The LCA Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday 15th July 2023 in the Community Studio, Arcadia Library and Leisure Centre starting at 14.00. Everyone is welcome.
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Friends of Chapel Street Park / Bluebell Green Meeting
Friends of Chapel Street Park / Bluebell Green are holding a meeting on Saturday 12th November, 10.00-11.00.
They have some exciting funding news to discuss and will start of planning their next 12months of activities. They’re also looking for a new chair for Friends of Chapel Street Park and a Secretary. Could this be you? Volunteers old and new really welcome.
Friends of Highfield Country Park AGM
The Friends of Highfield Country Park will be holding its AGM on Tuesday 18th October, 7-8pm at The Baptist Church, Elmsworth Avenue, Levenshulme, M19 3NS.
Friends of Levenshulme Station Meeting
The Friends of Levenshulme Station will hold a meeting on Wednesday 18 May 2022, 18.30-19.30 at Arcadia Library and Leisure Centre.
Local Election Hustings 2022
It’s election time again and we’re back with hustings for both Burnage Ward and Levenshulme Ward after being prevented from holding them because of the pandemic restrictions.
This is your opportunity to ask questions of local election candidates in person and see how they respond. All questions will be addressed to all candidates. These are the people standing to be your local councillor and representative on Manchester City Council.
Thank you to Rev. George Reeves, Rector of St Peter and St Mark’s Parish, for kindly hosting the hustings at St Peter’s Church.
Burnage Ward Hustings
- Thursday 21 April
- 18.45-19.45
- St Peter’s Church, Stockport Road, M19 3BS
Levenshulme Ward Hustings
- Saturday 23 April
- 15.00
- St Peter’s Church, Stockport Road, M19 3BS
Candidates
Posters
HS2 Consultation Webinar
The UK Government has introduced a Bill into Parliament, seeking the power to build and operate the next section of the HS2 railway between Crewe and Manchester, with a connection to the West Coast Main Line to serve stations in Scotland and the North West.
HS2 Ltd are holding a webinar on Thursday 17 March 2022, 18.00-19.00 to discuss the Crewe to Manchester section of the new railway.
During this webinar we will give a brief presentation on the Bill and point out some of the main features of the proposed new railway in Manchester. The majority of time, however, will be set aside for questions – giving you the chance to ask the team about the Bill and what it means for Manchester.
Register to attend the webinar HERE
Find out more about this route HERE
Proposed Tenants Union
Levenshulme & Burnage proposed Tenants Union
Open meetings to find out the plans and to join up will be held:
Saturday 5th February 2:30pm – Sun in September Pub
Thursday 10th February 6pm – Levenshulme Inspire
Organised by Greater Manchester Tenants Union (part of) tenantsunion.org.uk contactable on: info@tenantsunion.org.uk
Active Neighbourhood Consultation and Full Plans
- Information released 17 December 2021
- Updated with Grangethorpe Drive plan 14 January 2022
- NEW DEADLINE for consultation 30 January 2022 (announced 14 January)
Manchester City Council has released the final plans for the Levenshulme and Burnage Active Neighbourhood today. A consultation is now open for the next six weeks.
The overview map is below. An interactive version that you can zoom in on is available HERE.
Scroll down to see ALL information published by the the council.
How can you comment on these proposals?
View the map and have your say
There will also be two engagement events held on:- 13 January 6.30pm to 7.30pm
- 20 January 6.30pm to 7.30pm
If you would like to attend one of these events please email the council’s Project Team at levyburnageproject@manchester.gov.uk to register your interest. You will be sent details on how to join.
Continue readingActive Neighbourhood – Nothing Confirmed Yet
What’s Going On With Our Active Neighbourhood?
Councillors have confirmed the Active Neighbourhood scheme will have a new public consultation and nothing is confirmed yet.
A meeting attended by over 60 residents, including Levenshulme Community Association Secretary Jeremy Hoad, was at times tense but has brought some welcome clarity to the current status of the Levenshulme and Burnage Active Neighbourhood.
