22 years ago, as a newly-elected Tameside Councillor, I was invited to meet the Council’s Directors. It was an opportunity for them to explain to us newbies how their departments worked, what they did, and how to contact them with our own issues and concerns. One of...
As Labour’s Shadow Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government I understand how crucial it is to have real and meaningful community involvement in the decisions that impact on the development of a local area. That’s why I was proud to help launch Labour’s...
Everyone knows it: our housing market is broken, and it is clear that current Government has no plan to fix the lack of high-quality affordable housing here in Stockport or across the country. Over the past eight years, we’ve seen how a lack of affordable homes has...
It’s was that time of year again last week, as the streets were alive with music and Denton Carnival brightened up all of our weekends. Events like this are a testament to the power and generosity of our community. Thanks for everyone who came along and made it a fab...
Although the stresses of results day may now seem a distant memory, for many young people the next steps can be just as daunting. Armed with their A-Level results our young people will now be deciding their next steps in life: whether to do hands-on training or an...
Last week while visiting a sunny Loftus Road, home of the Championships Queens Park Rangers, Labour’s Shadow Sports Minister announced that a future Labour government would work with clubs and safety authorities to create safe standing areas at football matches as the...
