themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-18--Council review finds opposition to uni fields plans is 'single biggest' concern

Manchester Council 's review into local development earlier this year found an overwhelming number of responses opposing the proposed redevelopment of Ryebank Fields in Chorlton .
In January , Manchester Council announced it would be undergoing a major review into how new buildings and investments met the city ’ s high development standards .
Running from February until May , the review received a total of 562 responses via emails and online comments .
247 comments , accounting for 44 percent of the total responses , were in opposition of Manchester Metropolitan University ’ s ( MMU ) aims to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Council declared the Chorlton site to be ‘ by far the single biggest message coming from the consultation ’ despite the review being focused on plans across the city-region .
At the time of the review , the Friends of Ryebank Fields urged local residents to use the consultation as a chance to express opposition to the plans to sell the land .
MMU have owned the Ryebank Fields site since the 1970s and has always been clear of its intention to sell off the land for housing .
But , the Friends @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left alone and instead invested in as a ‘ local green space ' .
A number of the consultation responses opposing the plans argued the site was close to local homes and already a well-used area for exercisers and dog walkers .
The large number of trees in the fields were also cited as being a ‘ crucial ’ area for improving air quality in the local area .
Read more of today 's stories here Out of all the responses to the consultation , only two were in favour of MMU 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ encouraged by the high level of response to the Local Plan consultation which highlights the overwhelming public opinion against development of Ryebank Fields , ” the Friends of Ryebank Fields told the Manchester Evening News this week .
“ To achieve 44 percent of the total response for a relatively small piece of land on the Chorlton and Stretford border in a city-wide consultation is huge .
“ It ’ s likely that the numbers would have been even higher if the consultation hadn ’ t coincided with the first peak of COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now hope that Manchester City Council will listen to the voice of the people and designate Ryebank Fields as a Local Green Space.
” Over the summer , asbestos was found on the Ryebank Fields site posing a potential health risk .
Following the discovery , MMU closed off the site and carried out an investigation which found out that ‘ surface level asbestos ’ had been unearthed 'due to surface erosion ' .
The site has remained closed since the findings and MMU is proceeding with its intention to sell the land @ @ @ @ @ @ @ developers will be left with the responsibility of remediating the land and making it safe for future use .
The Friends of Ryebank Fields campaign group has hopes that the results of the public consultation will lead to its ‘ long-term ’ aim of acquiring the land with Local Nature Reserve status .
“ The fields are a much-loved and highly valued community asset , ” the group added .
“ We want to ensure its unique features , wildlife habitats and mini-ecosystems are protected in perpetuity by working with a partner such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a future vision for a back-to-basics approach which promotes sustainability and intergenerational learning within the community.
” The group 's vision includes a 'plant and pick ' area with raised vegetable beds where anyone can give or take produce , compost stations , and the encouragement of foraging .
“ We hope that the council will now back this as Ryebank Fields could be a flagship project for MCC to take the lead in direct action towards their commitment to their climate emergency declaration , ” the group stated .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in acquiring the land but so far have been excluded from the sales process by MMU ’ s agents Cushman and Wakefield who say they are currently only engaging with house builders and developers .
“ Due to the extensive ground contamination it will need some level of remediation .
`` All the advice we have received points to the most viable end use solution for Ryebank Fields as an open space and local nature reserve ; remediation for which will be far less costly , far less intrusive and therefore pose far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consultation will be captured and reported , it is not for Manchester Council to say whether or not specific responses will change any proposals .
MMU said it was continuing to work with potential developers regarding the future of the site and have invited serious expressions of interest by October 23 .
The university said it was committed to ensuring that community consultation , affordable housing , a commitment to net zero and working with a community housing trust were essential aspects of any potential development .
`` We are delighted with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' a spokesperson for MMU said .
`` We have made clear to them that this potentially transformative scheme must meet all of our objectives as outlined in the Development Framework .
`` This includes a truly participatory approach to any planning application , and a commitment to work with any community housing groups . ''

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Manchester Council's review into local development earlier this year found an overwhelming number of responses opposing the proposed redevelopment of Ryebank Fields in Chorlton.
In January, Manchester Council announced it would be undergoing a major review into how new buildings and investments met the city’s high development standards.
Running from February until May, the review received a total of 562 responses via emails and online comments.
247 comments, accounting for 44 percent of the total responses, were in opposition of Manchester Metropolitan University’s (MMU) aims to sell the Ryebank Fields site.
Manchester Council declared the Chorlton site to be ‘by far the single biggest message coming from the consultation’ despite the review being focused on plans across the city-region.
At the time of the review, the Friends of Ryebank Fields urged local residents to use the consultation as a chance to express opposition to the plans to sell the land.
MMU have owned the Ryebank Fields site since the 1970s and has always been clear of its intention to sell off the land for housing.
(Image: Colin Horne - Manchester Evening News)
But, the Friends campaign group believes the site should be left alone and instead invested in as a ‘local green space'.
A number of the consultation responses opposing the plans argued the site was close to local homes and already a well-used area for exercisers and dog walkers.
The large number of trees in the fields were also cited as being a ‘crucial’ area for improving air quality in the local area.
Out of all the responses to the consultation, only two were in favour of MMU's redevelopment plans.
“We are really encouraged by the high level of response to the Local Plan consultation which highlights the overwhelming public opinion against development of Ryebank Fields,” the Friends of Ryebank Fields told the Manchester Evening News this week.
(Image: Colin Horne - Manchester Evening News)
“To achieve 44 percent of the total response for a relatively small piece of land on the Chorlton and Stretford border in a city-wide consultation is huge.
“It’s likely that the numbers would have been even higher if the consultation hadn’t coincided with the first peak of COVID-19 in March and April.
“We now hope that Manchester City Council will listen to the voice of the people and designate Ryebank Fields as a Local Green Space.”
Over the summer, asbestos was found on the Ryebank Fields site posing a potential health risk.
Following the discovery, MMU closed off the site and carried out an investigation which found out that ‘surface level asbestos’ had been unearthed 'due to surface erosion'.
(Image: handout)
The site has remained closed since the findings and MMU is proceeding with its intention to sell the land.
The university has said that prospective developers will be left with the responsibility of remediating the land and making it safe for future use.
The Friends of Ryebank Fields campaign group has hopes that the results of the public consultation will lead to its ‘long-term’ aim of acquiring the land with Local Nature Reserve status.
“The fields are a much-loved and highly valued community asset,” the group added.
“We want to ensure its unique features, wildlife habitats and mini-ecosystems are protected in perpetuity by working with a partner such as Fields in Trust.
(Image: Colin Horne - Manchester Evening News)
“We have a future vision for a back-to-basics approach which promotes sustainability and intergenerational learning within the community.”
The group's vision includes a 'plant and pick' area with raised vegetable beds where anyone can give or take produce, compost stations, and the encouragement of foraging.
“We hope that the council will now back this as Ryebank Fields could be a flagship project for MCC to take the lead in direct action towards their commitment to their climate emergency declaration,” the group stated.
“We have already submitted an expression of interest in acquiring the land but so far have been excluded from the sales process by MMU’s agents Cushman and Wakefield who say they are currently only engaging with house builders and developers.
“Due to the extensive ground contamination it will need some level of remediation.
"All the advice we have received points to the most viable end use solution for Ryebank Fields as an open space and local nature reserve; remediation for which will be far less costly, far less intrusive and therefore pose far less risk.”
While comments from the consultation will be captured and reported, it is not for Manchester Council to say whether or not specific responses will change any proposals.
MMU said it was continuing to work with potential developers regarding the future of the site and have invited serious expressions of interest by October 23.
The university said it was committed to ensuring that community consultation, affordable housing, a commitment to net zero and working with a community housing trust were essential aspects of any potential development.
"We are delighted with the response from developers to this exciting opportunity," a spokesperson for MMU said.
"We have made clear to them that this potentially transformative scheme must meet all of our objectives as outlined in the Development Framework.
"This includes a truly participatory approach to any planning application, and a commitment to work with any community housing groups."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-18--Corrie fans are all saying the same thing about Todd Grimshaw

