The Whalley Range Climate Action group has arranged an online lobby event with Manchester Gorton MP Afzal Kahn on Friday 21 August at 3pm. The discussion will focus on the global justice aspect of the climate emergency. Everyone in Manchester Gorton constituency is invited to take part. It is an opportunity to discuss the importance of global […]
Global Climate Lobby with Afzal Khan MP on 21 Aug Read More »
As promised, Manchester City Council are pressing ahead with a £100m road investment programme, carrying out necessary repairs and improvements to make the city’s roads usable and safe for motorists and cyclists alike. Following recent major work to Withington Road, there will be two more resurfacing schemes starting in the area this month. Work to
Moss Side and Whalley Range road repairs Read More »
Manchester City Council, with partners Sustrans and Transport for Greater Manchester, have big plans to upgrade the popular cycling (and walking) route along the Fallowfield Loop, and they have launched a consultation to prioritise the improvements. The traffic-free route links Chorlton in the west to Gorton and Fairfield in the east, running along the southern
Keeping cyclists and walkers in the Loop… Read More »
Local group Whalley Range Climate Action have organised an online discussion on Thursday 23 July at 7.30pm. The focus will be the city of Preston, the successes of the local government there in undertaking transformation towards a greener economy, and what lessons we can learn for Whalley Range (and Manchester). Everyone is welcome to take
‘Building Whalley Range Back Better’ – 23 July Read More »
Manchester’s top health chiefs have come together with personal messages of solidarity to the people of Manchester for their help with Covid test and trace work. As lockdown gradually lifts further, it is now even more important that people who think they may have coronavirus stay at home and book themselves a test as soon
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The first stage of the new Manchester to Chorlton Cycle Way is now complete, including an innovative junction between Chorlton Road and Royce Road which was opened today. This style of crossing, known as CYCLOPS for ‘Cycling Optimised Signalling’, prioritises pedestrians and cyclists and facilitates right turns in one traffic light phase. Whalley Range Labour
Cycleway latest – First stage complete! Read More »
Contractors working for the City Council have successfully completed the resurfacing work to Withington Road (between Brooks Bar and Manley Road). Assia Shah (Whalley Range Labour candidate in the next local election, to be held in May 2021) has taken a look at the finished work. “Aftab, Angeliki and Mary have been pushing to get
Withington Road resurfacing work is completed Read More »
Addressing concerns raised by many local people over the last year, the three Whalley Range councillors have requested that Withington Road and Alexandra Road South are considered for inclusion in the next round of roads to be designated with a 20mph speed limit. Councillor Angeliki Stogia says “These roads are predominantly residential but also serve
20mph speed limit proposals – have your say! Read More »
The surface of Withington Road between Manley Road and the old Whalley pub has been in poor condition for some time, with a number of potholes making things difficult for drivers and creating dangers for cyclists. But as part of the £100m highways investment programme by the City Council, this section of the road is
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To all Whalley Range residents and families celebrating the festival of Eid – Cllr Aftab Razaq, Cllr Angeliki Stogia, Cllr Mary Watson and Assia Shah wish you a joyful occasion. Please remember, the best gift you can give to your loved ones this year is… Stay home, stay safe.
Eid Mubarak from Whalley Range Labour! Read More »