tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-103422172024-03-14T16:57:58.580+00:00Rainhill Village Life - Supported by your Labour CouncillorsCllr. Steve Gloverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13327714978595465891noreply@blogger.comBlogger336125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10342217.post-63196149823761092042010-05-09T20:33:00.003+01:002010-07-15T14:02:29.838+01:00THANK YOU TO ALL RAINHILL RESIDENTS<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0O01h4lSRdwJR7QvjYqiK7qSlkXTfuYFcdOmR-XQE_tY9N_zFFpvHVBm9VZuSfujwjK9M9Hl0mfQs2aXBg7UIgj85kMju0wb2mLaW894iOT17hgJzkzTQRdi2Uoe_m1D_9gdBTw/s1600/Team+03.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 294px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469356109082574130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0O01h4lSRdwJR7QvjYqiK7qSlkXTfuYFcdOmR-XQE_tY9N_zFFpvHVBm9VZuSfujwjK9M9Hl0mfQs2aXBg7UIgj85kMju0wb2mLaW894iOT17hgJzkzTQRdi2Uoe_m1D_9gdBTw/s400/Team+03.jpg" /></a><strong>Cllr Steve Glover</strong> writes<em><strong>, "Can I personally thank each and every one of the Rainhill Village residents who voted for me in the recent local elections ." </strong></em><br /><em><strong></strong></em><br /><em><strong>"We will now be able to continue the Teamwork Approach to serving the local community to the best of our joint abilities"<br /></strong></em><br /><em><strong><br /></strong></em><em><strong></strong></em>Cllr. Steve Gloverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13327714978595465891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10342217.post-75902949948326990062010-04-13T11:26:00.004+01:002010-04-13T12:05:52.465+01:00LOCAL PLANNING ISSUES<strong><span style="color:#660000;">APPLICATIONS RECENTLY REVIEWED</span></strong><br /><br /><span style="color:#990000;">0071 14 Trent Place - Temporary change to office by Helena Housing - Granted</span><br /><span style="color:#990000;">0093 Longton Lane School - Adventure Play Trail - Granted</span><br /><span style="color:#990000;">0097 13 St James Road - Side and rear extensions - Granted</span><br /><span style="color:#990000;">0118 26 Lincoln Way - Single storey front extension - Granted</span><br /><span style="color:#990000;">0010 Turris Heah, Mill Lane - Erection of 3 dwellings - </span><span style="color:#000099;">Withdrawn</span><br /><span style="color:#990000;">0037 3 The Meadows - Substitution of house type - Granted</span><br /><span style="color:#990000;">0250 347 Warrington Road - Rear extension - Granted</span><br /><span style="color:#990000;">0091 Orchard House, Briars Hey - Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed use - Granted</span><br /><span style="color:#990000;">0116 Land fronting Oak Tyres, Warrington Road - Installation of CCTV camera - Granted</span><br /><span style="color:#990000;"></span><br /><strong><span style="color:#000099;">RECENT SUBMISSIONS</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000099;"></span></strong><br /><span style="color:#000099;">0236 Rocklands Day Nursery, View Road - Single storey pitched roof extension.</span><br /><span style="color:#000099;">0238 18 Dorgan Close - Side and rear extensions.</span><br /><span style="color:#000099;">0242 108 Longton Lane - Side extension.</span><br /><span style="color:#000099;">0263 645 Warrington Road - Work to trees covered by tree preservation orders.</span><br /><span style="color:#000099;">0284 The Elms, Craven Road - Work to tree (felling) within Conservation Area.</span><br /><span style="color:#000099;">0297 Rainhill Railway Station - Various repairs by Network Rail.</span><br /><span style="color:#000099;"></span><br /><span style="color:#006600;"><strong>COMPLAINTS RECEIVED</strong></span><br /><span style="color:#006600;"></span><br /><span style="color:#006600;">00098 Hemsec Ltd, Stoney Lane - Breach of operating hours.</span><br /><span style="color:#006600;">00088 610 Warrington Road - Unauthorised advertisement.</span><br /><span style="color:#006600;">00115 Scout Hut, Deepdale Drive - Use of car park for motorcycle training.</span><br /><span style="color:#006600;">00120 Junction of Warrington Rd / Longton Lane - Unauthorised advertisements.</span><br /><span style="color:#006600;">00136 Rainhill Club, Warburton Hey - Change of use - first floor office.</span><br /><span style="color:#006600;">00125 3 Orchard Cottage, Owen Road - Untidy land / property.</span>Cllr. Steve Gloverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13327714978595465891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10342217.post-86792644696585435452010-04-12T15:13:00.003+01:002010-04-12T15:18:57.126+01:00Neighbourhood Action Group<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVegYMCSS8FLVZX0Y851EQH2O7O5CLTXKMX1za1IdI4J8LvQWN-7MRIc3TVILdr_QPQ8hjc6EZLYOqT40RgXaJ8xGP4G70dwfbJZasRbSaFzv3Uq4UMxIbu54NWh8n-5iFKVcc_g/s1600/Community+cops.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 314px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459254258118148114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVegYMCSS8FLVZX0Y851EQH2O7O5CLTXKMX1za1IdI4J8LvQWN-7MRIc3TVILdr_QPQ8hjc6EZLYOqT40RgXaJ8xGP4G70dwfbJZasRbSaFzv3Uq4UMxIbu54NWh8n-5iFKVcc_g/s320/Community+cops.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Any complaints or comments for our local police officers..?? Want to air your views over the way your local police and community support officers undertake their duties..??</div><div> </div><div>Then come along to the next ACTION GROUP to be held on Thursday 29th April 2010.</div><div> </div><div>Venue is Rainhill Village Hall - starts at 7.30pm </div>Cllr. Steve Gloverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13327714978595465891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10342217.post-72185550459335811442010-04-12T15:01:00.003+01:002010-04-12T15:08:47.535+01:00LATEST AVAILABLE CRIME DETAILSThe police have released the latest details of burglary and car related crimes.<br />Burglaries occurred in <strong>Warrington Road, Chatsworth Road, Fairlee Avenue, St James Road, Elton Avenue</strong> and <strong>Wensleydale Avenue</strong>.