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Ashley Dearnley

Ashley Dearnley

Ward: Wardle & West L'boro
Party: Conservative

Address:
10 Ashley Dearnley Court
New Road
Littleborough
OL15 8QY

Tel: 01706 377903

Email: ashley.dearnley@rochdale.gov.uk

Is this a welcome u-turn on secrecy?

The Leader of the Council, Alan Taylor, says that the report into Boroughwide Housing was always going to be made public, and accuses me of getting my facts wrong in demanding that the report must be made public.
The facts quite clearly prove that it was not the original intention to go public...

Date posted: 17/02/2008

Conservative message on NHS

It was wonderful to see David Cameron in the North West and to hear his first speech of the Year on the NHS.
David’s grasp of the NHS and real commitment to its future are an inspiration to us all. He is determined that decisions taken with the next Conservative Government will be made by local...

Date posted: 06/01/2008

Happy Christmas, Happy Eid and a Happy New Year.

Especially at this time of year I always think ''what would we do without volunteers"?'
Over a two week period I took note of the various meetings and organisations I have been involved with where so many people give voluntarily of their time to make a real difference to our town.
I attended two...

Date posted: 21/12/2007

Shameful behaviour of Councillor William Hobhouse

Over recent weeks there has been a great deal of reporting of the disgraceful behaviour of Cllr William Hobhouse regarding planning applications.
It is a duty of all members of Planning Committee to listen to both the applicant and the objector before making a decision Failure to do this is not...

Date posted: 11/12/2007

Another bad week for the Lib Dems!

Last Thursday at the By-Election in Middleton North the Liberal Democrats failed to win this seat from Labour. This despite all the bad publicity affecting the Labour Party centrally at the moment and after the Lib-Dems delivering a staggering 14 leaflets! by shipping people in from other areas and...

Date posted: 02/12/2007

Remembrance Sunday November 11th 2007

Last Sunday we remembered again all who have fought, suffered and died for the freedom we all enjoy today.
We all owe a great debt of gratitude to the courage and bravery of Her Majesty’s Armed Forces who still strive for peace throughout the world.
I always feel it is a great honour to lay the...

Date posted: 13/11/2007

Homecare Services

Homecare is one of the most important services provided by the Council, supporting elderly and disabled to be able to continue to live an independent life in their own home. Over the years this service has evolved significantly from originally a ‘cleaning and shopping provider’ to these days having...

Date posted: 22/10/2007

Conservatives Continue The Health Campaign

This morning I have received a letter from the Leader of the Conservative Party, David Cameron MP. fully supporting our concerns and dismay of proposed cuts to Accident and Emergency and Maternity services in Rochdale.
He is calling on Gordon Brown MP. to put these cuts on hold unless, or until,...

Date posted: 10/09/2007

Where has our influence gone?

It was depressing to hear the news that Health Services in Rochdale are being downgraded more than in any of our neighbouring towns. This is despite all the hard work and campaigning to save services. Paul Rowen MP, Friends of Our Hospital ably led by Father Nearey, the Council, residents and the...

Date posted: 27/08/2007

Re-cycling ... still too many missed bins!

At Church today the vicar spoke about the need for all of us to do our bit to help save the environment.
One of the most important things we can do is to re-cycle. This has been very much supported by Residents in the Pennines and now in parts of Rochdale and Heywood with the system of alternate...

Date posted: 12/08/2007

Revitalising Rochdale Town Centre

Last night I attended a meeting at Cutgate Baptist Church to help present information on the proposals for the exciting development of our town centre.
The presentation was very well received by all present representing Norden, Bamford and Spotland churches. I was especially pleased to have Cllr...

Date posted: 04/07/2007

Good news for Wardle High School

I was delighted to hear that Wardle High is out of special measures and is once again well on its way to the excellence for which it is renowned.
Its also excellent news that Wardle will retain its sixth form, it is right that young people should have a choice of sixth form provision and that...

Date posted: 19/05/2007

Fighting for Environment and Local Buisness

At Church this morning we were asked to send a postcard to the Prime Minister regarding our concern for the environment and climate change on behalf of Christian Aid. We of course can all play our part to promote sustainability.
Yesterday along with my deputy Cllr Ann Metcalfe I visited a number...

Date posted: 13/05/2007

Elections

It’s almost the end of the election campaign and looking forward to tomorrow.
It has been a very positive campaign and as always I have enjoyed meeting many people and listening to their concerns.
The major worries for many are the fortnightly collections of household waste and the home care...

Date posted: 02/05/2007

Spring Time - Election Time - 'It's Time for a Change'!

I have really enjoyed the election campaign this year. Not only has the weather been super, but also it’s good to see the Conservative Party so popular once again with the voters.
I have campaigned with Frank Mills in Littleborough, where many residents are saying ‘it’s time for a change’. With...

Date posted: 27/04/2007

Rochdale ready for a change!

After spending the last few weeks during the election campaign out meeting people throughout Rochdale, It’s absolutely clear that the public are ready for a change. They feel let down by Labour nationally and very let down by the Lib-Dems locally.
Many people are asking why the Council Tax has...

Date posted: 22/04/2007

The Great Wardle Anderson Band!

Last Saturday I was fortunate to attend a concert with the Wardle Anderson Band
They were excellent every time I hear them the standard continues to improve.
Congratulations on their recent success in winning the North West Regional Championship and I am sure we all wish them Good Luck in the...

Date posted: 24/03/2007

Health issues

Health remains the most worrying issue for Rochdale.
At a very local level in Wardle Village the Chemist will close. This will cause problems for the elderly and disabled who will have to travel out of the Village to a Chemist shop .I have written to the Chairman of the PCT who will look into...

Date posted: 21/01/2007

Conservative Fears!

At a recent Conservative group meeting we discussed the budget and our concerns about the proposed large Council Tax rise and the problems the budget will create meaning even larger increases in future years.
We are also very concerned at the lack of consultation and transparency in funding the...

Date posted: 31/12/2006

A & E Scandal In Rochdale

I am dismayed, but not surprised, that the decision has been made for Rochdale Infirmary to lose the very valued and excellent Accident and Emergency Department.
After all the hard work that ‘Friends of our Hospital’ and our M.P. Paul Rowen have put into trying to save services in our area, once...

Date posted: 16/09/2006