He recently made a dramatic return to the Coronation Street cobbles , and viewers have all noticed the same thing about Todd Grimshaw .
Todd has been on the run for the past three years and is now in hiding from dangerous gangsters , even willing to pretend that he was dead to give them the slip .
As he hides from his menacing ex Mick Costello at his mum Eileen 's house , fans have noticed that he 's often running up and down the stairs out of view of the people looking for him .
If Mick is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tinker is on the case quizzing Eileen about his whereabouts as Todd peers through the bannisters .
`` Half of every episode is just Todd going up and down the stairs , '' tweeted one viewer .
`` Scene 1 : Todd runs down the stairs ; Scenes 2-10 Todd runs down the stairs again , and again and again ... , '' said another .
`` How many times is Todd going to come down the stairs tonight ? ''
asked another fan during Friday 's double bill .
Another worried fan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knees the number of times he goes up and down Eileen ’ s stairs . ''
And another joked : `` New drinking game ... take a shot every time Todd comes down the stairs . ''
And soap watchers are n't impressed with his hiding skills .
`` How do n't they see Todd stood halfway down the stairs , when he keeps appearing before they 've even shut the door , anyone would think he wants to get caught ! ''
observed another viewer .
`` He must do his 10,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up and down those bloody stairs ! ''
exclaimed another .
Another asked : `` Why is Todd always halfway down the stairs when the people who are looking for him aren ’ t even out the front door ?
?
? ''
And another tweeted : `` God knows how Todd stayed hidden for so long he must be literally standing on the stairs when people walk out the house one look left and he 's spotted . ''
Previously played by Bruno Langley , the bad boy character is now played @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , played by Sue Cleaver , returned home to Weatherfield from a trip to Thailand visiting her eldest son Jason to find out Billy Mayhew and Sean Tully had hired a private investigator who found out Todd and his friend Safia had ripped off a gangster and that Todd has gone to ground .
Then Eileen found a note left by Todd asking her to meet him at an old warehouse .
The last time Todd was on the cobbles was back in 2017 when he fled with his and Billy 's foster @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get custody of her .
Summer eventually returned without him and revealed that he was on the run from police .

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He recently made a dramatic return to the Coronation Street cobbles, and viewers have all noticed the same thing about Todd Grimshaw.
Todd has been on the run for the past three years and is now in hiding from dangerous gangsters, even willing to pretend that he was dead to give them the slip.
As he hides from his menacing ex Mick Costello at his mum Eileen's house, fans have noticed that he's often running up and down the stairs out of view of the people looking for him.
If Mick isn't prowling after him, policeman Craig Tinker is on the case quizzing Eileen about his whereabouts as Todd peers through the bannisters.
(Image: ITV)
"Half of every episode is just Todd going up and down the stairs," tweeted one viewer.
"Scene 1: Todd runs down the stairs; Scenes 2-10 Todd runs down the stairs again, and again and again...," said another.
"How many times is Todd going to come down the stairs tonight?" asked another fan during Friday's double bill.
(Image: ITV)
Another worried fan said: "Todd will develop arthritic knees the number of times he goes up and down Eileen’s stairs."
And another joked: "New drinking game ... take a shot every time Todd comes down the stairs."
And soap watchers aren't impressed with his hiding skills.
"How don't they see Todd stood halfway down the stairs, when he keeps appearing before they've even shut the door, anyone would think he wants to get caught!" observed another viewer.
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"He must do his 10,000 steps a day no bother, constantly up and down those bloody stairs!" exclaimed another.
Another asked: "Why is Todd always halfway down the stairs when the people who are looking for him aren’t even out the front door???"
And another tweeted: "God knows how Todd stayed hidden for so long he must be literally standing on the stairs when people walk out the house one look left and he's spotted."
Previously played by Bruno Langley, the bad boy character is now played by Gareth Pierce.
His mum Eileen, played by Sue Cleaver, returned home to Weatherfield from a trip to Thailand visiting her eldest son Jason to find out Billy Mayhew and Sean Tully had hired a private investigator who found out Todd and his friend Safia had ripped off a gangster and that Todd has gone to ground.
Then Eileen found a note left by Todd asking her to meet him at an old warehouse.
The last time Todd was on the cobbles was back in 2017 when he fled with his and Billy's foster daughter Summer Spellman after her grandmother attempted to get custody of her.
Summer eventually returned without him and revealed that he was on the run from police.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-18--Police given access to Test and Trace data on those told to self-isolate

People who have been told to self-isolate through NHS Test and Trace could have their contact details shared with police .
The Department of Health and Social Care ( DHCS ) said police forces will have access `` on a case-by-case '' basis to information , enabling them to know if an individual has been told to self-isolate .
It comes as the DHSC updated its online guidance on Friday about how coronavirus testing data will be handled .
People who fail to self-isolate `` without reasonable justification '' could have their name , address and contact details passed on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the police , the DHSC 's website said .
`` This may lead to enforcement action being taken against you , which could include you being fined , '' the online guidance said .
`` A police force may request information relating to positive Covid-19 tests from the NHS Test & Trace programme directly , where they are investigating a report of someone who may not be complying with the mandatory self-isolation period . ''
The Health Service Journal ( HSJ ) reported that the office of England 's chief medical officer , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would put people off from being tested .
Meanwhile , Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said ministers should `` reverse the policy urgently '' .
He said : `` Ministers ' decision to allow people 's Covid test data to be shared with the police is a huge mistake .
`` Anything that further undermines the public 's dwindling trust in this Government 's handling of the pandemic is damaging , and few things could have been better designed to do that , than this . ''
Sir Ed added : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take on this task is both self-defeating and a serious misjudgment . ''
People in England are legally required to self-isolate if they test positive for Covid-19 .
Those who fail to do so face fines starting at £1,000 and increasing up to £10,000 for repeat offenders or serious breaches , the DHSC said .
People who have received a positive test must isolate for 10 days after displaying symptoms or their test date if they do not have symptoms , while members of their household must isolate for 14 days .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a legal requirement for people who have tested positive for Covid-19 and their close contacts to self-isolate when formally notified to do so .
`` The Department of Health and Social Care has agreed a memorandum of understanding with the National Police Chiefs Council to enable police forces to have access on a case-by-case basis to information that enables them to know if a specific individual has been notified to self-isolate .
`` The memorandum of understanding ensures that information is shared with appropriate safeguards and in accordance with the law .
No @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this process . ''
The British Medical Association ( BMA ) , which represents doctors in the UK , said that the test and trace system needs the `` full confidence of the public '' to be effective .
A BMA spokesman said : `` We are already concerned that some people are deterred from being tested because they are anxious about loss of income should they need to self-isolate - and we are worried should police involvement add to this . ''
A National Police Chiefs ' Council spokesperson said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but will enforce regulations and issue FPNs ( fixed penalty notices ) where appropriate and necessary .
Where people fail to self-isolate and refuse to comply officers can issue FPNs and direct people to return to self-isolation .
`` Officers will engage with individuals to establish their circumstances , using their discretion wherever it is reasonable to do so . ''

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People who have been told to self-isolate through NHS Test and Trace could have their contact details shared with police.
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHCS) said police forces will have access "on a case-by-case" basis to information, enabling them to know if an individual has been told to self-isolate.
It comes as the DHSC updated its online guidance on Friday about how coronavirus testing data will be handled.
People who fail to self-isolate "without reasonable justification" could have their name, address and contact details passed on to their local authority and then to the police, the DHSC's website said.
"This may lead to enforcement action being taken against you, which could include you being fined," the online guidance said.
"A police force may request information relating to positive Covid-19 tests from the NHS Test & Trace programme directly, where they are investigating a report of someone who may not be complying with the mandatory self-isolation period."
The Health Service Journal (HSJ) reported that the office of England's chief medical officer, Professor Chris Whitty, feared the move would put people off from being tested.
Meanwhile, Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said ministers should "reverse the policy urgently".
He said: "Ministers' decision to allow people's Covid test data to be shared with the police is a huge mistake.
"Anything that further undermines the public's dwindling trust in this Government's handling of the pandemic is damaging, and few things could have been better designed to do that, than this."
Sir Ed added: "Asking our already overstretched police service to take on this task is both self-defeating and a serious misjudgment."
People in England are legally required to self-isolate if they test positive for Covid-19.
Those who fail to do so face fines starting at £1,000 and increasing up to £10,000 for repeat offenders or serious breaches, the DHSC said.
People who have received a positive test must isolate for 10 days after displaying symptoms or their test date if they do not have symptoms, while members of their household must isolate for 14 days.
A DHSC spokesperson said: "It is a legal requirement for people who have tested positive for Covid-19 and their close contacts to self-isolate when formally notified to do so.
"The Department of Health and Social Care has agreed a memorandum of understanding with the National Police Chiefs Council to enable police forces to have access on a case-by-case basis to information that enables them to know if a specific individual has been notified to self-isolate.
"The memorandum of understanding ensures that information is shared with appropriate safeguards and in accordance with the law. No testing or health data is shared in this process."
The British Medical Association (BMA), which represents doctors in the UK, said that the test and trace system needs the "full confidence of the public" to be effective.
A BMA spokesman said: "We are already concerned that some people are deterred from being tested because they are anxious about loss of income should they need to self-isolate - and we are worried should police involvement add to this."
A National Police Chiefs' Council spokesperson said: "We will continue to encourage voluntary compliance but will enforce regulations and issue FPNs (fixed penalty notices) where appropriate and necessary. Where people fail to self-isolate and refuse to comply officers can issue FPNs and direct people to return to self-isolation.
"Officers will engage with individuals to establish their circumstances, using their discretion wherever it is reasonable to do so."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-18--Kylian Mbappe fires warning to Man United signing Edinson Cavani

