themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-08--EFL hits back at Wigan Athletic owner's claims about club's administration

The EFL have hit-back at claims from Wigan Athletic ’ s owner Au Yeung Wai Kay 's that the club 's demise was down to the coronavirus pandemic .
The Championship club entered administration on Wednesday and are set to be handed a 12-point penalty by the EFL once the season has been completed .
However , the club ’ s administrators confirmed earlier today that they have launched an appeal against Wigan ’ s impending 12-point deduction .
And in an interview shortly after that news , Au Yeung Wai Kay confirmed that the financial impact of the Covid-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a fresh statement released by the EFL on Tuesday night , it appeared that they weren ’ t buying Au Yeung Wai Kay 's version of events .
It read : `` The EFL continues to note the many comments and concerns in respect of the recent developments at Wigan Athletic Football Club from supporters , media and public figures .
`` Given the club ’ s standing within the EFL and their local community there is , quite rightly , a significant strength of feeling of anger and frustration amongst all those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EFL has engaged with the administrators and their advisors and is continuing to provide its full support in all ongoing matters , particularly how it can work through the requirements of the insolvency policy and assist the club in exiting administration at the earliest opportunity .
`` In the short-term , those discussions will continue with the sale of the club , player transfers and funding required in order to complete the 2019/20 season the immediate priorities .
`` In addition , we will also engage with the appropriate supporter groups , local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to assist in helping achieve a long-term stable future for the club and its local community .
`` The league fundamentally disagrees with the comments attributed earlier today to Mr Au Yeung Wai Kay where he stated ‘ the Covid-19 pandemic has undermined the ability to fund the club ’ .
`` While it is clear Covid-19 has undoubtedly presented significant financial challenges to the professional game , evidence of the required source and sufficiency of funding to be invested in or otherwise made available to the club , was provided as part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` This set of circumstances is more illustrative of the wider financial challenges facing EFL Clubs , who , without a full and comprehensive reset of football ’ s finances , including how monies are distributed throughout the game , will continue to struggle to meet the demands of an outdated and unsustainable model .
`` In respect of the challenges at Wigan Athletic , there is clearly a number of important unanswered questions that require urgent attention and the EFL welcomes the move made by the administrators to launch an investigation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club being placed into administration just a matter of weeks after the Next Leader Fund ( NLF ) took ownership of the club .
`` The EFL will undertake a similar exercise and , should any breaches of football regulations or company law be discovered , action will be taken either by the league or the body with the relevant jurisdiction to do so .
`` The EFL understands this situation once again leads to questions being asked about EFL regulations in regard to changes of control , alongside the actions taken when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a result has opted to clarify each matter below : While the EFL also included the following on their insolvency policy : “ In all circumstances a sporting sanction applies in respect of an insolvency event ( default 12-point penalty ) .
“ The regulation seeks to ensure that a club can not gain any advantage over other clubs in the competition by not paying its creditors in full and on time , while also ensuring there is a deterrent in place for clubs and their owners , from operating in a manner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The EFL acknowledges it is a difficult time for any club placed into administration , particularly in the midst of COVID-19 , but is mindful its regulations are to be applied consistently and equally to all member clubs irrespective of the circumstances .
“ In the current case of Wigan Athletic , and , in accordance with EFL regulations , due to the club being placed into administration after the fourth Thursday in March , the sporting sanction will take effect once the final league positions are known .
“ If in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of their final position following the conclusion of the Championship season , then the deduction will apply in League One in 2020/21 .
“ However , if the Club is not in the relegation places following the final game of season , the sanction will then be applied to their season 2019/20 total and final league standings amended as appropriate .
`` A Club can appeal against a decision of the board to impose a 12-point deduction under the EFL Regulation 12.3.10 , and the appeal will be heard by an independent panel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ panel will determine whether the relevant Insolvency Event ( s ) arose solely as a result of a Force Majeure event , caused by and resulted directly from circumstances , other than normal business risks , over which the Club could not reasonably be expected to have controlled.
” Before concluding on their owners ’ and Directors ’ test : “ Under EFL Regulations , it is a requirement that the self-certification Owners ’ and Directors ’ Test is completed by every prospective new owner and relevant person seeking to gain control of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out an objective set of Disqualifying Conditions .
This process was completed during the recent change of control at Wigan Athletic , and Mr Au Yeung Wai Kay was not subject to any disqualifying conditions .
“ As previously stated , the EFL is aware of the public frustrations felt in respect to the current Owners ’ and Directors ’ Test and acknowledges there is a requirement for ongoing adaptation and improvement but , from a legal perspective , it can only operate within existing parameters .
“ In 2018 the EFL conducted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in part looked at making a number of fundamental changes to the criteria and whilst some amendments were made at the time , it is clear that the appetite has been strengthened by the circumstances that led to the withdrawal of Bury FC from the League , and the lessons learned from the subsequent review into the conditions that led the club to that position .
“ The EFL has been engaged and remains in ongoing consultation with both the Premier League and the FA to achieve the appropriate improvements to the Owners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ future .
”

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The EFL have hit-back at claims from Wigan Athletic’s owner Au Yeung Wai Kay's that the club's demise was down to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Championship club entered administration on Wednesday and are set to be handed a 12-point penalty by the EFL once the season has been completed.
However, the club’s administrators confirmed earlier today that they have launched an appeal against Wigan’s impending 12-point deduction.
And in an interview shortly after that news, Au Yeung Wai Kay confirmed that the financial impact of the Covid-19 outbreak was to blame.
But in a fresh statement released by the EFL on Tuesday night, it appeared that they weren’t buying Au Yeung Wai Kay's version of events.
It read: "The EFL continues to note the many comments and concerns in respect of the recent developments at Wigan Athletic Football Club from supporters, media and public figures.
"Given the club’s standing within the EFL and their local community there is, quite rightly, a significant strength of feeling of anger and frustration amongst all those connected to the Club.
"The EFL has engaged with the administrators and their advisors and is continuing to provide its full support in all ongoing matters, particularly how it can work through the requirements of the insolvency policy and assist the club in exiting administration at the earliest opportunity.
"In the short-term, those discussions will continue with the sale of the club, player transfers and funding required in order to complete the 2019/20 season the immediate priorities.
"In addition, we will also engage with the appropriate supporter groups, local politicians and other key stakeholders as appropriate to assist in helping achieve a long-term stable future for the club and its local community.
"The league fundamentally disagrees with the comments attributed earlier today to Mr Au Yeung Wai Kay where he stated ‘the Covid-19 pandemic has undermined the ability to fund the club’.
"While it is clear Covid-19 has undoubtedly presented significant financial challenges to the professional game, evidence of the required source and sufficiency of funding to be invested in or otherwise made available to the club, was provided as part of the recent change of control process.
"This set of circumstances is more illustrative of the wider financial challenges facing EFL Clubs, who, without a full and comprehensive reset of football’s finances, including how monies are distributed throughout the game, will continue to struggle to meet the demands of an outdated and unsustainable model.
"In respect of the challenges at Wigan Athletic, there is clearly a number of important unanswered questions that require urgent attention and the EFL welcomes the move made by the administrators to launch an investigation as to what has led to the club being placed into administration just a matter of weeks after the Next Leader Fund (NLF) took ownership of the club.
"The EFL will undertake a similar exercise and, should any breaches of football regulations or company law be discovered, action will be taken either by the league or the body with the relevant jurisdiction to do so.
"The EFL understands this situation once again leads to questions being asked about EFL regulations in regard to changes of control, alongside the actions taken when an insolvency event occurs, and as a result has opted to clarify each matter below:
While the EFL also included the following on their insolvency policy: “In all circumstances a sporting sanction applies in respect of an insolvency event (default 12-point penalty).
“The regulation seeks to ensure that a club cannot gain any advantage over other clubs in the competition by not paying its creditors in full and on time, while also ensuring there is a deterrent in place for clubs and their owners, from operating in a manner so as to cause insolvency.
“The EFL acknowledges it is a difficult time for any club placed into administration, particularly in the midst of COVID-19, but is mindful its regulations are to be applied consistently and equally to all member clubs irrespective of the circumstances.
“In the current case of Wigan Athletic, and, in accordance with EFL regulations, due to the club being placed into administration after the fourth Thursday in March, the sporting sanction will take effect once the final league positions are known.
“If in the event the club is relegated by virtue of their final position following the conclusion of the Championship season, then the deduction will apply in League One in 2020/21.
“However, if the Club is not in the relegation places following the final game of season, the sanction will then be applied to their season 2019/20 total and final league standings amended as appropriate.
"A Club can appeal against a decision of the board to impose a 12-point deduction under the EFL Regulation 12.3.10, and the appeal will be heard by an independent panel appointed by Sports Resolutions. That independent panel will determine whether the relevant Insolvency Event(s) arose solely as a result of a Force Majeure event, caused by and resulted directly from circumstances, other than normal business risks, over which the Club could not reasonably be expected to have controlled.”
Before concluding on their owners’ and Directors’ test: “Under EFL Regulations, it is a requirement that the self-certification Owners’ and Directors’ Test is completed by every prospective new owner and relevant person seeking to gain control of a club.
“The test sets out an objective set of Disqualifying Conditions. This process was completed during the recent change of control at Wigan Athletic, and Mr Au Yeung Wai Kay was not subject to any disqualifying conditions.
“As previously stated, the EFL is aware of the public frustrations felt in respect to the current Owners’ and Directors’ Test and acknowledges there is a requirement for ongoing adaptation and improvement but, from a legal perspective, it can only operate within existing parameters.
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“In 2018 the EFL conducted an Owners’ Conduct Review, which in part looked at making a number of fundamental changes to the criteria and whilst some amendments were made at the time, it is clear that the appetite has been strengthened by the circumstances that led to the withdrawal of Bury FC from the League, and the lessons learned from the subsequent review into the conditions that led the club to that position.
“The EFL has been engaged and remains in ongoing consultation with both the Premier League and the FA to achieve the appropriate improvements to the Owners’ and Directors’ Test for the future.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-08--Teenager charged with burglary and theft after stolen car found