<br /><br />A car was stolen from <strong>Victoria Street</strong>.<br /><br />Cars were broken into in <strong>Warrington Road, Old Lane, Rainhill Road, Station Street, Railton Avenue</strong> and <strong>Alness Drive</strong>.<br /><br />Please note that crime numbers are down year on year in Rainhill and police are working hard to reduce local crime rates further.Cllr. Steve Gloverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13327714978595465891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10342217.post-25392092714220118072010-04-12T14:19:00.002+01:002010-04-12T14:59:07.964+01:00LATEST SCAMS<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg298HukqPN19fVicKR14OZT1O9ogaHVDgCqHL5RwaXCq5zulP8sPJ-I5w_8whY15sUT-Xszztfo-vQU2vickualzJFhl35DRZo0vVIDwgpi0L6I5hnfvJDq49lfZwCFDUWrsKGA/s1600/RAINHILL+scam+alert+02.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459248147823429474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg298HukqPN19fVicKR14OZT1O9ogaHVDgCqHL5RwaXCq5zulP8sPJ-I5w_8whY15sUT-Xszztfo-vQU2vickualzJFhl35DRZo0vVIDwgpi0L6I5hnfvJDq49lfZwCFDUWrsKGA/s320/RAINHILL+scam+alert+02.jpg" /></a><br /><div><strong><span style="color:#990000;">Security firms</span></strong> <span style="color:#000099;">have phoned local residents offering to sell them an intruder alarm for £1.00.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000099;">They intimate that they are working alongside the Police and Crime Prevention.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>THIS IS A SCAM</strong>...!!! Maintenance contracts on these alarms can cost a fortune.</span></div><div> </div><div><strong><span style="color:#990000;">LETTERS FROM ABROAD</span></strong> <span style="color:#000099;">have been posted claiming that you have won the lottery. They ask you to send £15 to claim the prize money.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>THIS IS ALSO A SCAM...!!!</strong></span></div><div><strong><span style="color:#000099;"></span></strong> </div><div><strong><span style="color:#000000;">If it sounds too good to be true....it will be a SCAM...!!!</span></strong></div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div>Cllr. Steve Gloverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13327714978595465891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10342217.post-50397233118672936042010-04-12T13:51:00.005+01:002010-04-12T15:00:59.936+01:00CASH MACHINE STILL AWAITS NEW HOME<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK-rcCrizFleuaki5qLIBRXK4iaBjTOXkYRp87-_nw0iySIFMpMxsySfcJHP0pvh352yqHAtzWNsQAlWN0MfgKqHQqTBqB4k7L_RaCSmNsebVzYWDuTkDCGnnuu5N5B9GKGrCHag/s1600/Cash+Machine+in+Ann%27s+Newesagents.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 331px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459233982554225682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK-rcCrizFleuaki5qLIBRXK4iaBjTOXkYRp87-_nw0iySIFMpMxsySfcJHP0pvh352yqHAtzWNsQAlWN0MfgKqHQqTBqB4k7L_RaCSmNsebVzYWDuTkDCGnnuu5N5B9GKGrCHag/s400/Cash+Machine+in+Ann%27s+Newesagents.jpg" /></a><br /><div>The cash machine presently situated in Ann's newsagents within Dane Court has been extensively used by local shoppers during the last few months. Two attempted robberies have been totally foiled but have given Ann many problems and worries. </div><div></div><div>After the latest attempt we were informed that Ann was still fully behind supporting this vital service for the local people and we commend her for this.</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>The old HSBC unit is currently available for lease after earlier plans fell through. If a new leaseholder agrees to move the cash machine back to it's original site, it will be welcomed by all. </div>Cllr. Steve Gloverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13327714978595465891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10342217.post-37003088819241680632010-04-12T13:14:00.015+01:002010-04-12T15:00:29.499+01:00RAINHILL STATION RENOVATION<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPDRxxM7I4fV729KlIjAcIXRpGkAPFzyHFB3MlWsvTuRa6tC7WLD2LkQfc0fD8d3Q6773FFvDw6plahFmpIdG9G8P0XtCY2KeXwu339p7qVbY4eo3VL6QIyIjtHjzJId5TmKpizQ/s1600/Rainhill+Trials+Sign+01.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 358px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 282px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459224990132647010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPDRxxM7I4fV729KlIjAcIXRpGkAPFzyHFB3MlWsvTuRa6tC7WLD2LkQfc0fD8d3Q6773FFvDw6plahFmpIdG9G8P0XtCY2KeXwu339p7qVbY4eo3VL6QIyIjtHjzJId5TmKpizQ/s400/Rainhill+Trials+Sign+01.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyWvApKp38UuqHUlPRdT_XTtHCPmrK0Da5GMMwMTN0W_rVgzwrppfZ58Uvc7sEDXchBV3IQVjcmRYtqywDum6VHbJ93kNLFN2TdCxjnj7xhMF0GdW4OG4FNnHyQ2o45SCJa6JO8w/s1600/DSC00007.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 358px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 224px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459224260606801746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyWvApKp38UuqHUlPRdT_XTtHCPmrK0Da5GMMwMTN0W_rVgzwrppfZ58Uvc7sEDXchBV3IQVjcmRYtqywDum6VHbJ93kNLFN2TdCxjnj7xhMF0GdW4OG4FNnHyQ2o45SCJa6JO8w/s400/DSC00007.JPG" /></a><br /><strong><span style="color:#000099;">Network Rail has finally applied to St Helens Council Planning Department for permission to renovate our historic Rainhill Station. The work will involve many replacement parts including parts of the canopy, the roof, the entrance steps and the retaining walls.</span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="color:#000099;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="color:#000099;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="color:#000099;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="color:#000099;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="color:#000099;">Much of the work has involved ordering specially made parts to the exact specifications of the original parts wherever possible, and have been agreed at every step of the process with the Conservation Officer. </span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="color:#000099;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="color:#000099;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="color:#000099;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="color:#000099;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="color:#000099;">Local residents and commuters have sometimes wondered if ever the work would get started - hopefully the work will commence without any further delays.