Your Haslingden & Helmshore Labour Team

Your Labour team out in Helmshore this afternoon with our fantastic local candidate Ann McIntyre.

So many of you told us you wanted a General Election. We do too! 🌹

Mark your calendars for December 1 🎄

Haslingden market will get a festive makeover as Christmas is coming to town!

The market will stay open into the evening, with regular stalls being joined by music, entertainment and kids entertainment.

This isn’t one you want to miss ❄️

Your Labour team out in sunny Helmshore this afternoon with our Parliamentary candidate Andy MacNae. So many of you told us how fed up you are of this current Tory Government.

We picked up a lot of casework - a sign that Helmshore's Tory Councillors aren't doing their job. Andy and the rest of the team are onto it!

Thanks to Christine Gill, Neil Looker Councillor Liz McInnes Ann McIntyre Andy MacNae for Rossendale and Darwen and Adrian Lythgoe 🌹

Tomorrow, 4th May, is Polling Day.

For local councillors who will really work for you, you know what to do:

👉Vote Ann McIntyre for Helmshore.
👉Vote Neil Looker for Greenfield.
👉Vote Adrian Lythgoe for Worsley.

🌹 and remember your

Your Labour Team out this weekend delivering our election leaflets for our fantastic candidates Ann McIntyre for Helmshore, Neil Looker for Greenfield and Adrian Lythgoe for Worsley.
All three of them deserve your vote. A vote for Labour sends a clear message to this failing Tory Government, who are letting our country and your neighbourhood down.
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The Labour dream team, Jean Healey, Councillor Liz McInnes and our candidate Neil Looker out again in Greenfield today.
Thanks to everyone who took the time to talk with us - especially those who were quite perplexed as to why Rossendale & Darwen MP Jake Berry had been leafleting in Sara Britcliffe's constituency!
Nothing quite like knowing your own patch, eh, Jake?
Very sorry to have a conversation with an elderly gentleman who had no passport, driving licence or travel pass, and it's too late to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate. Basically, this Tory Government are disenfranchising vulnerable people who live alone, are digitally excluded, and receive very little help. This gentleman has been denied his right to vote - this shouldn't be happening in a modern democracy.
Remember, on 🌹 and please remember to take your .

Your Labour team out in Greenfield around Manchester Rd. People round here feel forgotten about. This ward currently has three Tory Councillors - time to change that and vote for a Councillor who will listen and take action - Neil Looker.
Thanks to everyone who spoke with us today - some great conversations and quite a few laughs!
🌹 and don't forget your

Neil Looker Jean Healey Councillor Liz McInnes

Your Labour team out in Helmshore with our fantastic candidate Ann McIntyre. Lots of support for Labour on the doors and thanks to everyone who took the time to speak with us and share their views and concerns.
It's time for a change in Helmshore - 🌹 and don't forget

Councillor Samara Barnes Ann McIntyre Danielle Ashworth Alyson Barnes

Postal votes for the local council elections are arriving now - when you get yours make sure that you 🌹 to send this Tory Government a clear message that

Your Greenfield candidate Neil Looker out campaigning with Councillor Liz McInnes today. Thanks to everyone who took the time to talk with us - some great conversations on the doors and lots of support for Neil. So many people mentioned how we were the only party to have called on them.
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Your Labour team out doorknocking on Grane Road today. Managed to talk with a few people in between showers! Thanks to everyone who spoke with us and pledged their support for our Greenfield candidate, Neil Looker.
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Meet our candidate for Worsley Ward, Adrian Lythgoe👇🏾

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Meet your Labour Candidate: Adrian Lythgoe for Worsley

“My work in schools made me realise the challenges faced by so many families in our country and that the only way to support these families is by having a government committed to making a difference.”

Adrian has lived with his family in Rossendale for nearly forty years and all of his four children went to school here. He loves the surrounding hills and countryside offering so many fantastic walks, and also likes the fact that Rossendale is made up of so many small communities, each with their own identity.

Adrian believes that Rossendale would benefit massively from significant government investment in its transport network to ensure that traffic could flow both within the valley and allow access in and out. Proper government funding would also make possible investment in our leisure, sporting and health provision which is urgently needed.

