The latest phase of repairs to the magnificent Grade I Listed Heaton Hall, which is situated within Heaton Park, North Manchester, have been completed. Tours around the Hall will be taking place from April.

Heaton Hall – one of the North West’s most important heritage assets – has received key funding support from Historic England and Manchester City Council to ensure the building is protected in the future and, to complete essential maintenance works.  

The Grade I listed property - which is one of very few Grade I listed buildings nationally - has been on Historic England’s At Risk list for many years. The Hall, designed in 1772 by esteemed architect James Wyatt, has undergone five phases of essential maintenance works. The previous four phases have consisted of work including: repairs to the east and west wings; replacement of the windows and shutters and, fixing the roof of the Orangery to protect the Hall.  

The current phase, phase five, consists of on-going maintenance repair works including the replacement of recently broken windows, rendering repairs, and internal repair work on the first floor.  Maintenance and ongoing repairs were started over 3 years ago and have now been completed to help protect the architectural gem for future generations. The current works are now complete and further maintenance will take place in the future.

The Friends of Heaton Park will conduct free, monthly guided tours on for groups to enjoy.

The dates are:  

Sunday 10 April  

Sunday 8 May

Sunday 19 June

Sunday 10 July

Sunday 14 August

Saturday 10 September

Sunday 11 September

There will be also be charged, guided tours around the Hall on every second Sunday conducted by Blue Badge Guide Jonathan Schofield.  

Manchester's flagship Heaton Park – along with the iconic Heaton Hall – has also benefited from major improvement works that will help maintain one of the city’s best-loved green spaces and most popular cultural attractions.

Recently, 18 English oak trees have been planted in Heaton Park, on either side of the tram track near the Middleton Road entrance as part of the £1m Tree Action MCR programme, funded by Manchester City Council.  

Over the past five years the Council has been refashioning aspects of the park in a sustainable way to help ensure accessibility and to further enhance the setting of the Hall and make the Grade I building a fitting focal point of the wider park landscape.  Improvements include the provision of new toilets in the park; creating wider entrances; the resurfacing of main paths and installing 23 new benches.  

 Councillor Rabnawaz Akbar, Executive Member for Neighbourhoods, said:

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 “As custodians of Heaton Hall, the Council takes its responsibility to ensure it is properly looked after very seriously, and we can't wait to give the public the chance to see all the work that has been done inside this remarkable building.

 "With its initial restoration now complete the Hall is once again the magnificent centrepiece - the crowning jewel - of our magnificent park, and we hope it will continue to delight and inspire local residents and visitors to the city for generations to come."  

 "In partnership with Historic England this amazing heritage asset has been painstakingly worked on to protect and preserve its unique architectural features and restore it to its former glory.”  

Catherine Dewar, Historic England’s North West Regional Director, said:

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“Heaton Hall, and its surrounding park, are really valued by people in Manchester and far beyond and these last couple of years have shown us all how valuable these spaces are to communities.  The hall is one of a tiny proportion of buildings across England to be listed at Grade I, which is reserved for buildings of the highest significance.  

“Working closely with the City Council since 2015, Historic England has provided advice and £758,000 in grants to get to this point and we’re thrilled that locals and visitors will soon be able to get inside this North Manchester heritage gem once again.”

For information on the Friends of Heaton Park and their tours:  https://www.facebook.com/FriendsofHeatonHall/

For more information on the Jonathan Schofield tours please visit:  https://www.jonathanschofieldtours.com/heaton-hall-and-park-tour.html.

 

Police officers from Swinton Neighbourhood Team executed a search warrant upon a premises on Deans Road, during which they discovered the building had been converted into a Cannabis farm with a number of plants in various stages of growth.

The sealed off room had been kitted out with lamps which artificially mimic the suns rays as well as a hydroponic systems for watering. Fans dotted around the room helped to evenly regulate the temperature and humidity.

As a result of the warrant, two people have been arrested pending further enquiries.

In recent years a number of high profile MP's have proposed that the UK should follow in California’s footsteps and legalise cannabis allowing for proper regulation.

Currently cannabis is designated as a Class B drug in the UK and anyone caught with it could face up to five years in prison.

However, there has been a shift in approach towards medicinal cannabis products, which can now be legally prescribed to some patients.

