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1 L Life in Salford Issue The magazine for people who live or work in Salford Free 53-9 March Exciting things to do in Salford this spring! Also in this issue: Credit crunch What s on - Easter Buile Hill Park Council jobs in Salford

2 NOW Open Welcome to the new gateway to health and council services Eccles Gateway Church Street, Eccles tel: Opening hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 10pm Saturday 8.30am - 1pm Welcome to Eccles GP surgeries - council information and advice service - adult and children's library with free internet access - dental services - community rooms available for hire - a variety of health services including audiology, mental health services and community paediatricians and midwives. Pendleton Gateway Limecourt, Broadwalk, Pendleton tel: Opening hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 10pm Saturday 8.30am - 1pm Welcome to Pendleton GP surgery - council information and advice service - adult and children's library with free internet access - dental services - pharmacy - community room available for hire - a variety of health services including audiology, district nursing, podiatry, orthoptics and community paediatricians. Why not pop in and see what the Gateways can do for you? Your health and lifestyle centre IN Salford

3 In this issue 03 Life news Welcome to the new look Life Welcome to issue 53 of Life in Salford, which introduces a new look for the magazine as it goes monthly, and now includes adverts for council jobs and public notices. Life news 06 Five minutes with... George Gilbody 07 Winton SNAP to it 08 Feature - credit crunch 10 Letters 11 What s on - Easter 12 Feature - Buile Hill Park 14 Voxpops and Tribute to Maureen Lea 15 Update on BSF 16 Neighbourhood Policing 17 Advert - GMP 18 Jobs and free swimming 19 Salford jobs 20 Community committees and Public and legal notices Cover Image Mrs Dyer and Olly in Buile Hill Park 100% This leaflet is printed on 100% If you have any comments or ideas for articles on news and projects benefitting people in your local area please let us know. Contact LIFE, FREEPOST RLUE-CELG-RHST, Unity House, Salford Civic Centre, Swinton, Salford, M27 5FJ. This issue is being distributed from 9 March If you have not received a copy contact us at the above address or call us on Life is a Salford City Council publication overseen by an editorial board made up of members of Salford City Council. The magazine is compiled, edited and designed by Marketing and Communications and is one of the ways the council communicates with you. The council s website provides more information on council services, many of which are available online. Advertisers can contact the Life team on The big recycle rollout In 2007/08, a new recycling service was introduced to 60% of households across Salford. Unfortunately, there were delays in rolling it out to the remaining areas of the city. This was due to an unforeseen shortage of the new recycling bins. We are now pleased to announce that we have a new supplier and the rollout is resuming across the city. All remaining wards will be receiving their new recycling bins this summer. Each household will receive detailed information in the post before the bins arrive. ISSUE Life is a Salford City Council publication. It is managed by an editorial board made up of members of the city council, edited, administered and designed by Marketing and Communications. This edition will be distributed week commencing 9 March This magazine is one of the ways the council communicates with you - for more information see Advertising: Marketing and Communications, Layout: Creative Services, Printing: Benhamgoodheadprint Distributed to more than 113,000 households by Royal Mail. Contact: FREEPOST RLUE-CELG-RHST, Unity House, Salford Civic Centre, Swinton, Salford, M27 5FJ. Basic large print versions of this magazine are available by calling or request a copy by ing lettersinlife@salford.gov.uk 3

4 Life news Top read of 2008 The London Eye Mystery by the late Siobhan Dowd scooped the kids favourite book of the year at the Salford Children s Book Award at The Lowry. The book, about a boy who disappears after a ride on the London Eye, was up against six other shortlisted stories read by children from 14 high schools. Dowd, who passed away in 2007 after losing her battle with cancer, was represented at the ceremony by her two sisters who collected the award on her behalf. Children got the chance to put questions to a couple of their favourite authors, Matt Haig and Tom Becker, shortlisted respectively for their books Shadow Forest and Darkside. Other books up for the prize were Colin Bateman s Titanic 2020, Winner of Salford Children s Book Award 2008: The London Eye Mystery by Siobhan Dowd. Julia Golding s Ringmaster, The Black Book of Secrets by F.E. Higgins and Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell s Barnaby Grimes: Curse of the Night Wolf. The books award, now in its sixth year, was set up by Salford City Council s schools library service to help put the fun back into reading among year-olds and introduce them to a wide range of books and authors. 4 Make sure you feel the benefit Residents in Salford are missing out on more than 80 million in unclaimed benefits. Around 46 million in meanstested benefits and 40 million in disability benefits was uncollected in 2006/07, but the largest number of people who fail to claim their benefits in the city are pensioners, with as much as 10 million going unclaimed in Pension Credits. In total, around 41 per cent of pensioners failed to claim their Pension Credits in 2006/07 with 45 per cent missing out on council tax benefits and 18 per cent on housing benefits. Research carried out by the DWP suggests lack of awareness and knowledge of the claiming process as some of the reasons why older people have not been claiming their benefits. As budgets get tighter, Salford City Council is urging people to claim all benefits they are entitled to. The council has set up a dedicated team to help people claim, which has already secured 1.5 million in benefits in the past year for pensioners across the city. To see what you might be entitled to, or for extra support in staying warm in winter, freephone New home for local jobs Life in Salford combined with the council s website are now the places to go to find out about Salford City Council jobs. The council is now placing jobs that would have been advertised locally in this magazine and all jobs can be found on the website. The next issue of Life will be out 13 April. See our article on page 19 to find out more about working for us. Visit and register for our free job alert service One council, so many local opportunities

5 Pendleton Gateway now open at Lime Court. Life news Salford s new gateway Salford s third Gateway centre has opened, completing a partnership investment package worth more than 35 million. The new centre at Pendleton s Lime Court will be home to both council and health services. As well as GP surgeries and a pharmacy, the centre will have a specialist children s health department and a new facility for community mental health. In addition there will be a new community library, with free internet access and community rooms available for hire. Residents can find out about council services through an information and advice desk at the Gateway. Two other centres have already been opened: one in Eccles, the other in Walkden. The Gateways are a partnership between Salford City Council, Salford Primary Care NHS Trust (PCT) and the Manchester, Salford and Trafford (MaST) LIFT Company. And the winner is... The winner of the Get set for digital competition s freeview box is Mrs J. Carson of Eccles. The runner up is Mr H. Jeffreys of Pendleton who wins a Digit Al toy. ContactPoint Salford City Council is one of the first in the country to start using a new directory called ContactPoint. Salford City Council is one of the first in the country to start using a new directory to help professionals who work with children and young people. ContactPoint is a national initiative which will hold information needed by workers responsible for the welfare of anyone under the age of 18. By knowing which other agencies are working with a child it will enable professionals to share information and work together as a team, ensuring a child or young person gets all the help they need at the earliest possible opportunity. Security of such sensitive and personal information is a top priority and there are strict protections in place. ContactPoint has undergone challenging testing and the only people who will be able to look at children s records will be those who are working with the child, who have gone through security checks and training. The worker will always have to state their reason for viewing a child s record. Information on ContactPoint is held on a secure national server, not on CD or memory sticks, and cannot be downloaded. 5