Levenshulme Councillors Basat Sheikh and Zahid Hussain attended a meeting organised by the One Levenshulme group on 20 September after the release of a statement from Manchester City Council that said:
“Following the end of this trial, and reviews of feedback, all 14 filters will be made permanent.“
Manchester City Council statement, 13 September 2021
Councillors say this statement by Manchester City Council about the Levenshulme and Burnage Active Neighbourhood scheme was made “out of context” and this is only a partial explanation of the current situation. The current road blocks / “modal filters” will only be made permanent if a full plan for the Active Neighbourhood is approved for implementation following a public consultation.
The next stage designs will provide a full plan for interventions well beyond the current trial of 14 road blocks / “modal filters” in Levenshulme. This is the first time our community will be provided with comprehensive proposals and and a plan for the Active Neighbourhood, three years after the project started. It is understood the plans will include measures for both Levenshulme and Burnage.
The statement went on to say that:
“This month [August 2021] the Highways Service presented the initial outline designs for the proposed next stage of the Active Travel Neighbourhood scheme to ward councillors in both areas. These were agreed in principle, with the plans also submitted to Transport for Greater Manchester for their review and comment.”
Manchester City Council statement, 13 September 2021
A New Public Consultation
The new plans will be released soon and go to a public consultation. Councillors did not provide details of the consultation but accepted that previous consultations and the scheme as a whole had been “…a complete mess from the beginning…” and that it had “…gone wrong…”. They stated they had been “…working behind the scenes…” to improve the plans and had rejected previous drafts before accepting the current proposals.
Councillor Hussain stated that so far the project had spent £800,000 and that the budget had been reduced for the whole scheme. The original budget was up to £700,000 for development work and to undertake a trial with a further £1.8m available dependent on a successful business case proposal to TfGM for full implementation.
When pressed by residents councillors clarified that if residents were not happy with all the proposals then the scheme would not go ahead and everything – including the current road blocks / “modal filters” – would be removed.
It was also stated by councillors that the road blocks / “modal filters” would not be retained or made permanent until or unless problems on all roads were addressed, something councillors had insisted on for the scheme to progress. No scheme would be approved before that. However, councillors were confident that the community would welcome the final plans when they saw the designs.
Where’s the Data?
Councillors were also asked “Where’s the data?” as the whole scheme was claimed to be evidence based and data driven as well as community led. Councillors explained that the filters had been left in place so that the project could gather more data after the trial had finished [in June 2021] as Covid19 restrictions were lifted. Monitoring, managed by Manchester Urban Observatory (based at the University of Manchester) had taken place throughout the trial. Doubts were raised by residents about how accurate, useful or comprehensive this data was as well as the placement of monitoring equipment.
What will the final plans look like?
More comprehensive, inclusive and balanced, it seems. Reference was made to traffic calming, chicanes, crossings, pavement improvements and speed tables (large raised flat areas on the road). These are the sorts of measures residents, businesses and community groups (including Levenshulme Community Association) have been calling for throughout the project.
Unfortunately the attitude previously of the Project Team (with Sustrans and Levenshulme Bee Network before they were removed from the project in 2020) was dismissive of this more balanced approach and focussed primarily on installing road blocks / “modal filters” to create a “Low Traffic Neighbourhood”.
Residents also raised concerns about a number of related issues: dangerous driving in the area which was getting worse; problems with HGVs; speeding; anti-social behaviour around the road blocks; ongoing issues with emergency services and problems for carers and other service providers needing to easily meet residents’ needs. These reflected concerns that had consistently been raised by the LCA, residents and businesses that the approach throughout the project had been limited and did not focus on solving the problems we faced as a community or prioritise the aims of the project to actually make our roads safer and encourage walking and cycling.
Councillors stressed that the scheme was “…not about cycling…” but about “…Active Travel, creating shared space and provision for walking, cycling and drivers getting around.”
What happens next?
The final Active Neighbourhood plans should be made public in the next few weeks. The council has already indicated there will be a public engagement meeting in late September / early October.
Serious concerns were raised about how the consultation would be run. Residents made clear that they were dissatisfied with previous consultation and engagement and councillors accepted this had not been done well. Residents at the meeting highlighted the exclusive, biased and insecure nature of the online Commonplace system and the limited and ineffective information available.
As yet it is unclear what changes will be made to the consultation process, when it will start or how long it will run for. It is also unclear how decisions will be made, what criteria will be used and what attempts will be made to ensure the whole community can get involved and have their voices heard effectively.