Campaigners say it is inevitable that the drug will be legalised in the UK within the next 5 to 10 years. 

However, the government says it "has no intention of changing the law" when it comes to legalisation.

A Home Office spokesman said:

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"The legalisation of these substances would not eliminate the crime committed by the illicit trade, nor would it address the harms associated with drug dependence and the misery they can cause to families and society."

BAFTA Award-winning TV Producer Henry Normal is coming to The Lowry Theatre, Salford on 16th April. Henry’s new show, which is touring nationally, draws on over 40 years of work and features material from his acclaimed BBC Radio 4 series and his ten poetry books, including the two latest collections.

It's a warm, moving, unique and very funny show where comedy meets poetry and features stories, jokes and poems from an incredible body of work and covering an extraordinary life and career. 

Henry’s latest poetry collection “Poems Vol. 2”, will be published on 1st August 2022 and a new episode of his BBC Radio 4 ‘A Normal…’ has also been commissioned. “A Normal History” will be broadcast in the summer and the previous episodes can be played here.

As usual, Henry will theme some of the live show around his latest topic of investigation for the BBC episode - this time Henry explores history, and how this affects human’s everyday lives. 

Henry’s poetry renaissance was inspired by his experiences bringing up his autistic son Johnny, something which is central to the live show and all of Henry’s latest books.  The result is a funny and moving collection of work, both on the page and the stage, about life and family. 

Following the success of Henry’s poetry collections The Beauty Within Shadow and Distance Between Clouds, which were both written during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, he released Collected Poems Vol. 1 in November 2021. His latest poetry collection, Collected Poems Vol. 2, will be published on 1st August 2022.. It’s the latest addition to a body of work that reflects upon many aspects of lockdown, life and love with Henry’s distinctive humour and light-hearted gravitas. 

Henry’s TV output includes some of the nation’s best loved programmes. His co-writing credits include The Royle Family, Mrs Merton, Coogan’s Run and feature film The Parole Officer. As co-founder and MD of Baby Cow Productions which he set up with Steve Coogan, he produced amongst others Gavin and Stacey, Alan Partridge, Moone Boy, Uncle, The Mighty Boosh, Nighty Night and the Oscar-nominated film Philomena. 

Prior to his illustrious TV career, Henry toured as a performance poet with Pulp and new wave bands; stand up greats like Linda Smith and literary giants including Seamus Heaney. In this previous life, Henry travelled from Helsinki to New York via factories, schools, pop concerts, jazz clubs, folk clubs and festivals. 

Now, Henry is once again turning to his poetic roots and bringing new material to his fantastic 90 minute show, on the second leg of his first major tour. This is a chance to see ‘the Alan Bennett of poetry’ (The Scotsman) back on stage and at the top of his game. 

The Escape Plan Live

Salford, The Lowry Theatre - 16th April 2022 

You can also catch the show at these other venues through-out the year.

Kidderminster, Kidderminster Town Hall - 14th April 2022

Kendal, Brewery Arts Centre – 15^th April 2022

Ampthill, AmpLiterary - 23rd April 2022

Nottingham, Lakeside Arts - 12th May 2022

Blackpool, The Old Electric - 13th May 2022

Bude Literary Festival - 21st May 2022

Guilford, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre - 27th May 2022

Cheltenham, The Pillar Room - 28th May 2022

Colchester, Colchester Arts Centre - 2nd July 2022

Petworth, Petworth Festival - 29th July 2022

This morning (Tuesday 8 March 2022), detectives from Greater Manchester Police's Major Incident Team arrested a 15-year-old boy in the Higher Broughton area on suspicion of murder.

He remains in custody for questioning.

The arrest is in connection with the murder of 17-year-old Alan Szelugowski who was found dead in Clowes Park, Salford on Sunday 30 January 2022.

Detective Chief Inspector Gareth Davies, of GMP's Major Incident Team, said:

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"As always, our thoughts very much remain with Alan's family and friends as we continue with our investigation and we are committed to ensuring we bring those responsible for his death to justice.

"Although we have one teenager in custody our investigation remains ongoing and we are continuing to piece together the full circumstances surrounding his death. I would encourage anyone with information that could assist our enquiries to get in touch with us as a matter of urgency."