</span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="color:#000099;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="color:#000099;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="color:#000099;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="color:#000099;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="color:#000099;">The application P/2010/0297 can be viewed in full on the web address below. Click on application search and add application number. "Defect photographs" and "Site photographs" give a good idea of the amount of work to be carried out. </span></strong></div><div></div><div></div><div><a href="http://llpgport.oltps.sthelens.gov.uk:8080/portal/"><span style="color:#990000;">http://llpgport.oltps.sthelens.gov.uk:8080/portal/</span></a></div>Cllr. Steve Gloverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13327714978595465891noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10342217.post-30516886569550882010-03-25T12:21:00.002+00:002010-03-25T12:32:15.881+00:00UNTIDY LAND by RAINHILL STATION<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnBJiew3lRQ1oEu_R_GneE2rUL-ImpimAMsmF8_ZiNQER5pwUNtKudnpEPc2oK19-0qgPqgFELF_s5uMnxBjzzS0pz9NQg7VGKUuGKner6t8BDpnTc3fO1sOfRbPBJAG5vO8bHnQ/s1600/Untidy+Land+by+Rainhill+Station.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452545797073037074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnBJiew3lRQ1oEu_R_GneE2rUL-ImpimAMsmF8_ZiNQER5pwUNtKudnpEPc2oK19-0qgPqgFELF_s5uMnxBjzzS0pz9NQg7VGKUuGKner6t8BDpnTc3fO1sOfRbPBJAG5vO8bHnQ/s400/Untidy+Land+by+Rainhill+Station.jpg" /></a>With all the proposed improvements to the historic Rainhill Railway Station, and the probable move of the Railway Museum within the next 12 months, the station aspect is spoilt by this stretch of untidy land by the platform close to the bus stop.<br /><br />We have had a land search completed to identify the owners of this land and have requested an enforcement order to clear all the bottles, cans and associated litter, and make the site much more presentable.Cllr. Steve Gloverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13327714978595465891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10342217.post-55673179904860377532010-03-25T09:15:00.003+00:002010-03-25T09:32:07.091+00:00New Neighbourhood Inspector for Rainhill<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-J7tX4uY4IN1Xczoby-PofAAqgqKAkeFYfnwx0L3wHr2LhSU_TUMJ4Hrg84LOZduGmduPfS8NINytC2hLfiX6j-fLE8nMOSuPGyyiU1liTGh6K_cGrL0ubGq4mRdlJo-uK4xTvA/s1600/Insp_Rayment_1.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 135px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 180px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452497899494962930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-J7tX4uY4IN1Xczoby-PofAAqgqKAkeFYfnwx0L3wHr2LhSU_TUMJ4Hrg84LOZduGmduPfS8NINytC2hLfiX6j-fLE8nMOSuPGyyiU1liTGh6K_cGrL0ubGq4mRdlJo-uK4xTvA/s200/Insp_Rayment_1.jpg" /></a> Debra Rayment, the new Dedicated Neighbourhood Inspector, briefly called into the latest Ward Committee to introduce herself. She succeeds Tim Kelly who has held the post for the last 15 months.<br /><br />Debbie, as she likes to be called, said she was looking forward to working with local residents with a view to making a positive impact within the local community.<br /><br />She has been made aware that the three priority "targets" most important to local residents as decided at the last Police Forum were:<br /><br />1. High profile police presence in the Martin Close area to combat any antisocial behaviour.<br /><br />2. Discouraging illegal car parking outside schools at opening and closing times.<br /><br />3. Maintaining regular checks of local shops at closing times, especially those selling alcohol.Cllr. Steve Gloverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13327714978595465891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10342217.post-29589319339157043322010-03-25T08:52:00.002+00:002010-03-25T09:06:53.696+00:00CONTROVERSIAL PLANNING APPLICATION REJECTEDA planning application which would have seen the demolition of a large Victorian house replaced by 3 smaller houses has been rejected by St Helens Planning Department.<br /><br />"Turris Heah" is sited at the head of St James Mount in the centre of Rainhill. Local residents were strongly opposed to the development and a large number of objections were submitted to Planning Department outlining their reasons against the application.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#990000;">Cllr Steve Glover</span></strong> said, <em><strong><span style="color:#990000;">"This application was one of several over the last couple of years which has attempted to replace one large house with 3, 4 and even 5 new dwellings".</span></strong></em><br /><em><strong><span style="color:#990000;"></span></strong></em><br /><em><strong><span style="color:#990000;">"An interim planning policy was introduced in 2005 in an attempt to halt this type of "infill" development but was never renewed. We have constantly requested that a new policy be introduced and one has finally been put out to consultation".</span></strong></em>Cllr. Steve Gloverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13327714978595465891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10342217.post-8010811822752357092010-03-25T07:58:00.003+00:002010-03-25T08:27:41.691+00:00RAILWAY MUSEUM ON THE MOVE<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH26lf79gop4Sfsb-hQ8xn5up_g4rdIgzLHrWOM6mjDqGBcTodwx79YVHXl7nzxjOuSYa3VCciS9V7aX0xNma1I4d2CXbswIwJ6BgCnnMldeEQQv_nF-TrfBGC_-nNvPSRUO9zzg/s1600/Rail+Carriage+02.