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you can read our local newsletters by clicking on the above picture. News Archive read our news archive Join Us West Park's Labour team are all local people who live and work in our community all year round. Why not join us and help us build a better West Park? E mail us last updated 16/09/2006 09:15:23 website designed promoted and published by West Park Labour Party,66 Grange Park Road, St Helens WA10 3EJ |
New website Sept 7th Please note that our new website is located at the link below,please update your bookmarks for regular local news from your Labour team. Ravenhead Fight Resumes July 20th Marie and West Park's Labour team delivered hundreds of letters alerting residents to the re-submission of plans to build 388 new houses in the Ravenhead area. Marie said " I outlined my reasons for objecting to the proposed development and urged any concerned residents to similarly object" Lib Dem Duo rapped July 15th
Only weeks after the Lib Dem/Tory pact took
control of St Helens Council the Lib Dems were plunged into chaos when an
independent Standards Board investigation found that two St Helens Lib Dem
Councillors (one an executive member) breached the Code Of Conduct
governing Councillors' behaviour. Prescot Road Speeding Action June 7th
In response to residents’ concerns local
police have been targeting speeding motorists along Prescot Road
Latest West Park Rose delivered June 6th
Marie Rimmer slams Lib Dem/Tory Pact May 17th
Marie's new e mail address May 17th Marie Rimmer's new e mail address is Cllrmerimmer@sthelens.gov.uk or you can still contact Marie and West Park's Labour Team at labour@westpark.org.uk. Marie re-elected in West Park May 5th
Ravenhead Planning Application April 8th
Marie Rimmer and local Labour campaigners
have joined forces with local residents to oppose a planning application
to build 388 houses in the Ravenhead area. Marie meets Gordon Brown April 3rd
Latest West Park Rose delivered March 21st
1.3 million to get minimum wage boost March 19th
About 1.3 million workers will be guaranteed
higher pay when the minimum wage rises in October. The adult rate of the
minimum wage will rise from £5.05 to £5.35 an hour and the youth rate for
workers aged 18 to 21 will be increased from £4.25 to £4.45. The
Government has also accepted the recommendation of the Low Pay Commission
that the rate for workers aged 16-17 years should increase from £3.00 to
£3.30.
Parking Boost Feb 26th
Latest West Park Rose delivered Feb 9th
Peter Street Centenary Jan 26th
Marie officially 'opens' kids play area in Taylor Park Jan 22nd
Council proposes inflation only 2.5% Council Tax rise Jan 15th
Marie Rimmer presented with C.B.E
West Park Labour Councillor Marie Rimmer travelled to London to collect her C.B.E award. Marie described the award as " an award for the people of St. Helens. I am very proud of the partnership working across the Borough that has led to the economic improvements. And I would like to thank all councillors, officers and partners and particularly the wonderful people of this Borough.” Labour councils provide better services Dec 15th
New statistics show Labour Councils not only
cost you less, they provide better services as well.
Crime Doesn't Pay Dec 4th
West Park Labour's latest Newsletter
highlights the action taken by the police, Council and other agencies in
tackling crime and anti social behaviour.West Park Labour Councillor Marie
Rimmer said" I'm pleased with the action being taken so far and I have
made sure the council plays it's full part in this programme. Our
newsletter contains a survey for you to have your say."
Free Gas Detectors From St Helens Council Nov 15th
Cllr Marie Rimmer is urging all St Helens
residents aged over 65,and families with young children to take advantage
of St Helens Council's offer of free carbon monoxide detectors and free
home safety checks.
Latest West Park Rose delivered October 26th
Firework Alert October 18th
Beating Bogus Callers October 18th West Park's Labour team have been delivering free 'Bogus caller' warning cards to local residents. Marie said" Bogus callers target vulnerable households and once they trick their way inside someone's home they distract the resident with the intention of stealing valuables. The warning cards can be placed in a window or door to alert all callers that verifiable identification is expected. If you want a bogus caller warning card please contact us at labour@westpark.org.uk."
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Labour
Leader and West Park Councillor Marie Rimmer has slammed the Lib Dems and
Tories after they jumped into bed together and formed a Tory/Lib Dem
coalition to run St Helens Council. Marie said "Despite the Lib Dem
Leader saying it was an 'outrageous lie' that they would do a deal with
the Tories they have done just that. As we warned during the election
campaign if you vote Lib Dem you get the Tories running the council in St
Helens".
Labour's
Marie Rimmer was returned as Councillor for West Park ward with a thumping
457 vote majority and the highest Labour vote in the borough. Marie said
"I'd like to thank everyone who supported me during the campaign and
everyone who voted in the local elections. Turn-out was up and I was
delighted to be returned as a West Park Labour Councillor with such an
emphatic majority. We will continue to do our best for the people of West
Park"
West
Park Labour Councillor Marie Rimmer recently met Labour's Chancellor of
the Exchequer Gordon Brown in London. Marie said " It was great to meet
Gordon and discuss issues of national and local importance. Gordon is
delivering on Labour's priorities of education, health and economic
stability"
Peter
Street Centre celebrated its centenary and the completion of a £1.6
million investment with the unveiling of a special plaque on 26th January.
Marie paid tribute to the work of The Centre’s Steering Group and the
local community in ensuring a bright future for Peter Street Centre.
Council
Leader and West Park Councillor Marie Rimmer officially opened the new
kids play area in Taylor Park this week. Marie paid tribute to all the
people involved in the transformation of the park and the assembled local
school children gave the play area a massive thumbs up.
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