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Join us and let’s change Salford for good

Friday, October 16th, 2009

At the next local elections in Salford, we have a great opportunity to make some positive changes to the way Salford is governed. Labour have lost their way. The Conservatives arrogantly believe it is their turn. With your support, more Liberal Democrat councillors will mean we will be involved in the decision making of issues that you have told us are important to you. Crime. Anti-social behaviour. Children’s Services. Our Environment. Our Roads. Consultation with the people.

With a general election just around the corner, we need your help. Following the terrible performance of our Labour MP in Salford, Hazel Blears, Labour themselves have declared the new Salford & Eccles constituency a marginal seat. We now have a real opportunity to gain this seat from Labour and bring about real change. But we need every Party member standing with us to do it.

You know we can’t count on the support of big business or the trade unions. Our campaign depends on the support that you can give. Therefore, if you can spend any time to help with our campaign between now and next May, perhaps leaflet folding, distribution of leaflets, office work or addressing envelopes, or any other help of any kind – it could make a real difference when the votes are counted.

Contact details are at the top right of this page, or click here and fill in our contact form.

Sincerely,
Councillor Norman Owen
Parliamentary Candidate for Salford & Eccles

Meet your local councillor at the Mayor’s Garden Party

Monday, September 14th, 2009

This coming Saturday 19th September will see Salford City Council’s civic lawns be transformed for the day, as the authority puts on a show for residents to see for themselves what their council can do for them.

The city’s Mayor will be hosting the celebrations with entertainment for all ages. Entry is free and residents will be able to put their local Liberal Democrat councillors on the spot with their questions in the Big Ask session.

Also, there will be lessons in circus skills, face painting, art workshops, bulb planting and bird box making and sports activities with live performances from local youth dance groups and an older people’s choir.

Following the success of last year’s Hot Dog competition, the dog show is being held again this time with prizes for the best dressed, most obedient, waggiest tail, prettiest pooch and an overall champion judged by the Mayor. Residents are being encouraged to bring their dogs along to compete.

The police will be with their dogs in a separate display and will be meeting people to talk about their role in the community with the fire service.

Senior officers from Salford’s Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership will be answering questions from the public on crime, anti-social behaviour and community safety in the Face The People session at 12.30.

The day starts at 12pm midday and continues until 4pm. Hope to see you there!