6 5 minutes with... 5 minutes with... George Gilbody Olympic boxing quarter finalist, George Gilbody, is the outdoor sports facilities manager for Salford City Council. George is responsible for all the bowling greens, tennis courts, rugby and football pitches across the city. We talked to George about one of the most popular sports in Salford - crown green bowling. Q Isn t bowls just for older men? No, not at all. More and more younger people are taking up bowls as many of them want to learn to play professionally - bowls is a Commonwealth Games sport! There are also ladies teams, as well as mixed teams, so we encourage more women to get involved. Some teams only play in the evenings so these are ideal for people who work during the day. George Gilbody, 1980 Olympic boxing quarter finalist. Q What are the benefits of bowls? It s a great way to keep fit and active and get some fresh air. There s also the social side too - each bowling green has a pavilion where bowlers can meet up and play snooker or cards, or just have a cup of tea. Q How is bowls supported in Salford? We have a bowling consultative committee, set up in 1997, made up of committee members from all the bowls leagues in Salford. The committee has a budget and they use this money to fund projects, improvements and events. For example, one of the clubs recently worked with young people from the Height Youth Club to introduce teenagers to the sport, giving them something to do. We also take part in events such as the Eccles Festival and Super Sports Saturday at Victoria one of the clubs recently worked with young people from the Height Youth Club to introduce teenagers to the sport, giving them something to do. Park, Swinton, to help promote bowls and get new people interested in the sport. The committee meets every month to consider requests for funding from the bowling clubs and decide where to allocate money. I attend these meetings to offer help and advice. Q How can people find out more about bowls in Salford? There s lots of information on the council s website gov.uk/sports-clubs-bowling or you can give me a call on or send me an george.gilbody@salford.gov.uk. The bowls season starts again in mid April so now is the perfect time to start looking into joining one of the teams. There are 22 bowling greens across Salford, so there s sure to be one near to where you live.

7 SNAP to it Winton SNAP to it Five arrests for drugs offences, 75 litter picks, 75 pieces of graffiti removed, 17.5 tonnes of bulky waste collected, 40 suspected tenancy breaches investigated and 210 homes assessed for fire risks... These are just a few examples of the activities that took place in the city s first ever SNAP. Bringing people together to focus on local problems, SNAP activities depend on the specific needs of neighbourhoods, but include things like targeting hot spots for crime and anti-social behaviour, environmental improvements, education programmes in schools and arson reduction initiatives. SNAPs bring together services from Salford City Council, Greater Manchester Police, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, local social landlords and the Probation Service s Community Payback team. During the coming months SNAPs will also take place in Broughton, Langworthy, Ordsall, Irwell Riverside and Little Hulton. In Winton successes included improvements to refuse collection facilities in the New Lane area and the installation of alley gates to the rear of properties on Sutherland Street. The Community Payback team also carried out clearance work at the area of Old Fold near Monton Bridge, clearing overgrown shrubs and pruning trees, reinstating the pathway, litter picking, removing graffiti and carrying out landscaping. Residents using the path at Old Fold have commented on how pleased they are with the work. One local was so pleased they wrote and told us: It looks absolutely amazing, I use the path to go to and from work and the path has been made visible again. It is truly a breath of fresh air and a lot safer. Your team has done excellent work. In the weeks following the Winton SNAP, 3,200 forensic property marking kits will be introduced in identified burglary hotspot areas across the ward. Look out for more information in the next issue of this magazine, or visit The SNAP team painted over grafitti such as this whilst clearing shrubs, broken glass and litter. 7

8 Feature - credit crunch 8 Money too Ever since credit crunch became an everyday phrase and well known shops started to close, cutting back has been on everyone s minds. Making a number of little savings can reduce your spend. So read our common sense top tips for getting your money in order. Don t forget, if things are getting serious and you need more than money saving tips, you don t need to struggle on alone. We provide a free service to help you with worries about debt. Contact us as soon as possible details at the end. First things first Before you can work out where to make savings you need to know what you spend money on. Write down everything you spend for a week so you can see where it all goes. This helps you plan a budget and spot straight away where you can make savings. No-one likes thinking about money and debts. So take a deep breath, open the letters you ve been ignoring and check your bank balance; it s the first step to making your finances better. Get organised Spending time thinking about bills might not be exciting but it could save you lots of money. Stop paying charges. Many companies penalise disorganisation by charging for late payments schedule your payments and pay on time or by direct debit if possible. Always pay your essential bills first - including your mortgage, rent, council tax and utilities. Arrange for all payments to go straight out of your bank account as soon as possible after pay day or when you get your benefits. This will ensure all your essentials are covered. Shop around. Go online to see if you could reduce any of your bills. Unless you re tied in to a contract you might consider changing a range of suppliers. If you don t have the internet at home, it is free at your local library. Resist temptation Don t take your bank cards out with you. Ever see something you really want to buy, but know you can t afford it? Just give yourself a 24 hour cooling off period to decide and go back if you still really do want, and can afford, it. Food for thought Make a shopping list. Shops and supermarkets make lots of money out of our impulse buys.

9 tight to mention? Feature - credit crunch Dig out some recipe books, plan a few meals and only buy what you need. Buy ingredients which will work for several meals. Good for the environment, good for your pocket Many steps you can take to reduce your carbon footprint will also save you money. Go to for practical tips and advice. Can you walk or cycle to where you want to go? Those of you who can will be rewarded with better health and definitely more money in your pocket. Remember Contact us if you have serious money worries. For free, confidential and independent advice on the phone: Welfare rights advice (weekdays 10.00am-12.00pm) Debt advice (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 1.00pm-4.00pm) Or contact Salford Citizens Advice Bureau Business in Salford Getting help The government has recently announced a package of support to help small and medium sized companies through the current economic challenges. Some of this support is being delivered through Business Link Northwest. It focuses on the areas that small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) have identified as their top priorities. Business Link Northwest offers a range of services. One to one support is tailored to the individual needs of enterprises from a range of sectors. The organisation also offers help in setting up businesses, a free-to-use service to help to secure funding and health checks for existing businesses. In addition, the Train to Gain initiative can help employers to assess the skills of their workforce, identify training needs and access subsidies. Business Link Northwest s services are available by telephone on or by ing info@ businesslinknw.co.uk from 8am-8pm, Monday to Friday, as well as from 8am to 2pm at weekends and bank holidays, and is also available through its website at Starting up Despite the credit crunch it is clear that local Salford residents are still excited about starting their own businesses. The Aspire to Enterprise IN Salford project is a partnership between Salford City Council and Salford Hundred Venture to deliver enterprise support. 135 Salford residents have attended business training sessions. Those with the best start up ideas were entered into a competition and a panel of judges (a bit like Dragons Den ) decided which were the best business ideas. Judges from the Royal Bank of Scotland and Business Finance Solutions sat on the most recent panel. Since April 2008, four panels have met and funded the four best ideas at each panel, awarding prize money of up to 2,000. For further information about starting a business please contact the council s business team on

