Tuesday 31 December 2013
Thursday 26 December 2013
Wednesday 18 December 2013
Tuesday 17 December 2013
Friday 13 December 2013
Thursday 12 December 2013
Monday 9 December 2013
Friday 6 December 2013
Saturday 30 November 2013
Tuesday 26 November 2013
Tuesday 19 November 2013
Saturday 9 November 2013
Friday 8 November 2013
Thursday 7 November 2013
Wednesday 6 November 2013
Tuesday 5 November 2013
Saturday 26 October 2013
Wednesday 23 October 2013
Monday 21 October 2013
Wednesday 16 October 2013
Tuesday 15 October 2013
Friday 11 October 2013
Thursday 3 October 2013
Tuesday 1 October 2013
Friday 20 September 2013
Langworthy SNAP A week of action 23 – 29 September
Thursday 19 September 2013
Monday 9 September 2013
Wednesday 21 August 2013
Thursday 15 August 2013
Monday 12 August 2013
Saturday 10 August 2013
Thursday 8 August 2013
Monday 5 August 2013
Saturday 3 August 2013
Wednesday 31 July 2013
Monday 29 July 2013
Thursday 25 July 2013
Thursday 18 July 2013
Wednesday 17 July 2013
Monday 8 July 2013
Thursday 4 July 2013
Tuesday 2 July 2013
Thursday 27 June 2013
Wednesday 26 June 2013
Monday 24 June 2013
Wednesday 19 June 2013
Tuesday 18 June 2013
Wednesday 12 June 2013
Manchester's hidden homeless .
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/scandal-greater-manchesters-hidden-homeless-4303590
Saturday 8 June 2013
Thursday 6 June 2013
Wednesday 5 June 2013
Tuesday 28 May 2013
Saturday 25 May 2013
Sunday 19 May 2013
TORY MINISTER REJECTS LABOUR PLEA TO BLOCK GREENFIELD HOUSING
TORY MINISTER REJECTS LABOUR PLEA TO BLOCK GREENFIELD HOUSING
Tory planning minister Nick Boles has rejected a plea from Salford City Council to block developers’ plans to build on greenfield sites in Worsley.
Labour assistant mayor for planning Cllr Derek Antrobus wrote to the minister in March asking him to close a loophole in planning laws.
Labour argues that how land is used in future should be decided democratically through a local plan which involves local communities in making decision about where housing should go and what greenery should be kept.
But, when a plan is still being prepared, the Tories’ National Planning Policy Framework allows developers to cherry pick any site and instructs local planners to support such applications.
Cllr Antrobus said: “I wrote to Nick Boles pointing out that we were following the localist agenda by involving local people in making a local plan.
“I pointed out that people’s involvement would count for nothing if developers could make opportunistic planning applications which would effectively allocate land before the public had the chance to.”
His letter urged the minister to bring in new rules which would prevent developers going for new sites while local people were still debating a local plan. His plea was backed by groups like the National Trust and the Campaign to Protect Rural England.
But he has now received a reply – after a two-month wait – which rules out any change.
Cllr Antrobus: “I am disappointed. It shows that ‘localism’ is just a charade – Tory planning policy is about putting power in to the hands of developers. It’s hardly surprising. They have always been on the side of big business.”
Friday 17 May 2013
Salford tackles homophobia with 'Don’t Assume' photos
Cllr Paul Dennett
Youth groups in Salford have created a thought provoking photo exhibition called ‘Don’t Assume’ to help promote international day against homophobia and transphobia, known as IDAHO day, on Friday 17 May.
The photos show young people and youth workers posing with placards in well known Salford locations, with slogans such as ‘Don’t assume because I date girls, I don’t date boys aswell’.
The ‘Don’t Assume’ campaign is run by the LGBT Youth North West group, with the aim of getting more people to support LGBT people’s experiences, and understand that not everyone is heterosexual.
The photos were showcased at the Beacon Youth Centre as part of LGBT Youth North West multimedia art competition, which saw performances as well as illustrated art from young people across the whole region.
Salford City Council is flying the LGBT rainbow flag outside the Civic Centre in Swinton and promoting the day across the council’s social media channels.
‘Out in Salford’, the city’s LGBT network group, is also hosting an evening event at the Angel Centre off Chapel Street from 7pm to 9pm on Friday 17 May.