An 18-year-old has been charged after a stolen car was discovered in Salford .
Kyle Crossman , from Blenheim Road @ @ @ @ @ , has been charged with with burglary and theft of a motor vehicle .
He @ @ @ @ @ Leigh Youth Court on Thursday , July 30 .
It follows an incident at a @ @ @ @ @ in Walkden , on Tuesday , January 28 .
Police were called to reports of @ @ @ @ @ on that road where a number of items had been taken and a car was @ @ @ @ @ .
Police had initially arrested a 17-year-old boy in relation to the incident but he @ @ @ @ @ .
The stolen vehicle was later discovered by traffic police in Walkden nearly two weeks @ @ @ @ @ Anyone with information about vehicle crime should contact police on 101 .
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An 18-year-old has been charged after a stolen car was discovered in Salford.
Kyle Crossman, from Blenheim Road, Breightmet, in Bolton, has been charged with with burglary and theft of a motor vehicle.
He will appear before Wigan and Leigh Youth Court on Thursday, July 30.
It follows an incident at a home on Forton Avenue, in Walkden, on Tuesday, January 28.
Police were called to reports of a burglary at a property on that road where a number of items had been taken and a car was stolen from off the driveway.
Police had initially arrested a 17-year-old boy in relation to the incident but he was then released under investigation.
The stolen vehicle was later discovered by traffic police in Walkden nearly two weeks after the initial incident.
Anyone with information about vehicle crime should contact police on 101.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-08--Diners to get 50% restaurant discounts under Rishi Sunak's bounce back plans

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has today announced a new discount scheme to encourage people to revisit restaurants , cafes and pubs .
The 'Eat Out to Help Out ' scheme , a UK first , will see participating businesses offering a 50 % discount to customers on dine-in meals .
The discount can be used unlimited times throughout August , and businesses will then be able to claim the money back from the government .
In today 's 'mini budget ' he also announced a reduction in VAT from 20 % to 5 % for food , accommodation and attractions , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sunak described the moment as 'unique ' , and said the government hopes to protect the 1.8 million people working in bars and restaurants .
The Eat Out to Help Out scheme is redeemable on food and non-alcoholic drinks only , up to a maximum discount of £10 per head .
Speaking to the Commons today , Mr Sunak said : `` I can announce today that , for the month of August , we will give everyone in the country an ‘ Eat Out to Help Out ’ discount .
`` Meals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Wednesday , will be 50 % off , up to a maximum discount of £10 per head for everyone , including children .
`` Businesses will need to register , and can do so through a simple website , open next Monday .
`` Each week in August , businesses can then claim the money back , with the funds in their bank account within five working days . ''
The reduced VAT rate will apply to supplies of food and non-alcoholic drinks from restaurants , pubs , bars , cafés and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ July 15 until January 12 , 2021 .
The reduced rate will also apply to accommodation bookings and admission to attractions across the UK .
HMRC will publish further guidance on the scope of the relief for both sectors in the coming days .
The Chancellor added : `` Our economy relies on consumption , especially social consumption .
`` The pubs , cafes , restaurants , hotels and B & Bs that bring life to our villages , towns and cities . ''
Speaking of the VAT reduction , he said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the hospitality and tourism sectors , benefiting over 150,000 businesses , and consumers everywhere – all helping to protect 2.4 million jobs . ''
Night time economy adviser for Greater Manchester , Sacha Lord , said : `` The Hospitality sector will very much welcome the VAT cut from 20 % to 5 % until the 1st January .
It will make a huge difference .
`` Also , 50 % discount on restaurant/pub meals on a Monday-Wednesday during August , at a max of £10 per head is very much welcomed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus is still around though and all guidelines are remembered . ''

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Chancellor Rishi Sunak has today announced a new discount scheme to encourage people to revisit restaurants, cafes and pubs.
The 'Eat Out to Help Out' scheme, a UK first, will see participating businesses offering a 50% discount to customers on dine-in meals.
The discount can be used unlimited times throughout August, and businesses will then be able to claim the money back from the government.
In today's 'mini budget' he also announced a reduction in VAT from 20% to 5% for food, accommodation and attractions, until January 12, 2021.
Mr Sunak described the moment as 'unique', and said the government hopes to protect the 1.8 million people working in bars and restaurants.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
The Eat Out to Help Out scheme is redeemable on food and non-alcoholic drinks only, up to a maximum discount of £10 per head.
Speaking to the Commons today, Mr Sunak said: "I can announce today that, for the month of August, we will give everyone in the country an ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ discount.
"Meals eaten at any participating business, Monday to Wednesday, will be 50% off, up to a maximum discount of £10 per head for everyone, including children.
"Businesses will need to register, and can do so through a simple website, open next Monday.
"Each week in August, businesses can then claim the money back, with the funds in their bank account within five working days."
The reduced VAT rate will apply to supplies of food and non-alcoholic drinks from restaurants, pubs, bars, cafés and similar premises across the UK, from July 15 until January 12, 2021.
(Image: Getty Images)
The reduced rate will also apply to accommodation bookings and admission to attractions across the UK.
HMRC will publish further guidance on the scope of the relief for both sectors in the coming days.
The Chancellor added: "Our economy relies on consumption, especially social consumption.
"The pubs, cafes, restaurants, hotels and B&Bs that bring life to our villages, towns and cities."
Speaking of the VAT reduction, he said: "This is a £4 billion catalyst for the hospitality and tourism sectors, benefiting over 150,000 businesses, and consumers everywhere – all helping to protect 2.4 million jobs."
Night time economy adviser for Greater Manchester, Sacha Lord, said: "The Hospitality sector will very much welcome the VAT cut from 20% to 5% until the 1st January. It will make a huge difference.
"Also, 50% discount on restaurant/pub meals on a Monday-Wednesday during August, at a max of £10 per head is very much welcomed.
"We must still remember the virus is still around though and all guidelines are remembered."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-08--Foreign Office latest advice if you're thinking of booking a holiday in Spain

Spain is among the countries on the government 's list of quarantine-free places British holidaymakers can visit .
And with major airlines now operating their flight programmes again as lockdown was eased , anyone looking for a getaway has been given a bit more hope .
As well as that , from 4 July , Spain became exempt from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office ' advice against all nonessential international travel which has been based on the current assessment of coronavirus risk .
So as well as not having to quarnatine when you arrive back in the UK from your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to self-isolate at your destination .
However the FCO say UK visitors will be subject to the following three requirements : • Must provide the Spanish Ministry of Health with mandatory contact information and any history of exposure to COVID-19 48 hours prior to travel When you arrive in Spain , the country is currently in the ‘ new normal ’ phase , which concludes the progressive 4-phase de-escalation plan and sees the return of cross-regional mobility .
This also means that protective protocols and safety measures remain in place and you should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Spanish Government at all times .
• obligatory use of face masks in public spaces • track and trace – all shops , businesses and transport companies are obliged to keep passengers ’ contact information ( where provided ) for up to 4 weeks for tracking and tracing purposes .
• abiding by any safety measures put in place by establishments such as hotels , bars , shops and restaurants to reduce the risk of COVID-19 .
• capacity restrictions in place at beaches such as the delineation of plots and the use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to local authorities for information on the measures in place .
• if visitors test positive or develop symptoms during their stay in Spain , they may be moved to specific designated accommodation to prevent further spread .
• wash your hands frequently and thoroughly and use hand sanitizer gel where soap and water is not available .
The use of face masks is obligatory to anyone over the age of six in all public spaces in Spain , where it is not possible to maintain social distancing of 1.5 metres and penalties @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comply .
Those with respiratory problems or those unable to wear a mask due to other health conditions or disabilities are exempt from this rule .
While not mandatory , the use of face masks on children between three and five years old is recommended .
But masks do not need to be worn while sunbathing on the beach .
Before travelling back to the UK you must complete a form providing your journey and contact details .
You can not submit the form until 48 hours before you 're due to arrive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fined up to £100 if you refuse to provide your contact details , or more if you break this rule more than once .

