Mark Jewell

Liberal Democrat campaigner working for Ashton, Larches, Savick and Lea Learn more

LANCASHIRE Trading Standards has issued an urgent warning about a company currently cold-calling householders in Lea, Ashton, Fulwood and Penwortham offering to cut their council tax bills. The Lancashire County Council service has received over 60 enquiries, many from older residents who became suspicious after receiving unsolicited telephone calls offering to check council tax bandings. […]

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  The Larches and Savick Boxing Club is set to reopen after receiving the keys to its new building. The new building is a £350,000 purpose built facility that has been sponsored by NW based construction company, Marcus Worthington. The centre has a competition size boxing ring together with a fully equipped gym and workout […]

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Fairer decision making starts at County Hall

by markjewell on 29 June, 2013

Liberal Democrat changes to the way decisions are scrutinised at County Hall have been made. With no party winning an overall majority at the elections in May, Liberal Democrats called to scrap the cabinet system in favour of a fairer committee lead system instead. Liberal Democrats called for all political parties to have a say […]

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Blackpool Road Pavement Being Resurfaced.

by markjewell on 23 June, 2013

  Residents on Blackpool Road are now getting the pavement outside their homes resurfaced. Mark Jewell said, “Following calls from local residents, I requested the pavement fronting numbers 571-679 between Pedders Lane and Larches Avenue be resurfaced 3 years ago. It takes this long for non urgent work to be completed, by the time plans […]

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Liberal Democrats on Lancashire County Council have agreed the priorities for County Hall over the next 4 years. In the County Council elections earlier this month no party gained overall control of the Council. However, Liberal Democrats have now agreed a policy document with Labour and have thus supported their nomination for Leader of the […]

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Liberal Democrats are continuing their negotiations with both Labour and the Greens to get a better deal for Lancashire. County Councillor Bill Winlow, Leader of the Liberal Democrat group said today, “We have been in intensive discussions with other parties since the local elections earlier this month. These discussions have been based around a policy document […]

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Make Dementia Awareness a Priority

by markjewell on 15 May, 2013

Writing to the Lancashire Evening Post Mark Jewell has called for all political parties to make Dementia a Priority. In an open letter he wrote:- Dementia Awareness needs to be a priority All the political parties at Lancashire County Council need to make raising awareness of Dementia a priority. With no party gaining overall control […]

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Thank you

by markjewell on 7 May, 2013

Mark says, “Many thanks to everyone who supported me and helped with this campaign. Your local focus team will continue to stand up for local people”. Liberal Democrats now hold the balance of power in Lancashire. Discussions are ongoing with the other parties to form a new administration. The full result for Preston North West […]

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A flying start

by markjewell on 8 April, 2013

The Lib Dem campaign for the County Council elections got off to a flying start today. Jo Swinson, the MP for East Dunbartonshire and Minister for Employment Relations, Consumer and Postal Affairs wished the Preston Lib Dems all the best in their campaign. Leader of the Lib Dem group, Cllr Bill Winlow and Group Whip, […]

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We need a Local Champion…not just a politician.

by markjewell on 8 April, 2013

County Councillor Mark Jewell is re-standing for election on May 2nd. In the campaign to be elected in 2009 he made a promise to make our streets safer. County Councillor Mark Jewell has delivered on that promise and more. Under Labour, Preston had one of the highest accident rates involving children in the Country. With […]

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