Author: Stella Rogers
GMFRS receives ‘outstanding’ rating for fire prevention and values and culture
The Greater Manchester Fire Service has received an ‘outstanding’ in multiple areas for the first time. After an inspection by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS), the fire service was awarded ‘outstanding’ for prevention and culture. The report praised the service’s culture first board, which ‘promotes a positive and respectful […]
Controversial Peel Green active travel scheme rejected by council
After residents voiced ‘significant criticism’ of a scheme that would create cycle lanes on Liverpool Road, the council have not approved plans to continue with the development. This scheme would have allocated one lane of traffic to a shared footpath and cycle lane, in order to incentivise less of a reliance on cars. Most residents […]
‘A politics of hope’, Green party supporters react to Gorton and Denton by-election.
After the Green Party won the Gorton and Denton by-election last week, supporters shared their ‘joy’ at the result. Last Friday, the Green Party’s Hannah Spencer, a plumber, won the Gorton and Denton by-election with a majority of more than 4000 votes. Ali Hamza, a resident in Gorton said that he had voted Green because […]
Budget gaps loom over Salford council
By 2028, Salford council could face a reoccurring budget gap of around £19m. This is due to ‘significant and sustained financial pressure’. Particularly, because of increased demands for adult social care, children’s and SEND services. The Medium-Term Financial Plan sets out methods of combatting rising costs. This includes investing in ICT systems to make council […]
“It has changed from what it used to be”, shoplifting and personal robbery drops in Stockport.
Retailers feel safer in Stockport, due to a decrease in shoplifting and theft. A press release from Greater Manchester police shows that personal theft has decreased by 34%, shoplifting by 10% and personal robbery by 18% over the past three years. Shafaq, who runs the SS3 Boutique in the Merseyway shopping centre said: “It has […]
‘Am I safe going outside?’ Transgender hate crime is on the rise in Greater Manchester
Many transgender people have been left with a huge ‘mental toll’ over where they can be ‘safe’, after police data has shown a 27% spike in Transgender hate crime in Greater Manchester last year. In 2024, there were 219 reported incidents, whereas, in 2025, there were 279. This data covers January to November of each […]
Puberty blockers clinical trial debate comes to Manchester
Protestors from gender critical groups and pro-trans counter protestors gathered in St Peter’s Square this weekend, bringing the national debate on puberty blocker clinical trials to Manchester. Protestors from Northern RadFem network and #199days later, both gender critical groups, gathered to protest against proposals for clinical trials on puberty blockers. Puberty blockers, which are used […]