As a Councillor, Adrian has been lead member for operations and environment for the last four years. He says “It has been great to work with our dedicated and hardworking officers on projects to improve our physical environment and attempt to contribute to tackling the massive challenges posed by climate change.”

He also chairs the Haslingden Strategic Board and since he retired has worked with charities supporting asylum seekers and refugees.

For most of his working life, Adrian was a secondary school teacher and headteacher with spells working in universities before and after his work in schools.

Adrian’s top three local issues are:

👉🏽Improving our transport networks.
👉🏽Maintaining and improving our health and leisure provision.
👉🏽Protecting our environment - the most important issue we have to address is climate change with the limited means that we have at our disposal.

Adrian's experience of working in education has inspired and determined his political direction. He's seen the real difference that a Labour Government can make to people's lives by the introduction of Sure Start, lifting children out of poverty and introducing the minimum wage, to name but three.

In what spare time Adrian gets he enjoys spending time with his grandchildren, walking, and gardening. He has been an excellent, hardworking and committed Councillor for Worsley ward and we’re delighted that he’s standing again to continue dedicating his time and skills to the people of his community.

Meet our candidate for Greenfield Ward, Neil Looker👇🏾

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Meet your Labour Candidate: Neil Looker for Greenfield

“Being a Councillor is not about what I want, it’s about what the people who live here want.”

Originally from Radcliffe, Bury, Neil has lived in Rossendale for over twenty years. Neil works hard as a lorry driver and is one of those key workers who really proved their worth during the Covid pandemic, ensuring that goods and services reached our doors during that very difficult time.

Neil is passionate about his local community, supporting local volunteers by getting involved with litterpicking and marshalling events. He’s taken part in sleepouts for Veterans, supporting work and fundraising for the British Legion.

A keen Trade Unionist, Neil joined his workplace Union as soon as he started work. His interest in workers’ rights started early. He tells us “At the age of eight, I lived through the Miners’ Strike and saw how badly Thatcher’s Government treated workers and communities and the fallout from that, with which those communities live to this day. I was determined from that moment to stand up for and protect workers' rights and for me, the best way to do that was to become part of the Trade Union and Labour movement."

In 2021, whilst driving his lorry, Neil was involved in a horrific accident caused by bad weather conditions. He is eternally grateful to the brilliant NHS Staff who looked after him, for the care and treatment they gave him, helping him back on the road to recovery. Neil knows how important good healthcare is, having been on the receiving end of it himself, and he will work hard to ensure that every Rossendale resident has good access to healthcare, free at the point of need.

In his spare time, Neil is an ardent football fan, supporting Manchester City and often travelling to away games both in the UK and further afield in Europe. He also sometimes finds time to watch Accrington Stanley and enjoys local cricket. He loves Rossendale for its green spaces and is a keen photographer and walker who also has a few marathon runs under his belt.

Neil wants Greenfield and Rossendale to be a safe place for all of us who call it home and will work closely with local police to tackle the crime and anti-social behaviour which sometimes blights our lives. Neil pledges to listen to what Greenfield residents want, and to work hard to achieve that.

Meet our candidate for Helmshore Ward, Ann McIntyre 👇🏾

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Meet Your Labour Candidate: Ann McIntyre for Helmshore

“The best things about Rossendale are the friendly people and the beautiful countryside.”

Ann was born and bred in Rossendale. She left for university and then work but couldn’t keep away from our beautiful Valley and returned to live here over 30 years ago.

Ann brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from her previous employment as a Director of Education in a deprived Local Authority. She says “I saw how from the early years to GCSE and A level how much harder it was for those parents in poverty to support and incentivise their children."

Ann has direct experience of the impact of poor housing, nutrition and lack of support on young children and their future development. She's dedicated her career to helping low income and struggling families and she wants to bring her skills, knowledge and experience to the Council.

Ann worked to help families in the most challenging of circumstances, managing a team who provided services ranging from health promotion to debt advice, childcare, adult education and domestic violence advice and support.