 

Anyone with information should contact police quoting Operation Rabaul via 0161 856 0055, https://mipp.police.uk/operation/06GMP22F20-PO1 , gmp.police.uk or 101.

Alternatively the independent charity - Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Salford's Foundation 92 were left appalled at the displacement of so many innocent people during the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

This displacement has led to a humanitarian crisis that the European Continent has not seen in over 50 years.

To do this, the Foundation needs the support of the local community, to help provide for refugees that have been displaced in Europe.

Working with several third sector partners, Foundation 92 is setting up drop off points across Salford and Greater Manchester for donations to support Ukrainian refugees.

Charity partners across Europe have identified a list of items that are required to support those most affected, and these donations can include toiletries, clothing, and food.

Foundation 92 and partners are looking to ensure this support offer happens in the quickest possible manner.

With that in mind, this campaign will run for seven days, launching on
Monday March 7 and closing on Monday March 14, and from that point, all
items donated will then go directly to the area most in need in Europe, delivered via air and road.

Head of Foundation 92, Tom Hutton, said:

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"As a caring and compassionate charity, that is committed to collaborating to eradicate inequality, the Foundation and the entire team felt it was our obligation to respond in a proactive and impactful manner to support those facing significant inequality.

"As soon as the opportunity arose to support those facing such difficult times, the Foundation felt it had to act.

"Salford and wider Greater Manchester are communities that care for others, and we look forward to working with partners to make as great a difference as possible."

 

If you would like to donate or for more information, please contact the Veterans Community Support Coordinator on Claire.Wright@Foundation92.co.uk or call 07706 334848.

Here is a list of locations which are accepting donations:

• Stock Exchange Hotel, M2 1DW – All day every day
• University Academy 92, M16 0PU – Business Hours Excluding Weekends.
• St James House, M6 5FW – Business Hours Excluding Weekends.
• Hotel Football, M16 0SZ – All day every day
• Peninsula Stadium, M7 3BS - 5 th March 1:30pm – 3pm

Here is a list of items which are being accepted:

• Blankets
• Thermals
• Baby milk
• Wipes / Nappies
• Toiletries
• Sanitary Products
• First aid supplies
• Handwarmers
• Gloves
• Hats
• Scarves
• Jumpers

Those nice people at Onyer Sports whose clothing is made from recycled materials and are firm believers in sustainable clothing have kindly donated an Onyer cycling top and cycling shorts to be won by one lucky reader.

The shirt and shorts are ideal for a younger cyclist, who aims to be the next Mark Cavendish or Chris Froome and they are professionally made and tailored to fit the figure.

Our glamourous model, Martin is shown holding the shirt up but sadly he couldn't fit the shirt on and refused point blank to model the shorts for us, sorry girls..

So, how can you win this coveted prize?

Simply send us a photo of yourself on a bicycle, preferably a racing model and the one that is the first drawn from our fabled lucky hat will be the winner.

Send to newsdesk@salford.media and we will do the rest, competition finishes next Wednesday.

Many thanks to Steve Roach a Salford lad who runs the Onyer Sports Company and is truly not only a self made man, but a generous benefactor to salford.media

For further info on Onyer Sports please follow this link https://www.onyersports.com/

Volunteers are urgently wanted to help box and pack loads of emergency supplies which are to be sent to Ukraine to help with the ongoing humanitarian efforts as well over a million people have been displaced due to the Russian invasion of the country.

Trucks are arriving at Polish Centre, Worsley Road, Winton M30 8BL (opposite Lidl) this morning.

Volunteers are required right NOW to help load all the emergency supplies onto them, so if you have a little free time this morning and want to help then we urge you to get involved and head down there.

The trucks will depart to take all the boxed up donations to national distribution points for the trips to the Polish/Ukrainian border.

The staff at the centre have asked for the public to suspend sending in donations as they have received an unbelievable amount and they say that they have enough for this leg of the operation.

Police in Salford are appealing for help in tracing the next of kin of a man from Irlam.

Terence Heywood, 79, sadly died at Salford Royal Hospital on Saturday 12 February 2022.

There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.

Anyone with information about Terence's next of kin should contact the Police Coroner's Office in Bolton on 0161 856 4687.

