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Protect the Aytoun Trees!

We, the undersigned, are formally requesting a group Tree Protection Order for 31 trees on Aytoun St, Minshull St, Bloom St and Major St. These trees have been assessed by the Councils Arboriculture Team, who have said “These trees probably represent one of the largest concentrations of large mature trees…

World Mental Health Day

World Mental Health Day is a moment to pause. Every year has its ups and downs, but this year has put many people under a great strain in terms of our mental health. Many of the coping mechanisms, exercise, meeting up with friends, visiting family or just a change of…

Central Retail Park: Have Your Say

The official consultation into the future of the former Central Retail Park is now open. Along with councillors in Ancoats & Beswick, Piccadilly Labour opposed the planning permission for a car park on the former Central Retail Park. We have always been of the view this space could deliver so…

Do you need help?

As your Labour Team, we wanted to let you know we are still here working for you. Below are a few things that may be useful for yourself and your neighbours, please share and pass to anyone who may find the information helpful. If you need help from us about…

Holding construction companies accountable

For far too long, the balance between city centre development and city centre living has been skewed. Angel Meadow and other parts of our City have been subjected to early morning noisy construction works, sudden road closures, dirty streets and dirty windows. We, the undersigned, ask the Council to review…

Gay Village Review- What Does The Gay Village Mean To You?

The Council has commissioned a review of the Gay Village to understand what the area means to residents, community members, visitors and businesses – amongst others – to inform how it can be protected and enhanced for the future. This consultation comes after the Friends of Manchesters Gay Village…

Don’t Sell Out Shudehill!

The Northern Quarter is a unique and treasured area of Manchester. Weaving together a rich industrial heritage, a strong and growing community and a vibrant cultural life, it is one of Manchester’s great successes. Crucial to this is a sense of identity. This is a place unlike others, and needs…

Councillor speaks out against job losses

MORE than 100 bar workers’ jobs are in jeopardy after a large hospitality employer in Manchester went into liquidation on Tuesday. Some 125 people were thrown out of work when 11 bars and restaurants across the city closed down without warning, following the collapse of hospitality group Mark Andrew Developments…

Pride – More than a parade

From your #PiccadillyLabour team here in the #CityCentre we wish you a Happy #ManchesterPride! 🏳️‍🌈🎉⚘ We were so proud in May when you elected us and made history in Piccadilly, as the first ward in Manchester to have three LGBT councillors. As your local councillors, we’ve been working hard since…

Councillor Jon-Connor Lyons

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