Ann is now a carer for her parents, who are unable to live independently due to their complex health issues. She sees for herself the current limitations of both the health and care systems and has, in common with many, endured long waits for access to NHS care.

Ann says that her job and her role as a carer has definitely influenced her political thinking and has highlighted how urgent it is that we have a change in Government and policy direction and as a society do more to support the poorest and most vulnerable.

Ann’s top three local issues for Helmshore are:

👉🏽Improving and maintaining our roads
👉🏽Town Centre Regeneration
👉🏽Improving public transport, especially the rail link.

Ann is a busy and active member of her local community. She’s a member of the Soroptimists, a Trustee for Rossendale and Hyndburn Citizens Advice and an Independent Visitor for Children in Care. She’s always been active in Trade Unions, at one point working for the Trades Union Congress, and is now a retired member of the GMB.

In her spare time she enjoys running and walking and is a Marshall for local park runs. She loves cooking, gardening, reading and going to the theatre. Ann will make a fantastic Councillor and will bring the energy and appetite for change that Helmshore needs. Above all, Ann wants to work to keep Rossendale a great place to live, giving a helping hand to those in need and balancing our need for jobs and homes with maintaining the beauty of our Valley.

Your Labour team out in Helmshore with our fantastic candidate Ann McIntyre. Thanks to everyone who took the time to talk with us, and to Joe Wilson for coming along to help.
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Your Labour team out in Helmshore today with our local council candidate Ann McIntyre. Thank you to everyone who took the time to talk with us. Sadly, so many people are struggling with energy prices and the cost of living right now.
You can send this Tory Government a very clear message in the local elections by voting Labour 🌹, as many of you today told us that you would be doing. Thank you.

Your Labour team out in Helmshore with our brilliant candidate Ann McIntyre. Great responses on the doors, thank you to everyone who took the time to talk with us.
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Your Greenfield candidate Neil Looker out campaigning this afternoon. Great responses on the doors! Vote Labour on 4th May and don't forget your photo ID when you go to the polling station 🌹

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A lot of people are rightly concerned about this slip road.

Fingers crossed we get some support for intervention

Meeting arranged after speeding car nearly hits lollipop man on notorious road A councillor has arranged a meeting to discuss road safety after an incident involving a lollipop man and a speeding car.

Please see this important information about the Government’s new requirement to produce photo ID when you go to vote in the local elections on 4th May this year.

Don’t lose your vote - make sure you have the correct ID!

🚨 Important information about voting in future elections 🗳️

The Conservatives are making it harder to vote. Whilst we bitterly oppose this, we have to implement the law. Here is some important information 👇🏼

Starting in the local elections on 4th May you will need to present photo ID to vote at a polling station. For more information about which forms of ID will be accepted visit electoralcommission.org.uk/voterID

If you don’t already have an accepted form of photo ID, or you’re not sure whether your photo ID still looks like you, you can apply for a free voter ID document, known as a Voter Authority Certificate.

Any residents who require a Voter Authority Certificate should apply at gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate

The deadline to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate for use at the local elections on 4th May is 5pm on Tuesday 25th April, but you should apply as soon as possible in case the council needs to check any details with you.

If you have any issues with the portal or need additional support, contact the elections team on [email protected] or call 01706 217777.

VOTE BY POST ✉️

You do not need to present photo ID to vote by post. To apply to vote by post, you’ll need to complete a postal vote application form and make sure it arrives with the council by 5pm on Tuesday 18th April.

Download a form to vote by post at electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/apply-vote-post

REGISTER TO VOTE 🗳️

If you are not already registered to vote, register now at gov.uk/register-to-vote

To vote in the local elections on 4th May, you must be registered to vote by 11:59pm on Monday 17th April.

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Very frustratingly, all my grit bin requests have been refused.

I sent this email regarding bins on Shoot estate and will be sending similar (without the typos 🤦‍♀️) about the reasons the grit bins in other areas are so important too

We have reported increased surface water due to blocked grids this morning on Campion Drive and again on Sunnybank Close in Helmshore.

Love Clean Streets app states they are programmed for work.