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As part of the great Tory takeaway pledge Chris Grayling the shadow home secretary has announced that he will seriously look at scrapping PCSO's if they win the next General Election. My Trade Union UNISON have already launched a campaign to protect these essential public servants, I and the Labour Party will be highlighting this issue over the coming months. Since the introduction of neighbourhood policing teams in my ward PCSO's have been invaluable in the fight against crime acting as the eyes and ears of the area. I am aware of dozens of crimes and incidents of anti social behaviour that they have dealt with as well as getting stuck into community projects that at times are beyond the call of duty. Complete the survey at http://www.fallowfieldclarion.blogspot.com/ to support our PCSO's.

Residents sounded out on Triangle plans

Fallowfield residents are being invited to an exhibition to see proposals for a landmark scheme to help continue to revitalise Fallowfield Triangle and bring more jobs to the area.
Great Placing Housing Group and supermarket chain Aldi will be submitting a planning application to Manchester City Council next week for the Fallowfield Triangle, a shopping and business area which lies between Lloyd St South and Platt Lane.
The application will be twofold. Aldi is applying for a new 1364 sq m store and a secure community car park with 71 spaces. Great Places Housing Group has submitted proposals for nearly 30 new homes and apartments to rent or for sale.
The plans have emerged from a feasibility study commissioned by Manchester City Council to examine the future potential of Fallowfield Triangle which was carried out by the Great Places Housing Group.
Now, residents are invited to see and comment on the new plans for the area at an exhibition at Fallowfield Library, where Aldi staff will be able to talk about potential jobs and architects from Great Places Housing Group will answer questions about the proposed new homes. Members of the planning team from Manchester City Council will also be there to give information on the planning process.
The exhibition will be open on:
Monday 12 October at 10am – 1pm,
Tuesday 13 October, 2pm –5pm,
Wednesday 14 October, 4pm – 7pm.

Fallowfield Councillor Mike Amesbury, said: "We need to ensure the long-term future of the Fallowfield Triangle and that means making sustainable improvements and not just cosmetic changes. We want to see traders and residents benefit from more customers attracted by news services and quality new homes. The exhibition at Fallowfield Library gives local people the chance to have a voice in the planning consultation and development of their area."
Fallowfield Triangle is identified in Manchester City Council's Central Manchester Regeneration Framework, a plan guiding improvements to the wider area, as one of central Manchester's priority neighbourhoods.