Guest Blog by Manchester Lib Dems: Out and Proud at Pride

Manchester Liberal Democrats were out in force during last weekend’s Manchester Pride Festival. Marc Ramsbottom, the Lib Dem candidate in the Manchester Central By-Election and John Leech MP led the Lib Dem contingent on the Pride parade. Around 20 Manchester Liberal Democrat Councillors and activists marched in the parade to promote Liberal Democrat campaigns for Equal Marriage and John Leech MP’s campaign to pardon Alan Turing, the Gay WW2 Hero and Father of Computer Science. Many other Liberal Democrat activists were also taking part in the parade with organisations ranging from Manchester University to the Village Manchester Football Club. City Centre Liberal Democrat Cllr Elaine Boyes (pictured) who is the current Lord Mayor of Manchester proudly represented Manchester City Council on the parade.

Liberal Democrats have a proud history of fighting for LGBT Equality and supporting Manchester Pride. You can view pictures of Manchester Liberal Democrats supporting Manchester Pride over the years on our new Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/set=a.127045040770988.25252.126036720871820&type=1

Thanks to everyone that came to watch the parade, came to support our stall and thanks to the Pride organizers for such a wonderful Festival. We’re already looking forward to Pride 2013!

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Weekly list of planning applications we 17 Aug 12

Below are recently submitted Planning Applications in the Chorlton area. You can find out more information about any of the proposals on the City Council's Planning Portal at http://tinyurl.com/yv6lex or by contacting the South Area Planning Group Manager - Roger Hall; Tel: (0161) 234 4536; email: r.hall@manchester.gov.uk . You can also make a Planning representation (in support or opposition) to Mr Hall or the designated planning officer for each application. Please feel free to contact me on (07947383740; cllr.v.chamberlain@manchester.gov.uk) if you wish to discuss any application and please also send me a copy of any representation you make.


099927/FU/2012/S1 Carter Moore Solicitors 559 Barlow Moor Road Chorlton Manchester M21 8AN Change of use of first and second floor from vacant solicitors office (Class A2) to fitness studio (Class D2)

099976/FU/2012/S1 First And Second Floor 444 Wilbraham Road Chorlton Manchester M21 0AG
Change of use of first and second floor from duplex flat (C3) to storage (B8)

100203/FH/2012/S1 9 Hurstville Road Chorlton Manchester M21 8DJ
Erection of two-storey rear extension, pitched roof over existing flat roof extension, pitched roof over front bay and single-storey side extension to form additional living accommodation

100177/FO/2012/S1 Southern Cross School Barlow Hall Road Chorlton Manchester M21 7JJ
Installation of a steel storage container for a temporary period of 5 years

Chorlton U Decide 2012

Projects must be for the benefit of the Chorlton ward - you don't have to be a formal group to submit an application- just a group of local people who want to make a difference. The maximum you can bid for is £750.

If you have any questions or want a copy of the U Decide application form please feel free to contact me on 07947383740 or send me an email at cllr.v.chamberlain@manchester.gov.uk

Time for a fitting and democratic tribute to Peterloo

On Sunday Cllr Mary Di Mauro and I represented the Manchester Liberal Democrats at the Peterloo Memorial rally. There was a very good turnout at the Rally to remember those that were killed and injured during the Peterloo Massacre. During the brief but moving service the names of those that were killed were read out and a flower was laid in their name at the foot of a temporary memorial. 

The Manchester Liberal Democrats are supporting the Peterloo Memorial Campaign for a prominent, explanatory and respectful monument to this hugely significant event in the fight for democracy. At the last full Council meeting I raised objections to Manchester City Council's plans to commemorate Peterloo with a set of Gates blocking off Library Walk. I asked the Leader of the Council to abandon the idea and instead to work with campaigners and residents to find a fitting tribute.  I said that it is vitally important that there is democratic involvement in marking this significant event in our struggle for democracy.  I said the Leader should consider holding a memorial design competition and ensure the public are involved throughout the process. I called for a detailed design brief to be worked up to ensure that the memorial is sited in a prominent location, that it is informative of what happened and it is respectful of those people that gave their lives. 

It now appears that the Council have done a U-Turn on their plans for commemoration gates. Sadly though the Council is not planning to make this a democratic process. The decision to commission the memorial will be made by just three Labour Councillors: Cllr Leese, Cllr R. Battle and Cllr Karney with two council officers acting in an advisory role. 

Manchester Liberal Democrats will continue to campaign alongside Peterloo campaigners and others for a fitting and democratic Peterloo memorial.

Weekly list of planning applications for the week ending 10 August

Below are recently submitted Planning Applications in the Chorlton area. You can find out more information about any of the proposals on the City Council's Planning Portal at http://tinyurl.com/yv6lex or by contacting the South Area Planning Group Manager - Roger Hall; Tel: (0161) 234 4536; email: r.hall@manchester.gov.uk . You can also make a Planning representation (in support or opposition) to Mr Hall or the designated planning officer for each application. Please feel free to contact me on (07947383740; cllr.v.chamberlain@manchester.gov.uk) if you wish to discuss any application and please also send me a copy of any representation you make.

