themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-13--Extra officers deployed ahead of potential vigil for Alexander John Soyoye

Extra police officers will be deployed at a vigil planned for a 16-year-old who died after being stabbed in Moston .
Alexander John Soyoye , known as John , died last week .
Today ( Friday ) , officers said they received information that a possible vigil will be held this evening at Broadhurst Fields .
It is reportedly planned for around 6pm , officers added .
In a statement posted on Twitter , police said : `` We are making further enquiries to establish how many may be in attendance and also whether the event will go ahead .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the area who will be working closely with youth outreach workers and other partners to engage with those attending . ''
His family described him as 'remarkable man ' who was 'full of energy , intelligence and love ' .
Greater Manchester Police said officers were called to Birchenall Street and established that Mr Soyoye had been stabbed .
Despite the efforts of emergency services , he was pronounced dead at the scene .
Brent Tchipenda , 18 , appeared before a judge yesterday ( Thursday ) accused of murder .
He also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ No pleas were entered during a short preliminary hearing at Manchester Crown Court .
A trial has been set for July .

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Extra police officers will be deployed at a vigil planned for a 16-year-old who died after being stabbed in Moston.
Alexander John Soyoye, known as John, died last week.
Today (Friday), officers said they received information that a possible vigil will be held this evening at Broadhurst Fields.
It is reportedly planned for around 6pm, officers added.
In a statement posted on Twitter, police said: "We are making further enquiries to establish how many may be in attendance and also whether the event will go ahead.
"We will have extra officers in the area who will be working closely with youth outreach workers and other partners to engage with those attending."
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Mr Soyoye died on November 5.
His family described him as 'remarkable man' who was 'full of energy, intelligence and love'.
Greater Manchester Police said officers were called to Birchenall Street and established that Mr Soyoye had been stabbed.
Despite the efforts of emergency services, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Brent Tchipenda, 18, appeared before a judge yesterday (Thursday) accused of murder. He also faces a charge of violent disorder.
No pleas were entered during a short preliminary hearing at Manchester Crown Court.
Judge Alan Conrad QC remanded Mr Tchipenda in custody.
A trial has been set for July.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-13--Kate Garraway says this week has been ‘tough’ for husband Derek Draper

Good Morning Britain 's Kate Garraway has revealed that it has been a particularly tough week for her husband Derek Draper .
The former Labour aide is in intensive care after a horrendous coronavirus battle back in March .
Co-host Ben Shepherd asked Kate about the huge amount of support that she had received after sharing her and Derek ’ s story on the morning ITV show .
This week , Kate ’ s beloved car , nicknamed Vicky Volvo , was stolen from outside her London home .
But on the show today she said how the reaction from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away at such a `` heartbreaking '' time .
Her co host Ben Shephard explained : `` The car was stolen which we are all furious and frustrated about .
`` But that ’ s not what we want to talk about , the thing we want to talk about is the outpouring of support you have had from people , viewers , companies .
`` Oh , unbelievably !
So nice , so nice , '' said Kate .
`` And it 's been kind of a tough old week for Derek @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to anybody and I have n't sorted it out yet .
`` But it 's been so lovely , and some viewers even offered to lend me their cars ! ''
Ben , who had been teasing Kate for her driving skills , joked : `` Do n't do it ! ''
`` Do n't be mean ! ''
she scolded him .
`` People are really moved . ''
`` Honestly I am constantly blown away about how lovely you 've been about all of this , and it 's that kind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us through .
`` After Piers [ Morgan ] mentioned my car was stolen last week , I was talking to the hospital and it happened to a nurse , she finished her shift , where Derek is , came back and her car was stolen .
`` She must have just been at the end of her tether with exhaustion , and weirdly enough I now realise there is a real premium on second hand cars at the moment .
`` There are on a real premium and people are stealing them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people are turning to things they should n't , but honestly , it is just heartbreaking .
`` It 's an intrusion , it 's yours , and in the case of a nurse , it 's people at the end of their tether . ''
While initially it was hoped his stay in hospital would be brief , Derek ’ s condition is said to have rapidly deteriorated and he was placed in a medically induced coma by doctors .
The virus has had a devastating effect on his body , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plummeting .
Good Morning Britain presenter Kate has been giving her colleagues and viewers regular updates on Derek 's condition since she returned to the show in the summer .
The show airs on weekdays on ITV at 6am .

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Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway has revealed that it has been a particularly tough week for her husband Derek Draper.
The former Labour aide is in intensive care after a horrendous coronavirus battle back in March.
Co-host Ben Shepherd asked Kate about the huge amount of support that she had received after sharing her and Derek’s story on the morning ITV show.
This week, Kate’s beloved car, nicknamed Vicky Volvo, was stolen from outside her London home.
(Image: PA)
But on the show today she said how the reaction from supporters offering to help had blown her away at such a "heartbreaking" time.
Her co host Ben Shephard explained: "The car was stolen which we are all furious and frustrated about.
"But that’s not what we want to talk about, the thing we want to talk about is the outpouring of support you have had from people, viewers, companies.
"Oh, unbelievably! So nice, so nice," said Kate.
"And it's been kind of a tough old week for Derek, so I haven't got back to anybody and I haven't sorted it out yet.
"But it's been so lovely, and some viewers even offered to lend me their cars!"
Ben, who had been teasing Kate for her driving skills, joked: "Don't do it!"
"Don't be mean!" she scolded him. "People are really moved."
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"Honestly I am constantly blown away about how lovely you've been about all of this, and it's that kind of generosity and kindness that will get us through.
"After Piers [Morgan] mentioned my car was stolen last week, I was talking to the hospital and it happened to a nurse, she finished her shift, where Derek is, came back and her car was stolen.
"She must have just been at the end of her tether with exhaustion, and weirdly enough I now realise there is a real premium on second hand cars at the moment.
"There are on a real premium and people are stealing them. I know times are tough and people are turning to things they shouldn't, but honestly, it is just heartbreaking.
"It's an intrusion, it's yours, and in the case of a nurse, it's people at the end of their tether."
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While initially it was hoped his stay in hospital would be brief, Derek’s condition is said to have rapidly deteriorated and he was placed in a medically induced coma by doctors.
The virus has had a devastating effect on his body, with vital organs severely damaged and his weight plummeting.
Good Morning Britain presenter Kate has been giving her colleagues and viewers regular updates on Derek's condition since she returned to the show in the summer.
The show airs on weekdays on ITV at 6am.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-13--Patient set hospital bed on fire by smoking while wearing oxygen mask

A man being treated in hospital who set his bed on fire by smoking while wearing an oxygen mask has been jailed .
Almost £50,000 worth of damage was caused after Lee Williams , 44 , decided to light up a cigarette .
He had already been repeatedly warned by nurses after being found smoking in his hospital bed during his two-week stay .
Several people had to be evacuated from the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff .
A ward was forced to close for a fortnight following the incident .
At Cardiff Crown Court , Williams admitted assaulting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to endanger life .
The court heard that in May 2019 , Williams was an inpatient at the hospital and that for his treatment he needed oxygen .
Andrew Kendall , for the Crown Prosecution Service , said he had been in hospital for two weeks and was repeatedly warned by nurses after he was found smoking .
The court heard Williams told officials that he 'did not care ' about their warnings .
The patient later spat on one nurse after an altercation .
On the day of the fire , May @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alerted to the incident in William 's cubicle .
When they attended , they found a growing blaze on his bed .
Williams sustained injuries to his mouth and had a 'blackened nose ' .
He needed emergency treatment following the incident .
The court heard that damage to the value of almost £47,500 meant the ward was forced to close for two weeks and 38 patients had to be moved .
Williams was also sentenced for another charge relating to an air rifle .