10 Life letters Letters Question Dear Life I think that when you do surveys about recycling in Salford you should survey the whole area of Salford. I live in Monton and I wasn t asked my view; does that mean Monton doesn t get a say? J Thomas, Monton, M30 Answer Surveys are important to the council and are used to help shape services or to find out how we are doing. Ideally we would ask everyone to take part, but this isn t practical because of time and cost. A lot of surveys use people selected at random and the survey done by the council about recycling and refuse collection did just this. In February 2008 the council sent out questionnaires to about 3% of households (3,034 households in total) from across the whole of Salford to find out their views, and a total of 60 people from Monton and Eccles returned the questionnaire. We know that surveys aren t 100% accurate but organisations use surveys as the best way of finding out what people think. We always encourage people to take part as your views are very important to us. We are sorry that you weren t asked your views on this occasion. In the meantime, if you have any comments, queries or complaints about the council and the services we provide you can contact us on or go to Have you got a question for Life? Send your thoughts, comments and queries to: Life letters, Freepost RLUE-CELG- RHST, Unity House, Salford City Council, Salford Civic Centre, Swinton, Salford M27 5FJ or us at lettersinlife@ salford.gov.uk. We reserve the right to edit letters for consideration of space. The big recycle roll out A new recycling service is being rolled out across the city to help us increase the amount of rubbish we recycle and reduce the amount of rubbish sent to landfill. Residents across Salford started to receive their new recycling bins in 2007 and the rollout will be completed to all households in summer Before receiving the two new bins, each household will receive detailed information in the post which will explain the new service in detail and tell you when it will be rolled out in your area. The next areas to benefit from this new service are Little Hulton and Walkden. Residents in these areas have received their information packs and are currently taking delivery of their new bins, with collections starting on 31 March Residents in Weaste, Claremont, Pendlebury and Swinton North will be receiving their new bins this summer. The bin delivery and collection start dates will be confirmed by post to residents in these areas. Thank you for your continued efforts to recycle! For further information on this service: T: E: environment@salford.gov.uk W: 10

11 Easter activities Egg-citing What s on - Easter There s loads of egg-cellent events going on in the city this Easter to keep you and the whole family busy over the holidays. Here are just a few highlights: Out and about in Salford s parks All events in Salford s parks and countryside are FREE! Clifton Country Park Clifton House Road, Clifton M27 Annual Bunny Hunt! Where are those rascally rabbits hiding? Help the rangers find them. Please book by calling Sunday 12 April 1.30pm-3.30pm Blackleach Country Park John Street, Walkden M28 Eggstraordinary! Decorate hard boiled eggs and have a go at the traditional game of egg rolling. Suitable for 5-12 year olds. Wednesday 8 April 2.00pm-4.00pm Easter Bunny Hunt Easter Bunnies will be hiding around the park. Pick up a map and some clues and see if you can find them! Friday 10 April 11.00am-2.00pm Buile Hill Park Eccles Old Road, Salford M6 Little Music Makers Play with the musical instruments in the exhibition and make a shaker to take home. For under fives. Tuesday 7 April Design a Guitar Decorate and personalise your own guitar cut out. Thursday 9 April T-shirt designs Design and decorate a T shirt for a real or imaginary band. Bring your own shirt with you. Tuesday 14 April Junk Modelling Make a crazy instrument in our junk modelling session. Thursday 16 April Welly wanging and egg decorating Turn your plain wellies and eggs into originals and compete to throw your welly the furthest distance. Monday 13 April 1.00pm-3.00pm There are also Easter events taking place at Albert, Ordsall, Chimney Pot, Peel, Winton, Victoria and Prince s parks. See for details. Marvellous museums Salford Museum and Art Gallery Peel Park, Crescent, Salford M5 All the following activities are just 1.00 per child. Drop in at 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm or 2.30pm. Find out more! This is just a tiny taste of the many events and activities taking place across the city. Make sure you keep up to date with everything that s going on in Salford by: going to info for ideas, inspiration and information on everything the city has to offer picking up a free copy of ON magazine from your local council building or library signing up for Sundays in Salford, our weekly e-newsletter calling the Salford Tourist Information Centre on

12 Buile Hill Park: from private estate to people s park Buile Hill Park is not so much a hidden gem, but rather a gem waiting to be rediscovered. Read on to find out more about the history of this wonderful park and the council s plans to return it to its original splendour. Buile Hill Park has a long and varied history first appearing on record as a burial ground for plague victims at Hart Hill Meadow in the late 16th century. The park has been the focus of many exciting developments - including the first ever demonstration of the electric light from the roof of Buile Hill mansion in 1850 witnessed by a crowd of thousands. The Buile Hill Park we know today came about in 1927 when Springfield estate was added to the already successful Seedley Park and existing Buile Hill Park. Buile Hill Park played an important role in two world wars: in 1916 an anti-aircraft gun was sited in the park and in the second world war air raid shelters for 300 people were constructed. The park also became the headquarters of C Flight of the RAF Balloon Barrage squadron. One remaining legacy of the park s previous life as an area of private estates is Buile Hill mansion which was built between 1825 and For more information go to or

