Strengthening the links with Droylsden's community

Wednesday 26 August 2009



Project BRIDGE is the title given to an initiative taking place currently in large parts of Droylsden East. This initiative has the full backing of your 3 Labour Councillors who are taking an active role in the projects success.
It is an attempt by the Police, The Fire service, Tameside's Patrollers service as well as the Council and other agencies to not only let local people know what is being done in Droylsden East to reduce crime and anti social behaviour but also to make Droylsden a safer place to live, work or raise a family.

A presentation at the Moravian College was held last week to a receptive audience who not only heard about the work being undertaken but which also asked questions and shared information with the services represented.

Cllr Susan Quinn commenting said "This is another example of the variety of initiatives we encourage to come to this area. This is not just about extra resources but more about making sure those resources are spent well and in the areas of highest need."

Cllr Jim Middleton added "As Chair of the popular Droylsden District Assembly I will make sure that we continue to work with the Police and the Fire service to get the best our of them for local people."

Project Bridge will be running for some time yet and we will keep you up to date with any outcomes or changes. Above are pictures of Councillors and local people taking part in the evening etc.

Turning disaster into triumph

Saturday 1 August 2009

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The previous story highlights how an arson attack on the 413th scouts group at the Moravian settlement could have been a disaster for this particular group.

This was never going to happen once they looked around for support. Not only did your 3 Labour Councillors rally to the cause but the same happened with local people and businesses in our Droylsden community.

The pictures below show the scouts last week at an open day as well as some photos of the new equipment purchased with the donation provided by your Labour Councillors. This ranges from camping gas to utensils to storage boxes.

The organisers have thanked us for our support and they left for camp on Friday morning at 9.30am. The tents have been borrowed from 250th St Mary's group and they managed to beg steal and borrow other items to make sure that kids have the camp they expected.

Altogether a real story of turning disaster into triumph in Droylsden.