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452478332999672050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH26lf79gop4Sfsb-hQ8xn5up_g4rdIgzLHrWOM6mjDqGBcTodwx79YVHXl7nzxjOuSYa3VCciS9V7aX0xNma1I4d2CXbswIwJ6BgCnnMldeEQQv_nF-TrfBGC_-nNvPSRUO9zzg/s400/Rail+Carriage+02.jpg" /></a><strong><span style="color:#990000;"> The railway coach that has served as the site for our railway museum is to retire very soon. Much needed repairs to the carriage do not make economic sense and the ability to provide disabled access cannot be addressed properly.<br /><br />Work has been going on in the background for the last couple of years to find an alternative site. A consultation exercise has now been completed with Rainhill Railway and Heritage Society, Rainhill Civic Society and Rainhill Parish Council along with the Ward Councillors.<br /><br />The obvious site for the museum, an unused section of the railway station building, has been fully investigated and looks ideal. Network Rail have been negociating with St Helens Council and funding streams have been explored.<br /><br />A cafe bar, run alongside the exhibition with the owners taking responsibility for the museum security, appears to be a very high risk option. A "Real Ale" bar appears a much more business like option. This would link alongside several other real ale bars on the Transpennine Real Ale Trail from Liverpool into Yorkshire.<br /><br />Come back regularly to check on further updates.</span></strong>Cllr. Steve Gloverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13327714978595465891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10342217.post-58347065313981863452010-03-19T15:05:00.007+00:002010-03-29T21:27:12.986+01:00Local "ACTIVIST" moved to Cheshire...!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6hCLW1AJvZTrDDbh5DiCivpU7wihff_4OBRPYRTXlgPsfZxaGA9nppUppoKwjkqXw61BpTPu0YNDoBmWlcPJYJR6oi9QoztAGxw4J5_r4vWvfwaW-fB3LYdjpGOnWaWGcNYGseg/s1600-h/Denise+Aspinall+small.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 89px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 98px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450362675979933330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6hCLW1AJvZTrDDbh5DiCivpU7wihff_4OBRPYRTXlgPsfZxaGA9nppUppoKwjkqXw61BpTPu0YNDoBmWlcPJYJR6oi9QoztAGxw4J5_r4vWvfwaW-fB3LYdjpGOnWaWGcNYGseg/s200/Denise+Aspinall+small.jpg" /></a> The recent leaflet from the LibDems fails to inform you that their local "Activist" is spending all her time in Cheshire...!!!<br /><br />See: <a href="http://www.cheshirewestlibdems.org.uk/page8.html">http://www.cheshirewestlibdems.org.uk/page8.html</a><br /><br />We want to assure all Rainhill residents that your local Labour Ward Councillors are committed to Rainhill and only Rainhill. Our priorities are supporting Rainhill Village residents - not Cheshire West residents.<br /><br />Can you believe anything in print from the LibDems...??Cllr. Steve Gloverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13327714978595465891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10342217.post-37827827602797379722010-03-19T09:08:00.004+00:002010-03-19T09:42:25.775+00:00LOCAL RESIDENTS HIT BY LATEST SCAM<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1RXXjLjDYMW6q0MC_6kHb88jBMuxS1x0s_IhrA7RcL8Q5wgrI0n1NJkG1vQK8a7oxEi3cxkGHkihX6KqgUeLO0HOLI7QLAPAElGXR14aYfkpcpGkCaCx3Ab19ouoHCnRDoCN_5w/s1600-h/xhtml-phone+03+SCAM.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 302px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450272440362446866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1RXXjLjDYMW6q0MC_6kHb88jBMuxS1x0s_IhrA7RcL8Q5wgrI0n1NJkG1vQK8a7oxEi3cxkGHkihX6KqgUeLO0HOLI7QLAPAElGXR14aYfkpcpGkCaCx3Ab19ouoHCnRDoCN_5w/s400/xhtml-phone+03+SCAM.jpg" /></a>A Rainhill resident has been a victim of the latest telephone scam and has asked me to warn other residents. A "missed call" on his mobile prompted a return call to a 076 phone number - which was mistakenly thought to be a mobile connection. It was in fact a premium rate number...!!!<br /><br />Cllr <strong>Steve Glover</strong> said, <strong><em>"I checked out the PHONEPAYPLUS website, the official watchdog, and there is a clear warning on there about this scam"</em></strong><br /><p>Check out:<em><strong> </strong></em><span style="color:#cc0000;"><a href="http://www.phonepayplus.org.uk/output/news/premium-rate-regulator-warns-no-tolerance-for-076-scams.aspx">http://www.phonepayplus.org.uk/output/news/premium-rate-regulator-warns-no-tolerance-for-076-scams.aspx</a></span></p><p></p>Cllr. Steve Gloverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13327714978595465891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10342217.post-76900082021783812512010-03-15T15:36:00.004+00:002010-03-20T17:59:10.215+00:00Parish Chairman visits Rainhill Childrens Centre<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW_uzOvdDq1jSVFLA3D-YGGDCLS575w2Xp2oQaby2MssW2O8yss3uYbYZkx2o1qc4uCtJd9daEPAiREgBgmqb-8Co__ID9IWl-4K1WybP8vu4-6XgDm0sBH-vG5vYUobDW0_XwXg/s1600-h/Children+Centre+02.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 356px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448888674810845714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW_uzOvdDq1jSVFLA3D-YGGDCLS575w2Xp2oQaby2MssW2O8yss3uYbYZkx2o1qc4uCtJd9daEPAiREgBgmqb-8Co__ID9IWl-4K1WybP8vu4-6XgDm0sBH-vG5vYUobDW0_XwXg/s400/Children+Centre+02.jpg" /></a> <strong><span style="color:#990000;">Parish Chairman John Kelly was recently invited to attend the Children's Centre at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Deepdale</span> Drive to check out the facility. He was greeted with a large number of local kids who were busy with <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">block building</span> and pastry making <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">amongst</span> many other activities.<br /><br />The Centre, along with one in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Eccleston</span>, is a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">satellite</span> of the Happy Elephant Sure Start Centre based in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Thatto</span> Heath.