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A man being treated in hospital who set his bed on fire by smoking while wearing an oxygen mask has been jailed.
Almost £50,000 worth of damage was caused after Lee Williams, 44, decided to light up a cigarette.
He had already been repeatedly warned by nurses after being found smoking in his hospital bed during his two-week stay.
Several people had to be evacuated from the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff. A ward was forced to close for a fortnight following the incident.
At Cardiff Crown Court, Williams admitted assaulting an emergency worker and arson with intent to endanger life.
The court heard that in May 2019, Williams was an inpatient at the hospital and that for his treatment he needed oxygen.
Andrew Kendall, for the Crown Prosecution Service, said he had been in hospital for two weeks and was repeatedly warned by nurses after he was found smoking.
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The court heard Williams told officials that he 'did not care' about their warnings.
The patient later spat on one nurse after an altercation.
On the day of the fire, May 8, staff on the ward were alerted to the incident in William's cubicle.
When they attended, they found a growing blaze on his bed.
Williams sustained injuries to his mouth and had a 'blackened nose'.
He needed emergency treatment following the incident.
The court heard that damage to the value of almost £47,500 meant the ward was forced to close for two weeks and 38 patients had to be moved.
Williams was also sentenced for another charge relating to an air rifle.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-13--Manchester council urged to scrap cuts to homeless support if government pays up

Calls have been made for planned cuts to homelessness support in Manchester to be shelved if the city council gets more funding from the government .
Town hall leaders are preparing for the ‘ most dire financial position we have ever faced ’ in light of the Covid-19 pandemic as they try to balance the books next year .
Among the £52m in initial savings options outlined are cutbacks worth £2.8m within its homelessness service , which have prompted outcry amongst charities and councillors .
The proposals , which will undergo further consultation before approval , would lead to some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being withdrawn for some of the city ’ s most vulnerable people .
Demand has also risen sharply during the pandemic with the number of single people and families in temporary accommodation rising from 1,491 in March to 1,835 in September .
A further £1.5m could be cut from ‘ discretionary housing payments ’ for people who are unable to afford their rent , while the city 's contribution to Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham 's 'Bed Every Night ' scheme for rough sleepers could be slashed by £500,000 .
Liberal Democrat councillor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ executive at a meeting on Wednesday ( November 11 ) it would be ‘ unrealistic ’ to cut resources at a time when they are desperately needed .
The leader of the opposition said : “ I suspect there ’ s going to be a significant increase in the pressure on the homelessness service .
“ I appreciate the budget is in a difficult position but this should be the first thing that gets dropped if additional resources are found from the government .
“ We ’ re going to have a really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Coun Leech also supported Labour and Lib Dem members of the council ’ s neighbourhoods and environment scrutiny committee , who were unwilling to accept the cuts at a meeting last week .
The committee said the council should demand the government to reimburse them for the £7m spent securing extra accommodation for rough sleepers at the height of the pandemic through the ‘ Everyone In ’ programme .
A recommendation to establish a ‘ task force ’ to ensure people are getting the right amount of support already owed to them was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sir Richard Leese said councillors had ‘ misunderstood ’ how the council provides its homelessness support services .
He added : “ Our work is very dependent on the relationships we have with registered providers and the voluntary , community and charity sectors .
“ A number of years ago we established a homelessness partnership and that is the route by which we take forward all of our homeless proposals through co-design with those partners , who are absolutely essential in the delivery of everything we do.
” The meeting heard that throughout @ @ @ @ @ @ @ working blind ’ with uncertainty still hanging over the provisional local government settlement which is expected later this month .
If the government funding falls short , a further £30m in cuts would be needed on top of the proposed £52m as part of a ‘ plan B ’ being considered by the council .
Coun Leese said : `` We are looking at the most dire financial positions we have ever faced as a council .
“ This is on the back of 10 years of austerity where the worst five years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coalition .
“ As well austerity we now have the multiple impacts of Covid which is loss of income to the council , which is significantly increased expenditure of the council , and we know that position is going to continue into the next financial year .
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Calls have been made for planned cuts to homelessness support in Manchester to be shelved if the city council gets more funding from the government.
Town hall leaders are preparing for the ‘most dire financial position we have ever faced’ in light of the Covid-19 pandemic as they try to balance the books next year.
Among the £52m in initial savings options outlined are cutbacks worth £2.8m within its homelessness service, which have prompted outcry amongst charities and councillors.
The proposals, which will undergo further consultation before approval, would lead to some homeless shelters closing completely and vital support being withdrawn for some of the city’s most vulnerable people.
Demand has also risen sharply during the pandemic with the number of single people and families in temporary accommodation rising from 1,491 in March to 1,835 in September.
A further £1.5m could be cut from ‘discretionary housing payments’ for people who are unable to afford their rent, while the city's contribution to Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham's 'Bed Every Night' scheme for rough sleepers could be slashed by £500,000.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Liberal Democrat councillor John Leech warned the council’s executive at a meeting on Wednesday (November 11) it would be ‘unrealistic’ to cut resources at a time when they are desperately needed.
The leader of the opposition said: “I suspect there’s going to be a significant increase in the pressure on the homelessness service.
“I appreciate the budget is in a difficult position but this should be the first thing that gets dropped if additional resources are found from the government.
“We’re going to have a really tough time in relation to homelessness.”
Coun Leech also supported Labour and Lib Dem members of the council’s neighbourhoods and environment scrutiny committee, who were unwilling to accept the cuts at a meeting last week.
The committee said the council should demand the government to reimburse them for the £7m spent securing extra accommodation for rough sleepers at the height of the pandemic through the ‘Everyone In’ programme.
A recommendation to establish a ‘task force’ to ensure people are getting the right amount of support already owed to them was also made by the committee.
But Sir Richard Leese said councillors had ‘misunderstood’ how the council provides its homelessness support services.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
He added: “Our work is very dependent on the relationships we have with registered providers and the voluntary, community and charity sectors.
“A number of years ago we established a homelessness partnership and that is the route by which we take forward all of our homeless proposals through co-design with those partners, who are absolutely essential in the delivery of everything we do.”
The meeting heard that throughout the budget-setting process the council was ‘working blind’ with uncertainty still hanging over the provisional local government settlement which is expected later this month.
If the government funding falls short, a further £30m in cuts would be needed on top of the proposed £52m as part of a ‘plan B’ being considered by the council.
Coun Leese said: "We are looking at the most dire financial positions we have ever faced as a council.
“This is on the back of 10 years of austerity where the worst five years were when there was a Liberal Democrat/Conservative coalition.
“As well austerity we now have the multiple impacts of Covid which is loss of income to the council, which is significantly increased expenditure of the council, and we know that position is going to continue into the next financial year.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-13--LIVE updates as pedestrian killed in crash with major road shut off

A main road is closed off in Bolton after a serious crash .
Chorley New Road has been shut by @ @ @ @ @ at the scene .
Transport for Greater Manchester have warned people to avoid the area @ @ @ @ @ both directions between Park Street and Chorley Old Road due to a serious RTC .
@ @ @ @ @ allow extra time for your journey . ''
A pedestrian has died in the collision @ @ @ @ @ Follow our live updates below for more information .
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A main road is closed off in Bolton after a serious crash.
Chorley New Road has been shut by police, with emergency services at the scene.
Transport for Greater Manchester have warned people to avoid the area.
"Road is closed both directions between Park Street and Chorley Old Road due to a serious RTC.
"Seek alternative route and allow extra time for your journey."
A pedestrian has died in the collision, police have said.
Follow our live updates below for more information.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-13--Strictly Come Dancing announce replacement as Motsi Mabuse self-isolates

Anton Du Beke could be taking a seat on the judging panel in this week 's Strictly Come Dancing .
Motsi Mabuse has reportedly been forced to self-isolate at home following an 'urgent ' trip to Germany leaving her unable to participate in the next episode .
Professional dancer Anton , who has starred on the show for a number of years , could be in line to replace here , according to the Mirror .
Anton was partnered with Jacqui Smith in this year 's competition , who failed to make it past the first show .
It is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for at lest two weeks following her trip .
A final decision on who will replace her is expected to be made today , The Sun reports , and she is still set to appear virtually .
Motsi took to Twitter to update fans on Thursday , writing : `` Hi Guys - Earlier this week I needed to travel to Germany for an urgent reason .
`` I will of course be following the UK Government guidelines and self-isolating for 14 days .
I 'll be watching from home and by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your living rooms .
`` Watch out though , I 'll be doing my own hair and make-up ! ''
A spokesman told Mirror online : `` Motsi had to make an essential journey and will now be isolating for 14 days as per government guidelines .
`` We look forward to welcoming her back to the Strictly studio in a few weeks . ''
It comes as boxer Nicola Adams was forced to quit the series after her dance partner Katya Jones tested positive for coronavirus .
Strictly Come Dancing continues on @ @ @ @ @

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Anton Du Beke could be taking a seat on the judging panel in this week's Strictly Come Dancing.
Motsi Mabuse has reportedly been forced to self-isolate at home following an 'urgent' trip to Germany leaving her unable to participate in the next episode.
Professional dancer Anton, who has starred on the show for a number of years, could be in line to replace here, according to the Mirror.
Anton was partnered with Jacqui Smith in this year's competition, who failed to make it past the first show.
It is understood Motsi will be unable to film for at lest two weeks following her trip.
A final decision on who will replace her is expected to be made today, The Sun reports, and she is still set to appear virtually.
(Image: PA)
Motsi took to Twitter to update fans on Thursday, writing: "Hi Guys - Earlier this week I needed to travel to Germany for an urgent reason.
"I will of course be following the UK Government guidelines and self-isolating for 14 days. I'll be watching from home and by the power of technology, should be in your living rooms.
"Watch out though, I'll be doing my own hair and make-up!"
(Image: BBC)
A spokesman told Mirror online: "Motsi had to make an essential journey and will now be isolating for 14 days as per government guidelines.
"We look forward to welcoming her back to the Strictly studio in a few weeks."
It comes as boxer Nicola Adams was forced to quit the series after her dance partner Katya Jones tested positive for coronavirus.
Strictly Come Dancing continues on Saturday on BBC One.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-13--Manchester University students 'in prison' as riot vans scrambled to protest

