We have been up at Morecambe for the last few days as it was my goddaughters 4th Birthday last week. Today, I am off up to Scarborough for a few days hopefully, weather permitting to watch some cricket.
Archive for August, 2008
Travel to Work Tax
Published August 19, 2008 Politics Leave a CommentTags: Congestion Charge, Travel to Work Tax
This afternoon I have been down in Salford at a meeting of Conservative Councillors and Parliamentary Candidates with Theresa Villiers MP (Shadow Secretary of State for Transport) to discuss the proposed poll on the Congestion Charge or Travel to Work Tax as it is incresingly becoming referred to.
All ten boroughs from across Greater Manchester were invited and everyone had the opportunity to explain the current position in their area. The one thing that became crystal clear is that whilst the Conservatives are united in their opposition to the new tax it seems Labour are divided across Greater Manchester as to whether they support it or not. I welcome the fact that residents throughout Greater Manchester will be given the opportunity to democratically record their view.
Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Published August 19, 2008 General Leave a CommentTags: Edinburgh Military Tattoo
We are back from the weekend away in Edinburgh during which we attended a performance of the Military Tattoo on the Esplanade of Edinburgh Castle. It was indeed spectacular. We were fortunate that the weather was quite pleasant and we were able to enjoy the bands and fireworks without any rain which considering the floods in Belfast we were I think very fortunate. For those who wish to catch the event on television I notice highlights are scheduled to be shown on BBC1 next Saturday.
Ramsbottom Conservatives
Published August 15, 2008 General Leave a CommentTags: Ramsbottom Conservatives
Last night I attended and spoke at a meeting of Ramsbottom Conservatives.There are always a number of vitally important issues to be discussed concerning Ramsbottom and last night was no exception. Our Councillors in Ramsbottom play a full part in all the activities of the local community and there is not much that goes on in Ramsbottom that they do not know about.
Earlier in the day I attended the flag raising ceremony at the Town Hall in honour of Pakistan Independence Day which was attended by the Mayor and Mayoress of Bury.
I am now away for a couple of days as I am going up to Edinburgh to watch the Tattoo.
Party in the Park
Published August 10, 2008 General Leave a CommentTags: Hoyles Park, Party in the Park
Belly dancing display
David and Cllr Ahmed chatting to stall holders