Kylian Mbappe has warned Edinson Cavani that he has no qualms about facing his former Paris Saint-Germain teammate and will 'try to beat him ' when Manchester United visit Paris next week .
After getting back to winning ways in stylish fashion against Newcastle on Saturday , United will make their long awaited return to the Champions League on Tuesday when they travel to face PSG in their opening game in Group H. The match also gives the opportunity for a swift reunion with his old club for Cavani , who left the Parisians upon the expiration of his contract @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who is the top goal scorer in PSG 's history , signed an initial one-year deal with United on deadline day on a free transfer following his release from the French champions .
However , he was unable to make his debut in Saturday 's trip to the North East as his period of isolation after arriving in the UK was not completed until Sunday .
Cavani is now in contention to make his bow for United against his old side but Mbappe has made it clear their friendship will be put to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Not at all , he is in a different team now , '' the Frenchman told TF1 when asked if it would be strange coming up against his former teammate .
`` I wish him the best .
We are going to play against him and try to beat him . ''
Following their trip to Paris , United will face RB Leipzig at Old Trafford before then flying to Turkey to compete against Istanbul Basaksehir .

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Kylian Mbappe has warned Edinson Cavani that he has no qualms about facing his former Paris Saint-Germain teammate and will 'try to beat him' when Manchester United visit Paris next week.
After getting back to winning ways in stylish fashion against Newcastle on Saturday, United will make their long awaited return to the Champions League on Tuesday when they travel to face PSG in their opening game in Group H.
The match also gives the opportunity for a swift reunion with his old club for Cavani, who left the Parisians upon the expiration of his contract this past summer.
The Uruguayan, who is the top goal scorer in PSG's history, signed an initial one-year deal with United on deadline day on a free transfer following his release from the French champions.
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However, he was unable to make his debut in Saturday's trip to the North East as his period of isolation after arriving in the UK was not completed until Sunday.
Cavani is now in contention to make his bow for United against his old side but Mbappe has made it clear their friendship will be put to one side for the 90 minutes.
"Not at all, he is in a different team now," the Frenchman told TF1 when asked if it would be strange coming up against his former teammate.
"I wish him the best. We are going to play against him and try to beat him."
Following their trip to Paris, United will face RB Leipzig at Old Trafford before then flying to Turkey to compete against Istanbul Basaksehir.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-18--Burnham writes to PM urging for extra financial support ahead of Tier 3 decision

Mayor Andy Burnham has written to the Prime Minister and political leaders in Westminster urging them for a fair financial support deal for areas under the tightest lockdown restrictions .
Mr Burnham told Boris Johnson , Sir Keir Starmer and other party leaders that “ this is not just a Greater Manchester issue ” calling for a consistent new support package for areas under Tier 3 restrictions .
Backed by Liverpool Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram , he is urging the government to apply a “ full and fair furlough scheme ” - covering 80 % of wages or at least @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also calling for support for the self-employed , freelance workers and improved compensation for businesses forced to close under the measures .
“ With the challenging winter that lies ahead of the country , it is likely that most places will find themselves in Tier 3 at some point before a vaccine is found , ” Mr Burnham wrote .
“ That is why we believe it is right for Parliament to debate and agree what is a fair level of support for people and businesses in those areas .
“ At present @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the Government .
It is by no means clear that these will be sufficient to cope with the pressures they will face .
Also , the lack of transparency about this process and the risks of differential treatment is potentially divisive .
“ Establishing clear national entitlements of the kind we had during the first lockdown will create a sense of fairness which in turn would help build public support for , and compliance with , any new restrictions.
” It comes after Mr Burnham revealed he still would not rule out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Tier 3 lockdown was ‘ imposed ’ on Greater Manchester without a promise to pay more than two thirds of furloughed workers ’ salaries .
During his appearance on The Andrew Marr Show on Sunday morning , he once again called for MPs in Westminster to intervene and ensure Tier 3 restrictions come with an adequate financial package .
He said : “ Let ’ s move towards a resolution .
That ’ s why I ’ ll be writing to the Labour Party leaders in Westminster to ask them to intervene @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ What we need here is a fair financial framework if the Government are going to insist on Tier 3 , at the moment they ’ re doing side deals with individual councils , that isn ’ t good enough for me.
” “ This is everywhere ’ s concern because everywhere could end up in Tier 3 over the course of this winter , ” he said .
“ Support us in this , I would ask your viewers to contact their MPs to support us in this because it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very challenging winter .
If we don ’ t put in this support Tier 3 will create a punishing lockdown in the poorest communities.
” Support for people and businesses affected by Tier 3 restrictions You will be aware that Greater Manchester and the Government have so far failed to reach agreement on the introduction of new Tier 3 restrictions and crucially on the financial support to accompany any such restrictions .
We recognise the uncertainty that this is causing and write to ask for your help in breaking the impasse and finding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ done by Parliament calling an urgent debate and vote this week to establish a cross-Party consensus on what constitutes a fair financial framework for people in areas under Tier 3 restrictions .
As you will know , Greater Manchester has been under Tier 2-style restrictions for approaching three months .
It is important to say that , by agreeing to work with the Government on this back in July , we have shown we will take the difficult decisions needed to protect health and control the virus .
However , these restrictions have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We have our doubts about whether Tier 3 will succeed in bringing down the number of cases and note similar comments from the Chief Medical Officer and Chief Scientific Advisor .
However , that aside , we are clear that the level of support being offered to areas entering Tier 3 will be insufficient both to prevent people experiencing serious hardship in the run-up to Christmas and businesses from collapsing .
And yet this is not just a Greater Manchester issue .
With the challenging winter that lies ahead of the country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will find themselves in Tier 3 at some point before a vaccine is found .
That is why we believe it is right for Parliament to debate and agree what is a fair level of support for people and businesses in those areas .
At present , local areas are agreeing individual deals with the Government .
It is by no means clear that these will be sufficient to cope with the pressures they will face .
Also , the lack of transparency about this process and the risks of differential treatment is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the kind we had during the first lockdown will create a sense of fairness which in turn would help build public support for , and compliance with , any new restrictions .
We believe that sense of fairness will only be achieved by providing similar terms to the financial package afforded to the whole country back in March .
Given that it is predominantly low-wage industries that are being required to close in Tier 3 , failure to provide equivalent support will appear discriminatory against people who are employed or self-employed within @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them , such as the taxi trade and security .
Together with the Mayors of the Liverpool City Region and North of Tyne , we set out on Friday what we believe is the minimum level of support that should come with Tier 3 status : • A full and fair furlough scheme for all affected workers , covering 80 % of an employee 's regular wage or at least the national minimum wage .
We believe that this should be paid to workers in businesses forced to close but also those in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a major loss of trade caused by the closures .
• A Self-Employed Income Support Scheme set at 80 % of average monthly income .
This should be available to those who can provide evidence of a major loss of trade arising from Tier 3 closures , including freelancers .
• An improved compensation scheme for businesses directly or indirectly impacted based on the national scheme on rateable values .
If more parts of the country are to move into Tier 3 restrictions in the coming weeks , it is vital that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support they can expect and can plan accordingly .
As Leaders of the main political parties in Westminster , I urge you to work together to help resolve this current dispute and establish a fair financial framework for local lockdowns that the whole country will be able to support .

