As usual the Droylsden parade and service was well attended with seemingly more people turning out than last year. What was especially noticeable were the large numbers of young people in attendance. 

If ever there was a time to recognise the fact that so many people have laid down their lives to protect our democratic freedoms - it is now.  



That’s what made the Littlemoss service (above) so special.  

Inscribed on the new memorial are the names of the fallen from the 14-18 war - however the fact that they are still commemorated by Droylsden residents nearly a century since their deaths signifies the special place our armed services have in our town.  

We will remember them

Above; Members of the Droylsden British Legion with Cllr Susan Quinn - the Mayor of Tameside  - accompanied by Cllrs Ged Cooney, Jim Middleton and Cllr Kieran Quinn the Leader of Tameside Council.

It’s only been back a few days - yet already local people are contacting your Labour Councillors to tell us how great it is to see our town centre clock back and fully refurbished.

It has returned after an absence of 2 years and its true what people say - it’s not until something is taken away that you realise how much you miss it.

The clock has been fully restored and repainted – looking better than new.

The work in Droylsden is coming to an end and moving through Audenshaw towards Ashton. The last few years have been tough but already we can see the benefits that this investment is bringing to Droylsden.

Your Labour team like to keep residents up to date with the work of your local Councillors.


Every year we deliver at least 6 leaflets / letters and a Christmas card.


This year (2011) is no different. Reproduced below is our most recent newsletter.


With the year coming to an end we will soon be delivering our annual and popular Christmas card.

On a very wet and rain soaked Saturday in September - Littlemoss residents, your 3 local Labour Councillors, as well as members of the Royal British Legion in Droylsden, came together to unveil a new purpose built marble memorial stone to commemorate those from Littlemoss who gave their life in the defence of this country.

Tameside’s Mayor Cllr Susan Quinn said “It is fitting that it was a Droylsden Councillor who unveiled the memorial stone. I am immensely proud to be asked to lead the first service here on Sunday November 13th at 3pm. “

As Cllr Jim Middleton (pictured) said “It must be about 8 years ago when I was first approached to help restore the memorial garden.” “I visited the garden and was impressed by the vision and determination of local residents, especially Sandra Street, to get things done.”

Speaking at the event Cllr Kieran Quinn said “We were on board from the start; we knew it would take time to get all the money together however we agree that the unveiling of the memorial stone is a fitting conclusion.

The pictures from the remembrance service will be ready soon and we will share them with you.

Your 3 Droylsden East Councillors along with the "Littlemoss friends group" helping them achieve their aims and restore the war memorial garden

Villemomble Square is a gateway to Droylsden’s centre. Because of the Metro it was remodelled to accommodate the new road layout, helping with traffic flows in the town centre. (pictured above is your Labour team before the work started)

The Square was not planned to be finished until late next year (2012) however following concerns raised by your Labour Councillors on behalf of residents and traders the work started a few weeks ago.

It was promised that the materials used on the square would be of the highest quality. The work is being carried out in 2 tranches. The first is now completed - in time for the town centre Christmas lights switch on for November 15th - with the final tranche being started in the new year. (a full report will appear soon)

This will allow the compound in the centre to be removed freeing up the space for the festive season.

The plans included the return of our popular town clock which was welcomed back last week.

Your Labour team have already received many delighted comments from local people about how our town centre is close to completion, and a full report will be published soon.

 

One of the newest Droylsden volunteer groups - formed last year with the help of your Labour team - was the "friends of Droylsden canal"

Although the canal through our town is supposed to be maintained and improved by British Waterways, with a clear schedule of activity, over the years this has not happened.

Residents who live nearby were no longer prepared to sit back and do nothing and agreed, following a public meeting, to set up this volunteer group.

Councillors Kieran & Susan Quinn have lent a helping hand and as Kieran said " Given the current financial situation many more of these groups will be needed to keep our area pleasant; so I thank everyone who has helped and ask anyone who lives nearby to join in and help."

If you want to help out ring one of your Labour team and we will pass on your details etc.

One of the unsuccessful YOU CHOOSE applications was from the Droylsden Flying Club. This is a club that promotes the traditional pastime, raising and racing pigeons.

They wanted to help older and disabled residents take an active part in the club by providing digital timing devices.

Your 3 Droylsden Labour Councillors made sure that such a good request got support.

Pictured with Cllr Jim Middleton is John Bancroft a senior club member

“YOU CHOOSE” is the scheme devised by Tameside Council to return the proceeds of recycling to local people, by letting residents select and vote for the schemes they want to see get help.