<br /><br />Check out all the facilities which are on offer:</span></strong> <a href="http://www.sthelens.gov.uk/openfile.htm?id=1235">http://www.sthelens.gov.uk/openfile.htm?id=1235</a>Cllr. Steve Gloverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13327714978595465891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10342217.post-34416574175280809242010-03-15T14:29:00.002+00:002010-03-15T15:36:12.483+00:00LOCAL PLANNING ISSUES<span style="color:#330033;"><strong>APPLICATIONS RECENTLY REVIEWED</strong></span><br /><strong><span style="color:#330033;"></span></strong><br /><span style="color:#990000;">2009/0812 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Lloyds</span> Pharmacy, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Warrington</span> Road - various <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">sign postings</span> - Granted</span><br /><span style="color:#990000;">0823 17 Lawton Road - Single Storey Rear Extension - Granted</span><br /><span style="color:#990000;">0835 38 Fairlie Drive - Porch and Canopy over Garage - Granted</span><br /><span style="color:#990000;">0821 533 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Warrington</span> Road - Rear Extension - Granted</span><br /><span style="color:#990000;">0838 39 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Sandhurst</span> Road - Side and Rear Extensions - Granted</span><br /><span style="color:#990000;">0911 The Rocket - Boundary fence and lighting - Granted</span><br /><span style="color:#990000;">0928 1 Fairlie Drive - Rear Extension - Granted</span><br /><span style="color:#990000;">0935 52 View Road - Work on Trees - Granted</span><br /><span style="color:#990000;">0930 53 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Deepdale</span> Drive - Porch and WC - Granted</span><br /><span style="color:#990000;">0950 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Turris</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Heah</span>, Mill Lane - Removal of 2 Decayed Trees - Granted</span><br /><span style="color:#990000;">0955 Plot 1 Sandstone Close - Work to trees - Granted</span><br /><span style="color:#990000;">0932 3-5 The Meadows - New <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">Detatched</span> House and Bungalow - </span><span style="color:#33ccff;">Withdrawn</span><br /><span style="color:#990000;">0947 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">Rainhill</span> Ex Serviceman's Club - Retention of 2 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">Portakabins</span> - Granted</span><br /><span style="color:#990000;">0993 25 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">Honiston</span> Avenue - Rear Conservatory - Granted</span><br /><span style="color:#990000;">0998 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">Wylde</span> Cop, Mill Lane - Felling of 1 tree - Granted</span><br /><span style="color:#990000;">0931 Land to rear of 25 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ellaby</span> Road - 3 Terraced Dwellings - Granted</span><br /><span style="color:#990000;">1038 6 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-error">Knowsley</span> Road - New Access, Double Gates and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-error">Hardstanding</span> - Granted</span><br /><span style="color:#990000;">1040 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" class="blsp-spelling-error">Warburton</span> Hey Development Modification - Granted</span><br /><span style="color:#990000;">1053 17 Manor Avenue - Side and Rear Extensions - Granted</span><br /><span style="color:#990000;">1054 16 Lawton Road - Conservatory and Side Extension - Granted</span><br /><span style="color:#990000;">1012 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_17" class="blsp-spelling-error">Blundells</span> Lane Golf Club - Extension to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_18" class="blsp-spelling-error">Greenkeeper's</span> Shed - Granted</span><br /><span style="color:#990000;">1081 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_19" class="blsp-spelling-error">Stephensons</span> Day Centre - Cycle Shelter and Tool Storage Shed - Granted</span><br /><span style="color:#990000;">1094 7B Owen Road - Garage Conversion - Granted</span><br /><span style="color:#990000;">2010/0008 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_20" class="blsp-spelling-error">Rainhill</span> park - Children's Play Area - Granted</span><br /><span style="color:#990000;">0019 29 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_21" class="blsp-spelling-error">Cartmel</span> Drive - Rear Extension - Granted</span><br /><span style="color:#990000;">0043 3 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_22" class="blsp-spelling-error">Goldsworth</span> Fold - Resubmitted Application 2009/0500 - </span><span style="color:#000099;">Refused</span><br /><span style="color:#990000;">0027 4 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_23" class="blsp-spelling-error">Wensleydale</span> Avenue - Side Extension and Garage - Granted</span><br /><strong><span style="color:#990000;"></span></strong><br /><span style="color:#6666cc;"><strong>RECENT SUBMISSIONS</strong></span><br /><strong><span style="color:#6666cc;"></span></strong><br /><span style="color:#3333ff;">1087 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_24" class="blsp-spelling-error">Fairchilds</span> Farm - Orangery Extension</span><br /><span style="color:#3333ff;">0010 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_25" class="blsp-spelling-error">Turris</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_26" class="blsp-spelling-error">Heah</span>, Mill Lane - Erection of 3 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_27" class="blsp-spelling-error">Detatched</span> Houses</span><br /><span style="color:#3333ff;">0037 3 The Meadows - Alterations to application 2008/1220</span><br /><span style="color:#3333ff;">0071 14 Trent Place - Change to Helena Housing Welfare Office</span><br /><span style="color:#3333ff;">0091 Orchard House, Mill Lane - Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed use.