Mayor Andy Burnham has written to the Prime Minister and political leaders in Westminster urging them for a fair financial support deal for areas under the tightest lockdown restrictions.
Mr Burnham told Boris Johnson, Sir Keir Starmer and other party leaders that “this is not just a Greater Manchester issue” calling for a consistent new support package for areas under Tier 3 restrictions.
Backed by Liverpool Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram, he is urging the government to apply a “full and fair furlough scheme” - covering 80% of wages or at least the national minimum wage.
He is also calling for support for the self-employed, freelance workers and improved compensation for businesses forced to close under the measures.
“With the challenging winter that lies ahead of the country, it is likely that most places will find themselves in Tier 3 at some point before a vaccine is found,” Mr Burnham wrote.
“That is why we believe it is right for Parliament to debate and agree what is a fair level of support for people and businesses in those areas.
“At present, local areas are agreeing individual deals with the Government. It is by no means clear that these will be sufficient to cope with the pressures they will face. Also, the lack of transparency about this process and the risks of differential treatment is potentially divisive.
“Establishing clear national entitlements of the kind we had during the first lockdown will create a sense of fairness which in turn would help build public support for, and compliance with, any new restrictions.”
It comes after Mr Burnham revealed he still would not rule out legal action ‘legal action’ if a Tier 3 lockdown was ‘imposed’ on Greater Manchester without a promise to pay more than two thirds of furloughed workers’ salaries.
During his appearance on The Andrew Marr Show on Sunday morning, he once again called for MPs in Westminster to intervene and ensure Tier 3 restrictions come with an adequate financial package.
He said: “Let’s move towards a resolution. That’s why I’ll be writing to the Labour Party leaders in Westminster to ask them to intervene, for Parliament to intervene here.
“What we need here is a fair financial framework if the Government are going to insist on Tier 3, at the moment they’re doing side deals with individual councils, that isn’t good enough for me.”
“This is everywhere’s concern because everywhere could end up in Tier 3 over the course of this winter,” he said.
“Support us in this, I would ask your viewers to contact their MPs to support us in this because it’s about taking the country fairly through a very challenging winter. If we don’t put in this support Tier 3 will create a punishing lockdown in the poorest communities.”
The letter in full:
Dear Prime Minister and Party Leaders
Support for people and businesses affected by Tier 3 restrictions
You will be aware that Greater Manchester and the Government have so far failed to reach agreement on the introduction of new Tier 3 restrictions and crucially on the financial support to accompany any such restrictions.
We recognise the uncertainty that this is causing and write to ask for your help in breaking the impasse and finding a fair resolution. This could be done by Parliament calling an urgent debate and vote this week to establish a cross-Party consensus on what constitutes a fair financial framework for people in areas under Tier 3 restrictions.
As you will know, Greater Manchester has been under Tier 2-style restrictions for approaching three months. It is important to say that, by agreeing to work with the Government on this back in July, we have shown we will take the difficult decisions needed to protect health and control the virus. However, these restrictions have taken a toll on people and businesses.
We have our doubts about whether Tier 3 will succeed in bringing down the number of cases and note similar comments from the Chief Medical Officer and Chief Scientific Advisor. However, that aside, we are clear that the level of support being offered to areas entering Tier 3 will be insufficient both to prevent people experiencing serious hardship in the run-up to Christmas and businesses from collapsing.
And yet this is not just a Greater Manchester issue. With the challenging winter that lies ahead of the country, it is likely that most places will find themselves in Tier 3 at some point before a vaccine is found.
That is why we believe it is right for Parliament to debate and agree what is a fair level of support for people and businesses in those areas. At present, local areas are agreeing individual deals with the Government. It is by no means clear that these will be sufficient to cope with the pressures they will face. Also, the lack of transparency about this process and the risks of differential treatment is potentially divisive.
Establishing clear national entitlements of the kind we had during the first lockdown will create a sense of fairness which in turn would help build public support for, and compliance with, any new restrictions.
We believe that sense of fairness will only be achieved by providing similar terms to the financial package afforded to the whole country back in March. Given that it is predominantly low-wage industries that are being required to close in Tier 3, failure to provide equivalent support will appear discriminatory against people who are employed or self-employed within them or within industries that rely on them, such as the taxi trade and security.
Together with the Mayors of the Liverpool City Region and North of Tyne, we set out on Friday what we believe is the minimum level of support that should come with Tier 3 status:
A full and fair furlough scheme for all affected workers, covering 80% of an employee's regular wage or at least the national minimum wage. We believe that this should be paid to workers in businesses forced to close but also those in the supply chain that can provide evidence of a major loss of trade caused by the closures.
A Self-Employed Income Support Scheme set at 80% of average monthly income. This should be available to those who can provide evidence of a major loss of trade arising from Tier 3 closures, including freelancers.
An improved compensation scheme for businesses directly or indirectly impacted based on the national scheme on rateable values.
If more parts of the country are to move into Tier 3 restrictions in the coming weeks, it is vital that local people and businesses know what financial support they can expect and can plan accordingly.
As Leaders of the main political parties in Westminster, I urge you to work together to help resolve this current dispute and establish a fair financial framework for local lockdowns that the whole country will be able to support.
Yours faithfully,
Andy Burnham
Mayor of Greater Manchester


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-18--Barcelona confirm stance on January bid for Man City defender Eric Garcia

Barcelona are considering a January move for Manchester City defender Eric Garcia .
Garcia , 19 , has told City he will not extend his contract , which expires at the end of the season .
He wants to return to Barcelona , and the Spanish side tried to sign him in the summer transfer window to make that happen .
However , City did not deem Barca 's bids acceptable , instead deciding that there was better value in keeping Garcia as part of their squad this season and losing him for free in the summer .
Now , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has revealed that they could return with a bid for Garcia in January , which would allow City to recoup some money on Garcia rather than get nothing in June .
`` There is a chance for sure that we are going to have another go for Garcia , '' Koeman said .
`` But right now I can not know how the finances of the club are in January , so I have to wait and see . ''
City COO Omar Berrada has explained why the club did not accept Barcelona @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £2m below their valuation of Garcia .
He explained : “ Eric has developed into an important player for us and played some important games , especially in the last few months – semi-finals of the FA Cup , quarter-finals of the Champions League .
“ He 's become a top young centre back who Pep trusts , and we feel that keeping him this season was worth more than what we were offered for him .
“ We believe that he can add depth to the squad , and can be important @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a season that is going to be very difficult for the players , physically and mentally .
It 's very congested , there will be a lot of pressure to play many games both in terms of club competitions but also the international games that they have to play , so it is all very concentrated and congested .
“ We had a conversation with Barcelona about Eric Garcia .
We were very clear from the outset of what we felt his valuation was and they were n't able or willing to meet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him .
We think he will be important for us this season .
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Barcelona are considering a January move for Manchester City defender Eric Garcia.
Garcia, 19, has told City he will not extend his contract, which expires at the end of the season. He wants to return to Barcelona, and the Spanish side tried to sign him in the summer transfer window to make that happen.
However, City did not deem Barca's bids acceptable, instead deciding that there was better value in keeping Garcia as part of their squad this season and losing him for free in the summer.
Now, though, new Barca boss Ronald Koeman has revealed that they could return with a bid for Garcia in January, which would allow City to recoup some money on Garcia rather than get nothing in June.
"There is a chance for sure that we are going to have another go for Garcia," Koeman said.
"But right now I cannot know how the finances of the club are in January, so I have to wait and see."
City COO Omar Berrada has explained why the club did not accept Barcelona's offer, despite it being just £2m below their valuation of Garcia.
He explained: “Eric has developed into an important player for us and played some important games, especially in the last few months – semi-finals of the FA Cup, quarter-finals of the Champions League.
“He's become a top young centre back who Pep trusts, and we feel that keeping him this season was worth more than what we were offered for him.
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“We believe that he can add depth to the squad, and can be important in important games.
“This is a season that is going to be very difficult for the players, physically and mentally. It's very congested, there will be a lot of pressure to play many games both in terms of club competitions but also the international games that they have to play, so it is all very concentrated and congested.
“We had a conversation with Barcelona about Eric Garcia. We were very clear from the outset of what we felt his valuation was and they weren't able or willing to meet it so our decision was to keep him. We think he will be important for us this season.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-18--Sterling outshines Aguero - What the national media made of Man City 1-0 Arsenal

