news and press releases

Draft local plan out for consultation
Adrian points to positive changes affecting Ormskirk and Westhead and calls on residents to make their views known on latest version of local plan.
Published 23 December 2011.

Success in 20mph school campaign
Adrian hails news that his campaign for 20mph limits outside schools has been successful.
Published 1 December 2011.

Call for businesses to take on apprentices
Adrian calls on local business to take up council help and support young people through tough times.
Published 6 November 2011.

Let's have large turnout to honour our troops
Adrian calls for big public turnout for Freedom of Borough parade this Saturday.
Published 16 October 2011.

Why not a park and ride for Edge Hill?
With 45% of Edge Hill traffic passing Junction 3 a park and ride should be fully explored.
Published 17 September 2011.

Landlord accreditation scheme proposed
A report coming before council cabinet is a welcome step says Adrian.
Published 9 September 2011.

Motorfest a "roaring" success
Adrian hails the great community spirit on display in Ormskirk on Sunday.
Published 30 August 2011.

Adrian wins extra time for public to have say on Edge Hill plans
Consultation period on Edge Hill's latest planning application extended.
Published 19 July 2011.

Litter picking local grot spot
Adrian joins local churches in community work in Ormskirk town centre.
Published 30 June 2011.

Local Unemployment down by 300 since General Election
Adrian welcomes fall in jobless total as vacancies rise
Published 19 June 2011.

Police need dose of fresh thinking
Why the police can find savings elsewhere
Published 14 June 2011.

Dial a Ride's Future
Adrian speaks out on future of Dial a Ride.
Published 13 April 2011.

Easing the traffic impact at Edge Hill?
After Adrian raised the idea, a working group is established to try to minimise the traffic impacts from people visiting Edge Hill's campus.
Published 4 April 2011.

Promoting apprenticeships
Adrian welcomes the steps being taken by the council and nationally to give young people a foot on the career ladder
Published 29 March 2011.

Explaining the big society
Adrian gives his take on what the "Big Society" means
Published 15 March 2011.

Cameron "pitch perfect"
Adrian warmly welcomes the Prime Minister's speech on state multiculturalism
Published 10 February 2011.

Celebrating social enterprise
Adrian celebrates the success of local social enterprises
Published 4 February 2011.

Restriction "nothing of the sort"
Adrian criticises latest "offer" from Round O quarry operator
Published 17 January 2011.

New Year Funding boost for family charity
On behalf of Peter Lathom's charity, Adrian provides a vital funding boost to HomeStart West Lancashire
Published 12 January 2011.

Next step towards Mersey Tidal Power
Adrian welcomes public consultation on tidal energy generation for our area
Published 3 January 2011.

County Regiment to be granted Freedom of Borough
Adrian delighted to see idea he raised coming to fruition
Published 10 December 2010.

Stub out cigarette end litter says Adrian
Adrian's intervention leads to enforcement blitz on Ormskirk pubs that don't clean up after themselves
Published 6 December 2010.

Kick-off for new soccer pitches in Skelmersdale
Adrian welcomes a project he has been following closely as Regeneration portfolio holder
Published 1 December 2010.

Responding to MP over health spending
Adrian says the local MP needs to take a reality check
Published 25 November 2010.

Crackdown on student housing planned
Adrian comments on plans to increase control on student housing in Ormskirk
Published 10 November 2010.

Fairness in the spending review
Adrian reacts to spending review and argues it starts to address the unfairness faced by those who work
Published 26 October 2010.

Council takes on two apprentices
Adrian steers new initiative through council to give two people a career-starting boost
Published 13 October 2010.

Street pastors - "a great initiative"
Good samaritans will be on Ormskirk's streets from January helping pub and club goers.
Published 28 September 2010.