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Spain is among the countries on the government's list of quarantine-free places British holidaymakers can visit.
And with major airlines now operating their flight programmes again as lockdown was eased, anyone looking for a getaway has been given a bit more hope.
As well as that, from 4 July, Spain became exempt from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office' advice against all nonessential international travel which has been based on the current assessment of coronavirus risk.
So as well as not having to quarnatine when you arrive back in the UK from your trip, you also do not have to self-isolate at your destination.
However the FCO say UK visitors will be subject to the following three requirements:
Must provide the Spanish Ministry of Health with mandatory contact information and any history of exposure to COVID-19 48 hours prior to travel
Have a temperature check
Undergo a visual health assessment
When you arrive in Spain, the country is currently in the ‘new normal’ phase, which concludes the progressive 4-phase de-escalation plan and sees the return of cross-regional mobility.
This also means that protective protocols and safety measures remain in place and you should observe the guidelines set out by the Spanish Government at all times.
Key ‘new normal’ measures include:
social distancing of 1.5-metres.
obligatory use of face masks in public spaces
track and trace – all shops, businesses and transport companies are obliged to keep passengers’ contact information (where provided) for up to 4 weeks for tracking and tracing purposes.
abiding by any safety measures put in place by establishments such as hotels, bars, shops and restaurants to reduce the risk of COVID-19.
capacity restrictions in place at beaches such as the delineation of plots and the use of booking systems. You should refer to local authorities for information on the measures in place.
if visitors test positive or develop symptoms during their stay in Spain, they may be moved to specific designated accommodation to prevent further spread.
wash your hands frequently and thoroughly and use hand sanitizer gel where soap and water is not available.
The use of face masks is obligatory to anyone over the age of six in all public spaces in Spain, where it is not possible to maintain social distancing of 1.5 metres and penalties may be imposed if you do not comply.
Those with respiratory problems or those unable to wear a mask due to other health conditions or disabilities are exempt from this rule.
While not mandatory, the use of face masks on children between three and five years old is recommended.
But masks do not need to be worn while sunbathing on the beach.
Before travelling back to the UK you must complete a form providing your journey and contact details.
You cannot submit the form until 48 hours before you're due to arrive in the UK.
You may be fined up to £100 if you refuse to provide your contact details, or more if you break this rule more than once.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-08--Can you travel to Scotland from England?

With the coronavirus lockdown easing at different speeds across the UK within the devolved nations , it can be difficult to keep track of the latest rules .
While England is ahead of the other countries in the reopening of venues and permitting staycations , is it considered safe to travel across the border into Scotland ?
On Friday , First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced a further relaxation to the country ’ s lockdown rules .
This included a change to travel restrictions in ending the five-mile guidance in place for leisure trips , where Scottish residents were previously advised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ However Ms Sturgeon has urged caution and said that while residents can travel further to visit family , they can only do so if they can get there and return on the same day .
There isn ’ t a legal limit in place to how far you can go , but she advised Scots to “ use your good judgement.
” From July 10 , extended households can be formed which allows those who live alone , or with children under 18 , to meet with one other household indoors without social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Other changes have been made to the hospitality sector in Scotland , which allowed cafes to reopen outdoor spaces , and pubs to welcome back revellers to beer gardens from July 6 .
And the use of self-contained holiday accommodation - such as cottages , lodges and caravans with no shared services - and second homes is also now allowed .
Meanwhile , Wales also eased its `` stay local '' restriction from Monday , meaning residents in England can enjoy its beaches and countryside .
But the country 's First Minister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ respectfully of the land .
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With the coronavirus lockdown easing at different speeds across the UK within the devolved nations, it can be difficult to keep track of the latest rules.
While England is ahead of the other countries in the reopening of venues and permitting staycations, is it considered safe to travel across the border into Scotland?
On Friday, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced a further relaxation to the country’s lockdown rules.
This included a change to travel restrictions in ending the five-mile guidance in place for leisure trips, where Scottish residents were previously advised to stay within their local area.
However Ms Sturgeon has urged caution and said that while residents can travel further to visit family, they can only do so if they can get there and return on the same day.
There isn’t a legal limit in place to how far you can go, but she advised Scots to “use your good judgement.”
From July 10, extended households can be formed which allows those who live alone, or with children under 18, to meet with one other household indoors without social distancing, and they can stay overnight.
Other changes have been made to the hospitality sector in Scotland, which allowed cafes to reopen outdoor spaces, and pubs to welcome back revellers to beer gardens from July 6.
And the use of self-contained holiday accommodation - such as cottages, lodges and caravans with no shared services - and second homes is also now allowed.
Meanwhile, Wales also eased its "stay local" restriction from Monday, meaning residents in England can enjoy its beaches and countryside.
But the country's First Minister has warned visitors to behave safely and respectfully of the land.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-08--BAME projects able to apply for grants from new £3.4m Comic Relief fund

Struggling BAME community projects in Greater Manchester will be able to apply for funds from Comic Relief ’ s new £3.4m charity pot .
The £3.4m fund from Comic Relief and National Emergencies Trust will support 10 black , Asian and minority ethnic ( BAME ) led organisations , which will fund hundreds of small projects across the country .
Each of the 10 groups will be awarded £275,000 to £440,000 .
Grants will be available from mid-July .
The Greater Manchester BAME Network , which is part of the Greater Manchester Centre for Voluntary Organisation ( GMVCO ) , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ portion of the £3.4m fund to small BAME-led projects .
The group has warned that many small projects working with diverse communities are facing risk of closure due to the financial pressures of COVID-19 .
Atiha Chaudry , of the Greater Manchester BAME Network , said : “ We are delighted to be successful in our funding bid to Comic Relief and excited to be working with you to get much needed funding to BAME community organisations so that they can sustain themselves and continue to provide much needed services .
“ These @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic and we have been extremely worried whether they will survive this storm .
“ We have targeted our funding to small BAME community organisations with low levels of income because these organisations make up a large proportion of our sector , have insufficient resources to sustain themselves and yet provide the most effective support deep into our communities .
We are keen to begin our grant programme as soon as possible.
” Recent reports from the Ubele Initiative highlighted the disproportionate health impact of Covid-19 on Black and Asian people across the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these communities are also facing financial crisis and closure due to the pandemic , prompting campaigning groups - such as Charity So White - to call for funding in the third black sector .
Each organisation in charge of distributing funds will be asked to set their own criteria and grant amounts .
Applicants will be able to apply to them directly .
Jacqueline Onalo , a Comic Relief trustee , said : “ The disproportionate effect of Covid-19 on Black and Asian communities has been truly devastating .
Smaller projects that work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ effected , after many years of neglect , with many at risk of closure .
`` Our ring fenced funding aims to directly address these inequalities and empower BAME-led organisations , with specialist expertise , to reach and support grass-root local projects that are a lifeline to the people they help .
`` Alongside the £1.8m Change Maker BAME grants , I hope we can make a real difference to hundreds of projects struggling to support people throughout the pandemic and its recovery.
” John Herriman , CEO , National Emergencies Trust said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support BAME-led charities means we can continue to get emergency funds to those that need them most , while building vital capacity where there ’ s been historic underinvestment .
“ Since our Coronavirus Appeal launched in mid-March , around 17per cent of funds distributed have gone to projects primarily benefiting BAME communities and around 12pc have gone to BAME-led groups .
`` It ’ s an encouraging start , but we know these communities have been the hardest hit by this pandemic and that more needs to be done .
That ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is such an important step.
” In addition to these grants , Comic Relief has launched a £9m Change Makers programme which will provide funding to organisations looking at the social and structural changes needed to address the longer term impact of Covid-19 on communities .
20 per cent of these grants , approximately £1.8m , will be targeted at BAME-led organisations .
More details on how to apply can be found at www.comicrelief.com