Manchester City edged out Arsenal 1-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday evening to record their first league win in three matches and get their title hopes back on track .
Raheem Sterling ’ s early strike was the difference between the sides on a day where the hosts were missing a series of key players through injury , including playmaker Kevin De Bruyne .
It was a game dominated by the pre-match narrative of Pep Guardiola facing his former assistant coach Mikel Arteta , with both teams springing a number of tactical surprises in their respective line-ups .
Here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City ’ s triumph against Arsenal .
“ And yet in the end , this was not really a game won and lost on plans or schemes .
That much became manifest in the anticlimactic closing stages , as Manchester City imperiously closed down a game that had spent much of its life teetering on the brink of chaos , ” Jonathan Liew wrote for .
“ Ultimately , they won because they had better players who had been coached together for longer .
Sometimes it really is that simple .
“ That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City ’ s goal – a deceptively tough finish by Raheem Sterling after a devastatingly intuitive attacking move – and Arsenal ’ s missed chances either side of half-time .
That cohesion was evident in City ’ s superior creativity in midfield , completing three times as many passes into the final third as their opponents ( 152 to 51 ) .
Which is not necessarily to say City , still a capricious and curiously patchy team , deserved to win .
But it ’ s why they did .
“ And yet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ explain this game away through tactics , given the identity of the two managers and the provocative peculiarity of their two starting systems .
I ’ ll see your two left-backs and raise you Kyle Walker at centre-half .
“ I see your Walker and raise you Willian as a false nine .
I see your Willian and raise you Bernardo Silva as a box-to-box midfielder .
I see your Silva and raise you Bukayo Saka in central midfield .
I see your Saka and raise you João Cancelo in a free role @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you blue shirts .
But we ’ re wearing blue .
Well , so are we.
” “ As Guardiola ’ s sides have become more frayed , City have felt more reliant on individuals and , minus the injured De Bruyne , Sterling stepped up , taking on both the armband and the status as a talisman , even if he benefited from the help of a deluxe sidekick , ” Richard Jolly wrote for .
“ In a game of tactical chess , it was Arteta who fielded the false nine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ abandoned that ploy to select the specialist striker , in a fit-again Sergio Aguero , but the Argentinian had a greater influence than the uncharacteristically subdued Brazilian .
“ And yet City ’ s record scorer has not been their leading scorer over the last 15 months ; that is Sterling , with 35 .
That is in part because of Aguero ’ s injuries , and this was his first appearance since June , but a shift in status is apparent in other ways .
In a sign of seniority , Sterling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stand-in skipper and the Englishman got the sort of goal the Argentinian would often score , converting the rebound after Bernd Leno blocked Phil Foden ’ s shot .
Aguero ’ s role came earlier , surging forward and picking out Foden .
“ The same trio almost combined for a second ; Aguero and Sterling teamed up to set up Foden , whose effort was stopped by Leno .
Foden and Riyad Mahrez operated on the flanks in an unconventional 3-3-4 formation – perhaps Guardiola outwitted Arteta with that one and certainly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would have scored but for Leno.
” “ As might have been expected from a meeting between Guardiola and the man he spent three-and-a-half years alongside in the City dug-out , Mikel Arteta , this was a tactical blitz , ” Simon Stone wrote for .
“ At one point , Willian was operating as centre-forward and Sterling was sitting deep in midfield .
After Aguero 's exit , Bernado Silva briefly went into the false nine role as both men tried to keep the other guessing .
“ Arteta was able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his debut near the end but the truth is , he does n't have the strength in depth afforded to Guardiola.
” “ The finish proved his over any hamstring problem that caused him to miss England ’ s last group of games and Pep Guardiola had good reason to be relieved with Aymeric Laporte , Gabriel Jesus , Benjamin Mendy out besides De Bruyne , ” Joe Bernstein wrote for the .
“ Sterling , who has had to play as a false nine this season , reverted deeper , glad to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ importantly , City looked more solid at the back after shipping five goals to Leicester in their last outing at The Etihad .
Kyle Walker slotted into the centre of defence where he helped lock the door on Arsenal danger man Pierre Emerick Aubameyang , who still hasn ’ t scored since signing a new contract last month .
”

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Manchester City edged out Arsenal 1-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday evening to record their first league win in three matches and get their title hopes back on track.
Raheem Sterling’s early strike was the difference between the sides on a day where the hosts were missing a series of key players through injury, including playmaker Kevin De Bruyne.
It was a game dominated by the pre-match narrative of Pep Guardiola facing his former assistant coach Mikel Arteta, with both teams springing a number of tactical surprises in their respective line-ups.
Here is how the national media reacted to City’s triumph against Arsenal.
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The Guardian
“And yet in the end, this was not really a game won and lost on plans or schemes. That much became manifest in the anticlimactic closing stages, as Manchester City imperiously closed down a game that had spent much of its life teetering on the brink of chaos,” Jonathan Liew wrote for The Guardian .
“Ultimately, they won because they had better players who had been coached together for longer. Sometimes it really is that simple.
“That quality was evident in the difference between City’s goal – a deceptively tough finish by Raheem Sterling after a devastatingly intuitive attacking move – and Arsenal’s missed chances either side of half-time. That cohesion was evident in City’s superior creativity in midfield, completing three times as many passes into the final third as their opponents (152 to 51). Which is not necessarily to say City, still a capricious and curiously patchy team, deserved to win. But it’s why they did.
“And yet there will be a natural temptation to explain this game away through tactics, given the identity of the two managers and the provocative peculiarity of their two starting systems. I’ll see your two left-backs and raise you Kyle Walker at centre-half.
“I see your Walker and raise you Willian as a false nine. I see your Willian and raise you Bernardo Silva as a box-to-box midfielder. I see your Silva and raise you Bukayo Saka in central midfield. I see your Saka and raise you João Cancelo in a free role. I see your Cancelo and raise you blue shirts. But we’re wearing blue. Well, so are we.”
The Independent
“As Guardiola’s sides have become more frayed, City have felt more reliant on individuals and, minus the injured De Bruyne, Sterling stepped up, taking on both the armband and the status as a talisman, even if he benefited from the help of a deluxe sidekick,” Richard Jolly wrote for The Independent .
“In a game of tactical chess, it was Arteta who fielded the false nine, in Willian, and Guardiola who abandoned that ploy to select the specialist striker, in a fit-again Sergio Aguero, but the Argentinian had a greater influence than the uncharacteristically subdued Brazilian.
“And yet City’s record scorer has not been their leading scorer over the last 15 months; that is Sterling, with 35. That is in part because of Aguero’s injuries, and this was his first appearance since June, but a shift in status is apparent in other ways. In a sign of seniority, Sterling, rather than Aguero, was the stand-in skipper and the Englishman got the sort of goal the Argentinian would often score, converting the rebound after Bernd Leno blocked Phil Foden’s shot. Aguero’s role came earlier, surging forward and picking out Foden.
“The same trio almost combined for a second; Aguero and Sterling teamed up to set up Foden, whose effort was stopped by Leno. Foden and Riyad Mahrez operated on the flanks in an unconventional 3-3-4 formation – perhaps Guardiola outwitted Arteta with that one and certainly it pushed Arsenal back – and each would have scored but for Leno.”
BBC Sport
“As might have been expected from a meeting between Guardiola and the man he spent three-and-a-half years alongside in the City dug-out, Mikel Arteta, this was a tactical blitz,” Simon Stone wrote for BBC Sport .
“At one point, Willian was operating as centre-forward and Sterling was sitting deep in midfield. After Aguero's exit, Bernado Silva briefly went into the false nine role as both men tried to keep the other guessing.
“Arteta was able to bring on £45m new-boy Thomas Partey for his debut near the end but the truth is, he doesn't have the strength in depth afforded to Guardiola.”
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Daily Mail
“The finish proved his over any hamstring problem that caused him to miss England’s last group of games and Pep Guardiola had good reason to be relieved with Aymeric Laporte, Gabriel Jesus, Benjamin Mendy out besides De Bruyne,” Joe Bernstein wrote for the Daily Mail .
“Sterling, who has had to play as a false nine this season, reverted deeper, glad to have Aguero back.
“Just as importantly, City looked more solid at the back after shipping five goals to Leicester in their last outing at The Etihad. Kyle Walker slotted into the centre of defence where he helped lock the door on Arsenal danger man Pierre Emerick Aubameyang, who still hasn’t scored since signing a new contract last month.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-18--Salford council proposes landlord licence for shared homes with 3 or 4 tenants

