Well as we know, Wirral Council is now Conservative led for the first time in 24 years. Wirral Conservatives and Wirral Liberal Democrats joined together in a ‘Progressive Partnership Coalition’. I have been appointed as Cabinet Member for Housing and Community Safety, and from Tuesday morning onwards it has been meeting after meeting as I [...]
Archive for May, 2010
Where Did That Week Go!
Posted in Cabinet, Wirral Council, tagged Conservatives, Jeff Green, Liberal Democrats, New Labour, Simon Holbrook, Steve Foulkes, Wirral Council on May 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Change Is Here!
Posted in Cabinet, Conservatives, Council, tagged Cllr Jeff Green, Coalition, Lib Dems, Steve Foulkes, Wirral Conservatives on May 25, 2010 | 3 Comments »
Last night, after 24 years of a Labour led Council, the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats joined forces in a ‘Progressive Partnership’ to wrest control of the Council. Conservative Councillor Jeff Green was elected as leader for four years under the new governance arrangements. The new local coalition also reflects what’s happening nationally. Believe it [...]
Ken Fox RIP
Posted in Chris Blakeley, tagged Christ Church, Former Mayor of Wirral, Ken Fox, Leasowe Councillor, Moreton, Wirral on May 21, 2010 | 1 Comment »
I have heard today that former Labour Councillor and Mayor of Wirral, Ken Fox, has passed away. Ken was one of the most respected councillors Leasowe, and indeed Wirral has ever had, sadly he was not treated well by his (Militant) party towards the end of his term as a Councilllor. Ken was always kind and considerate [...]
Sorry does not Cut it!
Posted in Moreton, United Utilities, tagged Ian Lewis, Leasowe, Mains repairs, Moreton, Reeds Lane, Steve Smith, United Utilities, Wallasey, Water supplies, Wirral on May 21, 2010 | 3 Comments »
Thousands of people in the Moreton and Leasowe area had their water supplies cut off at 8pm last night without any notification by the ‘Giant that is United Utilities’ (UU). Some like me have been lucky and have their water supply restored, yet thousands, including schools, businesses and many of the most vulnerable in our society [...]
United Utilities a DISGRACE!
Posted in United Utilities, tagged Mains Water, Moreton, Reeds Lane, United Utilities, Wallasey on May 20, 2010 | 6 Comments »
Earlier this week, along with the other Wallasey Councillors I was notified, via email, by United Utilities Public Affairs Manager that due to a water mains repair in Reeds Lane, thousands of homes would be without water from 8pm tonight (Thursday 20th May) until 6am in the morning. We were all told in that email that: ”Notices will be [...]
European Maritime Day – ‘Operation Manta’
Posted in Fire and Rescue, tagged Emergency Services, Merseyside Fire and Rescue, Merseytravel, RAF Valley on May 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
This morning it was over to the Cruise Liner Terminal in Liverpool to watch the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service and other emergency services, including RAF Valley Sea King Helicopter carry out ‘Operation Manta’. The operation simulated a fire on board the Mersey Ferry ‘Snowdrop’ and once called in, all the emergency services sprang into action, launches, [...]
Another Telephone Mast?
Posted in Moreton, Planning, Telecommunications, tagged Moreton, o2, Planning, Vodafone. Chris Blakeley on May 14, 2010 | 1 Comment »
This morning I received a pre-application consultation letter from Mono Consultants who are acting on behalf of O2 and Vodafone. It seems they want to erect a 13.8 metre mast on Hoylake Road opposite the junction with Rosslyn Drive. I have respopnded saying this is an inappropriate location. Let’s hope they don’t submit an application. [...]
Shops and Maisonettes, Town Meadow Lane
Posted in Moreton, Wirral Partnership Homes, tagged Housing, Moreton, Shops and Maisonettes, Town Meadow Lane, Wirral Council, Wirral Partnership Homes, WPH on May 11, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Earlier this afternoon, along with Cllr Steve Williams I attended a meeting with Steve Eaves from Wirral Partnership Homes (WPH) and the three shopkeepers who are trading in Town Meadow Lane. The meeting was the third in a series of meetings over the re-development of this site. Since our last meeting WPH have got ‘in [...]
Tesco World!
Posted in Moreton, tagged Hoylake Road, Moreton Cross, Planning, Tesco, The Plough on May 10, 2010 | 4 Comments »
TESCO has submitted a planning application to build a new store at Moreton Cross, on the site of the Plough Pub. The plan, if approved, would see The Plough demolished. Last month, approval was given for a new Aldi store on the site of the Three Counties Car Sales on Hoylake Road. Losing the Plough is [...]
Thanks!
Posted in elections, tagged Angela Eagle, elections, General, Leah Fraser, Local, Local Conservatives, Moreton, Saughall Massie, Wallasey, Wirral on May 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Thanks to all those people who voted Conservative on Thursday, and particularly those in Moreton West and Saughall Massie who re-elected my colleague, Cllr Simon Mountney, this is testament to the work we do in the ward, something that was recognised by the New Labour candidate, who said at the count, “I hope I don’t [...]