Greater Manchester Police have issued an appeal for any information regarding the next of kin of 55-year-old Suzanne Black, who sadly died at her home in Wicheaves Crescent, Little Hulton on Feb 18th.

Police state there are no suspicious circumstances regarding her death.

If anyone has any information which could help locate a next-of-kin or members of her family, please contact 0161 856 4687.

A man from Eccles received a three year community order after exposing himself on the banks of the ship canal.

Carl Romagnolo, 51yrs , from Eccles was convicted of Exposure at Salford and Manchester Magistrates Court today.

On 1st January 2022 Mr Romagnolo was seen on the banks of the Manchester Ship canal exposing himself to residents of Langland Drive.

This had been the third occasion that the male had been seen by residents.

The Neighbourhood Team quickly identified the male and arrested him at his home address.

He pleaded guilty to the one charge of exposure and received a community order for 3 yrs, during which he will engage in unpaid work, a rehabilitation programme and inclusion on the sex offenders register for 5yrs.

Police in Salford are asking if anyone has seen wanted Adam Hill, 34, who hails from Rochdale?

He's wanted in connection with assault, criminal damage and malicious communications that took place in Ashton-under-Lyne last month and recall to prison.

He is known to have links to the Rochdale and Salford areas.

Anyone with information should call 0161 856 5815 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Peppa Pig: My First Concert is a fun, interactive introduction to a live orchestra for ages 18 months and older.

Peppa and George learn all about different sounds that instruments make together, and enjoy some of their favourite music from the show played by an orchestra as well as discovering some other exciting orchestral pieces, perfect for children.

Little piggies can join in with Peppa and her family, and make music of their own!

The show is coming to the Bridgewater Hall on Saturday 30 July 2022 at (12pm/2pm/4pm) so book your tickets now before they sell out. Link Below. 

Peppa Pig: My First Concert | The Bridgewater Hall (bridgewater-hall.co.uk)

Rehearsals have started this week for the new UK touring production of The Rise and Fall of Little Voice by Jim Cartwright. Directed by Bronagh Lagan (Cruise, West End) and starring international YouTube sensation Christina Bianco (Funny Girl, Theatre Marigny Paris) in the title role alongside Shobna Gulati (Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, Coronation Street, Dinnerladies) as Mari Hoff, Ian Kelsey (Coronation Street, Emmerdale, Doctors) as Ray Say, Akshay Gulati (East is East; The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, Bolton Octagon) as Billy, William Ilkley (War Horse, UK/ International Tour, The Full Monty, UK Tour) as Mr Boo, Fiona Mulvaney (The Ferryman, West End; Silent Witness, BBC) as Sadie, and James Robert Moore (All That, Lion and Unicorn; Fanny & Stella, Above the Stag) as Phone Man. The company is completed by Anna Hale (London Road, Cuba Pictures/BBC Films) as understudy LV and Sadie.

In a role she was born to play, two-time Drama Desk nominee Christina Bianco will perform beloved ballads by icons such as Judy Garland, Shirley Bassey and Cilla Black live on stage, capturing their unique style through her extraordinary impressions. Just like LV, Christina is ‘the girl of a thousand voices’ and has performed to sold out crowds in New York and across the US. In the UK, she’s enjoyed extended runs headlining at London’s Hippodrome, Royal Albert Hall’s Elgar Room, Live at Zedel’s and The Charing Cross Theatre. In 2019 Christina won great critical acclaim in the role of Fanny Brice in Stephen Mear’s production of Funny Girl at Theatre Marigny Paris, for which she was awarded the Trophees De Le Comedie Musicale.

Meet Little Voice and Mari Hoff. A mother and daughter central to the heart of this Northern fairy-tale, but as far apart in character as can be. Left to her own devices, Little Voice starts to embody the famous divas she plays on repeat, from Judy Garland to Shirley Bassey, and becomes an overnight sensation. With humour, heart and countless timeless classics all performed live on stage, ‘The Rise and Fall of Little Voice’ explores the highs and the lows of small-town dreams, family rivalry and finding your voice in a noisy world.

Cartwright’s tender and life-affirming play won both the Olivier award and Evening Standard award for Best Comedy when it premiered at the National Theatre in 1992 in a production directed by Sam Mendes which transferred to the Aldwych Theatre, starring Jane Horrocks and Alison Steadman. Horrocks later reprised the role of LV in a film adaptation also starring Brenda Blethyn, Michael Caine, Ewan McGregor and Jim Broadbent.

