier this evening I attended the latest meeting of the Birds and Trees Residents Association. As its name indicates, it covers the Kingfisher Way estate and Birch, Beech Elm, Oak and associated roads etc. The Association has only been running for about eight months and it’s made great headway in dealing with many issues that face [...]
Summer Fairs Galore!
Posted in Challenges, Community, Moreton, Schools, tagged Community, Fair, Moreton Schools, Summer on June 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Its that time of the year again when all the local schools get their summer fairs underway. First on was Foxfield School on Saturday, unfortunatley I could not get there because of other committments, however I hope it was a resounding success (as it usually is)despite the drizzly, not so summery weather. Next up is [...]
Houshold Bills up 35% in last two years!
Posted in Challenges, Credit Crunch, tagged Credit Crunch, Household bills, Money on June 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
It has been revealed that average monthly household outgoings has risen from £945 in June 2006 to £1281 in June 2008, that’s a massive 35% increase and well exceeds any official measure of inflation. The research was carried out by YouGov and included the bills for water, fuel, rent and mortgages of some 1983 households and [...]
Action at Last at Leasowe Common!
Posted in Campaigning, Challenges, Community, Council, tagged Disabled Acess, Leasowe Common on June 20, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Finally, after six months and a fair bit of pestering from me and others the Council has now confirmed that it will carry out much needed works to the approach road to the Common and at the same time put in dropped kerbs and level access points to assist the elderly, infirm and disabled gain [...]
Senior Wirral Lib Dem joins the Conservatives
Posted in Campaigning, Conservatives, tagged Council, Lib Dems, Politics, Wirral on June 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Oh dear. It seems the Liberal Democrat policy of propping up Labour in the Town Hall has claimed its first casualty. That’s assuming you don’t include the 37,925 people who voted Conservative but who were ignored in this grubby deal. Rob Earl, a senior Liberal Democrat in the Borough has, tonight, joined the Conservatives. Rob [...]
Out and About
Posted in Campaigning, Community, Conservatives, tagged Lingham, Moreton, Saughall Massie, Seacombe on June 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The Action Team has been out and about over the last couple of nights. On Tuesday the team was knocking on doors in Seacombe and on Wednesday they were out in Moreton. People were delighted to open their doors to us and tell us of their concerns. Apart from the usual issues, bins, dog fouling, [...]
