Do you think that WLBC should freeze council tax for the forthcoming year to help hard working families through the recession?
From the Office of Rosie Cooper MP
|
04/03/10 West Lancs MP warns of deadly Carbon Monoxide risk
|
Rosie Cooper MP has urged West Lancashire residents to protect themselves against the deadly threat of Carbon Monoxide poisoning. New research shows that 88% of households in the North West are putting themselves at risk of poisoning by not having an audible Carbon Monoxide alarm. Carbon Monoxide is a highly poisonous gas that has no colour taste and smell, making it impossible to detect without an alarm. Rosie is supporting the ‘Carbon Monoxide – Be Alarmed!’ campaign which encourages people to ensure they have an audible Carbon Monoxide alarm and that they have all fuel burning appliances serviced annually by...
|
03/03/10 West Lancs MP welcomes cash rewards for clean energy
|
West Lancashire MP Rosie Cooper has welcomed the ambitious announcement by the Government awarding cash rewards for households and communities who generate clean electricity and heating. Rosie Cooper MP said: “I am delighted that the Government has taken steps to give businesses and the public incentive to tackle climate change. “The Government rightly wants to reward home owners and communities who generate their own clean electricity on a smaller scale. Energy should not be the sole domain of large industry. This new scheme opens it up to more communities, businesses and individuals. “I encourage all West Lancashire residents who...
|
02/03/10 Rosie Cooper MP puts the spotlight on screening in West Lancashire
|
 MP Rosie Cooper met with representatives from Beating Bowel Cancer, at their annual BE LOUD BE CLEAR reception asking Parliamentarians to be loud about bowel cancer and raise awareness of the importance of screening. Bowel cancer is the UK’s second biggest cancer killer. Of the 100 people diagnosed with bowel cancer every day, almost half will die from the condition. Yet over 90% of cases can be treated successfully if diagnosed early enough. Ensuring that people take part in the NHS bowel cancer screening programme is essential in improving outcomes for bowel cancer patients. All people aged 60-69 in...
|
01/03/10 MP slams the Tory budget
|
West Lancashire MP Rosie Cooper was pleased that Conservative controlled council heeded her call for a Council tax freeze this week but was very disappointed that with £23million in the bank they failed to invest in initiatives such as weekly waste collection, concessionary travel and youth provision. Rosie commented: "With £23 Million sat in their bank account, it is a disgrace that the Tory Council continue to refuse to give pensioners concessionary travel arrangements comparable to neighbouring areas, to re-instate weekly bin collections, and refuse to invest in services for young people, including free swimming. "They could have done all...
|
01/03/10 Rosie Demands Transparency on Ashcroft Cash
|
Local MP Rosie Cooper has called on Tory Prospective Parliamentary Candidate to reveal how much of the so-called 'Ashcroft money' he and his Lancashire colleagues have received to help in their election campaigns. This is following the revelation by Lord Ashcroft of his 'non-dom ' tax status in the UK. For 10 years the Tory peer refused to make his tax status known. Rosie said: "Councillor Owens is good at demanding transparency. However, he should play by his own rules and be open and honest about how much the multi-millionaire Deputy Chairman of the Tory Party Lord Ashcroft has donated...
|
22/02/10 MP urges West Lancs shoppers to buy for Fairtrade Fortnight
|
Rosie Cooper MP is encouraging shoppers in West Lancashire to buy Fairtrade products during this Fairtrade Fortnight (22rd February – 7th March). Rosie Cooper MP said: “Small changes in our shopping habits can make a big difference to the world’s poorest people. By buying food, gifts and other products from developing countries we will help grow their economies and reduce poverty. “When consumers and retailers act together to promote and buy goods from developing countries, we can make a real difference to the lives of some of the world’s poorest people.” Rosie welcomed the Government’s plan to boost funding...
|
18/02/10 West Lancashire MP commits to beating cancer
|
 Rosie Cooper MP has backed efforts to beat cancer at a major Cancer Research UK event in Parliament. During the 2 February reception, the West Lancashire MP discussed the importance of keeping cancer high on the political agenda. Rosie Cooper MP said: “One in three people can expect a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. Outcomes for people with cancer are improving but they could be better. I’m proud of the world-class charitable medical research we undertake in the UK but more still needs to be done to prevent, detect and treat cancer.” “I support Cancer Research UK’s campaign...
|
17/02/10 West Lancs MP, “Don’t let County Council dump hazardous waste on your kids.”
|
Rosie Cooper MP has urged West Lancashire residents to join many others who are signing a petition to stop the proposal to use West Lancashire land as a dumping ground for hazardous waste. Lancashire County Council has identified sites at Whitemoss, Pimbo, Simonswood and Burscough as potential dumping sites for outside waste. Pimbo, Simonswood and Burscough sites that are being proposed would be new designated landfill areas for regular waste. Whitemoss Landfill, currently a regular waste landfill site in Skelmersdale, is being proposed to double its size. It would also change its designation to store hazardous waste, which can...
|
15/02/10 MP demands council tax freeze and improved services
|
West Lancashire MP Rosie Cooper has called on West Lancashire Borough Council bosses to freeze council tax levels for the forthcoming year to help hard working families through the recession. Rosie said: "The Government have introduced a number of measures to help people through this difficult economic climate, such as investing in jobs and training, supporting small businesses and cutting VAT. "It is now important that local government plays its part in supporting its rate payers, and in West Lancashire's case, this means a council tax freeze. It is an easily affordable policy to implement for our council, which has...
|
11/02/10 April 2010 sees new rights for patients in West Lancashire
|
Rosie Cooper MP has welcomed new legal rights for patients that have come into effect in 2010. The new rights will comprise of seeing a cancer specialist within 2 weeks if your GP suspects you may have cancer, and all treatment, for any illness, should be within 18 weeks of GP referral. These new guidelines will be phased in from April 2010. Rosie Cooper MP said: “In 2010 the Labour Government is going to give more power to patients. With legally enforceable rights for patients, this is a big step forward for patient rights and puts a lot more...
|
|
Promoted by Ray Collins, General Secretary, the Labour Party, on behalf of the Labour Party, both at 39 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0HA.
Powered by taobase from Tangent Labs. Hosted by Rackspace, 2 Longwalk Road, Stockley Park, Uxbridge, UB11 1BA.
Working Hard for the people of West Lancashire