Local MP, Tim Farron has today written to the Chief Executive of Sport England, Jennie Price asking for help in reopening the Berners swimming pool in Grange-over-Sands. The pool, which opened in 2007 as a community trust was forced to close last year because of financial problems. Mr Farron asked Sport England if they would meet with him to discuss ways in which the pool could be reopened.
It's been a bit of culture shock for me the past few weeks - but the whirlwind of meetings, meetings, meetings has been a huge culture shock. I've had many messages of support since joining Peter on the Council. Firstly a few thank you's - first my fiance Austin who delivered countless leaflets in Heywood on my behalf. To David and James in the office, they were brilliant. Really professional and they put up with me and I can't continue without mentioning Councillor Peter Rush - my new colleague. What a character! Finally, to all the voters in Heywood - it will be a pleasure to represent you.
In our latest of posts introducing our new Councillors - Here is Councillor Andrew Abbott - who won the Bamford Seat from the Conservative Deputy Leader by a majority of just TEN. In a hard campaign, Andrew followed Councillor William Hobhouse in a Ward that used to be a Conservative Stronghold. Andrew is the nephew of the late Frank Abbott who died last year. Frank was a long standing member and a former Liberal Councillor...
Thank You to all the voters and Helpers in Smallbridge & Firgrove. Firstly A great big thanks to Jean, Christine and their families for the help and support throughout the campaign. Also to Dave Hennigan and James Sharrock for their excellent help during the campaign.
It's been a busy few weeks but I am happy to welcome Dorren Brophy-Lee as a colleague and Heywood North Councillor. The campaign was a busy one and close - I blame the fact that Jean Hornby was Mayor and her increased profile. She is not a very good campaigner or Councillor BUT was an excellent Mayor.
Can I thank Rochdale Online for the opportunity to log my thoughts after being elected last week. I am happy that our positive campaign was rewarded. I was shocked by Labour's negative attempts in the election. As a relative newcomer to politics I thought the Labour campaign was atrocious. I had to apologise to parents of children at Balderstone Technology College for Labour's Lies.
