John Bridges

Commenting on the 6 arrests and taking into care of 15 Roma children today, local Councillor and Lib Dem Leader Simon Ashley said today,

“I want to put on record my thanks to the Police, the Council and other agencies for taking this necessary action today. It is good to know that when local Councillors and local people raise issues of concern with the Police and Council they are taken seriously and acted upon.”

Cllr Ashley added,

“The Council and the Police ’s duty is to make sure children living in Manchester are safe and looked after. When there is evidence of cruelty or neglect, it is important they act, whatever the race or country of origin of the child.”

Gorton’s Liberal Democrat Councillors can today exclusively reveal that, for the first time ever, Christmas lights are coming to Hyde Rd and Gorton District Centre. The lights will be installed and turned on by the start of December. Funding has come from several sources, including Councillor’s Cash Grants, Manchester Highways, Manchester Markets and the Gorton 100 Steering Group. Local business’s are also being approached to contribute.

Gorton North Councillor Wendy Helsby said today,

“This is great news for Gorton, and a fitting way to round off Gorton’s 100th anniversary of coming into Manchester.”

Gorton South Councillor John Bridges added,

“The Local Councillors are happy to help fund something that will help local businesses and build on Gorton’s great community spirit.”