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verisial, interest little more than 50 p.c. of the electorate and yet one can find the loud­ est grousers among the ab­ stainers. Besides indifference one finds a fierce resentment against the Government's alle­ ged failures. Was there ever such a barrage of knocking and vilification against a gov­ ernment and in particular a Prime Minister? This is mainly centred on the Prices and In­ comes Policy. Was there a need for such a policy of balance and restraint? Of course there was and still is.


Locai issues, however contro-


W H Y Y O U S H O U L D V O T E . Polling will take place in Clitheroe next Thursday to elect four


MR. L. A. ALLEN


new members to the Borough Council* Thirteen candidates have handed in their nomination papers. We invited them to tell our


readers briefly why they deserved their votes. All except Mr. R. P. Ainsworth, the Independent, ivho said he had nothing to add to his advertisement, accepted our invitation. Here is ivhat they said . . .


quired some new thinking, and in the absence of a construc­ tive alternative the Govern­ ment is right, and shows cour­ age beyond that of any pre­ vious Government, in taking measures that are certainly not vote-catching but which aim at putting the country back on its feet. And with the care shown to the elderly, the sick and the less fortunate, despite all the difficulties, it gives us the nearest approach to social justice yet.


Clearly the situation re­ MR. S. BLACKBURN


another municipal election, and a chance for you to show your interest in the govern­ ment of your town.


Thursday next brings us to


sit down quietly for a few minu­ tes and think what has gone on in the counoil chamber over the past tew years


Before you go to the polls,


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fib o rrsu g h d to g i rv a a r * S u rv o y o r ;


The plan above shows the closed bridge, and by arrows, the alternate routes available


held a dance in the Parish Hall on Saturday attended by more than 200 people. Two Groups, the Meditation Mood and the 59th St. Bridge


The Parish Church Scouts


REBUILDING WORK CLOSES BRIDGE


provided the music The proceeds amounted to


job week raised a record figure of more than £90.


more than £20 for Group Funds The Scouts and Cubs bob-a-


(rallic from Monday so that reconstruction work can be carried out by British Rail.


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Ladies and Gentlemen. I am again honoured by


26 Hcnthorn Road, Clithcroe


an invitation to stand 'as Labour Candidate in the forthcoming Municipal Elec­ tion.


vious generous support I am hopeful in again asking for your vote. I consider the policy state­


Remembering your pre­ CRISP mi


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ment in our Manifesto to be good and in the best interests of our Town, and would prompt the thought that per­ haps u n e q u a l representa­ tion such as ours may not necessarily be for the best in any community. The kind of progress we


all desire would bring its own special problems to be faced sensibly and in the light of priorities. To whatever problems the


THE FOOTWEAR SPECIALISTS I


4 8 WHALLEY ROAD ,CLITHEROE Good parking ivhilst you shop


was placed on the bridge last year by Lancashire County Council and heavy traffic, including buses, has already been rerouted. Vehicles exceeding two tons


in weight were banned from using the bridge.


ROUTES


Council recommends the follow­ ing alternative routes: Northbound traffic should


The Lancashire C o u n ty


turn off Bawdlands into Thorn Street and along Eshton Ter­ race. turning right into Woone Lane. This will bring it to the junction with the main A.59 road. South bound traffic should


will be closed for six weeks, and opened to single line -traffic for a further fortnight. A weight restriction order


It is expected that the bridge


FOR SIX WEEKS Bawdlunds Bridge, Clitlieroe, is to be closed to all


sclf; "Am I satisfied ■with the way the town has been run?”


Having done this, ask you.--


answer no if you do. study the list of


Many of you. I am sure, will


five names that have already served on the council that dis­ satisfied you, and three more belong to a party that has ruled the town recently.


•indidates and you will find


4 Liberals and one Independent —who have never had the chance to show their capabili­ ties. The Liberals have stated


This leaves five candidates— MR. R. CHADWICK


providing services -for the pub­ lic. There is no virtue in hold­ ing down the rates if the public are denied much-needed amen­ ities. For example, how stupid it is to pay for the transport of children to Great Harwood in order to learn to swim, when, for a small increase in rates, we could provide the whole com­ munity with this much needed service.