13 Sir Charles Barry (architect for the Houses of Parliament) designed it as a greek villa style mansion for the first Lord Mayor of Manchester. During its time as a private residence, the mansion was visited by Frances Hodgson Burnett and it s claimed that her children s classic The Secret Garden was written during one of her many stays at Buile Hill. Turned from a private residence into a natural history museum in 1906, the mansion was a popular attraction in its day, closing only at the outbreak of the second world war. In 1975 the mansion re-opened as the Lancashire Mining Museum, closing again in 2000 when it became too costly to maintain and repair. The presently vacant mansion is now a Grade II listed building which stands proudly in the centre of the park and has panoramic views of Salford and Manchester. Covering 35 hectares, Buile Hill Park has also been recognised by English Heritage as a Grade II listed park of national historic importance. With a history that includes skating on the former lake, exotic plants arriving from Kew Gardens to stock the conservatory and numerous musical performances at the former bandstand, the council is keen to return the park to its original splendour and encourage more Salford residents to experience its beauty. So what of Buile Hill today? Buile Hill Park remains a well used and well loved park, which the council wants to return to its former glory days. By applying to the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), the council hopes to reinstate some of the key attractions to the park, including: recreating the ornamental lake rebuilding the conservatory developing a performance area with new bandstand providing better signage, furniture and improved planting throughout the park. If the 5 million bid is successful, then work could start in For the HLF bid to be successful, the council has to provide firm plans for the future of Buile Hill mansion, and these are in hand for a sympathetic restoration into a 4 star hotel. The council is also proposing to build a visitor centre at the main entrance to the park on Eccles Old Road which will provide public toilets, an education and community room, a heritage area featuring the history and memories of the park, and offices for park staff. How you can get involved Have your say about our proposals Tell us what you think about our plans for Buile Hill Park. Share your memories about Buile Hill Park Tell us your story, send us photographs or postcards of the park and we will put together a collection of memories of the park that future generations can enjoy. If you send us a photo or postcard make sure you write your name and address on it so that we can return it to you. Share your views and win! If you send us your comments or your memories we will enter you into a free prize draw. One lucky winner will get a sumptuous hanging basket from the Buile Hill Park garden centre. Remember to write your name and address clearly so that we can contact you if you are a winner! Closing date: Friday 27 March Send your comments and memories to: post: Buile Hill Park comments, FREEPOST RLUE-CELG-RHST, Unity House, Salford Civic Centre, Swinton, Salford, M27 5FJ lettersinlife@salford.gov.uk web: Why not join the Friends of Buile Hill Park? The Friends of Buile Hill Park is an active Friends group where you can meet others interested in the past, present and future of the park. The Friends would be delighted to hear from any Salford resident who would like to get involved. For more information contact Brenda Smith on Feature - Buile Hill Park 13

14 Life in Salford voxpops Mrs Dyer and Olly I love having the open space close to where I live, so I can walk my dog responsibly; I ve been walking Olly here for 18 years. I love the beauty of the park and watching the changing seasons. The events here are great Proms in the Park was amazing. Lee and Charlie I come here every day with Charlie and sometimes bring my family too. Its clean, it s safe and there s a lot to see. I live locally and it s great to see the park so well looked after by the staff. We asked some Salford residents why do you love Buile Hill Park? Tony Scott I walk round the park twice a day. It s so peaceful here; it really is wonderful. The staff are really friendly and always say hello. Dave Arden, park maintenance team It s difficult to put into words how much I love this park and how much it s part of my life. I ve worked here 30 years and I live nearby too. I love talking to people who use the park and I m excited about the plans to return it to its former glory. Sue Smith, works at the garden centre I work in the garden centre which is about to be rebuilt after a fire. I m looking forward to the centre re-opening around Easter, especially the café which was a great meeting place for locals. I m looking forward to welcoming everyone back soon What s on Country and Western Week 25 March - 1 April Easter Bonnet Competition 8-15 April St Georges Day Celebrations April Southport Woodvale International Rally 29 April - 6 May War Time Memories 6-13 May Southport Food and Drinks Festival May Fun in the 40s May Southport International Jazz Festival 27 May - 3 June Lancashire Week 3-10 June George Formby Tribute June A warm welcome awaits you For further enquiries or to make a reservation please telephone the booking office on or salfordian@salford.gov.uk or check out our website Councillor Maureen Lea Tributes have been paid for Councillor Maureen Lea, one of the city s longest serving councillors, who sadly died recently. Councillor Lea was the lead member for community, health and social care and previously chair of the authority s education committee. First elected in May 1980, she represented the Pendlebury ward alongside husband Councillor Bernard Lea. Mourners packed Swinton Parish Church for the funeral service, attended by family, friends, colleagues and councillors. Salford City Council s leader Councillor John Merry said: Maureen was a valued councillor who worked tirelessly for the city and the community which she loved. Her contribution to modern Salford was immense, in particular her role as chair of education committee and later as lead member for adult services.

15 Update Building Schools for the Future The Building Schools for the Future programme will provide eight new high school buildings for secondary school pupils in the city. BSF update The Building Schools for the Future programme will provide eight new high school buildings for secondary school pupils in the city. We are currently running a competition process to decide who will build all the schools. In addition, we are working with each of the schools, staff, students and community stakeholders to plan the new buildings. A newsletter provides the latest news, so to keep in touch see bsflatestnews and the other BSF web pages. Two public consultation processes have recently been undertaken. The first concerned the updated proposals for developing the Roman Catholic high schools. To rebuild St Patrick s Roman Catholic High School on its existing site, to open in September The original proposal was to refurbish the school buildings. Building a new school will provide stateof-the-art facilities for learning, teaching, socialising and sport. To enlarge St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School to 1050 pupils, in a new building on the former Wardley High School site from September The school will also have a 250 place sixth-form, opening by September The relocation of the new school addresses the transport concerns of Roman Catholic families on the Little Hulton/Walkden side of the city and provides space for Roman Catholic sixth-form provision for the city. To rebuild All Hallows Roman Catholic High School at the site currently occupied by Oasis Academy, to open in September This new location reflects the preferences of the school and parents. To close St George s Roman Catholic High School from September Events were A newsletter provides the latest news, so to keep in touch see uk/bsflatestnews and the other BSF web pages. held for staff, pupils, governors, parents and the community to provide their views on the proposals. The proposals for three new schools were supported by the Roman Catholic Diocese. The feedback was presented to Salford City Council s cabinet in January, who decided to issue the statutory notice for the closure of St George s and enlargement of Ambrose Barlow high schools. This notice invites people to submit their final views before 26 March Details of how to take part can be found on the website. A consultation has also taken place on proposals for the Swinton and Worsley area; to close both The Swinton and Moorside high schools and open a replacement school for 1350 pupils by September 2012 on the current Moorside High School playing fields. This will provide an outstanding new state-of-the-art building and community facilities for the area and is supported by both schools leadership teams who are working closely to develop the plans. Consultation events were organised for parents, governors, staff and the community during January 2009 and the feedback will be reported to Salford City Council s cabinet during March Details of the consultation will be published on the website. If cabinet takes a decision to continue, legal notices will be published setting out the outline specification for the new school and inviting proposals under the new school competition regulations

