Following on from the recent public meeting with regards to the GreaterManchester Congestion Charge, the sub group met last Thursday to agree itsrecommendation to the Leader of the Council for the council's response tothe congestion charge. After our deliberation's we recommended that the council should submit aholding objection to the scheme based around the lack […]
AlanJohnson Dinner 2 Originally uploaded by AnthonyMck. A trip to Glossop’s Windy Harbour on Friday for a fundraising buffet dinner with Secretary of State for Health Alan Johnson. The dinner had followed a number of events elsewhere in the High Peak where the Secretary of state had met with health professional’s and locals across the […]
A better week for Gamesley's first team this week with a 2 all draw away toBillinge, however the reserves didn't fare as well suffering a 6 goal defeatat home to the reserves of the first team opponents. Next Saturday (18th October) sees the first team at home to Garswood United(kick off 3.00pm) with the reserves […]
The Council’s press team have made the following announcement with regards to investments held by the Council in Icelandic Banks which are experiencing several difficulties in the current climate. As noted in the press release discussions are ongoing to work out a way forward, because if the ‘investments’ are lost it would have a serious […]
A fond farewell to Lisa Jowitt from the Gamesley Community Centre who ismoving on to pastures new with the PCT (Primary Care Trust) with effect fromFriday 10th October. During her time at the Centre Lisa has been a dedicated and committedworker, whose contribution to the centre and activities on the estate hasbeen significant and one […]
Taking place during this week / towards the end of the week are : National Children's Book Week – Monday 6th – Sunday 12th OctoberCelebrating the wonderful world of children's books. For further details goto http://www.booktrusted.co.uk/ where an activity pack is available World Arthritis Day – Sunday 12th OctoberOn World Arthritis Day, people with arthritis […]
Although highlighted and welcomed by me and the other Cllr Mckeown in August(http://aemblog.blogspot.com/2008/08/samas-roneo-welcome-given-to-site-tidy.html ), this week sees an official council press release welcoming the efforts ofthe current owners of the Samas Roneo Site in tidying it up. The press release continues noting that the site has been empty for sometime, and highlights the efforts of […]
Further bad news for Gamesley first team with last Saturday's (4th October)game seeing them exit the league cup at the first round after a 3 – 2 defeatat home to Pilkington. No news for the reserves last week with their leaguetie away to Crewe FC Reserves being postponed. Next Saturday (11th October) sees both teams […]
This Saturday (11th October) morning from 11.30am until 12.30pm at theGamesley Residents Association Office on Winster Mews, sees this monthscouncillors coffee morning advice surgery. This month as well as usual regulars Cllr Bob Mckeown and County Cllr DaveWilcox we are also joined by Tom Levitt MP. For this month's surgery we have set no specific […]
Last Thursday evening saw a public meeting take place in Glossop withregards to the proposed Greater Manchester Congestion Charge. Although not packed to the rafters as I thought it may have been there wasaround 40 people in attendance including a number of councillors from acrossGlossopdale and the borough as well as local MP Tom Levitt […]