End Of The West Park N.E.Ws

The Neighbourhood Environmental Wardens that had helped local people clean up our area have now been moved to another part of St Helens. Cllr Marie Rimmer said” We campaigned to get these wardens in our area and we were very saddened to hear they are now being moved elsewhere. If you have any problems with rubbish of fly tipping in your area please contact your local Labour Team on 600025”

Lib Dems increase charges

The new ‘Lib Dem lead’ administration at the Town Hall has hit local youngsters and pensioners with a double the rate of inflation price increase to use local sports pitches. Cllr Marie Rimmer said “ We warned of this sort of thing during the local elections. The Lib Dem council in Liverpool were found to be operating a ‘profit not people’ leisure service by the Audit Commission and
it looks like their St Helens Lib Dem pals are going down the same route. These increases of 6.25% to use the pitches and 6.25% to use the changing rooms are utterly unwarranted “

Latest West Park Rose delivered

The latest edition of our West Park Rose is being delivered to all homes in West Park right now. The West Park Rose is published and delivered by our local Labour Team who all live in West Park Ward. Working with and for the local community on issues that matter to you.....because we are the only all local campaigning party in West Park.

Bus Campaign Success

Many residents have contacted Labour Campaigner Marlene Quinn expressing their dismay at Arriva's changes to local bus routes. Thanks to Marlene and Cllr Marie Rimmer's lobbying Merseytravel agreed to fund the number 170 (off peak) every 65 minutes.This was something but clearly not enough. After further lobbying Arriva agreed to meet Marie and Marlene on site after which they agreed to re route the 10C from 3rd Sept, this would once again provide a half hourly service along Dunriding Lane, Crossley Rd and Stafford Rd.

The 10C has now been renumbered the number 39 and the service has been extended to Broadgreen Hospital. Arriva apologised to Marie for inadequate advance notification of
the change in bus numbers.

Marlene Quinn said "The withdrawal of buses from Dunriding Lane, Stafford Rd and Crossley Rd had left a lot of residents stranded, particularly the elderly who struggled climbing Stafford Rd and Dunriding Lane, thank goodness our campaigning finally paid off “

Horace St/Rivington Rd Bus Campaign

Labour Campaigner Marlene Quinn and Cllr Marie Rimmer are very concerned that the 31 bus service along Horace St is inappropriate due to the narrowness of the space available at the junction of Horace St and Rivington Rd, facing Queens Park School.

“Hazardous junction”

Marlene, who is a Governor at Queens Park School, said “I saw 3 buses attempting to negotiate the junction at the same time , the buses had to be re-routed amid traffic chaos and children crossing the road. This situation cannot continue and we have raised this matter with Arriva to ensure the bus is re-routed while still serving the local community.

Peter Street Centre plaque

Marie unveils the plaque celebrating 100 years of the Peter Street Centre.

Peter Street Centre

Marie Rimmer has welcomed the news that Peter Street Community Centre has won the national award for the best public /voluntary working partnership . Marie said "We have kept the public up to date with news on the progress at Peter Street for over 2 years and it's a great achievement by the community"

Marie is pictured with Audery Twiss ,Chairwoman of the Peter Street Steering Group at the Peter Street site earlier this year.

Ravenhead Urban Village- Plans Rejected

We are pleased to report that the Council’s Planning Committee rejected the revised plans to build 388 new houses in the Ravenhead area. Marlene Quinn spoke at the Planning Committee, representing the views of local residents who had objected. Marlene, who is a Ravenhead resident, said “This decision is a victory for local residents and for common sense. The plans would have ensured traffic havoc for Ravenhead, with additional traffic lights adding to the congestion on Prescot Rd and a huge increase in vehicle traffic along Crossley Rd, Whittle Street and Stafford Rd.


The proposed area was totally unsuitable for so many new houses. I’d like to thank all the residents who objected and the many residents who contacted me about this very Important local issue. We will keep you informed of any further developments”

Borough Road Speeding Action

The police are continuing to target speeding vehicles driving along Prescot/Borough Rd . In the latest actions they issued 30 fixed penalty notices, one man was arrested for failing to stop when instructed ,5 vehicles were removed from the road for not having insurance and a car reported as stolen from Manchester was stopped.


Labour Campaigner Marlene Quinn said "We support this continued police action without reservation.There have been several tragic accidents on this stretch of road and we hope speeding drivers get the message"

Scrambler Nuisance

Residents living in the Elm Road/ Thatto Heath Park area contacted West Park Labour Councillor Marie Rimmer regarding scrambler bike nuisance in the area. Marie contacted the police and several bikes were seized, in addition Community Warden patrols were stepped up in the area. Marie said “Contact your Labour Team at labour@westpark.org.uk if your area suffers from this problem”

St John's Centre Ravenhead

St John’s Centre will shortly be opening the Boathouse tea Rooms in Taylor Park. The Café will provide refreshments and afternoon teas with a Victorian theme. The café will be open 7 days a week for visitors to enjoy during winter and summer.

Monday and Fridays at St John’s Crossley Road is dining day ,meals are served at 12.15. Marie Rimmer said “The food and company at the centre is excellent ,it’s a real asset to our community in West Park”

Social exclusion - Join the debate

One of this Labour government's proudest achievements has been to lift 800,000 children out of poverty and the building of a stable economy. This success has been built on significant investment in public services and sound financial management of the economy. Despite this success Labour ministers want to go further in reducing inequalities. We want to know where you think the government has got things right and where you think they could be doing things differently.

Join the debate here

Beating Bogus Callers

You may have seen our free ‘Bogus Caller’ warning cards displayed in many windows in the West Park area. These cards can act as a deterrent to conmen and sneak thieves who trick their way into homes. Sadly this is still a problem in our area.


If you would like a ‘Bogus Caller’ warning card, or would like a new card to replace your old one please e mail us at labour@westpark.org.uk and we will post one to you.

Labour Campaigner Marlene Quinn holding one of our cards.

Marie Rimmer's New Surgeries

Cllr Marie Rimmer now has a monthly surgery at St Luke’s. This replaces her Horace Street Library Surgery following the Library’s relocation to Peter Street.






Marie’s Surgeries are:
Thatto Heath Library
First Friday in the month
5pm until 6 pm.
St Luke’s Church Hall
Knowsley Rd
First Friday
in the month
6pm until 7pm.