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Le Tour de Barton
A quick update on the Barton quarter of the ward
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Doorstep Challenge
I was asked on the doorstep tonight ahead of tomorrow’s election about Labour’s policy for the aviation sector. It was such an interesting question. To be honest, I struggled a little with it. I have such a conflicting internal dialogue on this subject and certainty is never going to leap forth from my lips. I…
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Consultation to begin on Davyhulme’s “Active Neighbourhood”
On Monday 2nd October the consultation begins on Davyhulme’s Active Neighbourhood. The proposals limit north-south traffic cutting through roads like Wallingford and Guildford Roads. It focuses east-west traffic on Lostock Road, Winchester Road and Canterbury Road. Railway Road will no longer be a through road. Full list of closures – these will often effectively create…
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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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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…