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News Archive
Action needed now on jobs
Adrian sets out the action needed as local unemployment doubles in 12 months.
Published 15 May 2009.
Adrian visits local beekeepers
Adrian's visit to local beekeepers discussed the mounting worries about declining bee populations.
Published 14 May 2009.
Adrian put on the spot by local sixth formers
Adrian received the Jeremy Paxman treatment on a recent visit to Winstanley College.
Published 2 April 2009.
Adrian calls for rate relief lifeline for small business
Small business rate relief should be made automatic says Adrian
Published 23 March 2009.
Adrian at Parliamentary Launch of new educational resource
Adrian hails new schools resource which aims to build a "Culture of Life".
Published 3 March 2009.
Working Wonders in Skelmersdale
Education in basic skills is more than preparation for work, it is
life changing, says Adrian.
Published 28 February 2009.
Bringing rail improvements closer
Conservatives policies for rail bring prospect of a quicker
start to the Burscough southern curve and rolling stock improvements, Adrian says.
Published 19 February 2009.
Adrian presses hospital to expand maternity provision
Recent closures of Ormskirk maternity unit underline the need to expand provision says Adrian
Owens.
Published 16 February 2009. UPDATED 23/02/09
Have your say on transport priorities for our area
Adrian welcomes the launch by William Hague of a transport commission for the north of England and encourages
people locally to log on and speak up for West Lancashire.
Published 2 February 2009.
MPs Expenses- Restoring faith in Politics
Adrian re-iterates commitment to publish expenses in full
Published 18 January 2009.
Death of Corporal Liam Elms on active service
Adrian makes short statement on news of death of Wrightington serviceman in Afghanistan
Published 4 January 2009.
Visit to U3A group in Burscough
Adrian visits the fantastic University of the 3rd Age. If you are over 50 and
haven't heard of this organisation, read this.
Published 11 December 2008.
New forum on Edge Hill to meet
Adrian welcomes new forum which will engage University's Board of Governors for the first time
Published 10 December 2008.
10,000 fewer local people have access to NHS dentists, new figures reveal
Adrian say new figures lay bare Labour's failure on NHS dentistry.
Published 1 December 2008.
600 name road safety petition presented to county council
Adrian asks how much more tragedy there will be on West Lancashire's roads before the county council take the
matter seriously.
Published 12 November 2008.
Do you want fluoride added to your drinking water?
Take part in Adrian's online survey and let him have your views.
Published 2 November 2008. UPDATE:2 February - Survey showed over 98% opposition to fluoridation see here.
Divided Labour Party fails to support local post offices
Adrian expresses dismay at the failure of the local Labour party to support post offices and those who draw pensions and benefits from them
Published 24 October 2008.
Brighter Future for local people with disabilities
Adrian visits innovative local social enterprise, Brighter Future Workshop
Published 10 October 2008.
Spare an hour to save the red squirrel
Adrian is urging local residents to take part in the first Great North Squirrel Quest to help
save the endangered red squirrel
Published 5 October 2008.
Shadow Cabinet Visit to West Lancashire
Chris Grayling MP, Shadow Cabinet Minister for Work and Pensions visits West
Lancashire to see work of Construction Academy and to promote Conservative message on work and benefits
Published 6 September 2008.
Rail Progress at last... but painfully slow
Adrian welcomes prospects of improved Ormskirk-Preston service but is disappointed about progress on Burscough Curves
Published 2 September 2008.
Fuel Poverty on rise in West Lancashire
Adrian criticises Government decision to slash the Warm Front budget
which gives home insulation grants just as household fuel prices rise dramatically
Published 31 August 2008.
Doorstep Postal delivery under threat?
Adrian asks local Royal Mail for guarantees after a rural Yorkshire village has doorstep deliveries suspended
Published 4 August 2008.
Campaign for safer roads continues
Adrian places motion before council calling on extra funds for road safety
Published 17 July 2008.
Local dental patients still not smiling
House of Commons Report explains why so many West Lancs people are denied an NHS dentist
Published 10 July 2008.
NHS 60th birthday still brings big challenges
Adrian calls for a focus on health outcomes not demoralising and distorting targets as the NHS turns 60
Published 30 June 2008.
Manchester Congestion charge would affect West Lancashire
Adrian dismayed by Government decision to press ahead with congestion charge
Published 9 June 2008.
Adrian hails boost for group recycling furniture to people in need
Adrian welcomes council funding for Skelmersdale-based group backed by Tawd Vale Lions
Published 2 June 2008.
1 in 10 of local working age population is on long-term benefits
Latest research shows 6600 local people of working age have been on benefits for more than 2 years.
Published 20 May 2008.
5000 West Lancashire families to lose out from Labour's 10p tax change
Conservatives calculate that even after the promised compensation 5000 local families will be worse off.
Published 27 April 2008.
Conservatives step up support for Newburgh Post Office
The battle to save Newburgh's post office begins in earnest.
Published 20 April 2008.
Time for neighbours of Edge Hill to unite
The University's neighbours need to unite to provide an effective voice in dealings with the University.
Published 9 April 2008 Updated 19 April 2008.
Shock threat of closure for Newburgh Post Office
Newburgh Post Office undet threat of closure in Government closure plans. Adrian vows to
join village fight to save this vital village lifeline.
Published 1 April 2008.