Tile Labour movement has always based its policies on


council-house rents, however, the Tories really became active. This year the Labour Group produced a list of figures based on the Borough Treasurers’ estimated deficiency by 1969 to show that by increasing rents by a maximum of 5/-, the income would meet mainten­ ance and replacements, and still leave a working surplus. Their figures were not even dis­ cussed and rents increased by a maximum of 6/- per week, For decades the Tory Party


When it comes to revising


has dominated the municipal administration. For decades


Labour. MR. A. A. COOPER


very carefully before you place your four crosses.


tlieir views continually both in the press and in their own monthly newsletter. Please, go to vote, but think


MRS. B. BRADSHAW


Tory-dominated Council. I t is completely uninspiring, showinr


had ample opportunity to look at the record of the present


The Clitheroc electorate have


inefficiency, wastefulness and lack of enterprise. Yet the Council is resentful of criti­ cisms, refuses to answer ques­ tions and appears to believe


the increase in rates, without increase in amenities, I feel that the local increase could have been partially offset by en­ couraging more use of the Castle and Civic Hall. Accepting that if elected,


As a housewife, perturbed at


proceed along Waterloo Road, Duck Street and Lowergate to the junction with the A.59 and then along Woone Lane, Esh­ ton Terrace and Thorn Street to Bawdlands. A temporary footbridge is to


be erected for pedestrians dur­ ing the closure.


which I find particularly dis­ turbing is tile lack of forward thinking. If sufficient thought had been given some years ago, to the social facilities needed by this town, we would not now be saddled with a building which is virtually incapable of meeting those needs. New, pur­ pose built premises could have been erected for tile money since expended. This lack of foresight, which


One aspect or Council affairs


Clitheroc has s to o d still. Reverse this process by voting


they seek recreation. The town can offer very little of either to people of this age. Tlius, frustrated .and bored, they seek their employment, recreation and eventually their homes in other towns. Sites must be found in the


Youth Employment Committee, of which I am a member, give little encouragement to the youth of tile town. Of the 16 vacancies available for boys, most were dead-end jobs. I consider this to be highly


area for industries, and the best use made of old mills. Recent figures issued by the


to present and future require­ ments. The Conservatives offer a


town. They think we are an attractive and veil-managed


borough. Like all towns, wc have our


parking problems not com­ pletely solved by the four good car parks we have already pro­ vided. Further facilities might be available in the Castle


grounds off Parson Lane. Half the present Council were


sincere welcome to new resi­ dents; what we hope to achieve is for their benefit also. Apathy is dangerous. Please vote Conservative.


MR. S. MOORE


council because I am quite sure I have something good to offer in the way of knowledge and experience.


I am seeking election to the


unsatisfactory, and would press for encouragement of the kind of industries that would give our young people a wider choice and greater security.


MR. S. F. HARDMAN


vice on the council, aided by nine years’ experience, for a further term.


J hope to continue my ser­


wards the welfare ol tile Bor­ ough. and to contribute some guidance in what has become


a most difficult period in our history. I refer to the appalling


financial state of the country, now working down to local authorities.


however desirable they may be, and the effect is that some of our cherished hopes will just have to be deferred. Further, judicious care must be taken in all expenditure, and I hope to see good value for ratepayers’ money spent


creed that monies will not be available for many projects,


ultimately has lost the rate­ payers money, will do so again. We live in an area where the climate predisposes towards chronic bronchitis and associa­ ted heart diseases and should therefore, be doing everything in our power to diminish air pollution, the other major aggravating factor. Every surrounding town,


that it has responsibilities only to a certain section of the pub­ lic.


satisfaction. My interests in the two pri­


MR. W. HARGREAVES


including Skipton. has smoke control programmes: why not Clitheroe? A start could be made by


requiring new premises to con­ form to smokeless standards, which would not cost the rate­ payers anything. When the Clean Air Act is implemented, the number of conversion grants needed will therefore be reduced.


should be contending with Conservative majority, I appeal to women electors and to any men who have ever been thank­ ful for a woman’s advice and thrift to vote for me. A woman’s commonsense a n d practicality may have some effect. I promise no favours but


straightforward honesty and hard work in the interest of the community.


town at present are for new industries, and greater recrea­ tional facilities especially for the young. Another batch of school


MR. A. J, CURRIE-CURRIE The crying needs of this


leavers will soon come onto the labour market. In seeking employment within the town the bulk will meet only with


, The same will apply when watched carefully in relation frustration.


by careful planning, to live within our means. Loan ' charges m u s t be


have endeavoured to use my business experience to the benefit of Clitheroe ratepayers.


During the past three years I


tion to the Council in order to bring forward projects which I feel are very important.


of the swimming baths and constructive schemes for wider use of the Civic Hall arc two of my main targets.


A plebiscite to decide the site


perty should be discontinued until plans are completed for


Mcarley Brook be cleaned out has brought peace of mind to many house-holders. Every effort must be made,


its replacement. I hope my insistence that


Further demolition of pro­ I would appreciate re-elec­


one is given confidence in look­ ing forward to an early return to better times. As Mayor-Elect X shall endeavour to serve with


Judging by trade reports,


mary- schools, and all things relating to old people and wel­ fare will continue unabated.


The powers-that-be have de­ My enidleavours will be to­


ambitions and to want things, and mature enough to know how much can reasonably be afforded.