</span><br /><span style="color:#3333ff;">0093 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_28" class="blsp-spelling-error">Longton</span> Lane School - Adventure Play Trail</span><br /><span style="color:#3333ff;">0097 13 St James Road - Side and Rear extensions</span><br /><span style="color:#3333ff;">0116 Land fronting Oak Tyres, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_29" class="blsp-spelling-error">Warrington</span> Road - CCTV Installation</span><br /><span style="color:#3333ff;">0118 26 Lincoln Place - Front Extension</span><br /><span style="color:#3333ff;">0130 Land between Vincent Rd and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_30" class="blsp-spelling-error">Warburton</span> Hey - Approval of reserved matters</span><br /><span style="color:#3333ff;">0143 3 Owen Road - Amendments to previous application</span><br /><strong></strong><br /><span style="color:#cc6600;"><strong>COMPLAINTS RECEIVED</strong></span><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc6600;"></span></strong><br /><span style="color:#cc6600;">00028 152 Two Butt lane - Unapproved Development</span><br /><span style="color:#cc6600;">00034 644 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_31" class="blsp-spelling-error">Warrington</span> Road - Unapproved Business Usage</span><br /><span style="color:#cc6600;">00036 Cedric House Nursing Home - Non-compliance with <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_32" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Enforcement</span> Notice</span><br /><span style="color:#cc6600;">00043 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_33" class="blsp-spelling-error">Briars</span> Hey, Mill Lane - Use of building as an office</span><br /><span style="color:#cc6600;">00081 Land to Rear of 70 - 104 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_34" class="blsp-spelling-error">Deepdale</span> Drive- Untidy Land</span><br /><span style="color:#cc6600;"></span>Cllr. Steve Gloverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13327714978595465891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10342217.post-82541793502083042742010-03-15T14:17:00.002+00:002010-03-15T14:27:40.958+00:00HELPING TO STOP SPEEDSTERS<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzvnJJa3ELGws6bwhxP796V2sGaQl1hh56evOKGpqYKH3Bu8Oun0pkTps3bCwNkSdx7iymqp2uHgz78B7YsUn0pRUAc7GYTh6gpDiBCJ08gpIlqBRyYb39h0YNQGk6d0jbJQJOvg/s1600-h/DSC00044.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448865521306420722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzvnJJa3ELGws6bwhxP796V2sGaQl1hh56evOKGpqYKH3Bu8Oun0pkTps3bCwNkSdx7iymqp2uHgz78B7YsUn0pRUAc7GYTh6gpDiBCJ08gpIlqBRyYb39h0YNQGk6d0jbJQJOvg/s320/DSC00044.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Three <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">VAS</span> (Vehicle Activated Signs) are now in place along <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Warrington</span> Road. Their positions are: Close to the Stoops Garage coming into the village; Close to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Whiston</span> Hospital coming into the village; and before the High School on the outbound stretch of roadway. We have requested the police to also maintain their mobile speed cameras operations on the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Warrington</span> Road. </div><div> </div><div>The possibility of a further <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">VAS</span> for <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Rainhill</span> Road was investigated but no suitable location was available.</div>Cllr. Steve Gloverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13327714978595465891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10342217.post-13568784650678104312010-03-15T13:37:00.003+00:002010-03-29T21:40:51.608+01:00Changes to the Concessionary Travel Pass Scheme<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizrATbSLS785T-ZnPnvQ3n25QKD05Nh0hn_XqkrDqGqdoTwMseeDmxsXZnwmOZBgG7_8W7bi7zaVa8xZjH161I-J4Maf5QORbd8WGeafQzuwzbjr3bLXrAmGls7NxIJaPlCOq2ug/s1600-h/Arriva+Bus.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 182px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448857998982502386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizrATbSLS785T-ZnPnvQ3n25QKD05Nh0hn_XqkrDqGqdoTwMseeDmxsXZnwmOZBgG7_8W7bi7zaVa8xZjH161I-J4Maf5QORbd8WGeafQzuwzbjr3bLXrAmGls7NxIJaPlCOq2ug/s320/Arriva+Bus.jpg" /></a> The Government has announced that from April 6th 2010 the age at which you become eligible for an Elderly Person's Travel Pass will increase and will no longer be on your 60th birthday.<br /><br />If your 60th birthday falls between 6th April 2010 and 5th April 2015 you will be affected.<br /><br />A helpline website is available: <a href="http://pensions.direct.gov.uk/en/state-pension-age-calculator/home.asp">http://pensions.direct.gov.uk/en/state-pension-age-calculator/home.asp</a><br /><br />or by ringing Merseyside Ticket Unit on 0151 236 6056<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">UPDATE </span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">29th March</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span></strong><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;"><em><strong>"Changes of the scheme will not effect Merseyside"</strong></em> said Mark Dowd, Chair of Merseytravel. </span><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;"><em><strong>"We will continue to provide free transport on buses, trains and ferries after 9.30am for the over 60's as we have done for the past 22 years"</strong></em></span><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span></em></strong><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">The additional costs, which are believed to me minimal, will be funded by Merseytravel. </span>Cllr. Steve Gloverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13327714978595465891noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10342217.post-21927895449244511012010-03-15T13:18:00.005+00:002010-04-22T08:18:08.469+01:00Another Grade II listing in Rainhill<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFhL4jYesnxCld7shdpx_AGneB5rf6XOjetyYtYvAeVdyvmWGFmfTziMUJ05etfXE24KFvBJpnpsXV6acGb-U9ISDWK_osWk8kyPkB3lf25XaLp-ul9bgbun045WS5tCqU29s6nA/s1600-h/Bourne+Tunnel.jpg"></a> A little known tunnel under the Liverpool to Manchester railway has been given the listing for its' architecture.