Video of Stephen O'Brien MP

24th August 2010

Stephen O'Brien MP in Sierra Leone

24th August 2010

Stephen O'Brien MP Takes Action to Prevent Malaria in Sierra Leone Through Provision of 1 Million Bednets.
International Development Minister Stephen O'Brien MP Meets patients at the Bo District Hospital in Sierra Leone, where he announced that the British Government would be provising an additional 1 million bednets to tackle Malaria in the country.

Conservative Councillor Recruitment

4th August 2010

Recruitment.

Are you a Conservative who wants to improve your local area? If so, you are an ideal candidate to become a Conservative councillor.

Becoming a councillor is a uniquely rewarding experience. It gives you the opportunity to help your local community and be part of a dedicated team providing key services for your area.

Being a councillor is also a great way to gain political experience and useful skills in public speaking, debating and problem solving.

Serving councillors are a broad mix of people from the local community. New councillors are good news. They mean fresh ideas and fresh enthusiasm, and that will be good for your council and your local area.

By becoming a councillor, you really can make a difference to your local community.

Who may become a councillor?
To be eligible you must be:

- A British subject or a citizen of the Irish Republic or the EU and resident in the UK.

- At least eighteen years old on the day you are nominated.

- Either on the electoral register for the council area in which you are seeking election, or have lived or worked in that council area for at least the last twelve months.

- A member of the Conservative Party.

- If you have not already done so, you will need to become a member of the Conservative Party.

To find out more, please contact Eddisbury Conservative Association.

Natwich Show

28th July 2010

Stephen O'Brien with his wife Gemma.

Whatever extra responsibilities Stephen has a government minister he always knows that his heart and energy is devoted to his Cheshire constituency. Here he is, with his wife Gemma, at the Nantwich Show again.

Tattenhall

16th July 2010

Stephen O'Brien in Tattenhall

On Friday 16th July Stephen O'Brien MP addressed a packed meeting at the Barbour Institute in Tattenhall. The crowd had gathered to air their concern about the proposed closures of Day Care Centres across the Eddisbury constituency. Stephen expressed his support for the Centres and the volunteers who help keep them open and welcoming for local elderly residents of Eddisbury villages every week.

He pointed out that, despite his promotion to being a government minister, his first priority was to represent the people of his constituency.

News from Westminster

2010

Stephen O'Brien

Stephen O’Brien MP was delighted that after more than a decade of working for all the people of Eddisbury constituency he was re-elected with a solid majority in June. In a three way contest Stephen was rewarded with a very creditable majority of 13,255 or 51.7% of the vote.

After years in Opposition Stephen has been appointed as Under Secretary of State for International Development in the new Coalition government. Stephen has, for years, supported the battle against malaria and is committed to fighting corruption.

Stephen O’Brien’s regular surgeries will continue and he remains as dedicated to helping residents as ever – no matter who they might have supported at the polls.

To make an appointment for a surgery please email me or telephone me on 020 7219 6315.

Waste Collection Consultation

12th July 2010

Bin Collection proposed to be weekly.

Conservative Cheshire West and Chester Council wants to replace the three existing waste collection contracts with a single new service in 2012.

This could be your opportunity to have your bins emptied once a week!!

By bringing all the different collection arrangements into one, it might be possible to reduce costs, improve recycling and provide residents with a consistent, better collection service across Cheshire West and Chester. If you haven’t had a consultation leaflet or need a replacement contact : 0300 123 7026 or e-mail waste@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk.

Please don’t waste this opportunity to influence your local services.

Local Government News

12th July 2010

Eddisbury includes parts of Cheshire West and Chester Council and Cheshire East Council. Both Councils will have ‘all out’ elections in May 2011 and are awaiting the Boundary Commission’s decisions about proposed changes to ward boundaries. As soon as the possible changes are known we will be stepping our efforts to keep you informed. If you are interested in being a candidate for the elections we would like to hear from you.