Police were accused of being 'heavy handed ' at a protest held at a University of Manchester campus after claims students were threatened with arrests and fines and the Tactical Aid Unit were scrambled to the scene .
Video footage also appeared to show people being filmed as they entered the Fallowfield campus while students occupying an empty building said their WIFI was turned off and food deliveries were temporarily blocked .
The organisers of the rally at Owens Park in Fallowfield said they held their protest indoors on Thursday after they received a warning from police .
But around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the scene and threatened a 'handful ' of protesters who went outside with arrests and fines , the organisers claimed .
They said the response was 'intimidating and excessive ' .
One video , which appeared to show university security staff filming students as they entered the campus , was retweeted by Gorton MP Afzal Khan .
He wrote : `` This seems unnecessarily heavy handed .
These are students ' homes and they should feel safe there . ''
There were also reports on social media that students who were outside for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back indoors .
Students occupying a building on the campus claimed their WiFi was turned off and food supplies were blocked from getting to them .
Around 15 students are occupying the top floor of Owens Park Tower .
They want to meet the university 's vice chancellor , Dame Nancy Rothwell , to discuss a discount on their rent fees due to the circumstances they have endured this term .
A member of University of Manchester Rent Strike told the Manchester Evening News that the university staff backed down on the blockage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and gave them access to WiFi this morning , following intervention from Gorton MP Afzal Khan .
In a retweet showing officers at the scene last night , the group said : `` The most expensive prison .
Having the police here to keep us in our cells tonight is such a draconian method .
It certainly doesn ’ t help with mental health support '' Mattie Shannon is one of the members occupying the building .
Commenting on the protest at the halls of residence of Thursday evening , she said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made changes ( to make the protest Covid-safe ) .
The police did n't trust that and came .
`` We could see from our windows there were a lot of police - an unreasonable amount of police for a protest that was n't happening .
`` There were riot vans parked up , from what we saw .
We had messages from people saying it had triggered anxiety and worsened their mental health .
`` It scared a lot of students that were n't even going to be part of the protest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after furious students tore down 'lockdown fencing ' during a protest against Manchester University 's decision to 'pen them in ' .
The students claimed that the fencing was installed without warning .
The University apologised and said the fencing would be removed the next day .
The protest last night was organised by Student Action for a Fair Educated Response and called for the university to support calls for a reduction in tuition fees .
In a statement , the group said : `` We set up this protest with Covid-safe guidelines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , asking students to remain indoors .
`` The police presence deployed on campus was intimidating , and excessive with riot vans and a number of officers .
`` This created a hostile atmosphere , and we would like an explanation to why this evening required such an excessive number of units was used .
`` We would also like an explanation to who authorised this use of power on students when they are at their most vulnerable ?
`` The University can see how much traction our student movement is getting and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a collective .
`` They have facilitated the over-policing of a student event as they know how big this can get . ''
A committee member , who asked to be referred to as Jake , told the Manchester Evening News : `` We are in solidarity with the groups occupying the Owens Tower .
`` Last night 's indoor protest was a success and many residents heard speeches and banged pots and pans from their accommodation .
`` The protest was to ask the university to support students in lobbying the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which are being debated on the 16th November in Parliament .
`` Protesters were asked to stay indoors but a handful of those who went outside were threatened with arrests and fines . ''
A spokesman for GMP said : `` We were made aware of a planned protest in Fallowfield yesterday ( Thursday 12 November 2020 ) and had been working alongside partners at the University of Manchester and Manchester City Council to encourage the organisers to do the right thing to ensure their own safety and the safety of the wider @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the event engaged with officers and agreed to hold the event in a safe way as to protect themselves and the wider public .
`` We then became aware of a small gathering in an unused tower block on Fallowfield Campus .
`` Officers continued to work alongside the university and supported them where necessary to deal with those involved .
`` We engaged with those present that had gathered outside and encourage them to disperse , which they did voluntarily without issue .
`` A small number of officers were also present @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at such gatherings . ''
A University of Manchester spokesman said : “ We are aware of the protest by just eight students in an empty residential building .
Overall , less than one percent of our students have so far withheld their rent and we are already engaging with elected Students ’ Union representatives about many of the issues being highlighted by the protestors .
The University is fully committed to freedom of expression .
“ Contrary to some reports , the students have full access to Wi-Fi – although this was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and they are able to receive food deliveries .
The President and Vice-Chancellor has already agreed to meet with student hall representatives and this meeting will take place over the weekend .
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Police were accused of being 'heavy handed' at a protest held at a University of Manchester campus after claims students were threatened with arrests and fines and the Tactical Aid Unit were scrambled to the scene.
Video footage also appeared to show people being filmed as they entered the Fallowfield campus while students occupying an empty building said their WIFI was turned off and food deliveries were temporarily blocked.
The organisers of the rally at Owens Park in Fallowfield said they held their protest indoors on Thursday after they received a warning from police.
But around 10 to 15 officers turned up at the scene and threatened a 'handful' of protesters who went outside with arrests and fines, the organisers claimed.
They said the response was 'intimidating and excessive'.
(Image: UoMrentstrike)
One video, which appeared to show university security staff filming students as they entered the campus, was retweeted by Gorton MP Afzal Khan.
He wrote: "This seems unnecessarily heavy handed. These are students' homes and they should feel safe there."
There were also reports on social media that students who were outside for 'exercise and recreational purposes' were ushered back indoors.
(Image: UoMrentstrike)
Students occupying a building on the campus claimed their WiFi was turned off and food supplies were blocked from getting to them.
Around 15 students are occupying the top floor of Owens Park Tower.
They want to meet the university's vice chancellor, Dame Nancy Rothwell, to discuss a discount on their rent fees due to the circumstances they have endured this term.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
A member of University of Manchester Rent Strike told the Manchester Evening News that the university staff backed down on the blockage of food supplies later in the evening and gave them access to WiFi this morning, following intervention from Gorton MP Afzal Khan.
(Image: UoM Rent Strike)
In a retweet showing officers at the scene last night, the group said: "The most expensive prison. Having the police here to keep us in our cells tonight is such a draconian method. It certainly doesn’t help with mental health support"
Mattie Shannon is one of the members occupying the building.
Commenting on the protest at the halls of residence of Thursday evening, she said: "The organisers informed police they had made changes (to make the protest Covid-safe). The police didn't trust that and came.
"We could see from our windows there were a lot of police - an unreasonable amount of police for a protest that wasn't happening.
"There were riot vans parked up, from what we saw. We had messages from people saying it had triggered anxiety and worsened their mental health.
(Image: UoMrentstrike)
"It scared a lot of students that weren't even going to be part of the protest."
It comes just a week after furious students tore down 'lockdown fencing' during a protest against Manchester University's decision to 'pen them in'.
The students claimed that the fencing was installed without warning.
The University apologised and said the fencing would be removed the next day.
The protest last night was organised by Student Action for a Fair Educated Response and called for the university to support calls for a reduction in tuition fees.
In a statement, the group said: "We set up this protest with Covid-safe guidelines for us, and students to follow, asking students to remain indoors.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
"The police presence deployed on campus was intimidating, and excessive with riot vans and a number of officers.
"This created a hostile atmosphere, and we would like an explanation to why this evening required such an excessive number of units was used. "We would also like an explanation to who authorised this use of power on students when they are at their most vulnerable?
"The University can see how much traction our student movement is getting and the action we are prepared to take as a collective.
"They have facilitated the over-policing of a student event as they know how big this can get."
A committee member, who asked to be referred to as Jake, told the Manchester Evening News: "We are in solidarity with the groups occupying the Owens Tower.
"Last night's indoor protest was a success and many residents heard speeches and banged pots and pans from their accommodation.
"The protest was to ask the university to support students in lobbying the government for a reduction in tuition fees which are being debated on the 16th November in Parliament.
"Protesters were asked to stay indoors but a handful of those who went outside were threatened with arrests and fines."
A spokesman for GMP said: "We were made aware of a planned protest in Fallowfield yesterday (Thursday 12 November 2020) and had been working alongside partners at the University of Manchester and Manchester City Council to encourage the organisers to do the right thing to ensure their own safety and the safety of the wider community.
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"Thankfully the organisers of the event engaged with officers and agreed to hold the event in a safe way as to protect themselves and the wider public.
"We then became aware of a small gathering in an unused tower block on Fallowfield Campus.
"Officers continued to work alongside the university and supported them where necessary to deal with those involved.
"We engaged with those present that had gathered outside and encourage them to disperse, which they did voluntarily without issue.
"A small number of officers were also present to gather intelligence as per normal procedure at such gatherings."
A University of Manchester spokesman said: “We are aware of the protest by just eight students in an empty residential building. Overall, less than one percent of our students have so far withheld their rent and we are already engaging with elected Students’ Union representatives about many of the issues being highlighted by the protestors. The University is fully committed to freedom of expression.
“Contrary to some reports, the students have full access to Wi-Fi – although this was switched off for a period overnight – and they are able to receive food deliveries. The President and Vice-Chancellor has already agreed to meet with student hall representatives and this meeting will take place over the weekend.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-13--Primary School could be completely rebuilt under £1b government scheme