And a play called ‘Exceeding Expectations’ by the Lesbian and Gay Foundation which tackles homophobia and people’s derogatory use of the word gay will be touring Salford’s schools from next week.
Cllr Paul Dennett, assistant mayor for Workforce Relations said: “I’m encouraged by the amount of support in Salford to help tackle homophobia. By flying the LGBT flag and promoting the international day through social media we are playing a small part in helping to challenge people’s prejudices.”
Amelia Lee, strategic director for LGBT Youth North West said: “We’re really excited to be working in partnership with Salford council. It’s important to mark IDAHO day giving young people something practical and useful to help them build resilience and challenge attitudes.”
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Thursday 16 May 2013
City lauds Salford Quays visionary
Salford has celebrated former council leader Les Hough – whose vision inspired the rebirth of Salford Quays.
The city unveiled a plaque commemorating his efforts and his tenure as council leader from 1974-1987.
He also presided over the historic transition of five separate districts that became the modern city council.
The plaque was unveiled on the corner of Trafford Road and Waterfront Quay, opposite Fit City Ordsall, as a tribute to his vision for a new Salford Quays after the loss of 3,000 jobs as industry at the docks ended.
Claremont councillor Joe Murphy, who worked with Mr Hough in the early days of the city council and became a close friend, paid tribute to the former leader.
He said: “He was a shining example of a Salfordian and he was only concerned with this city.
“Les set up a small team and pursued his idea of a revitalised Quays. It was a calculated risk but it has clearly paid off.
“He died before he had the chance to see the real value of what he helped to create. Les would be overwhelmed by what Salford Quays has become.”
Salford Quays has become a tourism hotspot since its rejuvenation, contributing millions of pounds and creating thousands of jobs in the city.
“That is Les Hough’s legacy,” added Councillor Murphy.
“The start of that process was all down to him. He was very firm, but very fair. Above all, his love was for Salford.”
Salford City Mayor Ian Stewart said: “Les Hough was a true visionary. He had the remarkable foresight to plan ahead and buy up the land at Salford Quays.
“It was an opportunity that could not be missed. We can see now that the risks he took 30 years ago have been vindicated as the world’s most respected broadcaster has a huge new base in our city.
“This plaque will stand as a permanent reminder of his determination to make Salford Quays the jewel in our crown.”
Monday 13 May 2013
Friday 10 May 2013
Friday 3 May 2013
Monday 29 April 2013
Thursday 25 April 2013
Monday 22 April 2013
Saturday 20 April 2013
Monday 15 April 2013
Saturday 13 April 2013
Thursday 11 April 2013
Tuesday 9 April 2013
Monday 8 April 2013
WELFARE REFORM 2013 INFORMATION
Welfare Reform 2013
Information and services
Housing benefit
Employment and Support Allowance
(ESA)
Private Tenants
Local Housing Allowance calculator
LHA rate in your area, how many bedrooms you need.
www.salford.gov.uk/ha.htm
www.gov.uk/housing-benefit/what-youll-get
Single 25 to 34 yrs shared room rate fact sheet.
www.dwp.gov.uk/docs/sar1.pdf
Download the guide to the Work Capability Assessment for the Descriptors and points.
www.salford.gov.uk/welfarerights
www.direct.gov.uk
Make a new claim, download ESA50 medical questionnaire, Appeal form (GL24)
Social Housing tenants.
Under-occupation penalty information
www.housing.org.uk (National housing federation
www.salford.gov.uk/socialhousinghelp
who to contact for advice with money, welfare benefits/debts for tenants of: Salix
Homes, City West, Contour Homes, Great Places.
www.rightsnet.org.uk
Latest updates and welfare reform news, support materials.
Help With Rent team
www.helpwithrent.org.uk
helpline 0845 120 2093
For private and social housing tenants in Greater Manchester affected by cuts to their housing benefit.
Salford Housing benefit and Council Tax
Benefit processing, claims and contacts
www.salford.gov.uk/benefits.htm
www.disabilityrightsuk.org
Benefit factsheets, forthcoming changes and disability information.
Application form for a Discretionary Housing Payment
www.salford.gov.uk/discretionaryhousingpayments.htm
www.turn2us.org.uk
Benefit calculator, welfare reform timetable, financial inclusion tools and charity grants.
