APPLY FOR CASH TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE 2007/08

This year's Cash grants programme has been launched and once again you can apply for any amount up to £40,000 per ward.
Councillor Mike Amesbury said "This is your chance to make a real difference to your community and to tackle some of the problems in your area. Projects can range from landscaping waste ground, improving existing community facilities, installing a community work of art - anything in fact, that creates lasting benefits for local residents".
Almost anyone can apply, whether friends and neighbours, community and residents' groups. All you need is a project that will be based in Manchester and will benefit Manchester residents.

More information
For further information call David Hilton on 0161 234 3016 or email voluntary.sector.grants@manchester.gov.uk

Peter and the Labour Team toast election success.

Peter Morrison Labour candidate for Fallowfield Ward received a ringing endorsement from the electorate on Thursday 4th of May. Labour has extended its majority over its nearest rivals the Lib Dems to 737.

Cllr Peter Morrison in his acceptance speech stated" I am once again honoured to serve the residents of Fallowfield and Whalley Range as their Labour Councillor. Together with my colleagues Councillors Mike Amesbury and David Royle we will continue to make this community a safer, cleaner ad greener area for all".

The Liberal Democrat, Conservative and Green candidates failed to make an appearance at the count displaying contempt for the residents of the ward and the whole electoral process.

Full Result

Peter Morrison Labour 1215

John-Paul Wilkins Liberal Democrat 478

Rachel Sills Green 251

Ashton J E Cull Conservative 230

An election message from Peter Morrison

Local elections are about electing Councillors who will work hard for their
community all year round. I am a long standing resident who cares a great deal
about our area and our city. I have been proud to serve you as a Councillor for this ward for 25 years and I have a proven track record of getting things done.

For example you asked me & my Labour colleagues Cllr Amesbury & Royle to get tough on anti social behaviour and promote a greater sense of respect in our community.
Where necessary we have secured ASBO’s on the minority of that have tried to make residents life’s hell.

We campaigned for visible neighbourhood policing teams, I’m sure many of you have seen the additional Police Community Support Officers patrolling our streets.

And I am determined to make our area cleaner and greener clamping down on those that litter and graffiti our streets while campaigning for an extension of recycling to include plastic.

It will be a great honour to serve you again if you re-elect me on Thursday May 3rd.
My key priorities are to work towards providing the best services we can to attract additional investment in our schools, shopping areas and social housing.

Please vote for a safer, cleaner greener community on Thursday 3rd of May.