http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/blogs/lindsayhoyle/ Chorley Citizen /blogs/lindsayhoyle/ en-gb Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:40:21 +0000 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:40:21 +0000 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/blogs/lindsayhoyle/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/resources/images/1001251/?type=rsslogo http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/blogs/lindsayhoyle/ http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/blogs/lindsayhoyle/3190777.High_note_at_Chorley_cafe/?ref=rss I recently visited the Chorley Music Café based on Railway Street for a tour of the facility. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:01:31 +0100 066b20b22610da232ac45c3f795b033d http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/blogs/lindsayhoyle/1865842.Telent_boss_to_review_plans_to_close_site/?ref=rss I was disappointed to hear that Telent was planning to close its site in Carr Lane with 160 jobs leaving the area. Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:02:00 +0000 1d9ee8ab723ba3bcace193a77dfcb8aa http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/blogs/lindsayhoyle/1779559.Call_for_Government_to_boost_hospice_funding/?ref=rss With Parliament now back in full flow I am eager to present the petition relating to hospice funding to ministers in Westminster. Tue, 23 Oct 2007 11:16:00 +0100 cedd94d49e3f2ec75e2bc4b1e86dcc37 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/blogs/lindsayhoyle/1779515.Local_homes_for_local_people/?ref=rss Housing shortages in Chorley are becoming a growing problem and a greater portion of complaints I receive from constituents, either at surgeries or through the mail bag, are centred upon housing shortages. Tue, 23 Oct 2007 11:06:00 +0100 12c0dae6db67123647a90c1aa6ab2e64 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/blogs/lindsayhoyle/1715597.Huge_support_for_sporting_village/?ref=rss The concept for a dedicated sporting village in Chorley has received widespread support from sporting and community groups throughout the borough. Wed, 26 Sep 2007 11:19:00 +0100 d98f9d2ab945dd63f9db0712c18165da http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/blogs/lindsayhoyle/1566204.Go_Chorley_cyclist/?ref=rss With the Tour de France over half-way, it is good to see that the British riders are still competing and Chorley based Bradley Wiggins doing his best to finish the race. Mon, 23 Jul 2007 16:16:00 +0100 91833a0139beb074659092dc0a1da776 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/blogs/lindsayhoyle/1566198.Welcome_for_new_select_committees/?ref=rss For many years I have been arguing in favour of establishing regional select committees allowing MPs from regions across England to hold government departments and quangos to account. Mon, 23 Jul 2007 16:13:00 +0100 0e0a164c0a68f4c40ce0441ac5d5208c http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/blogs/lindsayhoyle/1566187.Pressing_for_more_NHS_dentists/?ref=rss I have been actively campaigning for a greater provision of dental services within the Chorley area. Mon, 23 Jul 2007 16:01:00 +0100 757afc1413576b55dcf563ce4aea44b0 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/blogs/lindsayhoyle/1498726.New_PM_set_for_a_challenge/?ref=rss This week witnesses a huge change in British politics as Gordon Brown takes over the reigns of power from Tony Blair. Tue, 26 Jun 2007 13:06:00 +0100 a18ab2b83db792dc92057c1d5f41e957 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/blogs/lindsayhoyle/1498722.Petition_for_hospice_funding/?ref=rss Funding for our hospices continues to be a major issue and I am working with local campaigner Mrs Carol Gregory in organising a petition which calls on the government to increase funding to hospices through the NHS. Tue, 26 Jun 2007 13:05:00 +0100 ad7062d4c07b8feae65a88c9e07274af http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/blogs/lindsayhoyle/1498718.Memories_of__a_great_friend_/?ref=rss It was with great sadness to learn of Jack Wilson's sudden death. Tue, 26 Jun 2007 12:59:00 +0100 ce2c84db705fcf18eceae981ca892ef8 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/blogs/lindsayhoyle/1435440.Gordon_is_the_right_choice_for_PM/?ref=rss Tony Blair announced that he will resign as Prime Minister on June 27 following a speech to Labour Party members in his constituency of Sedgefield. Wed, 30 May 2007 14:27:00 +0100 f2ec4f1d13e03e7cb61f56773baf830e http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/blogs/lindsayhoyle/1369414.Garden_declared_open/?ref=rss I was pleased to visit Hillside Methodist Church for the dedication of the garden of remembrance and the re-developments in the church hall. Wed, 02 May 2007 09:42:00 +0100 3edfbef677879c0086f3a15c7e789a77 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/blogs/lindsayhoyle/1289671.First_class_performance/?ref=rss The Chorley Capers entertained audiences throughout the weekend with their production at the Chorley Little Theatre. Tue, 27 Mar 2007 19:13:00 +0100 a240c2905f69ff0ab272a8b9968b306c http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/blogs/lindsayhoyle/1289670.Lifestylers_visit_Commons/?ref=rss This week I welcomed visitors from Chorley's Lifestyle Centre for the over 50s. Tue, 27 Mar 2007 19:11:00 +0100 1449c8d2d51794e538f3b2564a81bc56 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/blogs/lindsayhoyle/1289669.A_budget_for_the_people/?ref=rss In a packed House of Commons, Gordon Brown delivered his final Budget and announced that spending on public services is set to increase with investment in education rising to its highest ever level. Tue, 27 Mar 2007 19:09:00 +0100 722768441bd12f9fc725b7695458c863 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/blogs/lindsayhoyle/1224962.Brave_Pals_deserve_a_memorial/?ref=rss Last week I joined local military historians and veterans to launch a campaign for a memorial to be erected for the Chorley Pals. Wed, 28 Feb 2007 11:52:00 +0000 7297c9ee9a9224c39ea56c6d27bf5555 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/blogs/lindsayhoyle/1224953.Jonathan_s_death_is_a_tragedy/?ref=rss I would like to express my condolences to the family of Jonathan Holland. Wed, 28 Feb 2007 11:51:00 +0000 13dc1f42bede50f6cd77e364add9f432 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/blogs/lindsayhoyle/1224950.My_delight_at_healthcare_decision/?ref=rss In recent months a significant portion of my time has been dedicated towards the future of our local hospital in relation to the introduction of the new Clinical Assessment, Treatment and Support (CATS) service. Wed, 28 Feb 2007 11:48:00 +0000 1e45b54e0de8a8d0f0952900fbd78a83 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/blogs/lindsayhoyle/1170887.Your_view_counts_on_health_services/?ref=rss Central Lancashire Primary Care Trust has launched an eight-week consultation to seek the views of the public on the planned establishment of a new Clinical Assessment, Treat and Support (CATS) service. Mon, 05 Feb 2007 16:26:00 +0000 3374067cf2f91485ce720d26e6918b0b http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/blogs/lindsayhoyle/1170914.Celebrating_English_identity/?ref=rss With the recent results of the British Social Attitudes survey we have learned that more and more people do not necessarily feel British, but distinguish between England, Scotland and Wales. Tue, 30 Jan 2007 16:28:00 +0000 1f2b32bc0b824edfb2e8bb6474c740db http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/blogs/lindsayhoyle/1170890.Lessons_still_need_to_be_learned/?ref=rss Chorley took part in commemorating the holocaust with its very own Holocaust Memorial Day held at Astley Park. Sun, 28 Jan 2007 16:27:00 +0000 b8b1ae5fb61663899e7017674ba76026