Following the election yesterday and the count today at Manchester Convention Centre which concluded at 6.30pm, Muqaddasah Bano has been declared the new councillor for Whalley Range. The final tally of votes on a turnout of 34.8% is as follows: BANO, Muqaddasah Labour 2,733 MCGUINESS, Andrew Liberal Democrat 102 MCMANUS, Beth Green 955 TANG, Andrew […]
Election 2021 – Bano wins in Whalley Range! Read More »
The government has reconfirmed that the local election postponed from last year will take place on Thursday 6 May. While electors can be confident that voting on the day at polling stations will be completely safe, it may be less convenient than usual – for example, some polling stations may have to temporarily relocate (especially
Go Postal – apply to vote early this year Read More »
As previously reported, Manchester City Council faces some very tough choices to try and address a huge shortfall in the budget for the next financial year, caused by the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Council will vote on the budget at their full meeting in March. You have an opportunity to comment on the
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Manchester City Council’s net revenue budget – the budget used to deliver services – is just over £666m. More than half of this budget is spent on Health and Social Care, and Children’s Services. The council is facing an incredibly difficult budget position in 2021/22. The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has meant increased costs
Have your say on a possible Council Tax increase Read More »
On 20 September the Tory government scrapped their temporary suspension of landlords’ rights to serve eviction notices. Tenants across the country can face losing their homes if they fall behind with rent due to short-term hardship during the Covid-19 crisis. Assia Shah, Whalley Range Labour candidate in May 2021, says “I’m really concerned about the
Taking action on eviction as Covid-19 crisis bites 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 »
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
Withington Rd to be resurfaced this June 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 »