Tonight i was out with the Action Team knocking on doors in Wheatland Lane and Roads off in Seacombe. Even though the team was little smaller tonight because quite a few are in Birmingham at the Party Conference the results were just as good. People are recognising that New Labour has done nothing for them either locally, or nationally and they are planning for change. They see the Conservatives as the party of the people, the only party that can deliver that change. It’s clear that Labours day has been, and gone! Time to move over Gordon and Angela, make way for David and Leah!. Ooops, nearly forgot, and you Adrian.
Month: September 2008
Drugs Raid
Early this morning, along with drugs squad officers, and Officers from Moreton I attended a drugs raid on a house at 94 Curlew Way, Moreton. I have complained to Wirral Partnership Homes and the police numerous times, as have local residents, over the ‘activities’ of the tenant of this property. I am aware that the Police have been gathering evidence and today’s raid was a culmination of that excercise. The whole operation was run very professionally, as you would expect, with everyone knowing precisely what their role was. As a safety precuation, I was only allowed to enter the property once all the rooms and the occupants of the property had been secured.
I have to say I have over the years seen some sights, but nothing prepared me for the squalor and the smells that greeted me. How any Responsible Social Landlord (RSL), and in this case it is Wirral Partnership Homes (WPH) can allow their tenants to neglect their property so badly, without any intervention is beyond me. I will be speaking at length to WPH later in the day. I left the police carrying out a detailed search of the property (rather them than me) hopefully their efforts will be rewarded.
I would lke to take this opportunity to thank Merseyside Poice and in Particular our Neighbourhood Inspector, Peter Kolokotroni and his team for allowing me to take part this morning, I found the experience very enlightening. I fully support the Police and all the agencies who are working to rid the streets of drugs and the scum who deal them.
Party Conference
Today see the start of the Conservative Party Conference, this year being held at the ICC in Birmingham. Sadly because of many commitments locally, which includes co-ordinating our door knocking seesions, I will not be attending, however there is a strong contingent from Wallasey who will be in Birmingham, including Leah Fraser our challenger to (the newly wed) Angela Eagle at the next General Election. It promises to be a good week
Mrs and Mrs!
Today Wallasey and Moreton New Labour MP, Angela Eagle ties the knot with her partner, Maria Exall in a Civil Partnership in London. (What’s wrong with Wallasey Town Hall?) For all our differences, and they are many, I would like to wish Angela all the very best for her future, (personal future that is). Politically it is clear that whenever Gordon names the day, Angela’s tenure here will be over. Enjoy the day Angela!
Paul Newman RIP
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Paul Newman, he was one of my favourite movie stars of all time. I suppose he was in his acting prime as I became a cinemagoer in the 60’s, and I will remember him best for his role in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. He really was a legend in his own lifetime and will be missed by millions of people the world over.
Seacombe Newsline
This morning, in absolutely glorious weather, and along with members of the Action Team we started distribution of our latest, Seacombe and Poulton Community Newsline. I was delivering to lots of the the roads off Brighton Street, close to the Town Hall, whilst other team members were delivering in other parts of the ward. If you have not received your copy yet don’t worry it’s on its way. In the meantime if you want to read it online, simply click here.
10 Go to Egremont
L –R, Me, Cllr Paul Hayes, Cllr Bill, Duffey, Cllr Karen Hayes, Cllr Lesley Rennie, Cllr Leah Fraser, Mike Hawk, Cllr Simon Mountney, Cllr Ian Lewis, Ann Lavin.
Last night I was out with the Action Team, all ten of us, knocking on doors in Roads off King Street. Loads of new pledges, as well as plenty of issues for Leah, James and Karen to get their teeth into. Its really is hard to believe that what was traditionally Labour heartland is now solid Conservative. Thanks to everyone who opened their doors to us, and to Lesley for the beer in the Eggy Ferry when we had finished.
Town Meadow Lane, Road Safety Update
Readers of the blog will be aware of the many complaints that I, and my colleagues, Cllr Simon Mountney and Cllr Suzanne Mountney receive about the parking issues in Town Meadow Lane, close to the junction with Wastdale Drive. (outside the flats).
We have had meeting upon meeting with Highway Engineers, who continue to tell us that in their opinion it is not a problem. I have recently asked again for action to be taken and another Highway Engineer has been to the location today. Following that visit he sent me an email. You can read his email response by clicking here. Whilst we welcome any action to improve road safety, we really do believe that more needs to be done at this location. It’s no wonder that Wirral has the third highest accident record in the North West. We will continue to lobby the Council for more action.
Super Monday!
Tonight I was out leading one of the two Action Teams, calling on homes in Erskine Road, Clifford Road, Kingsley Road, Broughton Road, the other team was knocking on doors in Rivington Road, Parkside and roads off. Another ‘Super Monday’ in Seacombe with over 50 new pledges and loads of people who traditionally vote Labour saying, “Never Again”. Like Leasowe this year, Seacombe will be blue in 2010, and perhaps before that, depending on Gordon, Wallasey and Moreton Constituency will be returned as a Conservative gain!
Thanks to Ian Lewis, Alex Jones, James Keeley, Simon Mountney, Bill Duffey, Lesley Rennie, Leah Fraser, Sue taylor, Tony Pritchard and Mike Hawk.
Wanna Share of £20k?
The Moreton, Leasowe and Saughall Massie Area Forum administers, what is known as the ‘Community Initiative Fund’. The fund still has almost £20,000 for organisations in Moreton, Lingham, Saughall Massie and Leasowe. If you run a club or a group that needs some new equipment or support, click here for more details.
CHRIS BLAKELEY 