Housing Advice
Salford Housing Options Point
www.salford.gov.uk/enhancedhousingoptions.htm
Salford Opportunities Centre 2 Paddington Close M6 5PL tel: 0161 793 2020
Housing.advicecentre@salford.gov.uk
Support into work and training
Skills and work
www.salford.gov.uk/skillsandwork.htm
0161 909 6503
Jobcentre Plus and the Work Programme
www.gov.uk/browse/working/finding-job
Benefit Cap
Cap calculator www.gov.uk/benefit-cap
DWP helpline 0845 605 7064
Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
Universal Credit
www.dwp.gov.uk/pip-toolkit
Forms, Leaflets and letters, Claimant Journey, FAQs and myth buster, facts sheet. (excellent information)
Link to www.gov.uk/pip-checker
Claim line: 0800 917 2222
Enquiry line; 0845 850 3322
Universal Credit tools:
www.gov.uk/benefit-cap Benefit cap calculator
www.gov.uk/calculate-state-pension qualifying age for pension credit calculator.
www.salford.gov.uk/ucworkshop.htm Universal credit calculation sheet
Other resources:
www.disabilityrights.org
Fact sheets, links to disability organisations.
www.gov.uk/pip
Basic information, how to claim, pip-checker
Making a claim:
Claims will normally be made and managed online.
DWP will have a helpline
Kiosks in jobcentre plus and other settings
Universal Credits is timetabled to start in Salford in October 2013 to April 2014
Advice and support:
www.salfordcarerscentre.co.uk
health@salfordcab.cabnet.org.uk
Self-Help managing money and debts
www.salford.gov.uk/moneyadvice
Basic help with budgeting, affordable credit and how to join the Credit Union in Salford.
www.salfordcreditunion.com 0161 832 1998
www.turn2us.org.uk Benefit calculator, financial inclusion tools and charity grants.
www.nationaldebtline.co.uk online money advice toolkit for managing your debts
www.gov.uk/report-loan-shark Illegal Money Lending Team 0300 555 2222
Specialist Advice Services
Specialist Advice Services
Salford Welfare Rights and Debt Advice Service.
www.salford.gov.uk/welfarerights
request advice online
Welfare Rights advice Line 0800 345 7375
Debt Advice Line 0800 345 7323
Make an appointment to see a welfare rights officer with reception if you are registered with the following GP practices:
Higher Broughton Health Centre
Lower Broughton Health centre, Ordsall health centre,
Nelson Fold Practice, Lowry Medical Centre, Irlam Medical Centre, Mosslands Medical Practice and Langworthy Medical Practice.
Salford Citizens Advice Bureaux
www.salfordcab.org.uk
For opening hours and venues of local CAB check the website.
Telephone advice line 0844 826 9695
health@salfordcab.cabnet.org.uk
Saturday 6 April 2013
Wednesday 3 April 2013
Monday 1 April 2013
Wednesday 27 March 2013
Tuesday 26 March 2013
SALFORD CRESCENT STATION CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT
are to take place at Salford Crescent Station over the Easter weekend to remove the existing stepped ramp which currently provides the only access to the platform. In its place will be the new concrete bridge above University Road and a new steel footbridge across to the end of the platform. The new entrance will be from the A6 Windsor Bridge. The railway will be closed for 50 hours to enable this work to take place, from 00.01hrs on Saturday 30th March to 04.00hrs Monday 1st April. Most of the work will be undertaken by simply lifting-out the sections of ramp with a large crane. However, the last lower section has to be broken-down to below ground level, an operation which will generate some noise. Acoustic screens will be placed around the area to reduce this noise as much as possible. We apologize for this inconvenience, but trust you will understand that some noise is inevitable and that we have done as much as possible to reduce this.
Yours faithfully On behalf of Buckingham Group
Trevor D Canner Project Manager Tel: 07974 002738
Saturday 23 March 2013
Thursday 21 March 2013
Saturday 16 March 2013
Wednesday 13 March 2013
Tuesday 12 March 2013
Monday 11 March 2013
Friday 8 March 2013
Saturday 2 March 2013
Wednesday 27 February 2013
Friday 22 February 2013
Wednesday 20 February 2013
PENDLETON PFI
You may have read scaremongering stories in relation to the Pendleton PFI. Please see the latest statement in relation to this below.
