Well just had balfour beatty on the line over the gas mains.

They don’t do the work? its sub contracters, well maybe the subcontracters are not doing the job very well.Sorry we have been in Swinton for the past year and we have not had any complaints.Well this is my fourth this week, not very good odds. What about the hole five feet deep in water in an area where children play. We are sending an inspector but i don’t no when he will arrive because he is dealing with problems,what problems, people not getting any gas. Why are the holes full of water stopping the gas from coming through.

Well all i can say is i have sent a letter to Urban Vision asking for urgent inspections tommorow, informed Balfour Beatty of the complaints,and i will be on site first thing to see what. progress as been made.

Any one with similar problems contact me. these people are supposed to put the roads and pavements back to how they where, Not bodged up and substandard. I would not except it from urban vision and i will not except it from Balfour Beatty or  their sub contracters. Get a Grip.

This beggers belief one major contracter working on GAS mains in Swinton South, would this happen if it was not a social housing estate.

Today i have been called out to witness this disgusting shambles from a major company laying gas mains in Swinton South, apparently this happened early on in the week the comment from one workman we have broken the drains not our problem it’s the council’s. Well i have only found out today reported it to your company and for you information one young man as already fell in. God help us if you have  not all ready realised it is a children’s play area and if any thing happens to one of the young children. I personally will hold you responsible..

NHS ‘loses’ thousands of medical records and people like N2ID are classed as cranks Perhaps this government should start listening to the cranks because they make more sense.

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By Michael Savage, Political Correspondent

Salford LABOUR full of big ideas but normaly fail at the first fence

Swinton Town Centre – managing change

This is your opportunity to respond to the first thoughts on the issues we face and how we should address them.

Why do we need to develop a plan for Swinton?

Swinton has seen big changes in the past 30 years since it was chosen to be the administrative centre for Salford City Council. Morrisons, Aldi, B&Q and Matalan have transformed Swinton into a major retail centre.

More change is on its way. We have to make sure that we fully understand what that might mean so we know how we can best manage it.

Salford City Council has put together its first thoughts on these issues and is now asking residents to put their views to the Council.

What changes are taking place?

Swinton town centre has seen some big changes: the new police headquarters on Chorley Road is now open. The new arts centre next to St Peter’s School is up and running. Ambrose Barlow RC High School has a new sports centre on Stanwell Road. The markets have relocated to Swinton Precinct. The education offices have moved to Minerva House in Swinton. A new church and a medical centre have been developed on Partington Lane.

More changes are in the pipeline: there are plans to convert the old Lancastrian Hall into a health centre with a new library. Planning applications have been submitted for a Magistrates’ Court and for new shops on the precincts.

And we know that there are demands for other facilities to locate in the town centre – for example, a new children’s centre.

What will a plan do?

There is no need for a statutory development plan. The council’s overall planning document, the Unitary Development Plan, and national government guidance set a clear framework for planning decisions.

A Swinton masterplan would set down some clear principles to make sure that if any development takes place in Swinton, it benefits Swinton.

What are the principles?

The suggested principles are:

• To preserve and enhance the green swathe running through Swinton
• To contribute to community safety with livelier, more vibrant streets
• To use land more efficiently
• To improve the amenity of streets around the town centre
• To open up employment and training opportunities
• To have better quality and better choice in shopping
• To secure improved youth facilities

What is the background to these?

If you look at an aerial photograph of Swinton, two things stand out. One is the green swathe which extends from the Post Office to the Police Station. The other is the amount of surface car parking in the town centre.

The lawns that run through Swinton are the pride of the town and they should be protected and enhanced.

• Do you think they could be better used (for example, by having a children’s playground)?
• Would you like to see other facilities (perhaps a café or children’s centre overlooking the lawns)?
• Could the area be redesigned to make it more of a linear park? Or would you like to see a formal civic square?
• Have you any suggestions about landscaping or the design of street furniture which would improve the town centre?

Apart from the green swathe, the level of parking in the town centre really stands out.

Surface car parking means that streets cannot be overlooked from homes, shops or offices. It is an inefficient use of land. And  - irrespective of any future development – it is not enough to meet demand. This leads to cars parking in side streets.

The council’s policy is there should be no new town centre development if it makes the car parking problems significantly worse. At the same time, new developments would lead to livelier streets, more jobs and better shopping.

• Do you think multi-storey parking would help (with, perhaps, groundfloor shops)?
• What sort of schemes are needed to stop side street parking?
• How can public transport be improved to encourage some drivers to switch to trains and buses?
• Have you any suggestions that would help to improve the management of traffic in Swinton town centre?
• Some new sites are becoming available – the old Swinton police station, the old Elmstead School and the Partington Lane clinic (which will be in the new health centre). How should those sites be used

Good News again for Swinton South Residents

Well one young Swinton South Councillor as been working in the back ground to get some parking fines rescinded , some if our elderly residents faced tickets from Aldi when using the Agnes Hopkins center. Thank you to Aldi stores Swinton for their kind gesture. Parking again creating major problems for many people within the city and of course New Labour failing to offer any answers.

As a resident IN SALFORD what do you feel is your greatest concern?

1. Crime
2. Housing
3. Health
4. Education
5. Jobs
6. Morals
7. Drink
8. Drugs
9. Youth Facilities
10. Provision for our growing elderly population.
11. Economic migration

Do you believe the people you elect to Council or Government have your best interest at heart?

Do you believe most of the major parties have failed in their election promises in the past.

Why do you feel parties like the BNP are gaining ground in the inner cities?

Any comments?

 

How is crime affecting you In Salford.

We see the statistics but i believe that stats can be used to say what ever you wish them to say. Again my wife and i paid a visit to see one more statistic who is feared to speak to the Police. I believe this is rife across the city. I can listen to the rubbish that we are fed day after day, but i suggest these people turn over the page get a new pencil and get out on the floor and talk to the real people.On many estates they are run by certain families who have eyes and ears on most corners of every street.

What seats do we attack in Salford in 2010

Sorry readers it’s only Salford i am taking about. I really hope  we will adopt a serious take out strategy. There are obvious seats where i think we can  make gains and if we concentrate on key figures Labour need to hold we could stretch even their resources.Again we let are selves down with telephone canvassing we have the best software and the people to utilise this resource but our leadership have failed to grasp how important this tool is, one man or women sat by a phone could create a base to work from. It is important we target key areas of Labour failure, we must highlight key services in our own communities. I feel Labour have made a range of mistakes in their re- shuffle and i hope to highlight their mistakes.Any comments from readers