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At 4 to 1 against, it is clear the public has rejected any form of charge to use the road, even if means missing out on massive public transport improvements. This now puts us in all in an interesting position, with all major parties having some form of road pricing in the manifesto.

It is clear we cannot continue as we are, congestion can only get worse, the environment will continue to suffer and health issues will continue to rise. So which party is brave enough to stand by conviction and act in the face of such public unpopularity?

I see a few of the papers have framed the question “what now?”. I think it is a good question, but it should have been asked before the vote. Not one single alternative was put forward by any opposition! It was made very clear there was no plan ‘B’.

Scratch that! One large company suggested we should sell off our crown jewels to fund the capital expense. No mention of ongoing revenue sources to support it! For some parties, a former ally now becomes the enemy as they now turn attention to two major developments planned for Salford. There is a bit of irony here because if TIF had succeeded, it may have been (according to to the ‘NO’ campaign) a less desirable proposition!

There is one major concern, it has been shown that some have no regard for politicians and will fund activities to undermine any local opposition. Against local politicians prepared to speak out against them, they may even arrange telephone surveys, pointing out there is alternatives. Should this come to pass again, WE ALL should be outraged and act accordingly.

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You local Labour councillors and Labour community activists, have been campaigning within the party to ensure the catholic children of little Hulton and Walkden retain the the opportunity to receive a catholic education which is accessible to all. We are pleased to announce that a proposed option is now under discussion.

It is proposed to build a new catholic high school for the pupils of St. George’s and Ambrose Barlow. This new school would be situated in Wardley.

We believe that the new school would cater positively for the catholic children of Salford West and have the potential to become one of the best schools in the city.

For more information, please contact one of the local councillors or party activist below:

Walkden North.

Cllr Vincent Devine – 0161 799 3291 or Email Councillor.devine@salford.gov.uk

Walkden South

Brendan Ryan – 0161 790 0627 – Email Brendan Ryan

Little Hulton

Cllr Pat Ryan – 790 0627 – Email Councillor.Ryan@salford.gov.uk

Worsley

John Ferguson – 0161 794 5849 – Email John Ferguson

Ellenbrook and Boothstown

Abdul Shahid – 0161 790 8543 – Email Abdul Shahid

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