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Struggling BAME community projects in Greater Manchester will be able to apply for funds from Comic Relief’s new £3.4m charity pot.
The £3.4m fund from Comic Relief and National Emergencies Trust will support 10 black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) led organisations, which will fund hundreds of small projects across the country.
Each of the 10 groups will be awarded £275,000 to £440,000. Grants will be available from mid-July.
The Greater Manchester BAME Network, which is part of the Greater Manchester Centre for Voluntary Organisation (GMVCO), will be in charge of distributing a portion of the £3.4m fund to small BAME-led projects.
The group has warned that many small projects working with diverse communities are facing risk of closure due to the financial pressures of COVID-19.
Atiha Chaudry, of the Greater Manchester BAME Network, said: “We are delighted to be successful in our funding bid to Comic Relief and excited to be working with you to get much needed funding to BAME community organisations so that they can sustain themselves and continue to provide much needed services.
“These communities have been disproportionately impacted by this pandemic and we have been extremely worried whether they will survive this storm.
“We have targeted our funding to small BAME community organisations with low levels of income because these organisations make up a large proportion of our sector, have insufficient resources to sustain themselves and yet provide the most effective support deep into our communities. We are keen to begin our grant programme as soon as possible.”
Recent reports from the Ubele Initiative highlighted the disproportionate health impact of Covid-19 on Black and Asian people across the UK.
Many small grass-roots projects in these communities are also facing financial crisis and closure due to the pandemic, prompting campaigning groups - such as Charity So White - to call for funding in the third black sector.
Each organisation in charge of distributing funds will be asked to set their own criteria and grant amounts. Applicants will be able to apply to them directly.
Jacqueline Onalo, a Comic Relief trustee, said: “The disproportionate effect of Covid-19 on Black and Asian communities has been truly devastating. Smaller projects that work within these communities have also been adversely effected, after many years of neglect, with many at risk of closure.
"Our ring fenced funding aims to directly address these inequalities and empower BAME-led organisations, with specialist expertise, to reach and support grass-root local projects that are a lifeline to the people they help.
"Alongside the £1.8m Change Maker BAME grants, I hope we can make a real difference to hundreds of projects struggling to support people throughout the pandemic and its recovery.”
John Herriman, CEO, National Emergencies Trust said: “Partnering with Comic Relief to support BAME-led charities means we can continue to get emergency funds to those that need them most, while building vital capacity where there’s been historic underinvestment.
“Since our Coronavirus Appeal launched in mid-March, around 17per cent of funds distributed have gone to projects primarily benefiting BAME communities and around 12pc have gone to BAME-led groups.
"It’s an encouraging start, but we know these communities have been the hardest hit by this pandemic and that more needs to be done. That’s why this partnership with Comic Relief is such an important step.”
In addition to these grants, Comic Relief has launched a £9m Change Makers programme which will provide funding to organisations looking at the social and structural changes needed to address the longer term impact of Covid-19 on communities.
20 per cent of these grants, approximately £1.8m, will be targeted at BAME-led organisations. More details on how to apply can be found at www.comicrelief.com


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-08--Community group recognised for adapting to pandemic to help at-risk kids

A youth organisation created to empower underprivileged kids in Greater Manchester has received a special recognition award for their work during the pandemic .
Youth On Solid Ground , a community-based initiative based in Whalley Range , have received the High Sheriff Special Recognition Award for the way they have adapted their services to help at-risk children in their community .
The organisation has been running for 12 years and currently help over 400 young people on a weekly basis .
Their hard work was recognised via a letter by the High Sheriff of Greater Manchester Eammon O ’ Neill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adapting their “ usual activity to create a hub to communicate with and continue to support young people and the community during this period.
” During the pandemic the group have moved their services online , engaging with young people through , Zoom , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram and even TikTok .
They have distributed over 150 food parcels families who are in need within the Whalley Range and neighbouring wards , also providing over 40 rain jackets to young locals .
Furthermore , in partnership with Manchester Pharmacy and Human Relief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been dropping off PPE to the most vulnerable people free of charge .
Co-founder Majid Dar spoke to the Manchester Evening News and said : “ It was a surprise , because we just get on with our work , we don ’ t this for awards or recognition .
“ We ’ re from the community and we ’ ve seen how bad things were before we set up , there are still a lot of issues across Manchester , but in regards to youth empowerment , we ’ re linking up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the more connected we get , the more opportunities the kids will get .
“ I ’ m delighted that we ’ ve received this recognition because of the fantastic work of our whole team , staff , volunteers and young people.
” With lockdown measures easing week on week , Youth on Solid Ground plan on developing a summer provisions programme in their centre .
They plan on providing their service on a first come first serve basis , were staff and volunteers will work with a small group of youths on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to social distancing measures .

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A youth organisation created to empower underprivileged kids in Greater Manchester has received a special recognition award for their work during the pandemic.
Youth On Solid Ground, a community-based initiative based in Whalley Range, have received the High Sheriff Special Recognition Award for the way they have adapted their services to help at-risk children in their community.
The organisation has been running for 12 years and currently help over 400 young people on a weekly basis. Their hard work was recognised via a letter by the High Sheriff of Greater Manchester Eammon O’Neill.
The letter praises the group for adapting their “usual activity to create a hub to communicate with and continue to support young people and the community during this period.”
During the pandemic the group have moved their services online, engaging with young people through, Zoom, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and even TikTok.
They have distributed over 150 food parcels families who are in need within the Whalley Range and neighbouring wards, also providing over 40 rain jackets to young locals.
Furthermore, in partnership with Manchester Pharmacy and Human Relief foundation Youth on Solid Ground staff have been dropping off PPE to the most vulnerable people free of charge.
Co-founder Majid Dar spoke to the Manchester Evening News and said: “It was a surprise, because we just get on with our work, we don’t this for awards or recognition.
“We’re from the community and we’ve seen how bad things were before we set up, there are still a lot of issues across Manchester, but in regards to youth empowerment, we’re linking up with local businesses and people, so the more connected we get, the more opportunities the kids will get.
“I’m delighted that we’ve received this recognition because of the fantastic work of our whole team, staff, volunteers and young people.”
With lockdown measures easing week on week, Youth on Solid Ground plan on developing a summer provisions programme in their centre.
They plan on providing their service on a first come first serve basis, were staff and volunteers will work with a small group of youths on a day to day basis to adhere to social distancing measures.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-08--Manchester restaurant group lost £6k on reopening day with 270 no-shows

