Droylsden East Labour

Littlemoss Residents Fun Day a great success

Tuesday, 1 September 2009

August Bank Holiday weekend is traditionally the time for carnivals, street parties and communities coming together.

This was no different for the residents on the birds estate in Littlemoss who put together a family fun day to help strengthen the already strong community identity in the area.

Your 3 Labour Councillors have given this group support since they came together less than a year ago.

As Cllr Kieran Quinn said “Myself and Cllr Susan Quinn thought that the fun day was a huge success. Not only did it bring neighbours together to have fun it also raised funds to help improve the activities of the residents group.”

The Droylsden East Partnership which is chaired by Cllr Kieran Quinn helped with the costs of this fun day by donating £500 towards the costs and as Cllr Susan Quinn further commented “I hope that this becomes an annual event and your local Labour team will continue to work with the residents here to help improve the area.”

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

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.

Scout Hut Arson Tragedy

Saturday, 18 July 2009

Sadly on Wednesday night the scout hut behind the Moravian settlement was subject to an arson attack.

The fire was contained to 1 out of 3 of the huts, but unfortunately the fire was in the storage hut where all the scouts’ equipment was kept. To make matters worse the Group had just recently purchased lots of new equipment in readiness for a busy summer.

With the summer holidays right on top of the group and plans well advanced for activity including a summer camp for the young children they were unsure about what to do next and they turned to your Droylsden East Labour Councillors for help.

As Cllr Sue Quinn said, "When I heard about this I knew we had to help. The scouts are an excellent organisation who work with children from all background and show them values through activity that more children should learn."

"Your 3 Droylsden East Labour Councillors will make sure we rally behind this group and already we have committed £1000 so they can quickly buy cookers, tents, etc needed to make sure the camp goes ahead."

Adding to this Cllr Kieran Quinn said "Whoever did this should be ashamed. Young Droylsden residents will have fewer things to do this summer because of this despicable act. The attack has highlighted additional security needs here and another job will be to work out how best we can secure the 3 buildings so this is less likely to happen again."

Sad though this arson attack is it also allows us the opportunity to show Droylsden at its best. There have already been many offers of help from local people and plans are already being formed to put together an event to raise funds for future activity.

Councillors help residents with litter pick.

Saturday, 4 July 2009

There is an area of copse to the rear of Foxley Close, Juniper Crescent and Linden Way that borders Copperas fields that not only some anti social activity but is also used as a litter bin for dog walkers poop bags and underage drinkers.

It is our intention to do a wider and more in depth clear up later in the year, when the shrubbery is not as dense, but local residents wanted to make a start and so a litter pick was organised.

The Councillors provided the safety gear, gloves, bags, etc through the district assembly and the pick began.

The scale of the clear up soon became clear and the effort put in was commendable. In a space of two and a half hours 24 heavy duty black bags were collected and disposed of.

The next litter pick is being considered for early autumn. If you want to lend a hand mke sure you forward on your details.

The Pictures show. Cllr Kieran Quinn and Cllr Susan Quinn helping out. Also the band of litter pickers.

Britain Keeps the Post Public

Wednesday, 1 July 2009

The Communication Workers Union welcomes Lord Mandelson’s statement in Parliament confirming that the Postal Services Bill will not be heard by Parliament.

Droylsden East Councillors Kieran and Susan Quinn, seen above with members of the Manchester CWU, have both been out on the streets with the CWU - The Posties Union - campaigning to keep the post public.

As Cllr Kieran Quinn said this once again shows the power of the British public. They let Mandelson know they opposed his plans.

As Cllr Susan Quinn said "As someone who has delivered the mail to households in East Manchester I know the value the public get from a wholly publicly owned Royal Mail."

CWU general secretary Billy Hayes said: “The government has not only looked at market forces but has listened to the British public. “Privatisation was a deeply unpopular suggestion from day one.

“We now look forward to resolving issues which remain around pensions, regulation and modernisation. “The CWU is as committed as anyone to improving relations in Royal Mail. Now that this uncertainty has been lifted there is a great opportunity to step up a gear in modernising Royal Mail in the public sector.”

For Guardian coverage log on to http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2009/jul/01/royal-mail-mandelson-part-privatisation

Armed Services Day Celebrations

Sunday, 28 June 2009

Councillor Kieran Quinn has had the privilege to know and work alongside many service personnel, not just in Droylsden but elsewhere also.

Indeed along with Councillor Susan Quinn the current Deputy Mayor of Tameside they represented to Borough at the recent Preston military show.

As Cllr Quinn said "Many Droylsden residents put their lives on the line for this Country. They never questioned the service or indeed the sacrifice required. Service, to this Country alone was enough.

Armed Services day is designed so veterans can show the pride they have in having served their country with distinction.

Whether it was service in years gone by or indeed current service in places like Afghanistan or Iraq your Droylsden East Labour team have pride in knowing that in Tameside we will always stand shoulder to shoulder with veterans."