At an online selection meeting on Monday 18 January attended by almost seventy local members, Muqaddasah Bano was chosen as the new Labour candidate for the next local elections in Whalley Range (currently due to be held on 6 May 2021). “My first name is Muqaddasah, but most of my friends just call me Bano. […]
Muqaddasah Bano – candidate for Whalley Range Read More »
Two pharmacy-based community vaccination centres are opening shortly in Whalley Range ward and will soon start administering Covid-19 vaccines in partnership with the NHS rollout. Kapoor Pharmacy Services have teamed up with Whalley Range Cricket and Lawn Tennis Club to create a bespoke temporary facility at the clubhouse at 135 Kingsbrook Road. Councillors Aftab Razaq
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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
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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 »
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 »
Here is a quick update from your Whalley Range Labour team of Cllr Aftab Razaq, Cllr Angeliki Stogia, Cllr Mary Watson and Assia Shah. We hope you and your families are managing to stay in good health in this very difficult and challenging time. As the pandemic unfolds and government policy starts to move from
Coronavirus update and information links Read More »
A quick update from the three Whalley Range Labour councillors (Aftab Razaq, Angeliki Stogia and Mary Watson) : These are of course very challenging times for all Whalley Range residents. We hope you can remain safe and well as we move through this uncertain period. Some people have asked us about local neighbourhood ‘mutual support’
Covid-19 – mutual support and help in Whalley Range Read More »
The public consultation on proposals by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to bring the region’s bus services back under public control has now closed. The three Whalley Range councillors (Angeliki Stogia, Mary Watson and Aftab Razaq) are all strongly in favour of the plans – you can read their submission to the consultation here. Whalley
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