Tag: John Merry

The Deans Youth Centre which is part of Moorside High School in Swinton - Image Credits by Bill Boaden

“We decided to launch a virtual youth club” – Deputy Mayor commends youth workers’ efforts

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Deputy Mayor Councillor John Merry has praised the efforts of Salford youth workers for a virtual youth club set up in response to Coronavirus.

Attika Choudhary and Graeme Langton in their video together. Taken from @Attika4Salford

Row erupts over Conservative election candidate claims on tower block cladding

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A row has erupted after a Conservative election candidate claimed Salford City Council has ignored concerns over Grenfell-style cladding in […]

Salford City Council, Swinton, Gtr Manchester, England. CC BY 3.0, image credit: Bob Linsdell

Salford Labour councillor explains resignation amidst ‘bullying’ claims

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Councillor Paul Wilson says his resignation from the Labour Party was down to a number of factors, including ‘bullying’ within the local group.

'People are living lives of desperation' - Salford suffering under Universal Credit says Deputy Mayor

‘People are living lives of desperation’ – Salford suffering under Universal Credit says Deputy Mayor

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The roll-out of Universal Credit is plunging Salford families into debt, according to the Deputy Mayor and Salford’s Credit Union.

INTERVIEW: Deputy Mayor talks to Salford Now about ongoing cladding crisis

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Salford’s Deputy Mayor, John Merry, has revealed that Salford City Council will be seeking compensation following the dangerous cladding on […]