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* Milnrow & Newhey Post offices SAVED!saved from Government Axe List * “Now the fight moves on to Save Post Office Accounts” says Lib Dems Milnrow and Newhey Liberal Democrats are delighted to announce that both Post Offices in our community have been saved from the Government’s axe list! Local Councillor Keith Swift said: “It has been a hard fought campaign and I would like to thank the thousands of you that wrote letters, signed petitions and displayed our posters! Your support was vital to our campaign. “Unfortunately Labour still chose to shut down four other Post Your Milnrow & Newhey Lib Dem Team - Councillors Offices across but I know that Paul Rowen MP has Dennis Whittle, Irene Davidson & Paul Rowen MP vowed to carry on fighting to save these. ” alongside Newhey Post Master Wendy Mills. Councillor Irene Davidson said: “I am delighted that our Post Offices have been saved and we are now moving onto our next example of how the Post Office network has suffered neglect at campaign which is to save Post Office Accounts. The cards are the hands of this Labour Government and the Conservative being phased out by 2010 and it will effect many across Milnrow & Government that preceded it. It is clear to see that what the Post Newhey especially those who receive benefits. I urge you to Office network needs is reinvigoration in the form of major please sign our petition overleaf and send it back to us free of investment and not more cuts to the services it provides. I have charge. signed the Early Day Motion 1506 to show my support against the Paul Rowen MP added: “Unfortunately this is yet another Government’s decision.” Trouble at t’mill * Lib Dems call for Mill to be demolished Local Councillors are calling for supported local businesses. But the Coral Mill to be bulldozed after developer has now walked away. it has become a hotspot for “There was another fire last week arson attacks. and people have been taking metal The building has been empty for from the mill, including manhole more than two years and has covers. There is every danger that a repeatedly come under attack by firefighter will become trapped in the arsonists after it became insecure burning building towards the end of last summer. “I am investigating ownership and I Councillor Keith Swift said: have contacted dangerous buildings “Coral Mill has become an absolute officer Steve to access the Councillors Keith Swift & Irene Davidson outside liability. We were quite happy to wait building and take measures to move Coral Mill which they hope to have demolished. for the developer and encouraged its towards its demolition.” application, which would have Your Milnrow and Newhey Lib Dem us down. Our community needs this type of Councillors have backed a local youth presence and I am delighted that local campaigner in his calls for action councillors have supported me in my against the government’s failure to opposition to this decision.” provide with 10 Councillor Irene Davidson said: “I am PCSO’s that it was promised TWO totally backing Andy in this campaign. I have years ago. This also comes as recent asked our representative on the Greater figures released showed that burglaries Police Authority Councillor were up for the SECOND year in a row! Barbara Todd to raise these cuts at the next Top: Councillors Keith Andy Kelly, who works as a youth worker meeting. I have seen first hand the great work Swift & Irene Davidson said: “This is a real blow for our area. PCSO’s that PCSOs do in our community and we can talk to a local PCSO. primary service is to improve the community not afford to lose one, let alone 10. Please Right: Concerned local and to offer the public greater reassurance sign our petition below and show your youth campaigner Andy and this flies directly in the face of that. This support against this decision.” Kelly with Paul Rowen MP is another example of our government letting

Focus is delighted to report that this. I would like to thank everyone involved Memorial has receive Green Flag with the Friends of Our Park Committee and Status. John Karney the park ranger. The Park, that recently implemented new “The enthusiasm shown by Friends of Our Park disabled parking bays, received the honour last has paid off by this magnificent and the people month. of Milnrow & Newhey now have a wonderful Milnrow and Newhey Councillor Irene facility that can be enjoyed by all. Davidson said: “This is tremendous news and “I know that further improvements are on the a lot of people have worked hard to achieve way to improve facilities for older children are

Your Milnrow & Newhey Lib Dem . It not only gives a better image of Newhey Councillors have welcomed the results of for passing motorists but I am sure that regular bus £1,500 of investment from Pennines users will also enjoy this colourful display. Township to brighten up Newhey Bus “This investment in our public transport is the sort Terminus. of thing we need. I have spoken to local residents The Bus Terminus was recently fitted with a brand and they are also pleased with the investment. I new bench as well as some bright and colourful support anything that makes public transport a flower bed displays. more pleasant and enjoyable experience for Popular local Councillor Keith Swift said: “It’s everyone.” Councillors Keith Swift & Irene Davidson good to see a display of flowers in the centre of our with a delighted Frank & Dorothy Jackson Your Lib Dem Team for our area Councillor Irene Davidson Councillor Keith Swift Councillor Denis Whittle Paul Rowen MP 142A, Drake Street, 11 Newfield View 29 Road 18 Raines Crest Rochdale, OL16 1PS Newhey, OL16 3QZ Milnrow, OL16 3DS Milnrow, OL16 3EF T: (01706) 712186 Tel: 845145 Tel: 650311 Tel: 347576 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.paulrowen.co.uk Save our Post office Account Petition Give Us Back Our PCSO’S I/We, the undersigned, call on the Labour Government to stop I/We, the undersigned, call on action to be taken against the the closure of Post Office Accounts across Britain. We need decision by the Government to cut 10 Pennines PCSOs. We our Post Office Accounts, not more cuts. need our PCSO’s, not more cuts. Name(s) Name(s) Email/Phone Email/Phone Address Address Please Return to: Milnrow & Newhey Lib Dems, Please Return to: Milnrow & Newhey Lib Dems, FREEPOST OL5575, Rochdale, OL16 1ZZ FREEPOST OL5575, Rochdale, OL16 1ZZ