099136/FH/2012/S1 9 Bolesworth Close Chorlton Manchester M21 9BE
Erection of single storey side and rear extension to provide additional living 
accommodation

100089/FO/2012/S1 Wrea Bank 20 Edge Lane Chorlton Manchester M21 9JF 
Erection of single storey conservatory to rear

100102/LE/2012/S1 127 Manchester Road Chorlton Manchester M21 9PG 
Certificate of Lawful Development for existing decking area to frontage of bar

100179/TPO/2012/S1 Churchfield 8 Edge Lane Chorlton Manchester M21 1JF 
Works to various trees


100075/FO/2012/S1 Foxbench Walk Chorlton Manchester M21 7RE
Creation of new road and environmental improvements including provision of  outdoor gym

100132/FO/2012/S1 Mersey Bank Community Centre  23 Mersey Bank Avenue Chorlton Manchester 
M21 7NT
Erection of three storey building to form community centre at ground floor with 9no. two bedroom flats and 4no. one bedroom flats (13 flats in total) above, together with creation of two separate car parking areas and associated landscaping, following demolition of existing community centre

100169/NMC/2012/S1 36 Floyd Avenue Chorlton Manchester M21 7NB 
Non Material Amendment for the increase in width and height  of extension approved 
under ref. 099269/FH/2012/S1

100185/FO/2012/S1 91 St. Werburghs Road Chorlton Manchester M21 8UJ
Installation of dormer roof extension to side to form additional living accommodation

Recent Planning Applications in the Chorlton area

Below are recently submitted Planning Applications in the Chorlton area. You can find out more information about any of the proposals on the City Council's Planning Portal at http://tinyurl.com/yv6lex or by contacting the South Area Planning Group Manager - Roger Hall; Tel: (0161) 234 4536; email: r.hall@manchester.gov.uk . You can also make a Planning representation (in support or opposition) to Mr Hall or the designated planning officer for each application. Please feel free to contact me on (07947383740; cllr.v.chamberlain@manchester.gov.uk) if you wish to discuss any application and please also send me a copy of any representation you make.


099977/FH/2012/S1 6 Buckfast Close Chorlton Manchester M21 0RY
Erection of single-storey rear extension

099987/TCA/2012/S1 7 South Drive Chorlton Manchester M218DX
Works to trees

100073/FH/2012/S1 73 Edge Lane Chorlton Manchester M21 9JU
Erection of two storey side extension and elevational alterations following demolition of existing garage

100094/TCA/2012/S1 10 Chorlton Green Chorlton Manchester M21 9HS
Works to trees

099991/FH/2012/S1 35 Claude Road Chorlton Manchester M21 8BZ
Erection of first floor rear extension with associated juliet balcony

100019/FH/2012/S1 19 Kingshill Road Chorlton Manchester M21 9HD
Erection of two storey side extension to form additional living accommodation

099967/FH/2012/S1 34 Egerton Road North Manchester M21 0SF
Erection of a part single part two-storey rear extension

099956/FH/2012/S1 20 Redland Crescent Chorlton Manchester M21 8DL
Erection of single storey side and rear extension and installation of dormer window to rear

099762/FH/2012/S1 13 Hartington Road Chorlton Manchester M21 8UZ
Installation of lightwell to rear with elevational alterations

099937/FO/2012/S1 Designer Flowers By Rodgers Ltd Nelrose Princess Road/ Nell Lane Chorlton Manchester M20 2LT
Change of use of first floor office (Class B1) to private hire taxi booking office (sui generis) operating from 7am to 7pm Monday to Saturday

100011/FO/2012/S1 Hough End Avenue Chorlton Park Manchester M21 7SF
Creation of a new roadway to access properties and relaying of carpark

100012/FO/2012/S1 Land At Weller Avenue Chorlton Manchester M21 7SG
Creation of a 5 new communal residential parking spaces to turning circle

099928/FO/2012/S1 Super Store 225 And 227 Clarendon Road Manchester M16 0AY
Installation of canopy to front of shops

100043/FH/2012/S1 24 Manley Road Manchester M16 8PN
Retrospective Application for the erection of a car port and canopy to side and rear including extension to existing garage and elevational alterations.

099645/FO/2012/S1 523A Wilbraham Road Manchester M21 0UF
Erection of two storey extension following demolition of existing single storey extension

Children's Fun Day in Beech Road Park - 2 September

Chorlton MP welcomes huge investment for Manchester Health Research

John Leech MP has welcomed the huge investment of over £18m to fund a centre of excellence in electronic health research in Manchester.

Manchester is one four e-research centres to be setup in the UK with the University of Manchester’s Jean McFarlane Building on Oxford Rd being home to Manchester’s centre.

John Leech MP said: “We have a world-wide reputation for pioneering health research in Manchester and I am delighted the government have recognised this and made this huge investment.  This funding will mean that Manchester is leading the way in helping fight heart disease cancer and diabetes.  This investment will also result in the creation of fifteen brand new jobs as well as underpinning the wider team of 50 who work within research.  Not only will this but the centre will help provide services and software to local businesses through Greater Manchester.”

Each centre will do cutting-edge research which links electronic health records with other forms of research and data.

A range of health conditions will be investigated, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer.

The Medical Research Council (MRC) announced today (Thursday) that the Health eResearch Centre (HeRC) will be set up in Manchester in partnership with the Universities of Lancaster, Liverpool and York.

The MRC, along with nine other government and charity funders, are investing £4.5 million in HeRC over the next five years, and the total activity with investments from industry and academia will be around £18 million.

HeRC will research new ways of harnessing electronic health data to improve care for patients and communities. The consortium brings together partners from academia, the NHS, local authorities and industry in a five to 10-year programme.

Please see below for further information:

http://www.manchester.ac.uk/aboutus/news/display/?id=8574

http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Newspublications/News/MRC008799