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Tory Councillor Ian Schofield wins local election

May 6, 2016 by Lee Leave a Comment

It was a long day for those involved with no less than two recounts being requested finishing around 2:15am. A fantastic effort by the volunteers after another election ends in recount:

The final result after the two recounts was:

David Barker (UKIP) 372
Karen Leach (Lab) 1658
Ian Schofield (Con) 1695
Zarrin Shannon (Green) 141

Ian is a local man who lives on Peel Brow and has been seen out and about locally delivering the InTouch Conservative new leaflets.

With the results all in the final standing for seats is as follows for Bury Council:

Labour 32 seats
Lib Dems 3 seats
Conservatives 16 seats

I hope that Ian is able to bring to Ramsbottom everything promised in his campaign and above all serves the people.

Wetherspoon’s to open in Ramsbottom

April 1, 2016 by Lee 6 Comments

wetherspoons ramsbottom — Wetherspoons comes to Ramsbottom after securing the plot of the old Police Station.

After several years of rumours, Wetherpoons have finally managed to lay claim to our town. With the auction and sale of the old Police Station having now completed it’s come to light that the new owners are to open a Wetherspoons.

Wetherspoons already have a firm presence in Bury town centre with The Art Picture House and The Robert Peel, the question now is what will they call this one in Ramsbottom and will it keep to the feel of the town?

What do you think it will be called, keep in mind it’s on the location of the previous Police Station, will it follow the naming convention like The Robert Peel in Bury? Have your say in the comments box below or share on social media to get your friends involved.

The House of Beer Ramsbottom opens

February 12, 2016 by Lee Leave a Comment

I have aince interviewed Clint for the podcast.

Ramsbottom has a brand new shop, and if you like beer you’re in for a treat!

The House of Beer first opened for trading on February 12th 2016. Promising:

…to bring you the very best local, national and foreign beers.

I’m sure you’ll join me in welcoming The House of Beer to Ramsbottom.
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Baratxuri victim of vandalism

February 6, 2016 by Lee Leave a Comment

One of the most popular new restaurants Baratxuri has suffered at the hands of vandalism. An altercation on the street happened which resulted in a wheelie bin being thrown through the window. Staff and customers of Baratxuri were not involved with the individuals and it was an unprovoked case of mindless vandalism.

It seems to be quite a common occurence in Ramsbottom, a few years back there was a spree of windows being smashed on Bridge Street with Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary being hit twice over a few years.

I just spoke to Mike from The Card Shop on Bolton Street who has also had his window smashed in the past. He said “I know how I felt when I arrived to find that, so I can only imagine how Baratxuri are feeling”

Could picking blackberries become illegal?!

February 3, 2016 by Lee

What would you say if I told you that you could be arrested for picking a blackberry? You’d think I was crazy right?

Well Bristol City Council are attempting to introduce a byelaw that would criminilise the act of picking “the whole or any part of any plant, shrub or tree” from any of the proposed 212 parks and green spaces around the city.