The postal votes for the 2016 local elections have now been issued. If you’re a postal voter, you don’t have to wait until election day – in fact it’s best to complete and return the voting pack as soon as possible, so that you are sure not to forget. Just follow the instructions carefully, and […]
Postal voting now underway Read More »
Today is the final day you can register to vote in order to take part in the local elections this year. You can go to gov.uk/register-to-vote, or for more information see our own question and answer page on Individual Electoral Registration. Angeliki Stogia, Councillor for Whalley Range and Labour’s candidate in this year’s local election,
Voter registration deadline is today Read More »
At a public meeting on Sunday 10 April, Whalley Range Labour Party formally launched the campaign to re-elect Angeliki Stogia as Councillor on Thursday 5 May. Angeliki and Sir Gerald Kaufman spoke, supported by Mary Watson and Aftab Razaq, and there were questions from the floor on topics such as homelessness, Council democracy, fracking, and
Angeliki and Sir Gerald get the election underway Read More »
Angeliki Stogia (our candidate in the local election) and Sir Gerald Kaufman MP will be at Manley Park Play Centre on Sunday 10th April from 4pm to 5.30pm, to meet Whalley Range members and residents, talk about Angeliki’s campaign and to answer any questions. There will be some simple refreshments available, and admission is free.
Meet our candidate on Sunday 10th at Manley Park Read More »
The local election for Manchester City Council is being held this year on Thursday 5 May and the Whalley Range Labour candidate will be Angeliki Stogia. She says “I’m really pleased to have been selected again, and hope to build on the four years of experience I have gained since being elected in 2012 and
Angeliki Stogia for Labour on Thursday 5 May Read More »
Cllr Mary Watson and Angeliki help out in a ‘litter pick’ organised by Friends of Alexandra ParkIn her role as Assistant Executive Member for Culture and Leisure, Whalley Range Councillor Angeliki Stogia is helping promote a new Manchester City Council consultation on the future development of all the city’s parks and green spaces over the
City parks in the next decade – have your say Read More »
Some local residents have asked about the future of the old Chorlton Baths on Manchester Road. Whalley Range and Chorlton Labour Councillors are pleased to report that the City Council are in a dialogue with the Unicorn Grocery as an adjacent landowner, along with a social housing provider, to bring forward a residential and retail
Former Chorlton Baths site – update Read More »
On 15th February, at our regular monthly meeting the branch Labour Party discussed diversity in Whalley Range, and how to tackle barriers to integration and understanding amongst our varied communities. Four of our members provided insight into their lives growing up in Whalley Range and the activities which had led to more contact and understanding
Community and diversity in Whalley Range Read More »
The recent storms and heavy rainfall in northern England have continued to cause problems, and the local roads and drains are no exception. Whalley Range councillor Angeliki Stogia has been putting pressure on the Council’s Highways department to do more to resolve longstanding problems (such as blocked and damaged drains flooding the cycleways on Upper
Dealing with drainage problems in Whalley Range Read More »
Speeding cars and anti-social driving continue to be a problem on some streets in Whalley Range and Chorlton. Councillor Angeliki Stogia has been talking to local community organisations about setting up a Community Speedwatch scheme. This is a new initiative where active members of the community join together with the support of the police to
Community Speedwatch scheme for Whalley Range Read More »