Work is now underway on the UK’s first majority LGBTQ+ Extra Care housing scheme in Whalley Range. The £37 million development on the former Spire Hospital site will deliver 80 one and two-bedroom apartments for people over 55 to rent at social rent levels, plus 40 affordable shared ownership homes. Designed with the community, the […]
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With warm weather drawing more people outdoors, our parks in Whalley Range are seeing a welcome rise in visitors — and with that comes a greater need to manage litter and maintain clean, safe spaces for everyone to enjoy. Cllr Angeliki Stogia recently met with a cleaning contractor in Alexandra Park to thank them and
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Over 100 volunteers came out in force on Friday 4th April for the Great British Spring Clean in Whalley Range and Moss Side – and what a day it was! There were several litter-picking stations and stalls set up along Claremont Road and by Alexandra Park, making it easy for people to join in wherever
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Local community groups and Council services work tirelessly to keep our streets clean, but despite their efforts, fly-tipping remains a persistent issue in parts of Whalley Range and Moss Side. From litter dumped by those who don’t live in the area, to rogue landlords and some businesses not disposing waste correctly, residents have told us
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On a bright Friday afternoon, Whalley Range Councillors, Mayor Andy Burnham, and local MP Afzal Khan joined pupils, staff, families, and faith leaders at St Margaret’s C of E Primary School in Whalley Range for a heartwarming celebration centred on compassion — one of the school’s core values. The event showcased the inspiring work of children who have been exploring what compassion means
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Cllr Angeliki Stogia brought a motion at Full Council calling for stronger enforcement and a cultural shift to tackle dangerous driving and make the city’s Bee Network safer. Manchester is investing £1.2 billion in an integrated, sustainable transport system—but reckless road users threaten public safety and undermine efforts to create streets where people can walk,
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The much-loved café in the Pavilion has reopened. It is now run by Café Bembe, a small local business as a warm, welcoming space for people to meet, relax and connect. Our three Councillors, Angeliki Stogia, Aftab Razaq and Muqaddasah Bano have all visited. They said: “Alexandra Park is such a special place, and the
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Labour councillors in Manchester brought a motion to the Council to support community ownership of local assets, ensuring that spaces such as parks, libraries, cultural venues, and high streets continue to serve local people and businesses. Manchester has already seen the transformative power of community-led spaces. The Council has secured 35 community assets with many
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Labour’s Ashley Dalton won the West Lancashire parliamentary by-election yesterday, the third victory in our region following recent elections in Stretford and Urmston and City of Chester constituencies. There was a 10.5% swing from Conservative to Labour compared to the 2019 general election, and it was the worst vote share for the Conservatives since the
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This special event, organised by the Alexandra Park Heritage Group, was rescheduled following the death of the Queen, and will now be held this Sunday 30 October from 2pm to 4pm, at the Alexandra Park Pavilion. Full details are on their flyer:
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