“Discussions are continuing with the Government about funding solutions, which have delayed part of the £430 million investment in Pendleton.
“We are working closely with the Government and are hopeful that we can reach agreement so the people of Pendleton will see their area transformed for the better.
“The council remains totally committed to ensuring the plans go ahead for the people of Pendleton.
“We will do everything in our power to make sure there are no unnecessary delays. We want to see the dreams of the people of Pendleton finally become reality.
“The good news for residents is that they will start to see the construction of around 300 new homes by the end of March.
“We also expect to see the homes refurbishment programme start this summer. This involves renovating 1,253 properties, including the area’s nine tower-blocks, with new kitchens, bathrooms and windows.
“We will continue to keep residents updated when we get more concrete information from the Government.”
Friday 15 February 2013
SALFORD WILL BECOME 'YIDDISH GHETTO'
THE Salford Jewish community is likely to become similar to the ghettos of eastern Europe - with Yiddish as the primary language, within the next 100 years.
Dr Yaakov Wise told Sunday's Manchester Jewish Representative Council monthly meeting: "The ghetto will be recreated."
An honorary research fellow at Manchester University's Centre for Jewish Studies, he said: "Our younger people are either marrying out or becoming more religious.
"Shuls are closing rapidly and others are hanging on by the skin of their teeth."
Dr Wise said that the current charedi population in Manchester was 35 per cent.
In 10 years, he claimed, it would be 40 per cent, 20 years, 60 per cent and in 30 years it would rise to 70 per cent.
He added: "You are going to have to get used to it or set a response.
"We can try to create unity, but it will have to be, to an extent, on their terms."
Dr Wise said that the charedi 'ghetto' would also stretch to Hilton Lane and Scholes Lane, Prestwich.
"The chassidim will be the majority of the charedim and their first language is Yiddish," he continued.
"The charedim are increasing three to four per cent every year - their mean age is 15, while the average age for the secular Manchester Jewish community is 47.
"Non-charedi Jews will be a small minority - not just in Manchester, but all over Britain.
"The younger, Bnei Akiva-type Jews have gone to Israel."
Also contributing towards the meeting's title, 'Facing the Future - Facts and Figures About Our Community', were Manchester UJIA UK programme director Sally Halon, community statistician Martin Stern, the Hershel Weiss Family and Children Centre chairman Aaron Rose, social services consultant Janis Stout and the Delamere Trust's Malcolm Joels.
Mrs Halon said there was apathy among younger Jews to become involved in community activities because of increasingly busy lives.
She explained: "They don't think about the consequences for the community.
"The old guard are becoming older - I am sure they would be only too happy to pass on the baton.
"We live in a fragmented community, but we have to work together.
"Many community members are protecting their 'fiefdom'."
However, it is not all bad news, according to Mrs Halon.
She said that the UJIA had, four years ago, set up its Lay Leadership Development Group.
"We are developing a cohort of young leaders," Mrs Halon added.
Mrs Stout told guests that the Institute for Jewish Policy Research would be publishing a full report on the 2011 Census next year, similar to the one they published on the 2001 Census.
They will undertake a national Jewish community survey, with around 10 per cent of responses to come from Manchester. She explained that it will cover a wide range of issues including Jewish identity, affiliation and practice, education, social care, health and welfare, charitable giving and volunteering and demography.
Mrs Stout said that Bury was the fifth most Jewish location in England and Wales, with a Jewish population of 10,302 - a 15.4 per cent increase from 8,942 in 2001.
Salford is placed seventh with 7,687 Jews - up 48.4 per cent from 5,179 in 2001.
Hershel Weiss Centre chairman Mr Rose dismissed a common myth that many ultra-Orthodox Jews do not work.
He said: "They do have livelihoods, but it is not easy for them, when they are younger, to go to college, to go to university or receive training.
"The circumstances at university, for example, contain many lax moral standards."
Mr Stern said there had been a considerable change in the composition of the north Manchester Jewish community.
He explained: "When I moved to the Broughton Park 40 years ago there, were a few middle-of-the-road, non-observant Jews and some non-Jewish families, too.
"Now my road is 100 per cent Jewish and all of them are at least Shabbat-observant.
He added that more charedim are moving from London due to cheaper housing prices for their large families.
PUBLISHED IN THE JEWISH TELEGRAPH 15/2/13
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