Pride a huge success

This years Manchester Gay Pride festivities saw record numbers of visitors, events and Floats taking part in the Parade .

Councillor Mike Amesbury stated: "I was honoured to be asked to help decorate the youth float in my role as Deputy Executive Member for Culture & Sport. The enthusiasm and commitment of these young volunteers ensured that even more colour was added to the Parade".

Fallowfield Votes Yes for Better Homes

Council tenants in Fallowfield, will share a £92 million home-improvement package after giving a 68.5% YES vote to Manchester Labour council's proposal to transfer ownership of council homes in the area to a new, not-for-profit 'social landlord' - - City South Manchester Housing Trust.


Councillor David Royle stated "Local tenants have voted overwhelmingly in favour of this transfer," Like them I am a local tenant that has been born and bred on the estate in Fallowfield" I will work together with City South Manchester to bring every home up to the decent standard. With this vote they have ensured a future for good quality affordable rented housing for the area. Rents will remain affordable, and tenants will keep all their important rights."

Following the successful ballot, the new housing trust will take ownership of the area’s council homes in Spring 2008 and improvement work is expected to start immediately after that.

Improvements will include:

new uPVC double-glazed windows,
external front and back doors if needed
fitted kitchens - if its over five years old
new bathroom suites, including a shower over the bath
rewiring where required
security lighting
upgraded heating systems where necessary