A Manchester restaurant group lost an estimated £6,000 in takings on its reopening day after 270 diners booked tables - and failed to turn up .
Italian chain Gusto reopened nine of its sites , including those in Didsbury and Cheadle Hulme , on Monday , July 6 after being shut for three months as a result of lockdown .
Staff were eager to get back to work on what appeared to be a busy day of bookings .
But hundreds did n't show up for their reservations at the reopened sites , without so much as calling to cancel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the Knutsford-based group , issued a plea on Twitter for customers to be more considerate and pick up the phone if their plans change .
She tweeted : `` If you book a table in a restaurant and don ’ t plan on showing up , please cancel your booking .
`` My job , and millions of others depend on it .
Yesterday , on our FIRST DAY back after months , we had 270 people no show .
That ’ s about £6k in lost revenue . ''
She told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ problem , with ' a slow upward trend ' over the last 12 months .
`` What we 're noticing is it 's smaller tables now too - not just the larger parties , '' she said .
`` I think what people are doing is booking multiple restaurants and deciding where they feel like going on the day . ''
The impact will be felt harder now than ever , as restaurants reopen at reduced capacities after losing months ' worth of takings .
`` That number [ in the tweet ] @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to give it a little bit of context , Cheadle has 110 covers and we had 57 no-shows in one day , '' she said .
`` That 's half a restaurant that could have been booked out .
`` I do n't think people know the effect of what they 're doing , especially at the moment where we 're operating at such a reduced capacity .
`` We can only fill a certain amount of tables to make sure everyone is spaced out , we are quite stringent about it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ how many bookings we have , so we 're getting people in , paying their wages and when people do n't show up we are out of pocket .
`` A table of two might think 'we 're only two people , we do n't really matter ' , but if you have 50 tables of two at £20 a head , it has a massive knock on effect .
`` People do n't do it to be malicious , they probably just do n't understand the operations of a restaurant if they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Antonia said restaurant staff understand there are all sorts of valid reasons why people might need to cancel - and all they need to do is pick up the phone .
`` Restaurants make it so easy to cancel - it 's a click of a button or a phone call that takes just a few minutes , '' she said .
`` If you cancel in advance that means there 's a booking available for someone else that might want it .
`` It has always been bad but especially now , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make ends meet and to make it as safe as possible for guests .
`` Everyone is trying so hard in this completely new way of working . ''
Antonia said the group had so far been reluctant to impose deposits or credit card pre-authorisations on bookings , as many smaller restaurants have started to introduce .
But she said it may have to be something they consider in future if high numbers of no-shows continue .
`` We 've always wanted to make it as easy as possible for people - we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those blocks up , '' she said .
`` We do n't want to ask people to do anything other than come and have a good time .
`` But we 're considering it and that 's in line with the rest of the industry and what they are already doing .
We 're a fairly big restaurant group ; we have a few sites and our restaurants are n't teeny tiny .
We do n't have to be quite as strict as some of the smaller independents .
`` If we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ imagine how hard it is for some of them . ''
Gusto also reopened its Knutsford and Alderley Edge sites on Monday , along with those in Liverpool , Heswall , Cookridge , Birmingham and West Bridgeford .
The group plans to open the rest of its restaurants , including its Manchester city centre site on Lloyd Street , later this summer .

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A Manchester restaurant group lost an estimated £6,000 in takings on its reopening day after 270 diners booked tables - and failed to turn up.
Italian chain Gusto reopened nine of its sites, including those in Didsbury and Cheadle Hulme, on Monday, July 6 after being shut for three months as a result of lockdown.
Staff were eager to get back to work on what appeared to be a busy day of bookings.
But hundreds didn't show up for their reservations at the reopened sites, without so much as calling to cancel.
Antonia Lallement, brand sales manager at the Knutsford-based group, issued a plea on Twitter for customers to be more considerate and pick up the phone if their plans change.
She tweeted: "If you book a table in a restaurant and don’t plan on showing up, please cancel your booking.
"My job, and millions of others depend on it. Yesterday, on our FIRST DAY back after months, we had 270 people no show. That’s about £6k in lost revenue."
She told the M.E.N no-shows had become a growing problem, with 'a slow upward trend' over the last 12 months.
"What we're noticing is it's smaller tables now too - not just the larger parties," she said.
"I think what people are doing is booking multiple restaurants and deciding where they feel like going on the day."
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The impact will be felt harder now than ever, as restaurants reopen at reduced capacities after losing months' worth of takings.
"That number [in the tweet] was across all nine sites, but to give it a little bit of context, Cheadle has 110 covers and we had 57 no-shows in one day," she said.
"That's half a restaurant that could have been booked out.
(Image: Gusto)
"I don't think people know the effect of what they're doing, especially at the moment where we're operating at such a reduced capacity.
"We can only fill a certain amount of tables to make sure everyone is spaced out, we are quite stringent about it.
"We staff the restaurant based on how many bookings we have, so we're getting people in, paying their wages and when people don't show up we are out of pocket.
"A table of two might think 'we're only two people, we don't really matter', but if you have 50 tables of two at £20 a head, it has a massive knock on effect.
"People don't do it to be malicious, they probably just don't understand the operations of a restaurant if they haven't worked in one."
Antonia said restaurant staff understand there are all sorts of valid reasons why people might need to cancel - and all they need to do is pick up the phone.
"Restaurants make it so easy to cancel - it's a click of a button or a phone call that takes just a few minutes," she said.
"If you cancel in advance that means there's a booking available for someone else that might want it.
"It has always been bad but especially now, when every single business is fighting to make ends meet and to make it as safe as possible for guests.
"Everyone is trying so hard in this completely new way of working."
Antonia said the group had so far been reluctant to impose deposits or credit card pre-authorisations on bookings, as many smaller restaurants have started to introduce.
But she said it may have to be something they consider in future if high numbers of no-shows continue.
"We've always wanted to make it as easy as possible for people - we don't want to have to put those blocks up," she said.
"We don't want to ask people to do anything other than come and have a good time.
"But we're considering it and that's in line with the rest of the industry and what they are already doing. We're a fairly big restaurant group; we have a few sites and our restaurants aren't teeny tiny. We don't have to be quite as strict as some of the smaller independents.
"If we are feeling the effect, I can't imagine how hard it is for some of them."
Gusto also reopened its Knutsford and Alderley Edge sites on Monday, along with those in Liverpool, Heswall, Cookridge, Birmingham and West Bridgeford.
The group plans to open the rest of its restaurants, including its Manchester city centre site on Lloyd Street, later this summer.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-08--New estate on site of former pub will offer 57 homes for affordable rent

Plans have been submitted to build 59 new homes for affordable rent on the site of a former pub in Salford .
Lane End Developments want to transform vacant land in Cadishead , which once housed The Lion before the pub was demolished in 2016 .
It is hoped that the proposed mixture of properties , including one to two bedroom flats and semi-detached houses , will encourage young people and families to move to the area .
The development off Liverpool Road would be dominated by a three-storey apartment block which will also have space for four businesses to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If approved , it will house 27 two-bed and 16 one-bedroom flats as per requirements within Salford council ’ s housing policy for a mixture of housing in new developments .
A further 16 terraced two-bedroom houses will be provided along with a single detached property along a newly adopted access road into the two-acre site .
There will be two parking spaces per three-bedroom house and one space for every two-bedroom house .
Some 80 per cent of the apartments will have parking .
According to the draft local plan for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1,570 new homes in Cadishead , of which 45 per cent should be two-bedroom homes and 20 per cent three-bedroom homes .
There is also a requirement of a minimum of half of any apartments being proposed to have two bedrooms .
In a statement submitted with the planning application , Lane End Developments say : “ We feel that the scheme will have a positive impact in this area as a direct result of its design and appearance .
“ The proposal will provide a high-quality development , creating much needed apartments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the area affordably , whilst creating amenities and contributing to job creation with proposing retail units .
“ The proposal will enhance the street scene and bring a function back to a vacant and currently underutilised site .
“ This will have a positive effect on the wider community .
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Plans have been submitted to build 59 new homes for affordable rent on the site of a former pub in Salford.
Lane End Developments want to transform vacant land in Cadishead, which once housed The Lion before the pub was demolished in 2016.
It is hoped that the proposed mixture of properties, including one to two bedroom flats and semi-detached houses, will encourage young people and families to move to the area.
The development off Liverpool Road would be dominated by a three-storey apartment block which will also have space for four businesses to move into units on the ground floor.
If approved, it will house 27 two-bed and 16 one-bedroom flats as per requirements within Salford council’s housing policy for a mixture of housing in new developments.
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A further 16 terraced two-bedroom houses will be provided along with a single detached property along a newly adopted access road into the two-acre site.
There will be two parking spaces per three-bedroom house and one space for every two-bedroom house. Some 80 per cent of the apartments will have parking.
According to the draft local plan for Salford there is a need to deliver 1,570 new homes in Cadishead, of which 45 per cent should be two-bedroom homes and 20 per cent three-bedroom homes.
There is also a requirement of a minimum of half of any apartments being proposed to have two bedrooms.
In a statement submitted with the planning application, Lane End Developments say: “We feel that the scheme will have a positive impact in this area as a direct result of its design and appearance.
“The proposal will provide a high-quality development, creating much needed apartments and houses for people wishing to live in the area affordably, whilst creating amenities and contributing to job creation with proposing retail units.
“The proposal will enhance the street scene and bring a function back to a vacant and currently underutilised site.
“This will have a positive effect on the wider community.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-08--Teenage boy arrested after 'stabbing' close to shopping park