<br /><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>Built in the late 1820's, the 104ft long tunnel goes under the earliest locomotive passenger line in the world. It was built to accommodate a tramway which linked Sutton Colliery with a weighing machine and coal stockpile on the Liverpool to Warrington turnpike road.</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>Bourne's Tunnel as it is known, has a mysterious background. Nobody is quite sure who designed the tunnel, or indeed who was responsible for its' finely engineered construction. </div><div></div>Cllr. Steve Gloverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13327714978595465891noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10342217.post-45887895081564829862009-11-12T08:57:00.005+00:002009-11-12T09:20:31.087+00:00BURNS UNITS SAVED....!!!!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNrEsCUjt1sF0lLqgar6yJC-A4HVLhon7-6NDSEamJfVBNUjmWE0xqf5xHQHf0Ki5qZwXn4YxQ02Vbs5XqPQpNIRFmGVU-421gOKwKkXqloesnMhWIz1q2YlaTJcMPIn85Hcru0A/s1600-h/Whiston_Hospital_Burns_ipd16609_jpg_display.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 310px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 205px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403140941378148018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNrEsCUjt1sF0lLqgar6yJC-A4HVLhon7-6NDSEamJfVBNUjmWE0xqf5xHQHf0Ki5qZwXn4YxQ02Vbs5XqPQpNIRFmGVU-421gOKwKkXqloesnMhWIz1q2YlaTJcMPIn85Hcru0A/s400/Whiston_Hospital_Burns_ipd16609_jpg_display.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Following a tremendous campaign from the people of Merseyside, assisted by local MP's, and the work of the special Scrutiny Panel lead by Labour Leader Marie Rimmer, controversial plans to downgrade the units have been ditched.</div><div></div><div></div><div> </div><div> </div><div>MP Shaun Woodward added his support, "It was clear that there was no business case for a North West Supra Centre. The Strategic Health Authority have made the right decision to rule out the downgrading of the Burns unit at Whiston Hospital."</div><div></div><div></div><div> </div><div> </div><div>When the new Whiston Hospital opens next year as part of a £300 million investment in health care service in St Helens, it will have one of the most advanced Burns Units in the country. </div>Cllr. Steve Gloverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13327714978595465891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10342217.post-60158653164126587222009-08-28T15:13:00.004+01:002009-08-28T15:44:05.420+01:00JOIN THE FIGHT TO SAVE OUR BURNS UNITS<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhyWWbSjl4Hb9kX_murqslcnYNCgy83VGX64GxmRI8E7aDyBsazLYmNf3aPBQ5ug8x_aGKVbTjoTXEV9YDzWvO3yJ6xT0G_V9fIvoVwoFxVdEot614C7LaFRvL09xFMx4JdpW8tg/s1600-h/sitelogo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 62px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhyWWbSjl4Hb9kX_murqslcnYNCgy83VGX64GxmRI8E7aDyBsazLYmNf3aPBQ5ug8x_aGKVbTjoTXEV9YDzWvO3yJ6xT0G_V9fIvoVwoFxVdEot614C7LaFRvL09xFMx4JdpW8tg/s400/sitelogo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375018526461993906" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">At the recent Full Council Meeting of St Helens Council we asked the Labour Group on behalf of Rainhill residents to move a motion which strongly objects to the relocation of the regional burns unit to Manchester. </span><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">THIS WAS DULY PUT TO COUNCIL<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left; font-weight: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">The Labour Group also requested that a <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Scrutiny Panel</span> be especially set up to include Halton and Knowsley to review any decisions which result in the adoption of the recommendation to locate the Unit away from Whiston Hospital.<br /><br />A website has recently come online to fight the recommendation and is asking for your support.<br /><br />Go to <span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">http://www.saveourburnsunits.org.uk/</span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">to read all the latest developments. An online petition is in the process of being organised and the site administrator is asking for <span style="font-weight: bold;">YOUR</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">INPUT</span>.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Liza Williams </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">of the Liverpool Daily Post wrote on August 27th :</span> </span><p style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">"A CRUCIAL meeting to decide the fate of Merseyside burns care has been postponed until after Christmas.</p> <p style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Anger by campaigners and MPs over creating a burns “supra” centre in Manchester has forced health chiefs to delay a decision on the matter.</p><p style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">It is thought the community backlash against the recommendation, and a scrutiny panel put together by local councils, has prompted the delay of the meeting."</p><p style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: normal; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cllr Marie Rimmer</span> has been asked to chair the Scrutiny Panel</span><br /></p><p style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /></p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div>Cllr. Steve Gloverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13327714978595465891noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10342217.post-1120228578295962872009-08-27T14:15:00.003+01:002009-08-27T14:44:18.531+01:00VILLAGE CASH MACHINE UPDATEToday Thursday 27th August, I met with an employee of Bank Machine PLC (who intend to install the machine) and local businesses to assess progress.