16 Neighbourhood Advert Policing - GMP Neighbourhood Policing: Putting people at the heart of policing 16 Policing in Salford is as much about providing a reassuring presence throughout the city as protecting people by responding quickly to emergencies. We aim to improve the quality of life of people in and around Salford by reducing crime and anti-social behaviour. To tackle these issues, our five Neighbourhood Policing Teams and Police Community Support Officers carry out high visibility patrols and provide valuable reassurance to communities. Neighbourhood policing develops strong working relationships with local communities by listening and responding to residents needs and feeding back what action has been taken to resolve issues. Through working with our partner agencies and building links with community groups, we can have a positive impact on the issues that matter most to the public we serve. To contact your Neighbourhood Policing Team phone the numbers listed opposite. Spotlight on Swinton Crime in Swinton and Pendlebury has fallen significantly in two years according to Greater Manchester Police figures. Figures show that, since 2006, total crime has reduced by 33%, meaning 1,658 fewer victims. Incidents of anti-social behaviour have gone down by 22%, the number of cars stolen went down by 58% and the number of thefts from cars reduced by 60%. Criminal damage has fallen by 41% meaning 891 fewer people were victims to criminal damage. Inspector Robert Findlow from the Salford North Neighbourhood Policing Team said: We are committed to improving the quality of life for people in Swinton and Pendlebury and the latest figures show we have achieved considerable success in this. Officers, staff and our partners are working extremely hard to reduce crime and antisocial behaviour and we are well placed to continue this throughout Inspector Findlow added: Although we are doing the best we can, we rely on members of the public. Crimes or suspicious activity should always be reported and simple steps such as taking We are committed to improving the quality of life for people in Swinton and Pendlebury and the latest figures show we have achieved considerable success in this. Officers, staff and our partners are working extremely hard to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour and we are well placed to continue this throughout Inspector Robert Findlow valuables out of motor vehicles and keeping homes secure will help prevent you becoming the next victim of crime. For more information on Neighbourhood Policing visit

17 To contact your Neighbourhood Policing Team by phone or Advert - GMP To find out where your nearest police station and who your local police officer is, visit gmp.police.uk/neighbourhoodpolicing Inspector Robert Findlow from Salford North Neighbourhood Policing Team Inspector Steve Bailey from Salford East Neighbourhood Policing Team Inspector David Henthorne from Salford Central Neighbourhood Policing Team Inspector Jill Gorse Salford South Neighbourhood Policing Team Inspector Jonathan Kelly Salford West Neighbourhood Policing Team Salford North (Swinton and Pendlebury) salfordnorth.neighbourhood@gmp.police.uk Salford East (Kersal, Broughton and Irwell Riverside) salfordeast.neighbourhood@gmp.police.uk Salford Central (Claremont, Langworthy, Ordsall and Weaste & Seedley) salfordcentral.neighbourhood@gmp.police.uk Salford South (Irlam, Eccles, Winton, Barton, and Cadishead) salfordsouth.neighbourhood@gmp.police.uk Salford West (Little Hulton, Walkden, Worsley and Boothstown & Ellenbrook) salfordwest.neighbourhood@gmp.police.uk For non-emergency calls or to report a crime call Alternatively you can phone Crimestoppers anonymously on Use 999 only in emergencies where there is a threat to life or crime in progress. 17

18 Salford jobs 0 good reasons to work with us Good career prospects and training opportunities We invest in our staff by providing them with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Pension scheme You will have the option to join an excellent final salary pension scheme. Working hours Our standard working week is 36 hours. This may vary depending on your post and location. Interested? Salford City Council posts vacancies on the internet every day. You can also sign-up to the free job alert service to keep you updated on jobs that match your profile, go to: The job itself There are a vast number of jobs and careers within Salford City Council. We are sure we have the right match for you too! Pay Our staff get competitive salaries. 3 4 Flexible hours We believe it is important to have a good work-life balance, where staff are supported to do a great job while being able to take care of their personal responsibilities. We have policies such as flexi-time, homeworking, job share and reduced working time to help our staff achieve this. Location Our staff work from a wide variety of locations all over Salford Holiday entitlement As an employee of Salford City Council you can expect up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Transport Salford is well served by public transport. Childcare vouchers If you are a working parent with children under the age of 16, you could save a significant amount of money with our childcare vouchers. Don t miss out- FREE swimming 18 In the current economic climate it can be hard finding money for leisure activities. From 1 April, under 17s and over 60s who live or go to school in Salford will be eligible to apply for free swimming at any of Salford s six swimming pools. So there really isn t any excuse not to get out there and have fun with your friends and family whilst also keeping fit! How do I register? If you are not already a member of your local Fit City Pool, please call to request an application form or complete the form online. If you are already a member you will automatically get in for free from 1 April.

19 Citywide Services need you! Citywide Services provide both cleaning and catering services on behalf of Salford City Council. We have a wide range of opportunities for permanent/ casual catering and cleaning staff across the whole of Salford. Do you have spare time during days, weekends or evenings? Are you looking for a new challenge or saving for a holiday? Would you like the benefits and security of working for a large organisation? Do you feel hindered due to lack of experience, but would like training? Do you want to work flexibly, choosing hours to fit in with your lifestyle? Interested? Contact the team on or for more information and details of how to apply. You can visit our website at jobs or contact us on (minicom: ) or visit your local Jobcentre Plus where all our current permanent posts are advertised. To view these and all other opportunities visit Find out more about jobs at the council Salford is a great place to be and with the range of benefits available to you as an employee, Salford City Council is a great place to work. We welcome applications from all sections of the community irrespective of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. As part of our commitment to improving equality of opportunity Visit and register for our free job alert service we recognise the disadvantage experienced by disabled people. The Two Ticks symbol recognises this and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for jobs. Check the website regularly as we update it each week with new jobs. If you d prefer us to contact you instead, then use our free job alert service that can help keep you updated on jobs which match your preferences by sending you an or text message when a suitable vacancy arises. Follow the link from our website to set up your own profile, which you can change at any time. Striving to be an equal opportunities employer Salford jobs 19