A 16 year-old boy has been arrested after a man was hospitalised in a reported stabbing in Denton .
Police say they were called to reports of a stabbing on Wilton Street , at the rear of the Crown Point North shopping park , just before 1pm on Tuesday .
The street contains houses , residential units and also a walkway into the shopping centre .
They say officers found a man in his 30s who had been attacked with a weapon .
Greater Manchester Police ( GMP ) have not disclosed what the weapon was but say the man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Locals said the air ambulance had been landing nearby and there was a big police presence in the area , which was taped off .
The man 's injuries are not believed to be life threatening , GMP added .
A 16 year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of assault and was taken into custody for questioning .
In a statement , GMP said : `` At 12.55pm on Tuesday 7 July 2020 , police were called to reports of an assault on Wilton Street , Denton .
`` Officers attended and established @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been assaulted by a man with a weapon .
He has been taken to hospital .
`` His injuries are not believed to be life threatening .
`` A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of serious assault .
`` He has been taken in to police custody for questioning .
An investigation is underway . ''
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0161 856 9262 quoting 1345 of 07/07/20 or Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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A 16 year-old boy has been arrested after a man was hospitalised in a reported stabbing in Denton.
Police say they were called to reports of a stabbing on Wilton Street, at the rear of the Crown Point North shopping park, just before 1pm on Tuesday.
The street contains houses, residential units and also a walkway into the shopping centre.
They say officers found a man in his 30s who had been attacked with a weapon.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have not disclosed what the weapon was but say the man was taken to hospital for treatment.
Locals said the air ambulance had been landing nearby and there was a big police presence in the area, which was taped off.
The man's injuries are not believed to be life threatening, GMP added.
A 16 year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of assault and was taken into custody for questioning.
In a statement, GMP said: "At 12.55pm on Tuesday 7 July 2020, police were called to reports of an assault on Wilton Street, Denton.
"Officers attended and established that a man in his 30s had been assaulted by a man with a weapon. He has been taken to hospital.
"His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
"A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of serious assault.
"He has been taken in to police custody for questioning. An investigation is underway."
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0161 856 9262 quoting 1345 of 07/07/20 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-08--Bury now has second best school attendance in North West

A borough in Greater Manchester has the second best school attendance rates in the north west following its reopening in the wake of the coronavirus lockdown .
Between 4,000 and 4,500 pupils have now returned to schools in Bury - of a total cohort of 29,000 children aged four to 16 .
Bury council directors say that is the second-best rate of attendance in the north west , behind only Southport .
The news was revealed at a town hall meeting on Tuesday ( July 6 ) .
Council bosses set out the local authority ’ s strategy on 'resetting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the coronavirus crisis , which saw schools shut to the vast majority of children .
Julien Kramer , interim assistant director for education and inclusion , updated the safeguarding sub-committee during a virtual meeting via video conference .
He said : “ It ’ s not a race , but we are the second best attending authority in the region after Southport .
“ I didn ’ t want to be the first to get everybody back , I wanted to be the safest.
” The majority of primary schools partially reopened @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , there were approximately 2,700 children at school each day .
Bury council was among the first local authorities in the country to tell headteachers not to welcome more children back until it was safe to do so , despite government guidance regarding reopening on June 1 .
Together with vulnerable children and pupils whose parents are key workers , Reception , Year 1 and 6 have also started attending primary schools again .
There are currently up to 400 Year 10 pupils attending secondary schools .
Sandra Bruce , assistant director for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirmed around 60 per cent of early years providers have now reopened .
Education bosses also revealed that around 900 laptops have been provided to schoolchildren using funding from government and Greater Manchester .
In some cases , the local authority has had to provide “ dongles ” so that pupils can access the internet on their laptops to complete school work remotely .
One-off funding will be available to schools during the next academic year through the National COVID-19 Catch Up government grant to support “ catch up ” due to lost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ presented by Mr Kramer .
It said : “ The scheme recognises that all children and young people will have lost time in education as a result of the pandemic .
“ This means that additional support can be provided both to disadvantaged pupils and more widely to address gaps in learning and so raise attainment.
” Some of this funding may be used to fund summer activities at schools .

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A borough in Greater Manchester has the second best school attendance rates in the north west following its reopening in the wake of the coronavirus lockdown.
Between 4,000 and 4,500 pupils have now returned to schools in Bury - of a total cohort of 29,000 children aged four to 16.
Bury council directors say that is the second-best rate of attendance in the north west, behind only Southport.
The news was revealed at a town hall meeting on Tuesday (July 6).
Council bosses set out the local authority’s strategy on 'resetting' the education service in the aftermath of the coronavirus crisis, which saw schools shut to the vast majority of children.
Julien Kramer, interim assistant director for education and inclusion, updated the safeguarding sub-committee during a virtual meeting via video conference.
He said: “It’s not a race, but we are the second best attending authority in the region after Southport.
“I didn’t want to be the first to get everybody back, I wanted to be the safest.”
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The majority of primary schools partially reopened by June 15. In that week, there were approximately 2,700 children at school each day.
Bury council was among the first local authorities in the country to tell headteachers not to welcome more children back until it was safe to do so, despite government guidance regarding reopening on June 1.
Together with vulnerable children and pupils whose parents are key workers, Reception, Year 1 and 6 have also started attending primary schools again.
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There are currently up to 400 Year 10 pupils attending secondary schools.
Sandra Bruce, assistant director for early help and school readiness, also confirmed around 60 per cent of early years providers have now reopened.
Education bosses also revealed that around 900 laptops have been provided to schoolchildren using funding from government and Greater Manchester.
In some cases, the local authority has had to provide “dongles” so that pupils can access the internet on their laptops to complete school work remotely.
One-off funding will be available to schools during the next academic year through the National COVID-19 Catch Up government grant to support “catch up” due to lost teaching time, according to a report presented by Mr Kramer.
It said: “The scheme recognises that all children and young people will have lost time in education as a result of the pandemic.
“This means that additional support can be provided both to disadvantaged pupils and more widely to address gaps in learning and so raise attainment.”
Some of this funding may be used to fund summer activities at schools.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-08--Man United transfer dilemma shows how quickly priorities can change

When Ole Gunnar Solskjaer played down his post-match chat with Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake he focused on quantity when it comes to his options at the back .
The United boss was caught in discussion with Ake after the 5-2 win at Old Trafford on Saturday and it was reported he told the Dutchman : “ We need a left-footed centre-back , so keep going.
” But while that had led to days of speculation that United could be considering a move for Ake , who is expected to leave Bournemouth this summer , Solskjaer played it down during his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 've got seven centre-backs , I do n't know where that 's come from .
We 're fine , '' the United boss said .
You could arguably make that eight centre-backs with teenager Teden Mengi training with the first-team since the season restarted , but the issue for United is less one of quantity , and more an issue of quality .
During the 16 game unbeaten run that has propelled United back into the top four picture , to the FA Cup semi-finals and the brink of the Europa League quarter-finals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but there remains a feeling that is masking wider defensive issues .
So while six months ago United 's priority for this summer was strengthening a misfiring attack , they might now have to consider a change of plans .
The arrival of Bruno Fernandes has transformed United going forward , with 43 goals scored in the last 16 games , but the individual defensive mistakes remain an issue , even if they 're not proving to be too costly at the moment .
In reality , Jadon Sancho remains United 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ complete a deal for the England winger then it 's going to drain a significant chunk of the transfer budget , with United , like every club , counting the cost the COVID-19 outbreak has had on their revenues .
It 's clear Sancho would add even more star quality to this side going forward .
He is already a world-class winger and would make United 's front three as strong a unit as there is in Europe .
But while most successful modern teams are built , initially , on dazzling attacks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back to provide some foundation and United might be no different .
While Harry Maguire is the captain of this side and a clear long-term investment , there are arguably question marks over the rest of United 's central defensive options .
To begin with the more obvious problems , Marcos Rojo will almost certainly leave this summer while Chris Smalling wants to make his successful loan move to Roma a permanent one .
Phil Jones remains a United player but he 's injured again and has played just 587 minutes of senior @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reason for United to retain his services either .
There are high hopes for Axel Tuanzebe but the 22-year-old has suffered his own injury problems this season and his development has stalled for now .
Maguire 's most likely partners at the moment are Eric Bailly and Victor Lindelof .
The former returned to the side and impressed before lockdown but he was dragged out of position for Norwich 's equaliser in the FA Cup quarter-final and that missed an attempted clearance as well in the build-up to Todd Cantwell 's strike .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bournemouth at the weekend , although the blame for his handball should lie with Nemanja Matic 's poor pass and United 's general sloppiness in defence at the start of the second half .
The Ivorian had only just come on at that point , replacing Lindelof as he struggled with an ongoing back problem .
Lindelof is clearly the first choice partner to Maguire but as good as he was last season there are still doubts as to whether he has the quality or the consistency to be a title-winning centre back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a conundrum to solve .
United 's defensive record has been excellent during this unbeaten run , but is that a sign of a defensive unit finding their feet together , or are the clean sheets actually hiding an issue that still needs addressing ?
Solskjaer might deny he 's given away the idea that he is looking for defensive reinforcements with his post-match chat with Ake , and it might not change United 's priorities this summer , but it is a sign of how quickly the shape of a squad can @ @