<br /><br />Representatives of Bank Machine have been in the village 2 days last week and further visits are planned for next week. Several sites are being considered as well as the original HSBC bank position. These include several shops in the Danes Court Precinct.<br /><br />Bank Machines PLC have again gave a commitment to install their machine as soon as possible, hopefully within the next 6 - 8 weeks.Cllr. Steve Gloverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13327714978595465891noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10342217.post-89096841561473923412009-08-27T14:05:00.002+01:002009-08-27T14:14:29.685+01:00PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ON THE BRIDGE<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGRSdWhQ8EtRWQE61c16zZoa-iR5PcBVaDxCY1b4fRaZQyXNuDj3VWCPq1D7MZVWAy_CmRXxNBcetG5QrGsM7YRsjFrrteHLi2_f-qRu4LUwk-BZkG93e1UOqxpGy3YUCYOwwFZg/s1600-h/Rainhill+Bridge+Pedestrian+Protection+Posts.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 277px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGRSdWhQ8EtRWQE61c16zZoa-iR5PcBVaDxCY1b4fRaZQyXNuDj3VWCPq1D7MZVWAy_CmRXxNBcetG5QrGsM7YRsjFrrteHLi2_f-qRu4LUwk-BZkG93e1UOqxpGy3YUCYOwwFZg/s400/Rainhill+Bridge+Pedestrian+Protection+Posts.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374629329487477138" border="0" /></a>Most local shoppers will have seen vehicles mounting the pavement at the junction of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Rainhill</span> Road with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Warrington</span> Road. Indeed the pavement was badly broken up recently probably caused by a heavy goods vehicle. We have had the pavement repaired and installed these posts which are supposed to stop any attempt to mount the pavement to get past standing traffic trying to turn right at the lights. Several residents have reported near-misses here, one included a mother and pram with baby inside.<br /><br />Hopefully this deterrent will improve safety around the village centre. Further suggestions to improve safety are always welcome..!!Cllr. Steve Gloverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13327714978595465891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10342217.post-19920645386629705662009-08-11T21:33:00.007+01:002009-08-12T10:12:39.017+01:00CASH MACHINE SECURED FOR VILLAGE CENTRE<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBRZ7Bishz1vUGFDbtFZ9_Z-j9iFP4shMfZfNjzfUFJdwPDc2wHd6itThvEIu5v7gJDwXegi4g4nvmFosNEuhJDmWvjuNhHQv3apFquuL1d_RJLdPBs4sjm27IGGH5VEOsI8sbyQ/s1600-h/Bank+machine+03+Rainhill+Village.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBRZ7Bishz1vUGFDbtFZ9_Z-j9iFP4shMfZfNjzfUFJdwPDc2wHd6itThvEIu5v7gJDwXegi4g4nvmFosNEuhJDmWvjuNhHQv3apFquuL1d_RJLdPBs4sjm27IGGH5VEOsI8sbyQ/s400/Bank+machine+03+Rainhill+Village.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369002672876363746" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><br />Rainhill Village is to get back its Shopping Centre ATM </span><br /><br />Your <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >LABOUR</span> councillors have been negotiating for the new provision with leading cash machine installer <span style="font-weight: bold;">BANK</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">MACHINE</span>. During a recent site visit from the company, which involved discussions with local businesses, OUR recommendation to install a FREE cash machine was accepted.<br /><br />The exact site of the facility is still being investigated and several options are available. Inside Rainhill Post Office was not considered as 24hr cash withdrawal facility was needed.Cllr. Steve Gloverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13327714978595465891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10342217.post-11022691908370067962009-08-11T21:27:00.002+01:002009-08-11T21:48:51.036+01:00BANK MACHINE LETTER TO OUR MP<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOdBzvCMOh2kvHQy39dfLTgjIqgCOhTvHRg0_ogA34zhYZZiw0gQIIXf-jwyYsNOiHAX3Lc3k-XjIoo3A2uda_8eD7P_n91CCv0gvnZgJ22gAemIZqVv8cWpaJvanUDU9MBBoCtg/s1600-h/Letter+from+Bank+Machine.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 319px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOdBzvCMOh2kvHQy39dfLTgjIqgCOhTvHRg0_ogA34zhYZZiw0gQIIXf-jwyYsNOiHAX3Lc3k-XjIoo3A2uda_8eD7P_n91CCv0gvnZgJ22gAemIZqVv8cWpaJvanUDU9MBBoCtg/s400/Letter+from+Bank+Machine.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368806456990390434" border="0" /></a><br />A COPY OF THE LETTER ACKNOWLEDGING THE WORK BY RAINHILL COUNCILLORS AND SHAUN WOODWARD M.P.Cllr. Steve Gloverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13327714978595465891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10342217.post-52839582870617765112009-08-10T21:49:00.006+01:002009-09-11T11:33:39.691+01:00Warrington Road Planters<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKQ7By-RoraEHH2_PoJb4KTg7dbSc7YwhF83QKVqbxsEXV41-_DpL1o4KYCouZLTk2SW8SdMw5cupzo13TZsb0NIMlSBg-7sVt83erS_H4C-z-NXA_phnj1PbRiCJIHwfb8iRhWg/s1600-h/Warrington+Road+Planters.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 291px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKQ7By-RoraEHH2_PoJb4KTg7dbSc7YwhF83QKVqbxsEXV41-_DpL1o4KYCouZLTk2SW8SdMw5cupzo13TZsb0NIMlSBg-7sVt83erS_H4C-z-NXA_phnj1PbRiCJIHwfb8iRhWg/s400/Warrington+Road+Planters.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368440263569379330" border="0" /></a>Local residents requested some flowers to brighten up the railings by Cartmel Drive. With funding from the Ward Committee we were able to install 8 planters in this location.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">FRIDAY 11th SEPTEMBER</span> - Thankfully the undergrowth has now been treated and the railings are due for a fresh coat of paint within the next couple of weeks.Cllr. Steve Gloverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13327714978595465891noreply@blogger.com0