Gorse Hill is a thriving Manchester neighbourhood in the borough of Trafford, giving its name to the Gorse Hill Ward alongside neighbourhoods of Lostock, Trafford Park and parts of Stretford. This site serves as an archive of news (political and local) for the main Gorse Hill Labour website. Latest Posts
Gorse Hill councillor Dave Acton has been elected chair of the Greater Manchester Fire Authority. This is one of the key political positions in delivery of services within the Greater Manchester area and great kudos for Gorse Hill Ward. We're all delighted with the appointment
Following the untimely death of Stewart Heap, Trafford Leisure Trust's Head of Operations, some services will be affected on 21st September for his funeral. George Carnall Centre will be closed between 12-3pm next Wednesday. Stretford Sports Centre will remain open with a reduced service. Thoughts go to staff and Stewart's family
The brilliant news that the medical centre is finally open is superb reward for the hard work put in by Lostock Partnership, the Labour Party Councillors and particularly Dave Acton, Primary Care Trust and residents. It's been a long road but we have finally got back a GP practice into Lostock. We're delighted to welcome our new GPs Drs Archer and Norbury who together with our very own pharmacist: Mr Asit Raja of Lostock Pharmacy have invested in the new facility. Well done to everyone involved.
A college opened by David Cameron has been forced to close with its owner blaming David Cameron.
At the Flixton, Urmston and Davyhulme Parade with the Breathe Clean Air Group. Fabulous reception for the residents who are taking this stand against the incinerator
See more pics on Breathe Clean Air Group's Facebook page
Applications to be considered include new houses on Marple Grove and the major development at Trafford Quays (behind Swinging Bridge Pub) 250 homes and nearly 28,000 sq m of of office and commercial accommodation.
Peel's designs for Media City are under fire. The location is said to lack urban vitality. The verdict should act as spur for both Salford and Trafford to promote hustle and bustle on the Quays.