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When Ole Gunnar Solskjaer played down his post-match chat with Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake he focused on quantity when it comes to his options at the back.
The United boss was caught in discussion with Ake after the 5-2 win at Old Trafford on Saturday and it was reported he told the Dutchman: “We need a left-footed centre-back, so keep going.”
But while that had led to days of speculation that United could be considering a move for Ake, who is expected to leave Bournemouth this summer, Solskjaer played it down during his press conference on Wednesday.
"I've got seven centre-backs, I don't know where that's come from. We're fine," the United boss said.
You could arguably make that eight centre-backs with teenager Teden Mengi training with the first-team since the season restarted, but the issue for United is less one of quantity, and more an issue of quality.
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During the 16 game unbeaten run that has propelled United back into the top four picture, to the FA Cup semi-finals and the brink of the Europa League quarter-finals, they have kept 11 clean sheets, but there remains a feeling that is masking wider defensive issues.
So while six months ago United's priority for this summer was strengthening a misfiring attack, they might now have to consider a change of plans. The arrival of Bruno Fernandes has transformed United going forward, with 43 goals scored in the last 16 games, but the individual defensive mistakes remain an issue, even if they're not proving to be too costly at the moment.
In reality, Jadon Sancho remains United's top target this summer and if they complete a deal for the England winger then it's going to drain a significant chunk of the transfer budget, with United, like every club, counting the cost the COVID-19 outbreak has had on their revenues.
It's clear Sancho would add even more star quality to this side going forward. He is already a world-class winger and would make United's front three as strong a unit as there is in Europe.
But while most successful modern teams are built, initially, on dazzling attacks, they often need investment at the back to provide some foundation and United might be no different.
While Harry Maguire is the captain of this side and a clear long-term investment, there are arguably question marks over the rest of United's central defensive options.
To begin with the more obvious problems, Marcos Rojo will almost certainly leave this summer while Chris Smalling wants to make his successful loan move to Roma a permanent one. Phil Jones remains a United player but he's injured again and has played just 587 minutes of senior football this season, there is no reason for United to retain his services either.
There are high hopes for Axel Tuanzebe but the 22-year-old has suffered his own injury problems this season and his development has stalled for now.
Maguire's most likely partners at the moment are Eric Bailly and Victor Lindelof. The former returned to the side and impressed before lockdown but he was dragged out of position for Norwich's equaliser in the FA Cup quarter-final and that missed an attempted clearance as well in the build-up to Todd Cantwell's strike.
Bailly also gave away a penalty against Bournemouth at the weekend, although the blame for his handball should lie with Nemanja Matic's poor pass and United's general sloppiness in defence at the start of the second half.
The Ivorian had only just come on at that point, replacing Lindelof as he struggled with an ongoing back problem. Lindelof is clearly the first choice partner to Maguire but as good as he was last season there are still doubts as to whether he has the quality or the consistency to be a title-winning centre back.
All of that leaves Solskjaer with a conundrum to solve. United's defensive record has been excellent during this unbeaten run, but is that a sign of a defensive unit finding their feet together, or are the clean sheets actually hiding an issue that still needs addressing?
Solskjaer might deny he's given away the idea that he is looking for defensive reinforcements with his post-match chat with Ake, and it might not change United's priorities this summer, but it is a sign of how quickly the shape of a squad can change.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-08--Premier League set to keep five substitutes rule change for next season

The Premier League looks set to continue its five substitutions rule as football ’ s lawmakers are reported to be considering keeping the regulation for next season .
The International Football Association Board ( IFAB ) implemented the change back in May as leagues returned to action following the three-month hiatus amid the coronavirus pandemic .
The rule was introduced as a short-term measure to protect players involved in leagues looking to finish their seasons this summer , with the likes of Manchester United and Manchester City only given a short period of time to return to fitness in time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to The Athletic though , IFAB are set to carry the rule into the 2020/21 campaign , which could also be impacted by the pandemic given the current season ’ s late finish .
Leagues were given the option as to whether they wanted to be part of the rule change , with the Premier League showing their support for it in June .
Although the change has been implemented in order to try and help players , it hasn ’ t been well received by everyone since football ’ s return .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Villa boss Dean Smith have been among those who have criticised the change to five substitutes , feeling it benefits the top sides more than those with less resources .
`` I can ’ t believe that anything can be changed midway through the season , when the players are just at their fittest , '' said Wilder .
`` We produced one of our highest intensity games on Sunday , three days after being chased all over at Manchester United .
`` So from a fitness point of views it was always @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stronger squads and the bigger clubs ( to have more substitutes ) . ''
Speaking after his side ’ s defeat to Premier League champions Liverpool , Smith said : “ I feel we don ’ t need rule changes in a season .
To make it five subs it was always going to benefit the clubs with the bigger and healthier squads .
“ I don ’ t really thank Jurgen ( Klopp ) for sending the big guns on !
He made a triple substitution with three players that would normally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Liverpool and that ’ s going to up the quality they have . ''

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The Premier League looks set to continue its five substitutions rule as football’s lawmakers are reported to be considering keeping the regulation for next season.
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) implemented the change back in May as leagues returned to action following the three-month hiatus amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The rule was introduced as a short-term measure to protect players involved in leagues looking to finish their seasons this summer, with the likes of Manchester United and Manchester City only given a short period of time to return to fitness in time for the return to action.
According to The Athletic though, IFAB are set to carry the rule into the 2020/21 campaign, which could also be impacted by the pandemic given the current season’s late finish.
Leagues were given the option as to whether they wanted to be part of the rule change, with the Premier League showing their support for it in June.
Although the change has been implemented in order to try and help players, it hasn’t been well received by everyone since football’s return.
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder and Aston Villa boss Dean Smith have been among those who have criticised the change to five substitutes, feeling it benefits the top sides more than those with less resources.
"I can’t believe that anything can be changed midway through the season, when the players are just at their fittest," said Wilder.
"We produced one of our highest intensity games on Sunday, three days after being chased all over at Manchester United.
"So from a fitness point of views it was always going to be an advantage to the stronger squads and the bigger clubs (to have more substitutes)."
Speaking after his side’s defeat to Premier League champions Liverpool, Smith said: “I feel we don’t need rule changes in a season. To make it five subs it was always going to benefit the clubs with the bigger and healthier squads.
“I don’t really thank Jurgen (Klopp) for sending the big guns on! He made a triple substitution with three players that would normally be starting the majority of the games for Liverpool and that’s going to up the quality they have."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-08--Land battle as plans to dump seven foot pile of dirt causes upset

A land battle has started over plans for a plot in Trafford where permission has been granted for tonnes of dirt to be dumped .
Carrington parish council is concerned by an already-approved planning application to drop a seven foot high pile of ‘ inert material ’ on land off Manchester Road in the village , close to an ancient woodland , and shape it into a new recreational ground .
The plans had been approved by the old parish council before a new raft of councillors came in at the end of 2019 .
The previous administration resigned en @ @ @ @ @ @ @ watched and they ’ d received hate mail .
But the new council has taken issue with the decisions made by their predecessors regarding the land , which the parish council owns .
A spokesperson for Carrington parish council said : “ We the residents of Carrington village feel that this project is no more than a land fill exercise , dressed up as an improvement or redevelopment of the only green space and ancient orchard left within the village .
“ This is a one acre , seven foot high , football @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aesthetic benefit or amenity for the village and residents.
” Trafford Council approved an application from developers EMS Asset Management back in March 2019 , with the support of the previous parish council to deposit the ‘ inert material ’ and create the new recreational ground .
But the new parish council said residents were ‘ totally unaware ’ of the plans .
The spokesperson added : “ This has all been brought to our attention as an inheritance to the new parish council and which residents were totally unaware of .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been carried out and residents have show their disapproval of this outlandish proposal.
” Trafford council stated a permit would be needed by EMS Asset Management before any dumping of material could take place to ensure no risk is posed to people or the environment .
The authority pointed out a condition of the permission granted last year would be that the work would be completed with 18 months – in other words by September 2020 .
A spokesperson for Trafford council said : “ The council granted the planning application for this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ council .
Although the permission includes the tipping of inert material , the end result would be the creation of an improved playing field facility .
“ Planning permission does not , in itself , grant a company any rights to access or use land for this purpose .
If the parish council no longer want the works to go ahead , and as they own the land , this is a matter for them to resolve legally with the company concerned.
” It is understood that Carrington parish council is taking legal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set up a GoFundMe page to cover any upcoming legal costs which can be accessed here .

