Firstly, congratulations to the Friends of Longford Parkon winning the People's Millions on ITV last Wednesday. The prize is £50,000 towards a scheme which will:
. Transform the deteriorating rose garden into a beautiful garden.
• Use the latest sustainable technology to restore running water to the ornamental rock gardens.
• Provide the opportunity for young people from local schools to be involved in all aspects of transforming the gardens.
• Develop an education pack for local schools.
FoLP Founder and Green Party candidate for Longford ward Margaret Westbrook expressed her delight at the win: "This is the culminations of years of work and preparation and will really make a difference to this great local amenity on the Stretford / Chorlton border. FoLP would like to express their heartfelt thanks to everyone who voted last Wednesday to make it happen."
What's the Plan?
The City Council's Local Development Framework (LDF) is all about the long-term Planning strategy. Occasionally a different bit of the process surfaces bearing an obscure name, and inviting 'consultation' from the Manchester citizenry - at least that's the idea.
The latest such manifestation is the Core Strategy Proposed Option document; I attended a drop in session on this at Chorlton Library last Thursday and was directed to the Council's website for the bulk of the information - see here. There is a consultation event about this at Manchester Town Hall on Tues 8th December; there are 2 sessions (afternoon and evening) which are already booking up and anyone interested is encouraged to contact planningstrategy@manchester.gov.uk
Disgust at Grave Desecration
On behalf of the Green Party I would like to express my total disgust at the desecration of Muslim graves at Southern Cemetry, which has happened for the third time in only a few weeks. It is clearly part of a growing pattern of racist attacks on Muslim people, which has worsened following the shameful election of the BNP to the European Parliament, and the increasing demonisation of Muslims in the media and elsewhere.
It was good to see the breadth of support for the vigil today across the political and religious spectra, and also the amount of attention from local media to the event.
These racists must be stopped.
Events coming up:
Unicorn Gocery - Meet the Producers - Wed 2nd December, 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm at Unicorn
Stories and samples from 12 of the growers, bakers, brewers and other producers, plus one of the overseas projects supported by the shop. Tickets in advance £2 - redeemable against purchases on the night (also includes mulled wine and nibbles).
Community Action Evening against Trafford Mega-Tesco: Thurs 3rd December, 6-9pm at Gorse Hill Church Chester Road
The campaign is holding a Community Action Evening (Drop In) next Thursday evening when people can come along and write a letter to the council. There will be some key points ready to slot into your letter if you need them.
They hope to be able to have internet access as well, so people could send their letter/email on the night.
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