Canal27ways: it’s about politics and place

Trafford Housing Trust has announced it is to rehouse its residents living in Circle Court. The Trust has concluded that the flats fall short of the quality of homes it aspires to provide.

With new ward boundaries across Trafford, I’ve put my name forward to be one of the sixty-three candidates chosen to represent Labour in the elections. I want to be a local councillor in this place I live and place I love. Lots of hurdles to clear first, but I’ve put my name forward. Wish me…

Thomas Street footbridge was shut for a time on Saturday as an ‘item’ found in the canal. The authorities weren’t saying what was found but people are saying on Facebook it was a grenade fished out of the Bridgewater Canal. The statement from the Police said the item was not found to be viable.

Coronation Street is to get a new set at its home on Trafford Quays. Just as Stretford is beginning to demolish its dated precinct, Coronation Street is to get a bleaker precinct for Weatherfield. Don’t know if they can reuse anything from Stretford but we’ll definitely be seeing the back of an extended set as…

The condition of road surfaces in Lostock came to a head this week on Facebook after a complaint was dismissed as not meeting the criteria and therefore not requiring action. The criteria is that a pothole will be repaired if it’s depth is at least 40mm and 300mm across. This rule is modified for footways…