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A land battle has started over plans for a plot in Trafford where permission has been granted for tonnes of dirt to be dumped.
Carrington parish council is concerned by an already-approved planning application to drop a seven foot high pile of ‘inert material’ on land off Manchester Road in the village, close to an ancient woodland, and shape it into a new recreational ground.
The plans had been approved by the old parish council before a new raft of councillors came in at the end of 2019. The previous administration resigned en masse following claims their homes were being watched and they’d received hate mail.
But the new council has taken issue with the decisions made by their predecessors regarding the land, which the parish council owns.
A spokesperson for Carrington parish council said: “We the residents of Carrington village feel that this project is no more than a land fill exercise, dressed up as an improvement or redevelopment of the only green space and ancient orchard left within the village.
“This is a one acre, seven foot high, football pitch sized monstrosity which will have no aesthetic benefit or amenity for the village and residents.”
Trafford Council approved an application from developers EMS Asset Management back in March 2019, with the support of the previous parish council to deposit the ‘inert material’ and create the new recreational ground.
But the new parish council said residents were ‘totally unaware’ of the plans.
The spokesperson added: “This has all been brought to our attention as an inheritance to the new parish council and which residents were totally unaware of.
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“Subsequently a referendum of the village has been carried out and residents have show their disapproval of this outlandish proposal.”
Trafford council stated a permit would be needed by EMS Asset Management before any dumping of material could take place to ensure no risk is posed to people or the environment.
The authority pointed out a condition of the permission granted last year would be that the work would be completed with 18 months – in other words by September 2020.
A spokesperson for Trafford council said: “The council granted the planning application for this site with the support of Carrington parish council. Although the permission includes the tipping of inert material, the end result would be the creation of an improved playing field facility.
“Planning permission does not, in itself, grant a company any rights to access or use land for this purpose. If the parish council no longer want the works to go ahead, and as they own the land, this is a matter for them to resolve legally with the company concerned.”
It is understood that Carrington parish council is taking legal advice on the issue.
It has set up a GoFundMe page to cover any upcoming legal costs which can be accessed here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-08--Vodka-fuelled vet nurse goes 'manic' and causes chaos on flight

A woman described as 'every passenger 's worst nightmare ' after she caused four hours of chaos on board a flight to Turkey has avoided jail .
Katherine Heyes , 29 , became abusive with crew on the Thomas Cook flight from Manchester Airport to Antalya after they found an empty bottle of vodka near her seat .
The 'hysterical ' veterinary nurse was screaming and shouting at her surrounding passengers and crew , a court heard .
Children became upset during the 'chaotic ' incident and one passenger said Heyes ' behaviour led to the flight being the 'worst @ @ @ @ @ @ @ travelling .
Today , Heyes , from Wigan , was told by a judge at Minshull Street Crown Court that she should be 'ashamed ' as she avoided jail .
The court heard how on Saturday , May 18 last year , the defendant boarded the flight with two female friends .
She appeared 'friendly ' at first , prosecutor Peter Hall told the court , but then cabin crew members noticed that she was drunk .
`` During the flight , cabin crew noticed the defendant and her friend going into the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' , Mr Hall added .
`` They were advised to use the toilet one at a time .
`` During the flight it then became obvious that the defendant and her two friends in her group were drunk .
`` Cabin crew members described the defendant as being particularly drunk and her speech was slurred . ''
The crew then found an empty bottle of vodka where the group were sitting and removed it .
The woman were told not to drink any more alcohol on the flight , but Heyes became @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hysterical and screaming and her behaviour was described as manic '' , the prosecutor told the court .
`` The atmosphere in the cabin was described as chaotic .
Children on board the aircraft were particularly upset and one was crying .
`` One passenger said it was the worst experience she has ever had on a flight . ''
As there was only 40 minutes of the journey left , the flight continued on its path to Turkey and local police spoke to Heyes once the plane had landed .
Mitigating , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - who has no previous convictions - is of 'impeccable character ' and is 'ashamed ' of her actions .
`` She works full-time and is plainly a much-loved family member , colleague and friend '' , Ms Shenton added .
`` She is not a heavy drinker despite the seriousness of this offence , she does n't drink spirits and rarely travels .
This was a perfect storm .
`` No actual violence was used , she was n't arrested and taken off the plane .
She was allowed to collect her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` She was told by her father that police had contacted her in the UK telling her that they wanted to speak to her .
`` It took her three years to qualify as a veterinary nurse and she hopes to continue in her role . ''
Ms Shenton asked Judge John Edwards - given her client 's mitigation - to avoid sending her to custody immediately .
The judge agreed and sentenced Heyes to a community order , but told her ; 'you are every passenger 's worst nightmare ' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ deeply unpleasant for everyone but it can cause hazards and danger '' , Judge Edwards added .
`` You were 'out of it ' as you said .
You should be ashamed and I think you are . ''
Heyes , of Stour Road , Tyldesley , Wigan , pleaded guilty to an offence of entering an aircraft when drunk .
She was sentenced to a 12 month community order made up of 80 hours of unpaid work .
She also has to pay £250 in court costs .

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A woman described as 'every passenger's worst nightmare' after she caused four hours of chaos on board a flight to Turkey has avoided jail.
Katherine Heyes, 29, became abusive with crew on the Thomas Cook flight from Manchester Airport to Antalya after they found an empty bottle of vodka near her seat.
The 'hysterical' veterinary nurse was screaming and shouting at her surrounding passengers and crew, a court heard.
Children became upset during the 'chaotic' incident and one passenger said Heyes' behaviour led to the flight being the 'worst experience' she has ever had while travelling.
Today, Heyes, from Wigan, was told by a judge at Minshull Street Crown Court that she should be 'ashamed' as she avoided jail.
The court heard how on Saturday, May 18 last year, the defendant boarded the flight with two female friends.
She appeared 'friendly' at first, prosecutor Peter Hall told the court, but then cabin crew members noticed that she was drunk.
"During the flight, cabin crew noticed the defendant and her friend going into the toilet together carrying a large beach bag", Mr Hall added.
"They were advised to use the toilet one at a time.
"During the flight it then became obvious that the defendant and her two friends in her group were drunk.
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"Cabin crew members described the defendant as being particularly drunk and her speech was slurred."
The crew then found an empty bottle of vodka where the group were sitting and removed it.
The woman were told not to drink any more alcohol on the flight, but Heyes became 'hysterical'.
"The defendant was hysterical and screaming and her behaviour was described as manic", the prosecutor told the court.
"The atmosphere in the cabin was described as chaotic. Children on board the aircraft were particularly upset and one was crying.
"One passenger said it was the worst experience she has ever had on a flight."
As there was only 40 minutes of the journey left, the flight continued on its path to Turkey and local police spoke to Heyes once the plane had landed.
Mitigating, defence lawyer Rachel Shenton said her client - who has no previous convictions - is of 'impeccable character' and is 'ashamed' of her actions.
"She works full-time and is plainly a much-loved family member, colleague and friend", Ms Shenton added.
"She is not a heavy drinker despite the seriousness of this offence, she doesn't drink spirits and rarely travels. This was a perfect storm.
"No actual violence was used, she wasn't arrested and taken off the plane. She was allowed to collect her bags and carry on with her holiday.
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"She was told by her father that police had contacted her in the UK telling her that they wanted to speak to her.
"It took her three years to qualify as a veterinary nurse and she hopes to continue in her role."
Ms Shenton asked Judge John Edwards - given her client's mitigation - to avoid sending her to custody immediately.
The judge agreed and sentenced Heyes to a community order, but told her; 'you are every passenger's worst nightmare'.
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"Behaviour like yours is not only deeply unpleasant for everyone but it can cause hazards and danger", Judge Edwards added.
"You were 'out of it' as you said. You should be ashamed and I think you are."
Heyes, of Stour Road, Tyldesley, Wigan, pleaded guilty to an offence of entering an aircraft when drunk.
She was sentenced to a 12 month community order made up of 80 hours of unpaid work.
She also has to pay £250 in court costs.