20 Community committees 20 Have a say about what's happening in your area Come along to your local community committee meeting... The council and partners want to hear the views of residents, and the community committees are one of the best ways for you to influence decisions in your area. All Salford residents are welcome to attend meetings and have a say on a wide range of issues, including community safety, facilities for older people, parks and open spaces and activities for children and young people. We would particularly welcome involvement from younger people and residents from black and minority ethnic communities as these groups are currently under-represented at community committees. March meetings 10 7pm Claremont and Weaste All Hallows Business and Enterprise College, Weaste Lane 19 7pm Irlam and Cadishead Venue to be confirmed - please call for details 24 7pm Eccles Eccles Gateway, Church Street pm Worsley and Boothstown Bridgewater School, Drywood Hall, Worsley Road, Worsley pm East Salford Summerville Primary School, Summerville Road, Duchy 30 6pm Little Hulton and Walkden Walkden Gateway, 2 Smith Street April meetings 14 7pm Claremont and Weaste All Hallows Business and Enterprise College, Weaste Lane 14 6pm Swinton The Salford Suite, Salford Civic Centre, Chorley Road, Swinton May meetings 5 7pm Ordsall and Langworthy Venue to be confirmed call for details 21 7pm Irlam and Cadishead Venue to be confirmed - call for details 26 7pm Eccles Eccles Gateway, Church Street pm Worlsey and Boothstown Venue to be confirmed - call for details pm East Salford Venue to be confirmed - call for details Meeting dates, times and venues can sometimes change at short notice - please check or call the relevant telephone number above for up to date information. Public and legal notices Legal notices from Salford City Council HIGHWAYS ACT 1980, SECTION 129A SALFORD CITY COUNCIL (TRENTHAM LAWNS, SALFORD) GATING ORDER 2009 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the City of Salford propose to make an Order under Section 129A of the Highways Act When the Order comes into effect the public right of way over the highways specified in the schedule below and shown on the plan annexed to the draft order shall be restricted at all times. The right of way will not be restricted for use by the occupiers of premises adjoining or adjacent to the relevant highways. Occupiers will retain their right of way by access to keys to the lockable gates. The Council are satisfied that it is expedient to make an Order for the purposes of reducing crime or anti-social behaviour on the highway. The alternative route for members of the public will be to use the pavement along the front of the properties on Trentham Lawns. A copy of the proposed Order together with a plan outlining the restrictions and evidence supporting the need for the Order may by inspected at the Legal Section, Civic Centre, Chorley Road, Swinton, M27 5DA, between 9.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. Mondays to Fridays inclusive. Details can be viewed online at Any representations or objections to the order may be sent in writing to the City Solicitor, Civic Centre, Chorley Road, Swinton, M27 5DA, by the 6th April 2009 (quoting reference H/LH/ SR1/GTO/3). SCHEDULE Alleyway to the rear of Trentham Lawns, Salford. A total closure area - 651m2. 9th March Barbara Spicer, Chief Executive, Salford Civic Centre, Chorley Road, Swinton, M27 5DA. SALFORD CITY COUNCIL (BOLTON ROAD, WALKDEN) (PROHIBITION OF WAITING) ORDER 2009 On the 27th day of February 2009 the Council of the City of Salford, made the abovementioned Order under Sections 1, 2 and 4 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act, The Order which will come into effect on 10th March 2009 prohibits any person to cause or permit any vehicle to wait on the length of road specified in the Schedule at the top of the next page. The Order contains exceptions to permit waiting for certain purposes and limited waiting by disabled persons vehicles. A copy of the Order and a map showing the length of road affected are available for inspection at the Legal Section, Civic Centre, Chorley Road, Swinton, M27 5DA between 8.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. Mondays to Fridays inclusive.

21 If you wish to question the validity of the Order or of any of the provisions contained in it on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act, 1984 or on the grounds that any requirement of that Act, or of any instrument made under it has not been complied with in relation to the Order you may within six weeks from 9th March 2009 apply to the High Court for this purpose. SCHEDULE Introduction of no waiting at any time: Bolton Road, east side, from the northern kerbline of Barlow Street in a northerly direction for a distance of 10 metres. 9th March Barbara Spicer, Chief Executive, Salford Civic Centre, Chorley Road, Swinton, M27 5DA. SALFORD CITY COUNCIL (ALMOND CLOSE, SALFORD) (PROHIBITIONOF WAITING) ORDER 2009 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the City of Salford propose to make an Order under Sections 1, 2 and 4 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act When the Order comes into effect you will not be allowed to cause or permit any vehicle to wait on the length of road specified in the Schedule below. The Order will contain exceptions to permit waiting for certain purposes and limited waiting by disabled persons vehicles. A copy of the proposed Order together with a plan of the area and a statement of the Council s reasons for proposing to make the Order may be examined at the Legal Section, Civic Centre, Chorley Road, Swinton, M27 5DA, between 8.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. Mondays to Fridays inclusive. Details can be viewed online at trafficorders. If you wish to object to the proposed Order you should send the grounds of your objection in writing to the City Solicitor, Civic Centre, Chorley Road, Swinton, M27 5DA by the 30th day of March 2009 (quoting reference H/LH/SM/UV/RTO/219). SCHEDULE Introduction of no waiting at any time: Almond Close, both sides from a distance of 20 metres in a westerly direction from its junction with Belvedere Road. 9th March Barbara Spicer, Chief Executive, Salford Civic Centre, Chorley Road, Swinton, M27 5DA. SALFORD CITY COUNCIL (NEVILE ROAD/MOOR LANE, SALFORD) (PROHIBITION OF WAITING) ORDER 2009 On the 27th day of February 2009 the Council of the City of Salford, made the abovementioned Order under Sections 1, 2 and 4 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act, The Order which will come into effect on 10th March 2009 prohibits any person to cause or permit any vehicle to wait on the length of road specified in the Schedule below. The Order contains exceptions to permit waiting for certain purposes and limited waiting by disabled persons vehicles. A copy of the Order and a map showing the length of road affected are available for inspection at the Legal Section, Civic Centre, Chorley Road, Swinton, M27 5DA between 8.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. Mondays to Fridays inclusive. If you wish to question the validity of the Order or of any of the provisions contained in it on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act, 1984 or on the grounds that any requirement of that Act, or of any instrument made under it has not been complied with in relation to the Order you may within six weeks from 9th March 2009 apply to the High Court for this purpose. SCHEDULE Introduction of no waiting at any time: Nevile Road, both sides, from the eastern kerbline of Oaklands Road in an easterly direction for a distance of 15 metres. Nevile Road, both sides, from the southern kerbline of Moor Lane in a southerly direction for a distance of 5 metres. Moor Lane, south side, from a point 5 metres west of the western kerbline of Nevile Road in an easterly direction for a distance of 25 metres. Moor Lane, north side, from a point 7 metres west of the western kerbline of Nevile Road in an easterly direction for a distance of 28 metres. 9th March Barbara Spicer, Chief Executive, Salford Civic Centre, Chorley Road, Swinton, M27 5DA. Town And Country Planning Act 1990 Town And Country Planning (General Development Procedure) Order 1995 Notice Under Article 8 I give notice that the undermentioned are applying to Salford City Council for planning permission for the development(s) indicated:- Public and legal notices HIGHWAYS ACT 1980, SECTION 129A SALFORD CITY COUNCIL (ROCKLEY GARDENS, SALFORD) GATING ORDER 2009 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the City of Salford propose to make an Order under Section 129A of the Highways Act When the Order comes into effect the public right of way over the highways specified in the schedule below and shown on the plan annexed to the draft order shall be restricted at all times. The right of way will not be restricted for use by the occupiers of premises adjoining or adjacent to the relevant highways. Occupiers will retain their right of way by access to keys to the lockable gates. The Council are satisfied that it is expedient to make an Order for the purposes of reducing crime or anti-social behaviour on the highway. The alternative route for members of the public will be to use the pavement along the front of the properties on Rockley Gardens. A copy of the proposed Order together with a plan outlining the restrictions and evidence supporting the need for the Order may by inspected at the Legal Section, Civic Centre, Chorley Road, Swinton, M27 5DA, between 9.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. Mondays to Fridays inclusive. Details can be viewed online at Any representations or objections to the order may be sent in writing to the City Solicitor, Civic Centre, Chorley Road, Swinton, M27 5DA by the 6th April 2009 (quoting reference H/LH/SR1/GTO/2). SCHEDULE Alleyway to the rear of 1-14 Rockley Gardens, Salford. Total closure area - 239m2 9th March Barbara Spicer, Chief Executive, Salford Civic Centre, Chorley Road, Swinton, M27 5DA. Applicants name and Application number Mr G Cohen 08/57221/ REM Elan Homes Ltd 09/57395/ FUL Site Orchard Mount Chorlton Fold Eccles M30 9NA Land North of Salford College Quays Campus Trafford Road Salford Nature of Development Details of the scale, appearance, layout and landscaping in respect of the erection of 23 dwellings together with layout of communal courtyard, car parking and ancillary uses together with associated highways and other works. Retrospective application for amendment to the position of Block One, Phase 2 (previously approved application 05/5029/ful) comprising of a part five, part six and part seven storey building containing 62 apartments including the erection of a substation and hard and soft landscaping. The applications and plans are available for public inspection between the hours of 8.30 am and 4.30 pm, Mondays to Fridays at the Reception desk, Emerson House, Albert Street, Eccles, Salford, M30 0TE An on-line viewing service is also provided at Salford Civic Centre, Chorley Road, Swinton. Details can also be viewed online at If anyone wishes to make representations regarding the proposals you should do so in writing quoting the appropriate reference number to the Strategic Director for Sustainable Regeneration, C/o Regulatory Services, Urban Vision Partnership Limited, Emerson House, Albert Street, Eccles, Salford, M30 0TE, no later than 27th March

