Summary: In a letter to the editor, Chorley Conservatives this week are asking why Chorley Borough taxpayers are spending £644 for two double rooms in a top Manchester Hotel - just 35 minutes away. The rooms have been booked for the Local Government Association Conference, this time being held between 2 and 4 July.
In the Lancashire County Council Elections, the Conservative Party in Chorley lost three Divisions and retained three. Chorley's results and those across Lancashire leave Lancashire County Council with no overall control.
This Thursday, electors across Lancashire will be voting to decide who runs Lancashire County Council up to 2017. Here in Chorley we are fighting all seven Divisons.
The Conservative Group on Chorley Council have selected their new leader replacing Cllr Peter Goldsworthy who has decided to stand down from the role. Cllr Greg Morgan (Clayton and Whittle Ward) takes over while Cllr Paul Leadbetter (Chisnall Ward) becomes his deputy.
We are looking for Chorley residents interested in becoming a candidate in next years Chorley Borough Council elections. Applicants may not already be known to Chorley Conservatives, so this is a great opportunity to take the first step.
Chorley Conservatives are set to meet early in February to interview applicants for the position of Parliamentary Candidate for Chorley.The two-stage process will see applicants being interviewed by the executive body of the local Conservatives, with the successful shortlisted candidates going forward to a general meeting of qualifying members on Saturday 23rd February.
Home Secretary Theresa May MP came to Lancashire today to launch the county-wide campaign to elect Tim Ashton as the County's first Police and Crime Commissioner.
