David Sudworth - A Strong Voice for Derby Ward
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Tears, tantrums and a huge slice of humble pie from Labour
Full Council, much like Prime Minister’s Question Time in Parliament, is the setting where all members get together to debate, look at policy and bring forward matters of importance and concern. Unlike PMQs, councillors vote on matters and actually make decisions. This week’s Full Council was possibly the most important this year, apart from the [...]
Landlord accreditation scheme mooted
A new scheme to accredit local landlords could be launched by Conservative controlled West Lancashire Borough Council. The idea was first raised at a meeting of the Borough Council/Edge Hill Forum and has been developed by the Council since then and will be considered by council cabinet next week. The proposal, which would see the [...]
Mill Street/Millers Court parking restrictions get the go ahead
You may remember that back in January, the highways authority undertook a consultation regarding plans to extend parking restrictions on the corner of Mill Street and Millers Court. That consultation has now finished and I am advised that Lancs County County has agreed that the extension of restrictions should go ahead after a majority of [...]
Landlord accreditation scheme mooted
A new scheme to accredit local landlords could be launched by Conservative controlled West Lancashire Borough Council. The idea was first raised at a meeting of the Borough Council/Edge Hill Forum and has been developed by the Council since then and will be considered by council cabinet next week. The proposal, which would see the [...]
Hospital parking: Long term solution is needed
The problem of parking near Ormskirk Hospital is a long-standing one, and it is residents in areas such as Hall Brow Close, Thompson Avenue, Latham Avenue and Tower Hill who continue to bear the brunt. Recently, the hospital announced that as of November 1, it is putting its charges up for short stay visitors and [...]
Landlord accreditation scheme mooted
A new scheme to accredit local landlords could be launched by Conservative controlled West Lancashire Borough Council. The idea was first raised at a meeting of the Borough Council/Edge Hill Forum and has been developed by the Council since then and will be considered by council cabinet next week. The proposal, which would see the [...]
Video: Ormskirk Motorfest
Today I attended the eagerly-awaited Ormskirk Motorfest in Ormskirk town centre. Thankfully the weather stayed fine and crowds lined the streets to see a fabulous exhibition of vintage vehicles. Coronation Park was also a hive of entertainment, and added to what was a real family day out. I’m the first to admit I know nothing [...]
Too many chiefs at Lancashire Police?
It is well documented that Lancashire Constabulary is proposing to close the front desk at Ormskirk Police Station. The force’s top brass claim they need to make these cuts and that all areas have been looked at. But have they? A quick look at the Constabulary’s own website will reveal that it has large senior [...]
Mill Street/Millers Court parking restrictions get the go ahead
You may remember that back in January, the highways authority undertook a consultation regarding plans to extend parking restrictions on the corner of Mill Street and Millers Court. That consultation has now finished and I am advised that Lancs County County has agreed that the extension of restrictions should go ahead after a majority of [...]
Hospital parking: Long term solution is needed
The problem of parking near Ormskirk Hospital is a long-standing one, and it is residents in areas such as Hall Brow Close, Thompson Avenue, Latham Avenue and Tower Hill who continue to bear the brunt. Recently, the hospital announced that as of November 1, it is putting its charges up for short stay visitors and [...]