Mounting debt problems are worrying
Adrian visits West Lancashire CAB to hear of the problems local families are having making ends meet
Published 28 March 2008.
Labour's bad news budget
West Lancashire households £110 worse off after Darling's tax hikes
Published 19 March 2008.
Let's make our roads safer
West Lancashire has some of the most dangerous roads in the country. Help us to make them safer.
Published 14 March 2008.
Keep your promise - MP urged
Rosie Cooper has been urged to keep her referendum promise ahead of a crucial Commons vote. UPDATE: Rosie breaks her promise.
Published 24 February 2008. Updated 8 March 2008
Health trust gets its sums wrong
Central Lancshire PCT admits to wrongly estimating cancer spend per patient
Published 11 February 2008.
Dramatic fall in illegal gypsy encampments suggests an official gypsy site is not the answer
New data from the district council alters the debate
Published 30 January 2008.
A Thought for Holocaust Memorial Day
Adrian pens his thoughts on the current slaughter in Darfur.
Published 27 January 2008.
West Lancashire MP votes down measures to improve hospital cleanliness
Adrian is surprised that our MP voted down sensible measures to improve the fight against hospital superbugs.
Published 18 January 2008.
Needs of Children and Respect for life must come first
Adrian calls on MPs to put children and respect for life at the heart of their deliberations on the Human Fertilisation
and Embryology Bill.
Published 29 December 2007.
West Lancs jobless failed by Government
New £1.5 billion fund to help jobless passes West Lancashire by, thanks to crazy Government rules
Published 21 December 2007.
Huge disparity in cancer spending
Knowsley spends more than twice as much per cancer patient as West Lancashire.
Published 6 December 2007.
New figures on student housing show perils of University expansion.
Adrian obtains council figures showing 16% increase in student housing
Published 28 November 2007.
More than 21,000 local children affected by data loss
Adrian discovers the scale of the HMRC data loss on local families
Published 23 November 2007.
School visit highlights road safety backlog
Adrian calls for speed limits outside schools and a new funding system for road
safety schemes on a visit to Dalton Primary School
Published 6 November 2007.
"Smash and Grab" schools raid must be rethought
Government plans to take 5% of school reserves are badly thought out and need a rethink
Published 29 October 2007.
Welcome proposal for first-time home buyers
Adrian welcomes Conservative proposals to cut stamp duty on home buying
Published 22 October 2007.
Rosie - It's a matter of honour
Adrian challenges Rosie Cooper to support a referendum on the EU treaty
Published 30 September 2007.
Foot and mouth affecting West Lancashire
Adrian hears about local farmers' difficulties
Published 24 September 2007.
Adrian joins learning disability event
Adrian joins celebration of talent of local people with learning disabilities
Published 16 September 2007.
Candidates join forces over ambulance concerns
Adrian has been joined by Lorraine Fullbrook, Candidate in South Ribble over concerns
about our aging ambulance fleet.
Published 27 August 2007.
Bypass welcomed but doubts remain
Adrian is a supporter of the bypass, but doubts remain about the current scheme
Published 19 August 2007.
Edge Hill - Future scale of growth is the key issue
Adrian questions if Edge Hill's growth to 28,500 students is achievable or desirable
Published 30 July 2007.
Planning rejection is first step to a better heritage landmark
Adrian comments on the welcome rejection of plans to turn Ormskirk's Water Tower into flats.
Published 28 July 2007.
Rosie challenged to head-to-head debate
Adrian challenges Rosie Cooper to a public debate to let West Lancashire residents make a choice.
Published 15 July 2007.
Education, education, education?
Adrian spots Government Minister's embarrassing error.
Published 3 July 2007.
Don't give up on Ormskirk hospice
Adrian has called on the Jospice trustees to launch a public appeal to raise the funds to renovate Hettinga House
in Ormskirk.
Published 5 May 2007.
Lancashire Police PCs are "too PC"
Harrassing a West Lancashire shopowner selling golly dolls shows how politically correct the police have become.
Published 17 March 2007.
Edge Hill - Time to involve public in future plans
Edge Hill must come into the open over its expansion plans.
Published 15 March 2007.
Consign water tower plans to the reject bin
Adrian calls for the planning application at Tower Hill to be rejected.
Published 27 February 2007.
Adrian working to help secure hospice future
The future of Ormskirk's hospice is in doubt.
Published 17 January 2007.
Victory in magistrate court battle.
Adrian today welcomed the government climbdown over Ormskirk Magistrate's Court.
Published 11 December 2006.
Adrian calls on county council to get a move on
Adrian has called on the council
to "pull their finger out" and implement residents' parking schemes.
Published 11 November 2006.
Delay suggests hope in court battle
A 5 month delay in a Government decision over Ormskirk Magistrates' Court
is a ray of hope.
Published 11 November 2006.
Adrian hits out at latest hospital cuts
Adrian Owens has hit out at the increase in administrators and the rise in the Chief Executive's pay at a time when
housekeepers at Ormskirk and Southport hospitals are losing their jobs.
Published 8 October 2006.
Edge Hill - Time to expand in Skelmersdale
Adrian Owens has renewed his call for Edge Hill University to look to
expand in Skelmersdale, saying that Ormskirk cannot take the effects much longer of further rises in student numbers
Published 5 September 2006.
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