Littleborough Primary School could be completely rebuilt if it is chosen as one of the ‘ shovel ready ’ projects to benefit from £1bn in government funding .
The Department for Education has earmarked the school for a possible rebuild as it is nearing the end of its lifespan - as are parts of the leisure and children centre on the same campus .
The project would deliver a new school with 14 classrooms , a sports/assembly hall and a nursery .
It would provide 420 primary school places and a further 26 places in the nursery at the Calderbrook @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the current building safe has increased significantly over recent years and poses a ‘ significant financial risk ’ to both the school and the council .
The government is expected to announce which projects will go ahead at its spending review on November 25 .
In order to be selected the school and council will have to demonstrate that the site is ‘ shovel ready ’ so building can begin in September next year .
The government is also more likely to opt for schemes which would provide a new school before demolishing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for ‘ expensive or disruptive ’ temporary accommodation .
However ministers would only fund the school rebuild , not any works necessary to replace or refurbish Link 4 Life leisure centre and the connected children ’ s centre .
A full rebuild of the children ’ s centre has been ruled out as being too costly - bringing the total cost of the project to nearly £1.8m , according to a report to a scrutiny committee report .
But the cheapest option - retaining it and rebuilding the school in the south west @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off pupils ’ direct access ’ to outdoor play areas .
Bosses say would not be ‘ fit for 21st Century learning experiences ’ .
Instead the council is proposing to move the children ’ s centre into the current infant block - which does not need replacing - which would be refurbished and redesigned .
A report to the council ’ s Health , Schools and Care overview and scrutiny committee says the proposal - known as ‘ Option 2 ’ - would deliver a ‘ good school site ’ , that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and cost effective way ’ .
It states : “ A new school is definitely the best outcome for young families in the area .
“ The costs of Option 2 to re-provide the children ’ s centre does include costs to the council , but could be considered a good investment given both the ongoing and past costs of maintaining the old school building ( of more than £1.3m in the last seven years ) while maintaining the campus nature of the site with leisure and children ’ s centre provision still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also give the council the opportunity to increase SEND provision which is a critical need within the borough , by utilising the additional space within the children ’ s centre building.
” The leisure centre would be largely unaffected , save for the loss of the dance studio/small sports hall .
However Link4Life may have access to the new school sports hall as well as sports facilities at a new secondary school penciled in for 2023 .
The overall cost of the project to the council would be £500,000 , with the government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asked to approve a further £249,000 ‘ in order to manage any additional expenses related to the fact that this is a complex site and large project ’ .

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Littleborough Primary School could be completely rebuilt if it is chosen as one of the ‘shovel ready’ projects to benefit from £1bn in government funding.
The Department for Education has earmarked the school for a possible rebuild as it is nearing the end of its lifespan - as are parts of the leisure and children centre on the same campus.
The project would deliver a new school with 14 classrooms, a sports/assembly hall and a nursery.
It would provide 420 primary school places and a further 26 places in the nursery at the Calderbrook Road campus.
The cost of keeping the current building safe has increased significantly over recent years and poses a ‘significant financial risk’ to both the school and the council.
The government is expected to announce which projects will go ahead at its spending review on November 25.
In order to be selected the school and council will have to demonstrate that the site is ‘shovel ready’ so building can begin in September next year.
The government is also more likely to opt for schemes which would provide a new school before demolishing the existing one - avoiding the need for ‘expensive or disruptive’ temporary accommodation.
However ministers would only fund the school rebuild, not any works necessary to replace or refurbish Link 4 Life leisure centre and the connected children’s centre.
A full rebuild of the children’s centre has been ruled out as being too costly - bringing the total cost of the project to nearly £1.8m, according to a report to a scrutiny committee report.
But the cheapest option - retaining it and rebuilding the school in the south west corner of the site - would cut off pupils’ direct access’ to outdoor play areas. Bosses say would not be ‘fit for 21st Century learning experiences’.
Instead the council is proposing to move the children’s centre into the current infant block - which does not need replacing - which would be refurbished and redesigned.
A report to the council’s Health, Schools and Care overview and scrutiny committee says the proposal - known as ‘Option 2’ - would deliver a ‘good school site’, that could be provided ‘in a timely and cost effective way’.
It states: “ A new school is definitely the best outcome for young families in the area.
“The costs of Option 2 to re-provide the children’s centre does include costs to the council, but could be considered a good investment given both the ongoing and past costs of maintaining the old school building (of more than £1.3m in the last seven years) while maintaining the campus nature of the site with leisure and children’s centre provision still being provided.
“Option 2 would also give the council the opportunity to increase SEND provision which is a critical need within the borough, by utilising the additional space within the children’s centre building.”
The leisure centre would be largely unaffected, save for the loss of the dance studio/small sports hall. However Link4Life may have access to the new school sports hall as well as sports facilities at a new secondary school penciled in for 2023.
The overall cost of the project to the council would be £500,000, with the government providing £220,000.
Councillors will also be asked to approve a further £249,000 ‘in order to manage any additional expenses related to the fact that this is a complex site and large project’.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-13--Rochdale facing pupil places crisis if new free school does not open by 2023

