Council leader becomes chairman of Greater Manchester transport committee
Trafford council leader has become the chairman of the Greater Manchester Transport Committee and will head up the region’s big transport projects.
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New interim chief executive for Tameside council after last one resigned over 'Tory compassion' tweet
A new interim chief executive of Tameside council has been appointed after the previous incumbent resigned ahead of a report finding he breached legislation with a social media post.
Cost of heating schools and council offices in Salford soars by nearly four times to £4m
The cost of heating Salford council's buildings including schools and offices has soared by a whopping 371 per cent to £4m soon. City Mayor Paul Dennett has approved the award of a 12-month contract for the supply of gas to all the local authority's premises.
Salford Quays land sale deal may stop legal action against city council
Salford council has agreed in principle to sell a plot of land at The Quays in a deal which could end a multi-million pound legal action. The council and Trafford Park based developers Stama have been locked in litigation for three years since the local authority rejected the company's plans to transform the old Crescent Police Station into smart apartments.
MP wants children’s services taken from council after ANOTHER scathing report
An MP has called for Tameside’s children’s services to be taken out of the council’s hands after Ofsted issued another scathing report on the department.
Council throws out plans for 73 new homes near the centre of Ramsbottom
Plans to build a 73 new homes near the centre of Ramsbottom have been thrown out by councillors. Eccleston Homes planned the new estate at the former Mondi Mill site on Bridge Street.
Mum complains to council about size of her tiny London flat - so is offered home 200 miles away in Manchester
A mum who lives in a tiny flat in London was offered a new flat 200 miles away in Manchester after complaining about the poor living conditions. Naima Bazizi, 36, lives in a two-room flat in Newham with her young son, but it is so small that she is forced to share a bed with him.
Ex-Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich files lawsuit against EU Council
Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has filed a lawsuit against the European Union Council.