All things considered, Labour’s victory in the Oldham and Saddleworth by-election is remarkable. To recount the facts that have been lost in the media as the contest inevitably became presented as a vote on the coalition, Phil Woolas was ejected from parliament last November for stoking racial tensions during the general election in a town […]
Heated exchanges took place today at Manchester City Council’s Executive meeting as Labour and Liberal Democrats attempted to shift the blame for the 2,000 voluntary redundancies which council leaders claim are necessary to cope with cuts to council spending over the next year.
Manchester City Council announced its first two successful prosecutions of unlicensed landlords today, following three years of a scheme to regulate private housing which had failed to impose any sanctions since its launch.
Plans to transform part of Heaton Park into a commercial sports complex received a boost last week when councillors upheld a decision to permit the development in the face of opposition from Prestwich residents.
The council has reiterated its commitment to its long-standing ‘no compulsory redundancies’ policy as it looks to make savings of £110m following the government’s slashing of its funding. Instead offers for voluntary redundancies and early retirement are on the table.
Environmental activists have been angered by the news that the Cooperative Bank has taken part in a refinancing deal for the development of Manchester Airport. The bank will provide £40 million over the next 5 years to Manchester Airports Group despite its much-vaunted ‘Ethical Investments Policy’ which includes mitigating the threat of climate change as […]
Representatives from trade unions and community organisations from across the region are gathering later this month for a conference aiming to link up different struggles against cuts in Greater Manchester.