22 Public and legal notices 22 You may also your comments to gov.uk however it is still necessary to include your name and postal address in any communication. Please note that any letters or s received will be placed on file and will be available for public inspection. Letters will not normally be acknowledged but all letter writers will be informed of the final decision on the proposal. Barbara Spicer, Chief Executive, Salford Civic Centre, Swinton, Salford, M27 5DA 13th March 2009 Town And Country Planning Act 1990 Town And Country Planning (General Development Procedure) Order 1995 Notice Under Article 8 I give notice that the undermentioned are applying to Salford City Council for planning permission for the development(s) indicated: PLEASE NOTE: THIS APPLICATION AFFECTS A PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY Applicants name and Application number Housing Connections Partnership Ltd 09/57356/ DEEM3 Housing Connections Partnership Ltd 09/57362/ EEM3 Housing Connections Partnership Ltd 09/57363/ DEEM3 Housing Connections Partnership Ltd 09/57388/ DEEM3 Site Alleyway to rear of Bain St., Long St., and Mount Street Swinton Land at junction of Brindleheath Road and Frank Street Salford Salvation Army Housing Association 09/57380/FUL Alleyway rear of Strawberry Road and Gerrard Street, Salford 6 Nature of Development Erection of 2.2m high gates to alleyway Erection of 2.2m high gates to alleyway Salvation Army Housing Association 09/57380/FUL Salvation Army Housing Association 09/57380/FUL The applications and plans are available for public inspection between the hours of 8.30 am and 4.30 pm, Mondays to Fridays at the Reception desk, Emerson House, Albert Street, Eccles, Salford, M30 0TE An on-line viewing service is also provided at Salford Civic Centre, Chorley Road, Swinton. Details can also be viewed online at If anyone wishes to make representations regarding the proposals you should do so in writing quoting the appropriate reference number to the Strategic Director for Sustainable Regeneration, C/o Regulatory Services, Urban Vision Partnership Limited, Emerson House, Albert Street, Eccles, Salford, M30 0TE, no later than 27th March You may also your comments to planning.contact@salford. gov.uk however it is still necessary to include your name and postal address in any communication. Please note that any letters or s received will be placed on file and will be available for public inspection. Letters will not normally be acknowledged but all letter writers will be informed of the final decision on the proposal. Barbara Spicer, Chief Executive, Salford Civic Centre, Swinton, Salford, M27 5DA 13th March 2009 Town And Country Planning Act 1990 Town And Country Planning (General Development Procedure) Order 1995 Notice Under Article 8 I give notice that the undermentioned are applying to Salford City Council for planning permission for the development(s) indicated:- Applicants name and Application number Salford Heat And Power Limited 09/57360/ FUL Salvation Army Housing Association 09/57380/ FUL Site Manchester House Villiers Street Salford M6 6WD Land at junction of Brindleheath Road and Frank Street Salford Nature of Development Erection of a new building together with associated 11.2m high chimney stack, silos, transformer within sub-station building and coolers to facilitate the creation of a biomass plant (Re-submission of planning application 08/57198/FUL) Erection of a two storey building accommodating 16 apartments and erection of a part single part two storey building for use as a homeless centre incorporating residential units, activity area and offices together with new vehicle access, car parking and landscaping. The applications and plans are available for public inspection between the hours of 8.30 am and 4.30 pm, Mondays to Fridays at the Reception desk, Emerson House, Albert Street, Eccles, Salford, M30 0TE An on-line viewing service is also provided at Salford Civic Centre, Chorley Road, Swinton. Details can also be viewed online at If anyone wishes to make representations regarding the proposals you should do so in writing quoting the appropriate reference number to the Strategic Director for Sustainable Regeneration, C/o Regulatory Services, Urban Vision Partnership Limited, Emerson House, Albert Street, Eccles, Salford, M30 0TE, no later than 27th March You may also your comments to planning.contact@salford. gov.uk however it is still necessary to include your name and postal address in any communication. Please note that any letters or s received will be placed on file and will be available for public inspection. Letters will not normally be acknowledged but all letter writers will be informed of the final decision on the proposal. Barbara Spicer, Chief Executive, Salford Civic Centre, Swinton, Salford, M27 5DA 13th March 2009 Town and Country Planning Act 1990 Notice of Public Inquiry At: Salford Civic Centre, Chorley Road, Swinton On: Tuesday 31st March 2009 commencing at am (Scheduled to last 1 day) Reason for the Inquiry - Relating to Planning Application: Erection of a two storey extension to front of dwelling Lady Hill House Walkden Road Worsley M28 2NH An Inspector instructed by the First Secretary of State will attend at the place, date and time shown above to decide the appeal. Members of the public may attend the inquiry and, at the inspector s discretion, express their views. Contact point at the Planning Inspectorate: John Pingstone, 3/18A Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Temple Quay, Bristol BS1 6PN (Tel ) Reference: APP/U4230/A/08/ /NWF If you, or anyone you know has a disability and is concerned about facilities at the inquiry venue, you should contact the council to confirm that suitable provisions are in place. Documents relating to the appeal can be viewed at Urban Vision Partnership, Regulatory Services, Emerson House, Albert Street, Eccles, M30 0TE (Contact Janet Lindley ). Barbara Spicer, Chief Executive, Salford Civic Centre, Swinton, Salford, M27 5DA 13th March 2009

