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Winter Weather Warning
Making sure you have a snow plan could be the key to surviving the winter weather.
Salford City Council is advising residents, especially the elderly, to get prepared, just in case snow hits the city again this winter.
Having plenty of non-perishable food in the house and a few days’ supply of any essential medicines means those unable to venture out in the snow can still keep healthy in the winter months.
Anyone with elderly or vulnerable neighbours or family is being asked to check on them in the winter months, offering to pick up shopping and making sure they’re keeping warm.
Having arrangements in place just in case the schools have to close can also make life easier for parents and carers, just in case there is snow.
Councillor John Warmisham, Lead Member for Adult Social Care at Salford City Council, said: “We need to make sure we have plans in place to make sure we can cope with heavy snowfall, as the past couple of years have shown this is a distinct possibility.
“At this time of year pulling together as a community becomes all the more important. Just calling in on a neighbour to make sure they’re OK and offering to pick up some bread and milk could make a huge difference.
“At the council we do have plans in place to contact the most vulnerable and offer support, but any help the community can give to check on people is very much appreciated. We have a great community spirit here in Salford and this is just the time when we need the community to pull together and watch out for one another.”
If there is heavy snow the council will post information for residents at http://www.salford.gov.uk/winterweather.htm, or you can contact Salford City Council on 0161 794 4711.
Salford City Council is advising residents, especially the elderly, to get prepared, just in case snow hits the city again this winter.
Having plenty of non-perishable food in the house and a few days’ supply of any essential medicines means those unable to venture out in the snow can still keep healthy in the winter months.
Anyone with elderly or vulnerable neighbours or family is being asked to check on them in the winter months, offering to pick up shopping and making sure they’re keeping warm.
Having arrangements in place just in case the schools have to close can also make life easier for parents and carers, just in case there is snow.
Councillor John Warmisham, Lead Member for Adult Social Care at Salford City Council, said: “We need to make sure we have plans in place to make sure we can cope with heavy snowfall, as the past couple of years have shown this is a distinct possibility.
“At this time of year pulling together as a community becomes all the more important. Just calling in on a neighbour to make sure they’re OK and offering to pick up some bread and milk could make a huge difference.
“At the council we do have plans in place to contact the most vulnerable and offer support, but any help the community can give to check on people is very much appreciated. We have a great community spirit here in Salford and this is just the time when we need the community to pull together and watch out for one another.”
If there is heavy snow the council will post information for residents at http://www.salford.gov.uk/winterweather.htm, or you can contact Salford City Council on 0161 794 4711.
NO TO MAYOR
NO TO MAYOR
Salford’s campaign to stop our traditional, impartial Mayor becoming a party political American-style city boss
Press Release December 5th 2011
Referendum ‘no’ vote campaign launched
Salford’s former First Citizen Roger Lightup is to head the campaign for a ‘no’ vote in the mayoral election.
He was elected to chair the campaign committee set up by Salford City Labour Party at a meeting in Swinton .
Mr Lightup said: “I know from direct experience how much the people of Salford value the traditional, impartial mayor who acts as a figurehead and ambassador for the city.
“This would be swept away by a directly-elected mayor and we would instead have a party-political mayor, more like an American-style city boss.
“That is why I urge a ‘no’ vote in the referendum and why I am privileged, as an ordinary citizen, to lead the fight to keep a voice for Salford people.
“I campaigned 20 years ago to set up community committees and I am proud of the way the city has used these to spread out decision-making.
“It would be a step back in time to move from a system where local councillors and communities have a real say to one where all power is placed in the hands of one person.”
Although Labour-led, the campaign welcomes support from all mainstream parties and individual citizens.
Leaflets will be delivered throughout the city during December setting out the arguments against a directly-elected mayor. The campaign has also set up a Facebook site: Notomayor
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