I am young enough to have


Clitheroe needs and should have a public bath, good facili­ ties for dancing and recreation.


I am of the opinion that


easy to enthuse and thus go beyond the limits of expendi­ ture which tlie town can com­ fortably support. The prime pupose of a public bath is. in my view somewhere where people can learn to swim so that they can enjoy water sports, and even more impor­ tant, stay alive if they get into deep water.


In dealing with baths it is


Dancing is not only for the young. Clitheroe needs a place where the larger functions can be held by charitable organis­ ations. staff dances ns well as run-of-the-mill affairs.


MR. M. B. [.'EWELL


cil throughout the year for what can be traced back to one basic fault of complacency.


We have criticised the Coun­


that everything is perfect with the town—and there is clearly resentment at anyone, like the Liberals, who begs to differ.


Their belief appears to be


Hall losing £80 per week. Those councillors who arc business- nit.: would vigorously examine ways and means ol dealing with this before they went bankrupt—but do they show the same concern for ratepayers' money?


For example, we have a Civic


meetings has convinced me that the present councillors are more interested in being coun­ cillors than representatives of the electors.


My attendance at Council


keep in touch with the elector­ ate if I were elected, simply be­ cause we are a minority party that HAS to be on its toes all the time.


I believe that 1 would have to MR. R. TURNER


companies are interested in finding business sites in the


YOUR LABOUR CANDIDATES CLITHEROE MUNICIPAL ELECTION _ THURSDAY, MAY 9th. 1968


TO THE ELECTORS OF CLITHEROE


-V*.- m g s®


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in me and offer my regret that It has been necessary for me to resign. Expressions of goodwill in recent weeks have been much appreciated. Just a few years ago when Labour had its


May I thank you for your past confidence m i


8 Monk Street. Clitheroc.


Ladies and Gentlemen, Ha v i n g accepted the Clitheroe Borough Labour Party's invitation to stand as candidate in the forthcoming Municipal Election, I now appeal for your support on May 9th, 1968. 1 fully support the Policy


Statement of the Labour Party, and if elected I will endeavour to carry out Council duties to the best of my ability.


Yours sincerely, A. J. CURRIE-CURRIE.


• start on the baths. In one year much was achieved. A firm decision was taken on baths, good progress was made and I firmly believe they could have been under construction before the present ‘squeeze’ began if un­ necessary obstacles had not latterly been introduced. A firm foundation was laid for the build up of our finances and the lessening of expensive borrowing except for major projects. Above all, responsibilities were offered to the Tories with a fair share out of important posts. We hoped this would be a step to the removal of unnecessary “party play” but this was not to be. Back they went to their system of dismissal and grab, this in spite of their own leader's advice. The standard of local government is reaching a dangerously low ebb, some improvement must be begun before it is too late. There will soon be no option but the loss of Clitheroe’s identity and the Council can look inward for blame. The Council needs men of some ability,


one and only year of majority on the Council there were four main targets. To improve the standard of local government amongst members, to increase the efficiency of depart­ ments, to stabilise finances and to make a


Is there onll


Fact: GULI COSTS LEI


ELECTRIC! ★ For Whalll


94 Whalley Road. Clitheroe.


Ladies and Gentlemen, I am honoured by the


invitation to stand as Labour Candidate at the forthcom­ ing Election and earnestly ask for vour support on May 9th, 1968.


but not cleverness. I t needs men who can look beyond next month or next year and prepare for the town of 10. 20 or more years hence. I t needs men. above all. who have integrity, willingness to work, and a readi­ ness to co-operate with those who have a “real” interest in Cltiheroe. I know these men on the Labour team to be the right sort. May I suggest you give them a chance.


Yours sincerely, JOHN HALL.


LABOUR'S CHOICE - LET IT BE YOURS


future may hold I would bend my energies and try to apply commonsense should you choose to elect me on the 9th of May. Yours sincerely.


L. H. ALLEN.


Use all four Votes, numbers 2,5,7 & 13


VOTE LABOUR - *» / ft' ttv ■ > %


conscious of the fact that some of the desirable ameni­ ties are lacking, such as Public Baths, etc., and my energies would be directed towards the early provision of these.


As a Clitheronian, I am The experience I have


gained in Trade Union work at local and national level would, I believe, be of great assistance in applying myself to the field of Local Govern­ ment. If elected, I would en­


deavour to carry out Coun­ cil duties to . your complete satisfaction.