Salford council has drawn up plans to tackle the issues caused by inadequate houses in multiple occupation ( HMO ) in the city .
The move comes after inspections of smaller HMOs over the last 12 months showed issues with fire safety , damp and heating - as well as problems with storage and disposal of waste .
The town hall is proposing to introduce landlord licensing for shared homes in which three or four tenants live .
Ninety two percent of the three and four person HMO homes inspected showed problems ranging from missing to inadequate fire alarm systems @ @ @ @ @ @ @ missing or damaged fire doors , inadequate or blocked escape routes and insufficient measures to prevent fire and smoke spreading .
Over a third were damp and suffering from mould because of leaky roofs or walls and a third had inadequate heating or none at alll .
When alerted to the dangers , over 80 per cent of landlords or managing agents carried out improvements and removed hazards without the need for formal enforcement action but council statistics show complaints about all houses in multiple occupation ( HMOs ) have risen from 152 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2018/19 .
At present only houses where five or more tenants sharing have to be licensed under a mandatory HMO scheme as well as any rented home in parts of Broughton , Charlestown and Lower Kersal and Langworthy , Weaste and Seedley where selective licensing schemes apply .
Under licensing , the landlord and property manager have to demonstrate they are a ‘ fit and proper person ’ to let the property and that they have suitable management arrangements in place .
The licence will also determine the maximum number of occupants to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cramped and overcrowded properties .
This includes all relevant safety checks being carried out regularly and that tenants have bins and know how to properly recycle and dispose of waste .
If the landlord fails to licence the property or breaches conditions of the licence and fails to remedy the situation the council can issue civil penalty notices or prosecute .
Deputy City Mayor , Councillor Tracy Kelly who leads on housing , said the idea of licensing smaller shared properties was to improve housing conditions for tenants and reduce problems in neighbourhoods @ @ @ @ @ @ @ growth in private renting and conversion of properties to houses in multiple occupation in Salford as the city is regarded as an investment hotspot , ” she said .
“ In the last five years conversions to HMOs of all sizes in selective licensing areas have risen by 460 per cent in Eccles , 410 per cent in Langworthy , Weaste and Seedley and 196 per cent in Broughton .
`` On November 6 , 2019 , in just three non-licensed areas in Salford there were 57 adverts offering rooms to rent in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ month later on December 10 , that had nearly doubled to 102 such adverts .
“ There is currently no legal requirement for landlords of three and four person HMOs to have their property licenced by the council .
An extended licensing scheme to cover these properties would enable us to be sure that people are living in safe and decent conditions and not causing issues for the wider community.
” Salford City Council has launched a consultation about an additional HMO licensing scheme to see if numbers of three or four person @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any issues as a result and if a licensing scheme should be brought in citywide .
The survey can be completed online at or comments can be sent in writing to Additional HMO licensing consultation , Salford City Council , Chorley Road , Swinton , Salford , M27 5BY .

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Salford council has drawn up plans to tackle the issues caused by inadequate houses in multiple occupation (HMO) in the city.
The move comes after inspections of smaller HMOs over the last 12 months showed issues with fire safety, damp and heating - as well as problems with storage and disposal of waste.
The town hall is proposing to introduce landlord licensing for shared homes in which three or four tenants live.
Ninety two percent of the three and four person HMO homes inspected showed problems ranging from missing to inadequate fire alarm systems despite it being a legal requirement, missing or damaged fire doors, inadequate or blocked escape routes and insufficient measures to prevent fire and smoke spreading.
Over a third were damp and suffering from mould because of leaky roofs or walls and a third had inadequate heating or none at alll.
When alerted to the dangers, over 80 per cent of landlords or managing agents carried out improvements and removed hazards without the need for formal enforcement action but council statistics show complaints about all houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) have risen from 152 a year in 2015/16 to 265 in 2018/19.
At present only houses where five or more tenants sharing have to be licensed under a mandatory HMO scheme as well as any rented home in parts of Broughton, Charlestown and Lower Kersal and Langworthy, Weaste and Seedley where selective licensing schemes apply.
Under licensing, the landlord and property manager have to demonstrate they are a ‘fit and proper person’ to let the property and that they have suitable management arrangements in place.
The licence will also determine the maximum number of occupants to make sure tenants are not living in cramped and overcrowded properties.
This includes all relevant safety checks being carried out regularly and that tenants have bins and know how to properly recycle and dispose of waste.
If the landlord fails to licence the property or breaches conditions of the licence and fails to remedy the situation the council can issue civil penalty notices or prosecute.
Deputy City Mayor, Councillor Tracy Kelly who leads on housing, said the idea of licensing smaller shared properties was to improve housing conditions for tenants and reduce problems in neighbourhoods.
“We have seen a massive growth in private renting and conversion of properties to houses in multiple occupation in Salford as the city is regarded as an investment hotspot,” she said.
“In the last five years conversions to HMOs of all sizes in selective licensing areas have risen by 460 per cent in Eccles, 410 per cent in Langworthy, Weaste and Seedley and 196 per cent in Broughton.
"On November 6, 2019, in just three non-licensed areas in Salford there were 57 adverts offering rooms to rent in a shared house. Just over a month later on December 10, that had nearly doubled to 102 such adverts.
“There is currently no legal requirement for landlords of three and four person HMOs to have their property licenced by the council. An extended licensing scheme to cover these properties would enable us to be sure that people are living in safe and decent conditions and not causing issues for the wider community.”
Salford City Council has launched a consultation about an additional HMO licensing scheme to see if numbers of three or four person HMOs have increased, if there are any issues as a result and if a licensing scheme should be brought in citywide.
The survey can be completed online at www.salford.gov.uk/smallhmo or comments can be sent in writing to Additional HMO licensing consultation, Salford City Council, Chorley Road, Swinton, Salford, M27 5BY.
The consultation closes on 5 January 2021.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-18--Last night in Manchester city centre in pictures

As Manchester sits on the brink of tier 3 restrictions , on Saturday night punters were out for one last celebration Quieter streets , emptier tables , but smiles aplenty - this was the scene in Manchester city centre last night .
Despite a week of anger and confusion , revellers took to the city 's bars and pubs for one last knee 's up , before the intended implementation of tier 3 restrictions are set to take place .
However , this did n't affect the mood of Saturday night 's mood as many people can be seen enjoying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fashion .
This comes as local MPs and the government have been at loggerheads over the level of financial support Greater Manchester would get if it is forced , like Liverpool City Region , to accept the most severe coronavirus restrictions .
Pressure mounted earlier this week when Mayor Andy Burnham took a dramatic stance against the implementation of tier 3 , accusing the Government of treating the north “ with contempt ” and of trying to make it the “ sacrificial lamb ” for unproven measures that were being carried out “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Thursday : “ We have to protect the health of the nation but let ’ s do it as one nation , and not make the North of England the sacrificial lamb for an ill-thought-through Downing Street policy which doesn ’ t make sense in the real world.
” However , earlier this week , Prime Minister Boris Johnson expressed concern over the rising levels of covid-19 in Manchester and called for local leaders to ‘ act ’ .
He said to broadcasters : “ I am , I have to say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Manchester where the levels of infection are rising steeply , the level of hospitalisation is rising steeply and we do need to see action .
“ I ’ d much rather not impose things , I ’ d much rather that we were able to work out something together with local authorities , with the mayor in Manchester .
“ But it is up to local leaders to show the kind of leadership that we have seen in Liverpool , in Lancashire and in London.
” In a press conference on Friday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to 'intervene ' if the local government could n't come to an agreement .
Nonetheless , many people seized the opportunity to enjoy their freedom , in what was a very quiet but jovial night out .
In the Northern Quarter , people sat huddled in their coats under canopies .
Meanwhile , in the Printworks , couple 's kept to their lanes as they walked through the arcade arm-in-arm .
Then at 10pm when venues closed their doors - the streets soon emptied as revellers bought a takeaway and headed home @

As Manchester sits on the brink of tier 3 restrictions, on Saturday night punters were out for one last celebration
Quieter streets, emptier tables, but smiles aplenty - this was the scene in Manchester city centre last night.
Despite a week of anger and confusion, revellers took to the city's bars and pubs for one last knee's up, before the intended implementation of tier 3 restrictions are set to take place.
However, this didn't affect the mood of Saturday night's mood as many people can be seen enjoying a few drinks in a socially distanced fashion.
This comes as local MPs and the government have been at loggerheads over the level of financial support Greater Manchester would get if it is forced, like Liverpool City Region, to accept the most severe coronavirus restrictions.
Pressure mounted earlier this week when Mayor Andy Burnham took a dramatic stance against the implementation of tier 3, accusing the Government of treating the north “with contempt” and of trying to make it the “sacrificial lamb” for unproven measures that were being carried out “on the cheap”.
He said on Thursday: “We have to protect the health of the nation but let’s do it as one nation, and not make the North of England the sacrificial lamb for an ill-thought-through Downing Street policy which doesn’t make sense in the real world.”
However, earlier this week, Prime Minister Boris Johnson expressed concern over the rising levels of covid-19 in Manchester and called for local leaders to ‘act’.
He said to broadcasters: “I am, I have to say, concerned about what’s happening in Manchester where the levels of infection are rising steeply, the level of hospitalisation is rising steeply and we do need to see action.
“I’d much rather not impose things, I’d much rather that we were able to work out something together with local authorities, with the mayor in Manchester.
“But it is up to local leaders to show the kind of leadership that we have seen in Liverpool, in Lancashire and in London.”
In a press conference on Friday afternoon, he suggested the government would have to 'intervene' if the local government couldn't come to an agreement.
Nonetheless, many people seized the opportunity to enjoy their freedom, in what was a very quiet but jovial night out.
In the Northern Quarter, people sat huddled in their coats under canopies.
Meanwhile, in the Printworks, couple's kept to their lanes as they walked through the arcade arm-in-arm.
Then at 10pm when venues closed their doors - the streets soon emptied as revellers bought a takeaway and headed home.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-18--Gemma Atkinson has her say about Gorka's celeb pairing on Strictly Come Dancing