With Musical Director and Associate Sound Designer Eamonn O’Dwyer, The Rise and Fall of Little Voice will feature set and costume design by Sara Perks, casting by Jane Deitch, lighting design by Nic Farman, Andrew Johnson as Sound Designer and Chris Matanlé as General Manager. The Rise and Fall of Little Voice is co-produced by Bonnie Comley and Stewart F Lane, Neil Gooding Productions and Tiny Giant Productions.

Following a two-year hiatus, hundreds of women and supporters of women will be able to demonstrate their support for IWD as they proudly walk through the city.

Participants are encouraged to make the most of their voices by joining in with the women-led chants and singing. Those in attendance are also encouraged to bring along fun, safe and noisy instruments, to bang and clang.

The walk will start at 12.30pm on Liverpool Road outside the Castlefield Urban Heritage Park, it will go down Deansgate and will end outside of Manchester Cathedral. The total length of the walk is around 1.3km.

Large groups, businesses and organisations are encouraged to get involved and register for an official place in the Walk for Women. As part of Our Year, young women will be encouraged and supported to attend this.

Councillor Sam Lynch, Lead Elected Member for Women, said:

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“After having to cancel celebrations last year due to the Pandemic we’re happy to be back on the streets of Manchester and to build on the passion we’ve seen in previous years. Whether you’re a lone ranger or part of a group, we’d love to see you walking with us- we cannot wait to rise, roar and represent women.”

Councillor Becky Chambers, Lead Elected Member for Women, said:

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“International Women’s Day is an important date marking the economic, political and social achievements of women. However, as we all know there is still inequality and women have not reached parity just yet. When we celebrate the wonderful women who have fought for us, we should also be conscious of the steps we need to take in the future to aid women and future generations.”

After the walk , the Manchester City Council International Women’s Day steering group will also be hosting a ticketed event on Saturday 12 March in Central Library. The festival (#IWDMcrFestival) features musical performances, speeches from influential and strong women in and around Manchester, dance, spoken word, community group talks and an exhibition.

Join the University of Salford Art Collection in an exciting online art symposium to learn more about little-known artist Albert Adams from a panel of internationally renowned curators, art historians and researchers.

Taking place virtually on Wednesday 9 March at 1.00pm-5.00pm, 'Albert Adams: In Context' is open to University staff, students and members of the public, and will focus on the life and work of London-based South African expressionist artist, Albert Adams (1929-2006).

The free event will be hosted by Dr Alice Correia, Research Fellow in Art History at the University of Salford and independent art historian, in collaboration with the University of Salford Art Collection. The study day will touch on a range of topics including self-portraiture, post-war painting and printmaking, Black modernism, masculinity and sexuality, and the South African artistic community in London.

Alice said:

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“This half-day workshop will be an incredible opportunity to learn more about Albert Adams. During his lifetime, Adams' work was overlooked by the art-world establishment. We will be joined by a group of pre-eminent art historians and curators, who will reflect on the various contexts in which he lived and worked.

“We'll discuss Adams' experience of Apartheid South Africa, his identity as a gay, black man in London during the 1950s and 60s, as well as his engagement with modernist painting and printmaking techniques.

“We look forward to welcoming everyone for an afternoon of lively and collaborative discussions.”

 

Attendees can join in for the whole day or drop in for parts of it and the symposium will begin with presentations from a range of key-note speakers:

1. Dr Elena Crippa (Senior Curator of Modern and Contemporary British Art, Tate Britain)
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1. Dr Christine Eyene (Guild Research Fellow in Contemporary Art at the University of Central Lancashire)
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3. Dr Gregory Salter (Lecturer in Art History at the University of Birmingham)
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5. Professor Allan Walker (Dean of the Salford School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology University of Salford)

In response to Adam’s work, Professor Jackie Kay CBE, former Chancellor of the University of Salford, and writer-in-residence will be releasing new poetry. Following this, the afternoon will be an opportunity for attendees to engage in a lively and collaborative discussion. 

