Author: Mike Cordingley
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I don’t like Full Council and I’ve never been that fond of cricket either
I’ve not been looking forward to full-council. There’s something very League of Gentlemen about the exaggerated amateur dramatics that you can get sucked into. It was quite funny that it clashed with Old Trafford emptying at the same time. It was fancy dress outside and (maybe) inside. We have two hours and thirty minutes for…
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What a week!
The induction’s over. It’s been quite a heavy week as the routine starts to kick in. Labour Away Day – Saturday Political parties are strange things. People have different motivations. Whether to rule or to represent, how to shape our local places, climbing up the ladder to get a better job. So, we’re a disparate…
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We hear good words but we’re not delivering the change needed
I’m indebted to my colleague Councillor Jill Axford for sharing this video. Jill herself has been ahead of the curve with regard to climate change for a long time. She’s absolutely spot on. We’re nowhere near where we need to be. We must stop deceiving ourselves that technological solutions will make it all disappear. Please…
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AI puts the mystery back into doing the Councillor thing
As I strolled through the streets of this typical neighbourhood, an inexplicable feeling tugged at the back of my mind. It was as if there were a hushed emptiness lingering in the air, whispering secrets that went unnoticed by most. I couldn’t shake off the sense that there were more vacant houses than usual, their…
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I’m back as councillor and it feels so good
Let the light in I’ve always been committed to keeping people informed. Hopefully, you’ll get a sense of what I’ve been doing and be able to tell me what I’m doing wrong or doing right. I’m hoping to get my email address and phone number working this week and I’ll publish them as soon as…
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Why are cycle lanes happening, Everywhere?
A voter asks Can you tell me what you think of the situation with regard to cycle lanes, which are being increased by a very large number all around Stretford, Trafford and most other surrounding areas? It is a driver’s worst nightmare and it no longer matters when you are travelling. There used to be…