Rochdale is at risk of not being able to offer every pupil in the borough a place if a new free school does not open in the Pennines by 2023 .
The government gave the green light for two new secondary schools in the borough last year , under a programme which created thousands of new places in Greater Manchester .
But while Middleton ’ s ‘ Edgar Wood Academy ’ is due to open its doors in 2022 , plans for a school at Littleborough Playing Fields have been held up .
The delay has been caused by concerns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - to the site , which led to the Department for Education considering other plots .
The shortfall of places in the Pennines township - including Littleborough , Wardle , Smallbridge and Milnrow - over the next two years will be mostly mitigated by Wardle Academy creating 100 extra places .
However , that will still leave around 60 children having to travel to schools in other parts of borough for their education .
It is understood the school will now be built on the playing fields following the Department for Education investigating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s pupil places manager Fay Davies has warned that the borough would face serious difficulties if the school was not ready for the 2023 intake .
A recent council report forecasts a shortfall of 133 places in the Pennines in three years ' time .
Ms Davies told a meeting of the Pennines Township committee : “ The shortage of places currently ( forecast ) for 2023 does rise significantly .
“ That is something I have continued to highlight with the Department for Education - that actually we will not cope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not open .
“ The timeline at the moment is that the school will be open and it ’ s very doable on that timeline and that ’ s what I ’ m pushing for.
” She also reassured councillors that bosses had stressed the urgent need for the school - which will be run by Star Academies - in ‘ very strong terms ’ .
“ I have absolutely stressed with them at every opportunity the need for this school and the fact that currently we are full in Pennines in every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Academy ] has taken above its Pupil Admission Number in most of those year groups , ” she said .
Councils are unable to set up their own schools under government rules , which state that only free schools - run by a private sponsor - may be created .
The situation has sparked anger among councillors in the area .
Coun Tom Besford said : “ I find it ludicrous that the council has a statutory responsibility to ensure all children have a school place but , at the same time , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ This means , inevitably , solutions are found that cost the taxpayer money , which put additional pressure on existing schools and which cause untold distress to families and young people who are forced to travel outside of their local area to go to school - because that breaks up communities and friendship groups .
And Coun Besford called for ‘ significant pressure ’ to be brought to bear on the government to ensure the school is delivered soon as possible .
“ Looking at the figures that have been provided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down the line from families who for the next three years are going to find their choice of schools are not going to be able to accommodate them in their local area , '' he said .
There is a possibility that Star Academies could open the school early in temporary accommodation , but again this would require funding from the government .
Coun John Blundell said the situation was a ‘ direct consequence of government policy ’ and that warnings over academies and free schools had come to fruition .
Coun Janet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by stealth of the education system ’ .
However , Conservative group leader Coun Ashley Dearnly disagreed , claiming the policy would have been similar under Labour , which introduced academies under Tony Blair .
While happy to put his name to a letter to the government on behalf of the committe , he warned against a ‘ rose-tinted ’ view of the ‘ monolithic ’ system of creating new schools under local authorities .
`` We seem to be forgetting the main issues around the Littleborough site are to do with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difficult and bound to create a problem in building , '' he said .
`` And on top of that we have had Covid , which has had a serious effect on it .
Those two things have made a difference . ''
A Department for Education spokesperson said : “ We are working closely with STAR Academies Trust and Rochdale Borough Council to develop proposals for the new free school .
The local authority have been kept fully informed about operations at the potential school site .
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Rochdale is at risk of not being able to offer every pupil in the borough a place if a new free school does not open in the Pennines by 2023.
The government gave the green light for two new secondary schools in the borough last year, under a programme which created thousands of new places in Greater Manchester.
But while Middleton’s ‘Edgar Wood Academy’ is due to open its doors in 2022, plans for a school at Littleborough Playing Fields have been held up.
The delay has been caused by concerns over ground conditions - and particularly access - to the site, which led to the Department for Education considering other plots.
The shortfall of places in the Pennines township - including Littleborough, Wardle, Smallbridge and Milnrow - over the next two years will be mostly mitigated by Wardle Academy creating 100 extra places.
However, that will still leave around 60 children having to travel to schools in other parts of borough for their education.
It is understood the school will now be built on the playing fields following the Department for Education investigating potential alternative sites.
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But the council’s pupil places manager Fay Davies has warned that the borough would face serious difficulties if the school was not ready for the 2023 intake.
A recent council report forecasts a shortfall of 133 places in the Pennines in three years' time.
Ms Davies told a meeting of the Pennines Township committee : “The shortage of places currently (forecast) for 2023 does rise significantly.
“That is something I have continued to highlight with the Department for Education - that actually we will not cope in 2023 if our new school is not open.
“The timeline at the moment is that the school will be open and it’s very doable on that timeline and that’s what I’m pushing for.”
She also reassured councillors that bosses had stressed the urgent need for the school - which will be run by Star Academies - in ‘very strong terms’.
“I have absolutely stressed with them at every opportunity the need for this school and the fact that currently we are full in Pennines in every single year group, and Wardle [Academy] has taken above its Pupil Admission Number in most of those year groups,” she said.
Councils are unable to set up their own schools under government rules, which state that only free schools - run by a private sponsor - may be created.
The situation has sparked anger among councillors in the area.
Coun Tom Besford said: “I find it ludicrous that the council has a statutory responsibility to ensure all children have a school place but, at the same time, have no power to build new schools.
“This means, inevitably, solutions are found that cost the taxpayer money, which put additional pressure on existing schools and which cause untold distress to families and young people who are forced to travel outside of their local area to go to school - because that breaks up communities and friendship groups.
And Coun Besford called for ‘significant pressure’ to be brought to bear on the government to ensure the school is delivered soon as possible.
“Looking at the figures that have been provided, I can feel the heartbreak coming down the line from families who for the next three years are going to find their choice of schools are not going to be able to accommodate them in their local area," he said.
There is a possibility that Star Academies could open the school early in temporary accommodation, but again this would require funding from the government.
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Coun John Blundell said the situation was a ‘direct consequence of government policy’ and that warnings over academies and free schools had come to fruition. Coun Janet Emsley added that it was ‘privatisation by stealth of the education system’.
However, Conservative group leader Coun Ashley Dearnly disagreed, claiming the policy would have been similar under Labour, which introduced academies under Tony Blair.
While happy to put his name to a letter to the government on behalf of the committe, he warned against a ‘rose-tinted’ view of the ‘monolithic’ system of creating new schools under local authorities.
"We seem to be forgetting the main issues around the Littleborough site are to do with the location of it, which was undoubtedly difficult and bound to create a problem in building," he said.
"And on top of that we have had Covid, which has had a serious effect on it. Those two things have made a difference."
A Department for Education spokesperson said: “We are working closely with STAR Academies Trust and Rochdale Borough Council to develop proposals for the new free school. The local authority have been kept fully informed about operations at the potential school site.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-13--Section of M62 closed due to police incident - latest updates

A section of the M62 near Rochdale and Oldham is closed this afternoon after a police incident .
The motorway has been closed eastbound , heading from Manchester towards Yorkshire , between junctions 21 for Milnrow and Shaw and 22 for Saddleworth .
No further details have yet been disclosed but police officers are currently at the scene dealing with it it has been said .
Highways England said in an update on Twitter a short time ago : `` The M62 eastbound J21 ( Milnrow , Shaw , A640 ) to J22 ( Ripponden , Saddleworth , A672 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CLOSED due to an incident .
`` Traffic Officers & @ gmptraffic @ NWmwaypolice are currently at the scene . ''
They added traffic was currently being held in a rolling road block between the two junctions .
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A section of the M62 near Rochdale and Oldham is closed this afternoon after a police incident.
The motorway has been closed eastbound, heading from Manchester towards Yorkshire, between junctions 21 for Milnrow and Shaw and 22 for Saddleworth.
No further details have yet been disclosed but police officers are currently at the scene dealing with it it has been said.
Highways England said in an update on Twitter a short time ago: "The M62 eastbound J21 (Milnrow, Shaw, A640) to J22 (Ripponden, Saddleworth, A672, Sowerby Bridge, A58) is currently CLOSED due to an incident.
"Traffic Officers & @gmptraffic @NWmwaypolice are currently at the scene."
They added traffic was currently being held in a rolling road block between the two junctions.
We'll bring you the latest in the live blog below.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-13--'Iceman' Mark Fellows handed another life sentence for Salford gang attack

'Iceman ' Mark Fellows has been handed another life sentence for his involvement in a gangland attack in the months before he murdered Paul Massey .
Fellows , 40 , who is already serving a whole life term , was given another life sentence today ( Friday ) after being convicted in relation to brutal attack on Aaron Williams , an associate of Salford 's A Team gang .
Aaron Parkin , who the judge said played a 'critical ' role in plots to attack Williams and another A Teamer , Abdul Rahman Khan , was jailed for 14 years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Khan and Williams ' cars prior to the attacks .
Sentencing , judge Sir Peter Openshaw said Fellows had been described as a 'gun for hire ' .
`` There was no gun here , but it is obvious he was recruited because he was the hitman , '' he added .
`` Here , he was extracted by others to attack Williams and he did so with a ruthless determination . ''
The judge said Fellows is 'obviously ' dangerous and handed him another life sentence , which will run alongside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ murders of Paul Massey and Merseyside gangster John Kinsella .
Fellows was not physically present in court for the hearing , and he remained on videolink from HMP Wakefield as he did during the six week trial at Manchester Crown Court .
On Thursday , jurors found three men not guilty of being involved in the attacks on Williams and Khan , both described as associates of Massey and Stephen Britton , said to be the leader of the A Team .
Jamie Rothwell , 33 , Liam Gee , 31 , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of conspiracy to murder and conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm with intent .
Parkin had previously admitted two counts of conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm with intent in relation to both attacks .
Fellows was acquitted on counts of conspiracy to murder , but convicted of one count of conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm with intent in relation to the attack on Williams .
Khan , a close associate of Massey , was shot in February 2015 as he stopped his Mercedes at the junction of Fairfield Street and Doveleys @ @ @ @ @ @ @ approached the car , with one firing a pump action shotgun three times into the vehicle .
Khan was able to drive away , and later went to hospital where he said he had suffered a DIY accident .
Weeks later , on March 21 , Aaron Williams was brutally attacked on Brattice Drive in Salford with a machete like weapon .
He was lucky to survive , only pulling through thanks to the skill of medical staff .
The two incidents formed part of a 'deadly war ' fought between the A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ known as the Anti A Team and headed by Michael Carroll .
Massey was shot dead outside his home in July 2015 , while Kinsella was murdered in May 2018 .
Prosecuting , Jaime Hamilton QC said the 'spate of violence ' had a significant impact on the community , with 45 'threat to life ' notices being handed to people by police .
Parkin , who has never before been sent to prison and only had convictions for 'minor ' offences , was recruited after becoming known for his use of tracker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he had previously placed trackers to find cannabis farms to steal their grows .
Benjamin Myers QC , for Parkin , said the defendant was only involved for a short time and later withdrew from further gangland activity .
`` He ( Parkin ) bitterly regrets an extraordinary couple of months in his life , '' Mr Myers said .
But the judge said Parkin was a 'full member ' of the conspiracy .
`` He played a critical role in hunting down their prey , '' Sir Peter said .
Nick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it would be 'disproportionate ' for the defendant to receive a life sentence .
But Sir Peter sentenced Fellows to life in prison , to serve a minimum of 10 years and eight months .
`` These are offences of the utmost gravity , '' the judge said .
His latest life sentence will have no practical effect as Fellows was previously ordered to spend the rest of his life in prison , after being convicted of the murders of Massey and Kinsella .
The sentencing came after a third trial into gangland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Liverpool Crown Court saw Fellows convicted of the murders of Massey and Kinsella .
Another man , Steven Boyle , was also convicted of Kinsella 's murder .
The second trial ended with eight men being jailed for a total of 92 years .
That case focused on the shooting of schoolboy Christian Hickey Jr , and the shooting of Jamie Rothwell .
After the hearing , Detective Chief Inspector Carl Jones , senior investigating officer , said : `` The men , convicted under the three phases of Operation Leopard , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but had something in common - violent , dangerous behaviour and disregard for the safety of the public as well as the law .
`` I hope that this case has demonstrated that no one is untouchable - even organised criminals , who - naively - believe they are .
`` Today 's result is of great significance to communities in Salford , many of which have been blighted by violent incidents over the years .
GMP will not tolerate this and I would like to reiterate our commitment to fighting organised crime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Leopard has been complex and , at times , placed unprecedented demand on the investigation team - OCGs rely heavily on a `` No Grass '' culture which they try to enforce by putting people in fear of violence .
`` The investigation has not only focussed on gathering evidence but also on protecting individuals who we felt were particularly at risk .
`` A tremendous amount of this work was completed by the Salford district 's safeguarding team - to put that in to context , they safeguarded more than 300 adults @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dedication .
`` Finally , I would like to use this opportunity to say thank you to everyone who has helped us with Operation Leopard .
`` As well as colleagues from GMP , this includes Salford Council ; the Crown Prosecution Service ; and both HMP Manchester and Wakefield .
`` Most importantly , courageous members of the public who came forward and provided vital evidence - to date , they have enabled us to prosecute and secure the convictions of 12 dangerous criminals . ''