The University of Salford Art Collection holds a significant collection of Albert Adam’s prints, paintings, and studio objects, both purchased and generously donated by Adam’s surviving partner Edward (Ted) Glennon in 2012, with support from the Art Fund.

Stephanie Fletcher, Assistant Curator for the University of Salford Art Collection, said:

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“We are honoured to hold one of the largest existing archives of Adam’s work, and hope this study day brings his work the wider recognition and audiences it deserves.”

Coinciding with the symposium, the University of Salford Art Collection will also be launching a new online catalogue of digitised works and associated resources and materials – starting with a focus on the Adams collection.

Book your place on ‘Albert Adams: In Context’ via Eventbrite.

Police want to speak to Joseph Birch who has links to Salford, after an assault in Marine Road in Morecambe on Saturday (Feb 26th) where a man in his 40s was punched to the floor and punched and kicked while he lay on the ground.

Birch, 42, is described as being white, five ft four ins, bald & stocky.

He has links to Bury, Salford, Rochdale, Morecambe and Blackpool.

Anyone who sees him or knows where he may be should call 101 quoting log 271 of Feb 26th or independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Alternatively email adam.weaver@lancashire.police.uk

Salford City Council is calling on landlords of empty properties to take the necessary actions to get their homes back into use as it marks National Empty Homes Week.

The week (which lasts from Monday 28 February until Sunday 6 March) is a national initiative which helps promote local councils’ work to bring empty properties into use. The latest government data shows that over 260,000 properties in England have stood empty for more than six months.

Salford is currently home to 2,392 properties which have been empty for more than six months and the council continues to proactively work with landlords to bring these properties back into use as quick as possible. If poorly maintained, an empty property can easily deteriorate and become a source of nuisance to neighbours and an eyesore for an area.

Deputy City Mayor Councillor Tracy Kelly, Lead Member for Housing, Property and Regeneration said:

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“Salford is in the midst of a housing crisis and we take the issue of empty properties extremely seriously as we know that there are so many families and residents in our city that could make them a home of their own.

“Our dedicated team deploy a wide range of tactics to bring these homes back into use and we have strong partnerships with local housing associations who help us refurbish them and find new tenants who are in need of a good quality home.

“We offer landlords a number of options to find a solution for an empty home and we will not hesitate to use enforcement powers, such as serving improvement notices to ensure the home is habitable. I would urge landlords to work promptly with our teams to ensure that properties can be ready for use as soon as possible.”

One of the measures available to landlords are grants from the council’s Private Sector Leasing Scheme to refurbish the property to a decent standard. The grants are subject to a 30% contribution from the owner and on the condition that the property be managed by a social landlord for five years and let at affordable rent levels.

This scheme was recently put into practice to ensure that a one-bedroom flat in Broughton, that had been privately rented for 18 years and had been empty since July 2019, was available for a new tenant this January after the landlord was contacted by the team. The owner of the flat had been struggling to find a solution for the property which was then fully refurbished under the scheme.

Our intervention brought another unit back into use that would have likely remained empty for a considerable period of time with one-bedroom flats in high-demand from residents across the city.

Photos: Images of the one-bedroom flat in Broughton that was refurbished through the Private Sector Leasing Scheme

On International Women’s Day 8th March shoppers at Swinton Asda will be able to learn the latest news for women born in the 1950s about their case for compensation  regarding changes to their state pension age. 

Members of the Salford and Eccles Women Against State Pension Injustice (WASPI) Campaign will be running an information stand to answer questions and give out leaflets and flowers. 

Campaign Co-ordinator Judith Robertson explained: 

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“We will be celebrating International Women’s Day by making sure as many women as possible understand how they are affected by a recent ruling by the Ombudsman.

“The Ombudsman has ruled that it was maladministration when 1950s-born women were not given proper notice that we would have to wait several years longer to get our State Pension. A cross-party committee of MPs has already recommended we get compensation at the highest level the Ombudsman can recommend. Some 5,000 women in our area are affected by this ruling and need to understand what is happening. 

“WASPI women need politicians of all parties to work together to give us fair and fast compensation. Thousands of 1950s women have already died before reaching their new pension age. We really can't wait much longer.” 

Anyone interested in finding out more can meet the WASPI women at their stand in Swinton Asda on Tuesday March 8th between 10.00 and 15.00.