There was excitement as Strictly 's professional dancers found out which celebs they had been partnered with for the 2020 series on Saturday night .
For Gorka Marquez the moment was long-awaited after he missed out on having a celebrity dance partner last year , so he was thrilled to be paired with EastEnders star Maisie Smith on the BBC dance contest .
Talented Maisie , who plays Tiffany Butcher in the BBC One soap , has been showing off her impressive dance moves during lockdown on TikTok .
So fans soon tipped the 19-year-old actress as a favourite to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the 18th series line-up .
And cheering them onto the dancefloor is Gemma Atkinson , who found love with Gorka after they met during the 2017 series .
She was partnered with Aljaz Skorjanec on the show and Gorka danced with singer Alexandra Burke .
Hits Radio presenter and former Emmerdale star Gemma , 35 , who has a daughter Mia with the Spanish dancer , is tipping the pair for the top of the leaderboard .
`` 10 !
10 !
10 ! ''
the Bury actress exclaimed on Instagram as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` So excited to be dancing with this talented girl .
We already having a blast in the rehearsal studio and I can ’ t wait for you guys to see our first dance . ''
`` Awesome partnership !
You got it guys , '' said former Emmerdale and Hollyoaks star Anthony Quinlan .
And fans reckon they could go on to win the show .
`` This is going to be amazing .
Get ready to hold that glitter ball xxx '' said one follower .
`` I reckon you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him .
And another commented after they danced together for the first time in a group routine during the launch show : `` You two are going to win this !
She looks like a pro dancer already . ''
This year , because of the coronavirus pandemic , either the professional dancer or the celebrity will be living on their own for the duration of the series as they form a support bubble .
Gemma , from Bury , recently shared a video of the doting dad with Mia , who turned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reunited saying : `` Been so lovely having him home , even for just a few weeks . ''
The BBC has explained that it is 'doing everything possible ' to protect the cast , crew and audience during the filming of Strictly Come Dancing 2020 .
Show bosses explained : `` To make it more manageable during these unprecedented times , we have a smaller crew , fewer episodes and less couples .
`` We are using many creative solutions as well as recognised measures to be able to bring Strictly to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ testing , working from home when possible , increased cleaning , sanitizing , bubbles and cohorts .
`` We are following the current Government advice , industry and BBC specific guidelines and are constantly reviewing and adapting our plans whenever needed . ''

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There was excitement as Strictly's professional dancers found out which celebs they had been partnered with for the 2020 series on Saturday night.
For Gorka Marquez the moment was long-awaited after he missed out on having a celebrity dance partner last year, so he was thrilled to be paired with EastEnders star Maisie Smith on the BBC dance contest.
Talented Maisie, who plays Tiffany Butcher in the BBC One soap, has been showing off her impressive dance moves during lockdown on TikTok.
So fans soon tipped the 19-year-old actress as a favourite to lift the Glitterball when she was announced for the 18th series line-up.
And cheering them onto the dancefloor is Gemma Atkinson, who found love with Gorka after they met during the 2017 series.
She was partnered with Aljaz Skorjanec on the show and Gorka danced with singer Alexandra Burke.
Hits Radio presenter and former Emmerdale star Gemma, 35, who has a daughter Mia with the Spanish dancer, is tipping the pair for the top of the leaderboard.
"10! 10! 10!" the Bury actress exclaimed on Instagram as Gorka, 30, announced the pairing.
He wrote: "A-MEISE-G !!!!!
(Image: PA)
"So excited to be dancing with this talented girl. We already having a blast in the rehearsal studio and I can’t wait for you guys to see our first dance."
"Awesome partnership! You got it guys," said former Emmerdale and Hollyoaks star Anthony Quinlan.
And fans reckon they could go on to win the show.
"This is going to be amazing. Get ready to hold that glitter ball xxx" said one follower.
"Winners!" exclaimed another.
(Image: Loose Women/ITV)
"Winning partnership," said another fan.
"I reckon you can win this," another told him.
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And another commented after they danced together for the first time in a group routine during the launch show: "You two are going to win this! She looks like a pro dancer already."
This year, because of the coronavirus pandemic, either the professional dancer or the celebrity will be living on their own for the duration of the series as they form a support bubble.
Gemma, from Bury, recently shared a video of the doting dad with Mia, who turned one in July, as they were reunited saying: "Been so lovely having him home, even for just a few weeks."
The BBC has explained that it is 'doing everything possible' to protect the cast, crew and audience during the filming of Strictly Come Dancing 2020.
Show bosses explained: "To make it more manageable during these unprecedented times, we have a smaller crew, fewer episodes and less couples.
"We are using many creative solutions as well as recognised measures to be able to bring Strictly to your screens, including: isolation, testing, working from home when possible, increased cleaning, sanitizing, bubbles and cohorts.
"We are following the current Government advice, industry and BBC specific guidelines and are constantly reviewing and adapting our plans whenever needed."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-18--The latest decisions of Stockport council's planning committee

Stockport ’ s planning chiefs met this week to consider the latest crop of development proposals including applications for a Jewish ‘ eruv ’ - a symbolic religious boundary - and two housing estates totalling 140 new homes .
Below is a full rundown of the decisions taken by the cross-party panel chaired by Councillor Andy Sorton .
An ‘ eruv ’ covering 35 points across Cheadle and Gatley An eruv is a boundary recognised in Jewish law that allows activities to be carried out on the Sabbath - sunset on Friday till nightfall on Saturday - that would otherwise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or medicine , or pushing wheelchairs or prams .
While a ‘ natural eruv ’ exists in Cheadle and Gatley , made up of existing walls and fences , there are gaps across some roads and footpaths that require symbolic bridging to complete it .
A planning application from the Cheadle and Gatley Eruv Committee requested permission to erect pairs of six metre high poles strung with transparent nylon wire at 35 points around Cheadle and Gatley , as well as some archways .
Coun Wendy Meikle she had not been aware of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but was concerned it would be divisive , increase anti-semitism and offend other religious groups .
She told the committee : “ I just see them as like a demarcation of a territory , and I ’ m really uncomfortable about it .
I admit I don ’ t know enough about it and before I read the report I had never heard of them before , but those are my concerns.
” However Coun Suzanne Wyatt took a different view .
Although ‘ riled ’ by the ‘ exponential ’ growth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fully supported the eruv .
“ This isn ’ t really just about street furniture , it ’ s about supporting a community , ” she said .
“ This particular community , because of its religious strictures actually disadvantages some of its members .
This is an attempt to give back to those members some of the advantages that the rest of us have , so they can walk around and carry things and push things on their Sabbath .
“ I don ’ t see there ’ s any problem with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doing exactly that.
” The committee voted for the application by nine votes to two , with one abstention .
106 new homes at site of former Cranford Golf Centre , Heaton Mersey Planners gave the green light for the existing golf centre buildings to be demolished and replaced with a 106-home estate with two play areas .
The new development , off Harwood Road will include 79 houses and 27 apartments with between one and four bedrooms .
All but five of these will be available under ‘ affordable ’ tenures , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shared ownership .
The remaining homes will be for ‘ outright sale ’ .
Coun Wendy Meikle said she was delighted at the number of affordable homes included in the plans .
She added : “ I ’ m just hoping they look as good as they do on the diagrams when they are finished .
It looks to have a nice finish to it , I ’ m very pleased to support this.
” And Coun John Taylor made the point that the estate was well placed for people to access public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a very good bus service ’ .
34 homes on the site of the former Focus School , Heaton Mersey Planners have given the green light for the former independent school on Didsbury Road to be demolished and redeveloped as a 34-home estate .
Described as an ‘ extremely desirable residential development ’ in the application , it will feature a mix of ‘ distinctive ’ two-bedroom terraces and three and four-bed semis .
Thirteen of the homes will be ‘ affordable ’ .
The Plans also include an area of public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the site , improvements to woodland and the provision of a natural play area .
Coun John Taylor praised the developer for adapting the plans after listening to local concerns .
He said : “ This demonstrates the commitment of the developer here - and the agent - to working with the community and shows how much impact that has in terms of smoothing the way to a good outcome.
” He added : “ The social housing is particularly welcome in the Heatons because we have a big problem with second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they can ’ t afford the typical house prices .
“ I ’ m delighted with this .
It should be written up as a text book example of how to go about getting a planning permission.
” Turf Lea Farm , Marple - extension to side and rear of house The extension to this property on Turf Lea Road was approved by the committee .
The officer ’ s report found there were ‘ very special circumstances ’ for allowing this development in the green belt .
It explained that the proposed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the original house - would be smaller than the one it was replacing .
Plans include a side extension containing a gym , wet room and store and a swimming pool to the rear .
The committee passed the application in line with the recommendation , but noted the policy of allowing extensions of up to a third in size was being routinely overridden .
Coun Christine Corris said the rule was being broken ‘ right across the borough ’ and was making a ‘ nonsense ’ of the policy .
Coun Philip @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this was a 236pc increase I thought ‘ what size of increase would it have to be to not fall into special circumstances .
Perhaps planning officers could think about that or explain to us what size of extension in the green belt we could go to.
” This was another application for an extension to a property in the green belt - this time with a 69.8pc increase on the original house .
The officers report to the committee said the development would be of ‘ only limited harm to the openness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also noted that and the applicant could potentially ‘ fall back ’ on permitted development rights if rejected .