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'Iceman' Mark Fellows has been handed another life sentence for his involvement in a gangland attack in the months before he murdered Paul Massey.
Fellows, 40, who is already serving a whole life term, was given another life sentence today (Friday) after being convicted in relation to brutal attack on Aaron Williams, an associate of Salford's A Team gang.
Aaron Parkin, who the judge said played a 'critical' role in plots to attack Williams and another A Teamer, Abdul Rahman Khan, was jailed for 14 years.
He was responsible for trackers placed on Khan and Williams' cars prior to the attacks.
Sentencing, judge Sir Peter Openshaw said Fellows had been described as a 'gun for hire'.
(Image: M.E.N.)
"There was no gun here, but it is obvious he was recruited because he was the hitman," he added.
"Here, he was extracted by others to attack Williams and he did so with a ruthless determination."
The judge said Fellows is 'obviously' dangerous and handed him another life sentence, which will run alongside the previous sentence he received for the murders of Paul Massey and Merseyside gangster John Kinsella.
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Fellows was not physically present in court for the hearing, and he remained on videolink from HMP Wakefield as he did during the six week trial at Manchester Crown Court.
On Thursday, jurors found three men not guilty of being involved in the attacks on Williams and Khan, both described as associates of Massey and Stephen Britton, said to be the leader of the A Team.
Jamie Rothwell, 33, Liam Gee, 31, and Warren Barnes, 32, were acquitted of conspiracy to murder and conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm with intent.
Parkin had previously admitted two counts of conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm with intent in relation to both attacks.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Fellows was acquitted on counts of conspiracy to murder, but convicted of one count of conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm with intent in relation to the attack on Williams.
Khan, a close associate of Massey, was shot in February 2015 as he stopped his Mercedes at the junction of Fairfield Street and Doveleys Road in Salford.
Masked men had approached the car, with one firing a pump action shotgun three times into the vehicle.
Khan was able to drive away, and later went to hospital where he said he had suffered a DIY accident.
Weeks later, on March 21, Aaron Williams was brutally attacked on Brattice Drive in Salford with a machete like weapon.
He was lucky to survive, only pulling through thanks to the skill of medical staff.
The two incidents formed part of a 'deadly war' fought between the A Team and a rival criminal gang, known as the Anti A Team and headed by Michael Carroll.
(Image: GMP/photo)
Massey was shot dead outside his home in July 2015, while Kinsella was murdered in May 2018.
Prosecuting, Jaime Hamilton QC said the 'spate of violence' had a significant impact on the community, with 45 'threat to life' notices being handed to people by police.
Parkin, who has never before been sent to prison and only had convictions for 'minor' offences, was recruited after becoming known for his use of tracker devices.
He admitted during the trial that he had previously placed trackers to find cannabis farms to steal their grows.
Benjamin Myers QC, for Parkin, said the defendant was only involved for a short time and later withdrew from further gangland activity.
"He (Parkin) bitterly regrets an extraordinary couple of months in his life," Mr Myers said.
But the judge said Parkin was a 'full member' of the conspiracy.
"He played a critical role in hunting down their prey," Sir Peter said.
Nick Johnson QC, for Fellows, argued it would be 'disproportionate' for the defendant to receive a life sentence.
But Sir Peter sentenced Fellows to life in prison, to serve a minimum of 10 years and eight months.
"These are offences of the utmost gravity," the judge said.
(Image: Handout)
His latest life sentence will have no practical effect as Fellows was previously ordered to spend the rest of his life in prison, after being convicted of the murders of Massey and Kinsella.
The sentencing came after a third trial into gangland feuding in Salford.
The first trial at Liverpool Crown Court saw Fellows convicted of the murders of Massey and Kinsella. Another man, Steven Boyle, was also convicted of Kinsella's murder.
The second trial ended with eight men being jailed for a total of 92 years.
That case focused on the shooting of schoolboy Christian Hickey Jr, and the shooting of Jamie Rothwell.
After the hearing, Detective Chief Inspector Carl Jones, senior investigating officer, said: "The men, convicted under the three phases of Operation Leopard, were from both sides of the dispute but had something in common - violent, dangerous behaviour and disregard for the safety of the public as well as the law.
"I hope that this case has demonstrated that no one is untouchable - even organised criminals, who - naively - believe they are.
(Image: Chris Bull)
"Today's result is of great significance to communities in Salford, many of which have been blighted by violent incidents over the years. GMP will not tolerate this and I would like to reiterate our commitment to fighting organised crime across all 10 boroughs.
"Operation Leopard has been complex and, at times, placed unprecedented demand on the investigation team - OCGs rely heavily on a "No Grass" culture which they try to enforce by putting people in fear of violence.
"The investigation has not only focussed on gathering evidence but also on protecting individuals who we felt were particularly at risk.
"A tremendous amount of this work was completed by the Salford district's safeguarding team - to put that in to context, they safeguarded more than 300 adults. I proudly commend them for their dedication.
"Finally, I would like to use this opportunity to say thank you to everyone who has helped us with Operation Leopard.
"As well as colleagues from GMP, this includes Salford Council; the Crown Prosecution Service; and both HMP Manchester and Wakefield.
"Most importantly, courageous members of the public who came forward and provided vital evidence - to date, they have enabled us to prosecute and secure the convictions of 12 dangerous criminals."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-13--Man Utd and Manchester City are heading into the unknown for WSL derby

It 's roles reversed in the Women 's Super League this season as Manchester United host rivals Manchester City as favourites for the first time .
United , in just their second season in the top flight , are adjusting to life at the top of the table after a blistering start to the season that has seen them drop just two points .
It 's their highest-ever position in their three years since reforming .
Wins have been harder to come by for fifth-placed City , but Gareth Taylor 's side have won the FA Cup already this month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time out .
And while it has been established WSL challengers City who have been the favourites for the previous three meetings between the sides , they arguably go into this clash with United as underdogs for the first time .
However , Taylor 's Blues are not paying too much attention to the league table , as the City boss fired an early warning shot across Manchester saying titles are not won after five games .
`` It ’ s a great occasion , one I ’ m really looking forward to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for us , '' he said .
`` They 're currently top but there ’ s no medals in November as far as I ’ m aware so there ’ s plenty more opportunities to come this season .
Teams will take points off each other , there will be important games and important moments .
This is a big one and one we ’ re looking forward to. ''
Favourites , underdogs , we 've been in that position before .
Everyone ’ s opinion will be different , potentially on seeing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two points so far .
That 's up to others to decide , we ’ ll control the controllables , focus on what we can do .
I see it as a good opportunity to put three points on the board and start to really close in on those top places . ''
In fairness , United manager Casey Stoney would agree with Taylor 's assessment , as she refused to get carried away with their early-season form , which has included a hard-fought point against champions Chelsea on the opening day and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Arsenal .
`` It ’ s just the next fixture for us , '' Stoney insisted .
`` We said on Sunday , yes it was obviously a big win for us , but this win only matters if we can follow it up .
We think that way about every game , whether a Manchester derby or a home game with Brighton as we were before or any previous game .
It ’ s a game we want to win but we also know we ’ re playing against an excellent side @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their first home league meeting against City as another test in United 's development as a young club looking to break into the established 'big three ' of women 's football .
`` They ’ ve done tremendously well in terms of building things and winning things very quickly , '' she explained .
`` You look at that top three that have dominated for so long in terms of Arsenal , Chelsea and Man City , to try and even break into that three was a target .
We ’ re probably @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Sunday it was just one win that keeps us around it .
We just need to keep our standards and levels and have to go again on Saturday . ''
Also previewing the game was City striker Ellen White , who expressed the importance of playing big games on Women 's Football Weekend , when the Premier League takes a break and the WSL gets increased exposure .
`` That 's fine if everyone wants to put them as favourites , '' White explained .
`` We concentrate on what we can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the intensity of our play and wanting to win three points .
We ’ ll be diligent and professional in the way we approach the game .
It ’ s a massive game , a Manchester derby , we ’ re excited by that .
We ’ ve had a really good training week .
Our preparation doesn ’ t change , it stays the same and we look forward to the game and want to put on a good performance .
`` It 's a great rivalry .
To have it within @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hopefully we can put on a big performance .
It ’ s a great rivalry to have , really competitive game , we ’ d love to have fans but hopefully they can support back home .
It ’ s a really exciting game and should be amazing for all the spectators back home .
`` It was incredible to play at the Etihad and for Women ’ s Football Weekend [ last season ] to have so many people watch it would have been an incredible crowd .
Hopefully we can have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They 're all staggered which is amazing so fans can watch every game .
Hopefully our fans can enjoy the match back home . ''