Yours sincerely, WILLIAM- TURNER. .A 1 “Oak House”.


been most interesting, and close contact with the townspeople has given me the opportunity to help individual citizens with their problems. 1 know that several large


My three years of office has Council points out


road dangers Chipping Parish Council


has requested that the road between the police station and the Club House should be widened, as it is now used by schoolchildren, and a


potential danger exists. At Monday’s meeting of


Clitheroe Rural Council, the County Divisional Surveyor. Mr. K. W. Helm, reported that members of his department had recently met members of the Chipping parish council, who had made the request.


to the County Surveyor for his consideration, and has been added to the list of proposed improvements. However, as the road is a non-principal” road, there


The matter has been reported


present year. Stream


cars along the northerly side of the road at the top of Malt Kiln Brow, adjacent to the nearby


the Parish councillors to the constant practice of parking


stream. I t was suggested that the


MUSICAL REVUE MARKS LADIES’ WEEKEND


.To celebrate Ladies' 'Week­


end, the women of Trinity Methodist church presented a musical revue "A Box of Black Magic” in the School on Sat­ urday. I t was written by Mr. Cyril


Ainsworth, of Clitheroe, and produced toy Mrs. Bertha Brad­ shaw.


son. Mrs. E. Ragnall and Miss Dorothy Birtwell.


Soloists were Mrs. Iris Greg-


Broom and Miss M. Hethering- ton.


the preacher was Mrs. A. B. Macgarr, of Lancaster, and the soloist Miss Judith Wood. Lessons were read by Mrs. F.


At the sendees on Sunday, Attention was also drawn by


police should be informed e( the potential danger of restrict­ ing the width of the road it this point. Reflector posts have act


'Ideal-Standard’ and I N l


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been placed along the edge o! the road as a deterrent to parking, and also to assist in protecting the edge of the highway where it is close to the stream.


Who tell s the


seems to be little hope of obtaining f u n d s for the improvement d u r in g the


should inform the Press ol what happens at meeting, sprang up at the monthly meeting of the Divisional Executive No. 5. of the Lancashire Education Com­


Press ? An argument as to who


mittee on Tuesday. Coun. Miss A. Alston asked


if members of the Press wen- allowed to attend the meetings of the General Purposes Sub­ committee, and when told that they were not, asked why a report of a meeting was put a a paper. Coun. F. Ainsworth said Un­


doing our best to make our inheritance a worthy Civic Hall. Our critics have not put forward a single constructive suggestion which we have failed to consider carefully, and we haven’t noticed them giving much support to the efforts we have already sponsored—drama festivals, plays, old time music hall, Sunday concerts etc.


not members when the Grand Cinema was purchased. We are


MR. W. TURNER


1 have lived in Clitheroe all my life and have been dis­


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appointed to note the eppo- tunities missed by Tory LT


trolled councils. Bruagc* had vast possibilities. The Kip',


Lane Hall could have beer bought for a very cheap up,,' Sewage works improvement'


fi cei


and refuse disposal works hayl been put off until cow ww we are having to do the wori- the cost is very . mcli greater All points to a lack of foresight' Increases in Council rent


than!


must have been a shock to the tenants. If increases were necessary to provide prope- maintenance then they shopv have been done more gradually and repair work carried op; earlier. Many of these houses h a v e electrical installation, which arc over 30 years o'd and the properties general- have been allowed to deterior­ ate in many other ways. This to me -;s bad manage­


to alter it.


With the nd from ‘I I


It’s only 21' cj wide-T


heating and k| fivc-bcdroomel


Btu/h). J III


front-tol


y<| Lil


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ment and unfair to the team; and I would do all in my j»wc.’.


Has coloured J| Dot


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to his knowledge no member of the Executive had give anv information. Mr. J. W. Waddmgton saw


lie had received a telephone call following a meeting of the General Purposes Sub-Com­ mittee, and was asked things about which he thought the caller should not. have known


understood the lulorrantio:: was given in the Padiiiair. press.


Mr. Waddington .-aid he Route*


Padiham. said in reply that the trouble seemed to have arisen from a report- he was asked :o give in the Padiham press. He said he gave a report o:


Coun. B. Stephenson, o:


opinions which he should be allowed to state on the meet­ ings, but did not give any information away.


the activities of the Divisions Executive without divulging anything that had been said a: the meetings. He added that he expressed


8-00 a.m. to 9-00 p.111.


COUNTY E l Tell


n


Eastham Street, Clitheroc.


Ladies and Gentlemen, I have been honoured once


ag ai n by the Clithcroe Party to contest the forth­ coming Municipal Election. My membership of the


Labour Party goes back oyer thirty years, much of which has been spent in various areas of public service, par­ ticularly in the Geld of education. The basic policies of the


Labour Party has been to provide better services for the ratepayers, sometimes in the teeth of bitter opposition. It is high time progress


was made in the provision of the much discussed swim­ ming baths. I promise to do all in my power to press for action on this project and also to work for the provi­ sion',of better recreational facilities for the youth of the town.


Yours sincerely. R. CHADWICK.


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