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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Manchester City Council is working alongside Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) to shape the future of school travel across our city and the wider region. Together, we are committed to creating a well-connected, zero-carbon transport system that makes Manchester a fantastic place to live, work, and visit. A key part of this vision is the
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Whalley Range has started receiving new litter bins as part of Manchester’s drive to create cleaner, greener neighbourhoods. This rollout is part of the city’s £15 million Clean and Green Manchester programme, which aims to combat littering by providing residents and visitors with accessible, well-maintained waste disposal options throughout the city. Over the next three years, more
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Labour’s new budget, delivered by the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, outlines significant support for Manchester and Whalley Range residents, addressing the cost of living crisis, upgrading local infrastructure, and strengthening education and healthcare services. This budget is the first from Labour in nearly fifteen years, signalling a renewed focus on investment, job creation,
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Local councillor Angeliki Stogia recently met with the Rosgal’s gully cleansing team, who are contracted by Manchester City Council to clean gullies across the city. The team has been hard at work clearing all the gullies along Alexandra Road South, an essential task that helps keep our streets safe by reducing flood risk, preventing pooled
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Councillors have been contacted by constituents across Whalley Range, who are alarmed by the eviction decision affecting the Carlton Social and Bowling Club. The club, which has been a hub of the local community at Rowan Lodge for over 111 years, is now facing an eviction notice from the Building Company that owns the property.
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On the 8th of August, Councillor Angeliki Stogia and Councillor Muqaddasah Bano visited an Active Street event on Cromwell Avenue in Whalley Range. The initiative was organised by Whalley Range Youth Opportunities, MCR Active, and Mosscare St Vincents Housing. The event was bustling with activities and sports, free bike repairs and energy-saving advice from the
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Part of the Claremont Road alleyway is being transformed into a beautiful community space thanks to the amazing efforts of the Bowes Street Residents Association, Beresford Street residents, and In Our Nature. Cllr Angeliki Stogia joined these incredible residents who have come together to clean up, plant flowers, and create artwork that’s brought a whole
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At the recent Whalley Range Ward meeting, Councillor Aftab Razaq gave and update on the current Neighbourhood Investment Fund (NIF) concerning the Ward. The Neighbourhood Investment Fund (NIF) is available to communities to make their neighbourhoods better places to live. Manchester City Council are supporting local people by encouraging groups to apply. £20,000 of NIF is available to every area (ward) in
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