23 Town and Country Planning Act 1990 Notice of Public Inquiry At: Salford Civic Centre, Chorley Road, Swinton On: Tuesday 21st April 2009 commencing at am (Scheduled to last 3 days) Reason for the Inquiry - Relating to Planning Application: Erection of 15 dwellings together with associated landscaping, car parking and construction of new vehicular access (Re-submission of planning application 07/55785/FUL) Land Opposite 2 To 10 Vicars Hall Lane Worsley An Inspector instructed by the First Secretary of State will attend at the place, date and time shown above to decide the appeal. Members of the public may attend the inquiry and, at the inspector s discretion, express their views. Contact point at the Planning Inspectorate: John Pingstone, 3/18A Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Temple Quay, Bristol BS1 6PN (Tel ) Reference: APP/U4230/A/08/ /NWF If you, or anyone you know has a disability and is concerned about facilities at the inquiry venue, you should contact the council to confirm that suitable provisions are in place. Documents relating to the appeal can be viewed at Urban Vision Partnership, Regulatory Services, Emerson House, Albert Street, Eccles, M30 0TE (Contact Janet Lindley ) Barbara Spicer, Chief Executive, Salford Civic Centre, Swinton, Salford, M27 5DA 13th March 2009 Town and Country Planning Act 1990 Notice of Public Inquiry At: Monton House Hotel, Monton Road, Eccles M30 9HG On: Tuesday 21 April 2009 commencing at am (Scheduled to last 24 days) Reason for the Inquiry - Relating to Planning Application: A Forest Park comprising a Forest Centre including Eco Village, Timber Initiative and Woodland Wildlife Centres, timber workshop, children s woodland adventure play area and treetop walkway; equestrian centre; all weather and turf track racecourse and equestrian eventing area; cross country eventing course; grandstand and associated buildings; refurbishment of Malkins Wood farmhouse to residential accommodation for equestrian centre manager; refurbishment of Moss House Farmhouse and conversion and extension of two barns to form a hotel (80 guests); golf course and clubhouse and change of use of agricultural building for golf course maintenance; footpath and riding trails and cyclepaths; roads and connection to J13 M60, replacement canal bridge, new canal bridge and bridge over Shaw Brook; car parking; landscaping including ground remodelling creation of water bodies and woodland planting; site infrastructure including fencing, lighting, services and sub stations; and site accommodation works including culverts and watercourse diversions. Land West Of Worsley Bounded By M60, East Of Astley Green And Landfill Site, South Of Boothstown Leigh Road Worsley An Inspector instructed by the First Secretary of State will attend at the place, date and time shown above to decide the appeal. Members of the public may attend the inquiry and, at the inspector s discretion, express their views. Contact point at the Planning Inspectorate: John Pingstone, 3/18A Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Temple Quay, Bristol BS1 6PN (Tel ) Reference: APP/U4230/A/08/ /NWF If you, or anyone you know has a disability and is concerned about facilities at the inquiry venue, you should contact the council to confirm that suitable provisions are in place. Documents relating to the appeal can be viewed at Urban Vision Partnership, Regulatory Services, Emerson House, Albert Street, Eccles, M30 0TE (Contact Janet Lindley ). Barbara Spicer, Chief Executive, Salford Civic Centre, Swinton, Salford, M27 5DA 13th March 2009 On behalf of the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities Tender for the Supply and delivery of Educational Furniture. Tenders are invited for the above contract for the period 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2011 with an option to extend for a further year. Tender documents can be obtained from the Corporate Procurement Team, Law and Administration Division, Customer and Support Services Directorate, Salford Civic Centre, Chorley Road, Swinton, M27 5AW, telephone number or by vicki.stansfield@salford.gov.uk The latest date to request documentation 2.00pm is 23 March Tender documents are to be returned by 2.00pm, Monday 6 April Eccles Christian Centre A building certified for worship named Eccles Christian Centre in the Metropolitan Borough of Salford was on 29th January 2009 registered for solemnising marriages therein pursuant to section 41 of the Marriage Act 1949 As amended by Section 1 (1) of the Marriage Act Amendment Act, 1958 Jacqueline Kershaw Deputy Superintendent Registrar 12th February Expressions of Interest are invited for the provision of a window cleaning service for Salford City Councils properties and schools. Expressions of Interest are invited for the Contract The Provision of a Window Cleaning Service for Salford City Councils Properties and Schools within the geographical boundaries of Salford City Council, to commence 1st June 2009, for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for an additional 2 years. Tender Documents can be obtained from the Corporate Procurement Team, Customer and Support Services Directorate, Salford Civic Centre, Chorley Road, Swinton, M27 5AW, telephone number /3375 or by - procurement@salford.gov.uk The last date to request documentation is 20th March The closing date for return of completed Tender Documents is 2.00 pm Friday 3rd April The Chest THE Chest is the north west s public sector procurement portal and has been created with funding from the North West Centre of Excellence. Suppliers can register on The Chest via the Suppliers Area. Registering is simple and means that suppliers will receive updates on new contract opportunities issued by the public sector that match their capabilities. Tendering is carried out on-line via The Chest which means a reduction in the time and costs incurred via tendering using traditional paper methods. Doing business with the council. The Council has introduced The Chest, a business portal system, to enable existing and potential suppliers to: View all forthcoming contract opportunities for Salford and other councils from one place Register free to receive s on all relevant contract opportunities on the day they are advertised Receive all contract opportunities relevant to your particular business interests Allows requests for details of contract opportunities to be made 24/7 To access contract opportunities for working with Salford City Council please visit Public and legal notices 23

24 Salford Children s Centres Do you have a child under five? Salford Sure Start Children s Centres can give your child the best start in life. The 16 centres across the city are making life easier for parents and carers with children under five by offering a helpful range of services right at the heart of the community. These include early learning, health services, family support and employment advice. The centres also offer high quality childcare, with several having been awarded outstanding Ofsted grades. As all these services have been pulled together in one area, when you pop in to see a health visitor you can also play with your child at a stay and play session and learn new skills such as how to use a computer. The centres are also great places to meet other parents and children and to do fun things together, such as learn baby massage. There are lots of groups offering help and advice ranging from breastfeeding support to dad s groups, healthy eating on a budget to welfare advice, and midwife clinics to toy libraries. To find your nearest centre call Salford Family Information Service on freephone or visit Salford Family Information Service Everything you need to know about services for children and young people from 0 to 19 and their families. From mums groups to museums, parks to playgroups, childcare to culture, and health to heritage. Freephone Text: Keeping families informed IN Salford