There are now a record number of people in work in the North West. Every day an average 200 more people have been in employment in the north-west over the last year – and since 2010 the number of people in work is up by 97,000
Persistent communication with Network Rail and finally contacting their Chief Executive Mark Carne has resulted in a promise of action from rail chiefs. Wooden fencing on the railway bridge on Bridge Street on Ormskirk has been damaged since 2013. Exasperated residents turned to Derby Ward Conservative candidate Edward McCarthy for help.
The West Lancashire Conservative Group have launched its Manifesto for the Borough Election on the 7th May 2015.The Leader of the Council, David Westley said: "The Conservatives have an excellent record over the last 14 years whilst in control of the Council, providing fairness for all, low council tax, value for money frontline services and investment in our town and village centres. Our Manifesto builds on these achievements and provides a clear choice for the all the residents of West Lancashire."
This week Ed Balls admitted he would drag more basic rate taxpayers into the 40p tax rate as part of Labour’s £3,028 tax hike on working families.This tax rise would mean teachers, nurses, and police officers paying income tax at 40 per cent, rather than the 20 per cent they pay now.
A number of West Lancs Conservative members, councillors and activists went to hear David Cameron and others at the Spring Forum event held in Manchester.
Britain is recovering. Record numbers are in work. Living standards are rising. Taxes are falling.So why risk it on Ed Miliband and the Labour Party? The budget this week underlined that this is the critical choice at the election in May.
