news and press releases
We need a programme for jobs now
Rise in West Lancashire's jobless and a doubling in those out of work for more than 12 months demands redoubled effort says Adrian
Published 23 February 2010.
Shadow housing minister in Skelmersdale
Grant Shapps, Shadow Housing Minister met local tenants and residents in Digmoor to discuss the future of housing policy.
Published 18 February 2010.
Local farming concerns discussed
Jim Paice, Shadow Agriculture Minister accepts Adrian's invitiation to visit West Lancashire for talks
with dairy farmers and NFU.
Published 14 February 2010.
Extra support for parents announced
Adrian welcomes extra support for local parents following announcement by David Cameron.
Published 4 February 2010.
Midstream "pickled"
Party Chairman, Eric Pickles MP joins Adrian on a visit to Midstream in Skelmersdale.
Published 25 January 2010.
"Tenant tax" robs West Lancashire of £5 million
Adrian is angered as the Government delves even deeper into the pockets of West Lancashire tenants.
Published 12 January 2010.
Tidal power on Mersey?
Adrian welcomes another step towards making the northwest a clean energy leader
Published 6 January 2010.
Support for small businesses
At a business networking Christmas lunch in Ormskirk, Adrian details Conservative help for small businesses and how this is vital for a strong economic recovery
Published 17 December 2009.
Parbold Youth Club to open doors
Following Adrian's intervention extra funding from the county council young people's champion will allow Parbold Youth Club to open its doors after a three year project.
Published 12 December 2009.
Charity funding boost from Conservative plans
Adrian welcomes Conservative proposals to reform the National Lottery which could provide an extra £287,000 each year to West Lancashire's good causes.
Published 2 December 2009.
Label food honestly
Adrian calls for clear labelling of country of origin of food on a visit to expanding local farm shop.
Published 23 November 2009.
Views on long-term care sought
Adrian seeks your views on long term residential care proposal.
Published 7 November 2009.
Welcome for new bus service to St Helens
Adrian welcomes new bus operator and new service.
Published 28 October 2009.
Adrian pledges support for Armed Forces
Adrian pledges to do his bit in Royal Brisith Legion campaign.
Published 10 October 2009.
"Illegal" childminding illustrates what's wrong in this country
Adrian criticises badly drafted law and heavy handed quangos.
Published 28 September 2009.
10% reduction in energy use saves £13,000
Adrian hails the local council's good energy management as a model for what's needed at national government level.
Published 19 September 2009.
Iceland to move into Ormskirk Woolies
Adrian hails the good news of town centre investment from a well-known retailer
Published 14 September 2009.
Rebuilding faith and trust
Adrian underlines the role that organisations such as Midstream have in a speech at their Open Day
Published 9 September 2009.
The tide comes in for wave power?
Adrian calls for the northwest to take a lead in tidal power in the years to come
Published 30 August 2009.
Welcome reduction in speed limits on county roads
Adrian welcomes speed reductions on a dozen West Lancashire rural roads but contends that a greater traffic police presence is required to make a sustained difference
Published 17 August 2009.
Lancashire's chief for young people visits Skelmersdale
Adrian welcomes the new portfolio holder for young people to the Birchwood Centre and The Engine Rooms.
Published 12 August 2009.
Labour triples advertising spending
Adrian highlights new figures on Labour advertising spending which show that spending reductions are possible
Published 28 July 2009.
Backing for Adrian's idea on MP accommodation
A report to the Welsh Assembly says that their Assembly members should be housed in taxpayer funded flats. Adrian made a similar suggestion at the beginning of the year in relation to MPs.
Published 27 July 2009.
Information received to fight prison plans
Adrian welcomes freedom of information release from Ministry of Justice
Published 18 July 2009. UPDATED 22 July
In the balance
Adrian calls for greater planning powers for the council to protect Ormskirk as a market town
Published 8 July 2009.
Helping homeless youngsters for 30 years
Adrian helps celebrate 30 years of the Birchwood Centre.
Published 6 July 2009.
Release prison information now
Adrian has today made a Freedom of Information request to the Ministry of Justice on the assessment of a prison site in Scarisbrick.
Published 22 June 2009.
William Hague in town to talk transport
William Hague was in West Lancashire on Friday to listen to concerns on transport. Adrian took the opportunity to present the results of a 1200 strong transport survey.
Published 21 June 2009.
Skelemersdale rail link economically feasible
Adrian welcomes a report by train operators which shows a rail link to Skelmersdale is economically viable.
Published 17 June 2009.