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It's roles reversed in the Women's Super League this season as Manchester United host rivals Manchester City as favourites for the first time.
United, in just their second season in the top flight, are adjusting to life at the top of the table after a blistering start to the season that has seen them drop just two points. It's their highest-ever position in their three years since reforming.
Wins have been harder to come by for fifth-placed City, but Gareth Taylor's side have won the FA Cup already this month and put eight past Bristol City last time out.
And while it has been established WSL challengers City who have been the favourites for the previous three meetings between the sides, they arguably go into this clash with United as underdogs for the first time.
However, Taylor's Blues are not paying too much attention to the league table, as the City boss fired an early warning shot across Manchester saying titles are not won after five games.
"It’s a great occasion, one I’m really looking forward to. It’s a good game for us," he said.
"They're currently top but there’s no medals in November as far as I’m aware so there’s plenty more opportunities to come this season. Teams will take points off each other, there will be important games and important moments. This is a big one and one we’re looking forward to.
" Favourites, underdogs, we've been in that position before. Everyone’s opinion will be different, potentially on seeing them do really well and only dropping two points so far. That's up to others to decide, we’ll control the controllables, focus on what we can do. I see it as a good opportunity to put three points on the board and start to really close in on those top places."
In fairness, United manager Casey Stoney would agree with Taylor's assessment, as she refused to get carried away with their early-season form, which has included a hard-fought point against champions Chelsea on the opening day and last weekend's brilliant late win over Arsenal.
"It’s just the next fixture for us," Stoney insisted.
"We said on Sunday, yes it was obviously a big win for us, but this win only matters if we can follow it up. We think that way about every game, whether a Manchester derby or a home game with Brighton as we were before or any previous game. It’s a game we want to win but we also know we’re playing against an excellent side."
And Stoney wants to use their first home league meeting against City as another test in United's development as a young club looking to break into the established 'big three' of women's football.
"They’ve done tremendously well in terms of building things and winning things very quickly," she explained.
"You look at that top three that have dominated for so long in terms of Arsenal, Chelsea and Man City, to try and even break into that three was a target. We’re probably ahead of schedule. But I said on Sunday it was just one win that keeps us around it. We just need to keep our standards and levels and have to go again on Saturday."
Also previewing the game was City striker Ellen White, who expressed the importance of playing big games on Women's Football Weekend, when the Premier League takes a break and the WSL gets increased exposure.
"That's fine if everyone wants to put them as favourites," White explained.
"We concentrate on what we can do, how we can perform, the intensity of our play and wanting to win three points. We’ll be diligent and professional in the way we approach the game. It’s a massive game, a Manchester derby, we’re excited by that. We’ve had a really good training week. Our preparation doesn’t change, it stays the same and we look forward to the game and want to put on a good performance.
"It's a great rivalry. To have it within the women's game is incredible. Hopefully we can put on a big performance. It’s a great rivalry to have, really competitive game, we’d love to have fans but hopefully they can support back home. It’s a really exciting game and should be amazing for all the spectators back home.
"It was incredible to play at the Etihad and for Women’s Football Weekend [last season] to have so many people watch it would have been an incredible crowd. Hopefully we can have as many people watching games at home. They're all staggered which is amazing so fans can watch every game. Hopefully our fans can enjoy the match back home."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-13--Wigan boss Sheridan leaves club to take over at League One rivals

Wigan Athletic boss John Sheridan has left the Latics to take over at League One rivals Swindon Town .
The 56-year-old has departed the DW Stadium after around two months in charge of the Latics .
After his short-term deal at Wigan expired , he has moved to the Robins on a deal until the end of the season .
Sheridan took charge of 15 first team matches during his time in charge of Wigan , who are currently bottom of League One .
The former Oldham Athletic boss had been rumoured to be taking over at Swindon , where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dugout since previous boss Richie Wellens left to take over at League Two Salford City .
Speaking on behalf of Wigan 's joint administrators , Dean Watson said : “ We would like to place on record our thanks to John for his efforts during the last two months and wish him well in his future career.
” Swindon are in action tomorrow against Shrewsbury Town .
After penning a deal at the County Ground , Sheridan said : `` I 'm very pleased to be here .
I get the opportunity to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last season and a club who are trying to get promotion in a really tough league .
`` I know Paul Jewell and the Chairman and I 'm very pleased they 've given me the chance to come and work at a good club .
`` There 's a few players here that have worked under me before , some really good players at this club and it 's a team I feel we can push in the right direction .
`` We all know the aim here , which is to try @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We have a couple of games in hand so hopefully we can get a few quick results and build a bit of confidence .
`` I know it 's very early , but I 'm hoping a new face will bring a bit of a spark .
We 've got three big games coming up and hopefully we can win a couple of them . ''

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Wigan Athletic boss John Sheridan has left the Latics to take over at League One rivals Swindon Town.
The 56-year-old has departed the DW Stadium after around two months in charge of the Latics.
After his short-term deal at Wigan expired, he has moved to the Robins on a deal until the end of the season.
Sheridan took charge of 15 first team matches during his time in charge of Wigan, who are currently bottom of League One.
The former Oldham Athletic boss had been rumoured to be taking over at Swindon, where there has been a vacancy in the dugout since previous boss Richie Wellens left to take over at League Two Salford City.
Speaking on behalf of Wigan's joint administrators, Dean Watson said: “We would like to place on record our thanks to John for his efforts during the last two months and wish him well in his future career.”
Swindon are in action tomorrow against Shrewsbury Town.
After penning a deal at the County Ground, Sheridan said: "I'm very pleased to be here. I get the opportunity to manage a good club who were successful last season and a club who are trying to get promotion in a really tough league.
"I know Paul Jewell and the Chairman and I'm very pleased they've given me the chance to come and work at a good club.
"There's a few players here that have worked under me before, some really good players at this club and it's a team I feel we can push in the right direction.
"We all know the aim here, which is to try and get us up the table. We have a couple of games in hand so hopefully we can get a few quick results and build a bit of confidence.
"I know it's very early, but I'm hoping a new face will bring a bit of a spark. We've got three big games coming up and hopefully we can win a couple of them."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-13--Bury Council boss quizzed over £114k regeneration contract

The leader of Bury council has been questioned about his decisions on who should lead a major Radcliffe regeneration project - as well as a £114,000 deal in relation to the scheme .
The chair of Bury ’ s overview and scrutiny committee probed Labour leader Coun Eamonn O ’ Brien about the appointment of Sir Howard Bernstein as chairman of the project and his links to consultancy firm Deloitte , which has been given contracts by the council to help set up the regeneration body .
Last month , it was announced that Sir Howard will lead the body @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The former chief executive of Manchester cuncil will chair the Radcliffe Regeneration Delivery Board , which will provide strategic direction , delivery and oversight of the proposals which aspires to create more than £100m of investment into the town over the next decade .
At the time , the council leader said Sir Howard ’ s appointment was ‘ a massive sign of how seriously we are taking this regeneration ’ .
In September , the council adopted a strategic plan for the town which included priorities such as the introduction of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the town , new workspaces , a new secondary school and more leisure facilities .
Other outcomes favoured by the public after a recent consultation included opening up access to the River Irwell and redevelopment of brownfield sites .
During a heated exchange at the ‘ call-in ’ meeting , chairman of the overview and scrutiny committee Coun Robert Casertas quizzed Coun O ’ Brien about Sir Howard ’ s connections to Deloitte .
He said : “ You mention about Sir Howard Bernstein obviously having years and years of of service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you use for the chairman ?
” Coun O ’ Brien , said : “ He has experience , name recognition and draws attention to our plans .
He will guide and challenge us and I cant think of anyone place than Sir Howard.
” Coun Casertas asked if anyone else was ‘ in the running for the post ’ to which the leader replied : `` No , when we got Deloitte through the tender process , we saw a great opportunity to progress that . ''
He added that Sir Howard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ free in his position as chair .
Coun O ’ Brien was asked about the contracts given to Deloitte in recent months on the Radcliffe project .
Coun Casertas said : “ Nothing is actually shovel-ready , so why have we got a payment contract given to Deloitte of £114,000 made out to strategic online business case development ?
” He added that a further £8,000 had been paid to the consultancy firm for ’ development of an investment fund ’ saying : “ That sounds like walking to the TSB and opening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cost £8,000 ?
“ You ’ ve got to be careful what things are seen to look like and quite honestly I think you should reconsider .
If you can ’ t see a conflict of interest we have a problem.
” Coun O ’ Brien defended the decision and said Deloitte had been key in formulating the strategy .
He said : “ They were looking at the business case .
We can ’ t do it all at once , we ’ ve got to gauge the interest .
“ That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is shovel ready .
It needs money , skills and expertise .
There is no conflict and any attempt to claim their is one is damaging to the council.
” Coun Casertas said that he had ‘ merely suggested that the public might misunderstand and that the leader ought to consider that situation ’ .

