Yes
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No
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Very early in the discussions about a possible Congestion Charge, TraffordConservatives took a policy decision to oppose the concept. Our MP, GrahamBrady, took a similar stance. To introduce any new tax is not going to be wellreceived. To introduce one that taxes people to travel to work was crazy even byLabour ‘s record on taxation. There was never the confidence that the trumpetedimprovements to public transport would actually be delivered. In any case, manyaspects of these improvements are supposed to be on the way without aCongestion Charge coming in.In Ashton Ward every household received a copy of the leaflet opposing theCharge which was produced and funded by Trafford Conservatives. Tens of thousands of these leaflets were delivered across the borough. Much of the ’Yes’campaign was funded by public money. Trafford’s high turnout in the Referendumvoted heavily against the proposals, as did the rest of Greater Manchester.We are now in a much more difficult economic climate for everyone. Thegovernment would do well to learn from this referendum result and start funding real transport improvementsfrom public monies and scrap their stance of ‘It’s either congestion charging or you get nothing!’.
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“Cross Councillors”
Councillor John Lamb andCouncillor Brian Rigby took theopportunity to say a big thank youto Mrs. Heather Morris, who isone of many Children’s SchoolCrossing PatrolWardens. Heather, as she isknown to hundreds of localpeople, became a SchoolCrossing Patrol Warden over 38years ago outside the former Glebelands Road PrimarySchool. She agreed to be a Warden for just one week as a favour to the local Police. Ten years later she was still there but movedto the crossing point on Glebelands Road near to Park Road whenthe Primary school closed. Heather has been there ever since.Mrs Morris said, “I agreed to be a Warden for a week but the Policecould find no one else, so I stayed on.” I thought the job wasvoluntary, but to my surprise I got a cheque for £9 for my firstmonths work.”Mrs Morris who turns out in all weathers to ensure that “her children” cross the road safely, really enjoys being part of thecommunity. She said, “Some of the children that cross the roadtoday are the grandchildren of pupils I first saw across GlebelandsRoad.” Next time you are driving down Glebelands Road, look outfor Heather and why not give her a wave or a quick “toot.”
It’s vital to supportour local traders
As the economic downturn biteseven deeper it is more importantthan ever that local traders get allthe support possible in order thatwe retain their valuablecontribution to the community.Not everyone has easy access tolarger shopping centres and goodshops just a short walk frompeople’s homes provide animportant service to manyresidents.The vibrancy of Ashton village isin part due to its diversity of businesses. We are all wellserved in this respect and bykeeping the businesses healthy atthis time the village can remainviable as a local retail andrestaurant centre.
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A newsletter from your Conservative Councillors
Spring 2009
Voters give Congestion Charging a resoundingthumbs down.
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