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Stockport’s planning chiefs met this week to consider the latest crop of development proposals including applications for a Jewish ‘eruv’ - a symbolic religious boundary - and two housing estates totalling 140 new homes.
Below is a full rundown of the decisions taken by the cross-party panel chaired by Councillor Andy Sorton.
An ‘eruv’ covering 35 points across Cheadle and Gatley
Decision: Approve.
An eruv is a boundary recognised in Jewish law that allows activities to be carried out on the Sabbath - sunset on Friday till nightfall on Saturday - that would otherwise be restricted.
This includes carrying keys or medicine, or pushing wheelchairs or prams.
While a ‘natural eruv’ exists in Cheadle and Gatley, made up of existing walls and fences, there are gaps across some roads and footpaths that require symbolic bridging to complete it.
A planning application from the Cheadle and Gatley Eruv Committee requested permission to erect pairs of six metre high poles strung with transparent nylon wire at 35 points around Cheadle and Gatley, as well as some archways.
Coun Wendy Meikle she had not been aware of eruvs before coming to consider the application, but was concerned it would be divisive, increase anti-semitism and offend other religious groups.
She told the committee: “I just see them as like a demarcation of a territory, and I’m really uncomfortable about it. I admit I don’t know enough about it and before I read the report I had never heard of them before, but those are my concerns.”
However Coun Suzanne Wyatt took a different view.
Although ‘riled’ by the ‘exponential’ growth of street furniture in general, she fully supported the eruv.
“This isn’t really just about street furniture, it’s about supporting a community,” she said.
“This particular community, because of its religious strictures actually disadvantages some of its members. This is an attempt to give back to those members some of the advantages that the rest of us have, so they can walk around and carry things and push things on their Sabbath.
“I don’t see there’s any problem with supporting this application and I will be doing exactly that.”
The committee voted for the application by nine votes to two, with one abstention.
106 new homes at site of former Cranford Golf Centre, Heaton Mersey
Decision: Approve.
Planners gave the green light for the existing golf centre buildings to be demolished and replaced with a 106-home estate with two play areas.
The new development, off Harwood Road will include 79 houses and 27 apartments with between one and four bedrooms.
All but five of these will be available under ‘affordable’ tenures, including affordable rent, social rent and shared ownership. The remaining homes will be for ‘outright sale’.
Coun Wendy Meikle said she was delighted at the number of affordable homes included in the plans.
She added: “I’m just hoping they look as good as they do on the diagrams when they are finished. It looks to have a nice finish to it, I’m very pleased to support this.”
And Coun John Taylor made the point that the estate was well placed for people to access public transport, particularly trains, Metrolink ‘and a very good bus service’.
The committee passed the plans unanimously.
34 homes on the site of the former Focus School, Heaton Mersey
Decision: Approve.
Planners have given the green light for the former independent school on Didsbury Road to be demolished and redeveloped as a 34-home estate.
Described as an ‘extremely desirable residential development’ in the application, it will feature a mix of ‘distinctive’ two-bedroom terraces and three and four-bed semis.
Thirteen of the homes will be ‘affordable’.
The Plans also include an area of public open space in the south west corner of the site, improvements to woodland and the provision of a natural play area.
(Image: Calderpeel Architects for Mereside Education Trust via Stockport council)
Coun John Taylor praised the developer for adapting the plans after listening to local concerns.
He said: “This demonstrates the commitment of the developer here - and the agent - to working with the community and shows how much impact that has in terms of smoothing the way to a good outcome.”
He added: “The social housing is particularly welcome in the Heatons because we have a big problem with second generation families having to move away because they can’t afford the typical house prices.
“I’m delighted with this. It should be written up as a text book example of how to go about getting a planning permission.”
Turf Lea Farm, Marple - extension to side and rear of house
Decision: Approve.
The extension to this property on Turf Lea Road was approved by the committee.
The officer’s report found there were ‘very special circumstances’ for allowing this development in the green belt.
It explained that the proposed extension - although 236 pc bigger than the original house - would be smaller than the one it was replacing.
Plans include a side extension containing a gym, wet room and store and a swimming pool to the rear.
The committee passed the application in line with the recommendation, but noted the policy of allowing extensions of up to a third in size was being routinely overridden.
Coun Christine Corris said the rule was being broken ‘right across the borough’ and was making a ‘nonsense’ of the policy.
Coun Philip Harding added: “When I saw this was a 236pc increase I thought ‘what size of increase would it have to be to not fall into special circumstances. Perhaps planning officers could think about that or explain to us what size of extension in the green belt we could go to.”
Wrenbury, Buxton Road, Hazel Grove - two story side extension, single storey rear extension and front porch.
Decision: Approve.
This was another application for an extension to a property in the green belt - this time with a 69.8pc increase on the original house.
The officers report to the committee said the development would be of ‘only limited harm to the openness of the green belt’. It also noted that and the applicant could potentially ‘fall back’ on permitted development rights if rejected.
The committee unanimously approved the application.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-18--Man taken to hospital after 'mass brawl' at pub forced to be broken up police

A man had to be taken to hospital and another was arrested after police were forced to break up a 'mass brawl ' at a pub .
Police rushed to The Old White Horse Pub in Church Street , Ainsworth on Saturday evening to reports of a 'disturbance ' and 'fight between two groups of people ' .
Eyewitnesses have told the Manchester Evening News that 'football and rugby fans ' began to fight each other before the skirmish turned into a 'big brawl ' .
In dramatic scenes , one man was left 'crawling ' from the pub before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to those passing the pub at the time .
The eyewitness said : `` Roughly three or four lads got put in the back of the police vans .
There were two or three riot vans , three police cars and two regular police vans .
`` It was a large group of sporting fans , very drunk , brawling with each other .
One lad crawled down the back of Church Street and lay on someone 's driveway and got rushed away in an ambulance .
`` It has got a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
People go out earlier and drink faster which results in people getting rowdy .
It 's terrible really . ''
Police eventually broke up the fight between the two groups .
A 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of public order offences , Greater Manchester Police has confirmed .
The man was issued a penalty notice before being released .
A 28-year-old man was also taken to hospital for treatment for a leg injury .
Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting incident number 3235 of 18/10/2020 , or the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 0800 555 111 .

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A man had to be taken to hospital and another was arrested after police were forced to break up a 'mass brawl' at a pub.
Police rushed to The Old White Horse Pub in Church Street, Ainsworth on Saturday evening to reports of a 'disturbance' and 'fight between two groups of people'.
Eyewitnesses have told the Manchester Evening News that 'football and rugby fans' began to fight each other before the skirmish turned into a 'big brawl'.
In dramatic scenes, one man was left 'crawling' from the pub before being taken away in an ambulance, according to those passing the pub at the time.
The eyewitness said: "Roughly three or four lads got put in the back of the police vans. There were two or three riot vans, three police cars and two regular police vans.
"It was a large group of sporting fans, very drunk, brawling with each other. One lad crawled down the back of Church Street and lay on someone's driveway and got rushed away in an ambulance.
"It has got a lot worse since the 10pm closing times. People go out earlier and drink faster which results in people getting rowdy. It's terrible really."
Police eventually broke up the fight between the two groups.
A 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of public order offences, Greater Manchester Police has confirmed.
The man was issued a penalty notice before being released.
A 28-year-old man was also taken to hospital for treatment for a leg injury.
Enquiries are ongoing, the force added.
Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting incident number 3235 of 18/10/2020, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.