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The leader of Bury council has been questioned about his decisions on who should lead a major Radcliffe regeneration project - as well as a £114,000 deal in relation to the scheme.
The chair of Bury’s overview and scrutiny committee probed Labour leader Coun Eamonn O’Brien about the appointment of Sir Howard Bernstein as chairman of the project and his links to consultancy firm Deloitte, which has been given contracts by the council to help set up the regeneration body.
Last month, it was announced that Sir Howard will lead the body responsible for the regeneration of Radcliffe.
The former chief executive of Manchester cuncil will chair the Radcliffe Regeneration Delivery Board, which will provide strategic direction, delivery and oversight of the proposals which aspires to create more than £100m of investment into the town over the next decade.
At the time, the council leader said Sir Howard’s appointment was ‘a massive sign of how seriously we are taking this regeneration’.
In September, the council adopted a strategic plan for the town which included priorities such as the introduction of a new public services hub in the centre of the town, new workspaces, a new secondary school and more leisure facilities.
Other outcomes favoured by the public after a recent consultation included opening up access to the River Irwell and redevelopment of brownfield sites.
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During a heated exchange at the ‘call-in’ meeting, chairman of the overview and scrutiny committee Coun Robert Casertas quizzed Coun O’Brien about Sir Howard’s connections to Deloitte.
He said: “You mention about Sir Howard Bernstein obviously having years and years of of service to Manchester but what other criteria did you use for the chairman?”
Coun O’Brien, said: “He has experience, name recognition and draws attention to our plans. He will guide and challenge us and I cant think of anyone place than Sir Howard.”
Coun Casertas asked if anyone else was ‘in the running for the post’ to which the leader replied: "No, when we got Deloitte through the tender process, we saw a great opportunity to progress that."
He added that Sir Howard would giving his time and expertise for free in his position as chair.
Coun O’Brien was asked about the contracts given to Deloitte in recent months on the Radcliffe project.
Coun Casertas said: “Nothing is actually shovel-ready, so why have we got a payment contract given to Deloitte of £114,000 made out to strategic online business case development?”
He added that a further £8,000 had been paid to the consultancy firm for’ development of an investment fund’ saying: “That sounds like walking to the TSB and opening a bank account. Why does it cost £8,000?
“You’ve got to be careful what things are seen to look like and quite honestly I think you should reconsider. If you can’t see a conflict of interest we have a problem.”
Coun O’Brien defended the decision and said Deloitte had been key in formulating the strategy.
He said: “They were looking at the business case. We can’t do it all at once, we’ve got to gauge the interest.
“That work needs to be done before something is shovel ready. It needs money, skills and expertise. There is no conflict and any attempt to claim their is one is damaging to the council.”
Coun Casertas said that he had ‘merely suggested that the public might misunderstand and that the leader ought to consider that situation’.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-13--‘Disused’ tennis courts and bowling green sold to developer for social housing

‘ Disused ’ tennis courts and part of a bowling green in Barton have been sold to a developer for social housing after similar plans at a nearby site fell through .
The land at Edison Road , declared surplus to requirements by the council , has been sold to local housing provider ForViva which wants to build 51 homes .
Full details are yet to be finalised , but a Salford council boss revealed this week that the plans are for 42 flats , 12 two-bedroom and 30 one-bedroom , seven three-bedroom houses and two four-bedroom houses on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some of the land north of the development site , last used as a bowling green , with the intention of leasing it to local club Parkwyddn FC .
Barton councillor John Mullen said such a deal would be a 'win-win ' for the area which has been subject to anti-social behaviour at the vacant leisure facilities .
Salford city mayor Paul Dennett described it as a 'really exciting ' development .
He said : `` Homelessness and housing is a real challenge at the moment in the city , so actually increasing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which is social rented units in my opinion , is really welcomed .
`` We have over 6,000 households on our housing waiting list at the moment within the city of Salford so I know this will be much-needed accommodation for many people in the city . ''
Planning permission has not yet been granted for the development .
But households in Darwell Avenue and Kirkman Avenue have received letters explaining the initial proposals for the site , resulting in the council receiving ' a number of queries from local residents ' relating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dennett added : “ I ’ m aware of some of the emails that have been sent in as a consequence of a letter drop to residents in and around the area with regards to the proposed disposal of the land .
`` Many of those will be addressed at the planning stage .
`` In terms of designs and visual impact .
There are questions around whether this is a tower block .
It ’ s apartments by the sounds of things .
`` And then also the bowling club being retained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , these are questions that have been asked which I ’ m sure we ’ ll be happy to provide answers to the residents in question . ''
It comes after ForViva had planned to build 30 social rented units on the former bowling green behind the Rock House pub further down the road .
However , in response to local concerns and due to 'design challenges ' , ForViva decided not progress these plans , according to council boss Angela Martens .
Plans by ForVia for a three-storey block of 30 flats @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Taverns has applied to build six houses on the land behind the pub .
ForViva , which owns a strip of land at Higson Avenue , has agreed to grant an 'option to purchase ' this land to prevent development access being taken from the Higson Avenue estate , the property and regeneration briefing was told .
Ms Marterns said : `` Whilst this in itself won ’ t prevent the development of the Rock site , it may limit the scale of what can actually be delivered . ''
The city mayor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Edison Road which was valued at around £55,000 in March 2019 – but the final price has not been published .

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‘Disused’ tennis courts and part of a bowling green in Barton have been sold to a developer for social housing after similar plans at a nearby site fell through.
The land at Edison Road, declared surplus to requirements by the council, has been sold to local housing provider ForViva which wants to build 51 homes.
Full details are yet to be finalised, but a Salford council boss revealed this week that the plans are for 42 flats, 12 two-bedroom and 30 one-bedroom, seven three-bedroom houses and two four-bedroom houses on the 1.1-acre site.
The council will keep some of the land north of the development site, last used as a bowling green, with the intention of leasing it to local club Parkwyddn FC.
Barton councillor John Mullen said such a deal would be a 'win-win' for the area which has been subject to anti-social behaviour at the vacant leisure facilities.
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Salford city mayor Paul Dennett described it as a 'really exciting' development.
He said: "Homelessness and housing is a real challenge at the moment in the city, so actually increasing the supply of truly affordable housing, which is social rented units in my opinion, is really welcomed.
"We have over 6,000 households on our housing waiting list at the moment within the city of Salford so I know this will be much-needed accommodation for many people in the city."
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Planning permission has not yet been granted for the development.
But households in Darwell Avenue and Kirkman Avenue have received letters explaining the initial proposals for the site, resulting in the council receiving 'a number of queries from local residents' relating to the social housing scheme.
Mayor Dennett added: “I’m aware of some of the emails that have been sent in as a consequence of a letter drop to residents in and around the area with regards to the proposed disposal of the land.
"Many of those will be addressed at the planning stage.
"In terms of designs and visual impact. There are questions around whether this is a tower block. It’s apartments by the sounds of things.
"And then also the bowling club being retained for a football club.
"Again, these are questions that have been asked which I’m sure we’ll be happy to provide answers to the residents in question."
It comes after ForViva had planned to build 30 social rented units on the former bowling green behind the Rock House pub further down the road.
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However, in response to local concerns and due to 'design challenges', ForViva decided not progress these plans, according to council boss Angela Martens.
Plans by ForVia for a three-storey block of 30 flats have now been withdrawn.
But Punch Taverns has applied to build six houses on the land behind the pub.
ForViva, which owns a strip of land at Higson Avenue, has agreed to grant an 'option to purchase' this land to prevent development access being taken from the Higson Avenue estate, the property and regeneration briefing was told.
Ms Marterns said: "Whilst this in itself won’t prevent the development of the Rock site, it may limit the scale of what can actually be delivered."
The city mayor agreed to the sale of the land at Edison Road which was valued at around £55,000 in March 2019 – but the final price has not been published.