Councillors Sheikh and Hussain were thanked for their attendance at the meeting and it was made clear by residents that this ongoing discussion was very welcome. Thanks also to Mark at the Bluebell for hosting the meeting.
Levenshulme Community Association will continue to provide updates and announcements as they are available to enable residents and businesses to be fully involved in this next stage of what has so far been a frustrating and difficult experience for many people.
Active Neighbourhood Update & Community Engagement Event
The Levenshulme and Burnage Active Neighbourhood Project Team are planning an event. The Project Team has stated today (9 September 2021):
“We are hoping to hold a community engagement event around Late September/ Early October, in which people can give their thoughts and feedback on the Active Neighbourhood plans in person.”
The intention of the meeting is to provide:
“…an opportunity to give thoughts and feedback on the existing filters and any future measures that may be put in place.“
No date or time has been set for the meeting / event yet.
It is intended to hold the event “for Levenshulme” at Arcadia Library and Leisure Centre on Stockport Road. This suggests the Project Team might hold a separate event for Burnage. If this is the case Levenshulme Community Association will promote both events.
After Manchester City Council took direct control of the project and removed Sustrans and Levenshulme Bee Network in 2020 the project was split into two – Phase 1 for Levenshulme and Phase 2 for Burnage. No clear explanation has ever been provided as to why the project was fragmented in this way and changed along political ward boundaries.
Councillors have previously stated that a final plan for the project would be released in September and then put out to consultation. The Project Team has stated any final plan would not be released until it had been signed off and agreed by local councillors and Transport for Greater Manchester. Whether this community engagement event in September or October is to consider a final plan or is an opportunity for general discussion is unclear.
Levenshulme Youth Project AGM
Levenshulme Youth Project Annual General Meeting
- 18.00-20.00 14 September 2021
- Levenshulme Old Library, Cromwell Grove, M13 3QE
Levenshulme Businesses Invited To Active Neighbourhood Meeting
The council is holding an online event for businesses to discuss the Levenshulme and Burnage Active Neighbourhood scheme Phase 1 (Levenshulme). The Project Team says:
“We felt that people attending [previous] events did not fully represent all of the business community in Levenshulme, and for this reason, we are reaching out to offer an additional event to ensure local businesses are aware of the scheme and have the chance to have their say.”
The event will take place at 18.00-19.00 on Thursday 14 January, 2021
The meeting will be attended by Levenshulme Councillors, colleagues from the Highways Service and Central Neighbourhood Team.
If you wish to attend the meeting please email the project at: Levyburnageproject@manchester.gov.uk
Please also share this information with any other businesses in the area who you think would be interested in taking part. The Active Neighbourhood project and the current trial of road blocks / “modal filters” are likely to have a significant impact on businesses. You can find a list of the locations at www.manchester.gov.uk/consultations.
[EDIT: The project email address is now working again]
Thee project email address has not been working properly recently so please feel free to email the LCA and we will pass your request on to the Project Team. If you cannot get through on the project email use this email address <secretary@levenshulmecommunity.org.uk> and add “LBAN Business Meeting” in the subject line.
MEN Article On School Traffic “Chaos”
Levenshulme is in the news with an article in the Manchester Evening News about traffic problems around schools.
“A community campaign group [Streets For People] is urging local councillors to take action on dangerous parking and increased school traffic in south Manchester.”
Extract from MEN article
Streets For People is hosting a Zoom meeting on Sunday 20th September 2020 at 3pm. The group says:
“We are organising a public meeting on the issue of what’s happening with the Low Traffic Neighbourhood proposals, and especially the council’s inaction on the dangerous situation outside schools caused by motor traffic.
We challenge the Levenshulme and Burnage councillors and council leadership to attend this meeting and explain to residents what is happening.”
Streets For People
Read the full article HERE
You can view the Streets for People video below or on their website HERE.
St Peter & St Mark Easter
Yoga with Mike Heath
Mike Heath provides yoga classes at Arcadia Library and Leisure Centre and is now doing a yoga podcast using the Zoom Cloud Meetings application during the Covid19 crisis.
Click HERE to find out what you need to do to get online.
It’s pretty straightforward – but you’ll need the Zoom app before we begin. Zoom works on desktop and laptop computers, and on smartphones and tablets.
Helping Us Be Together When We Can’t Be Together
Levenshulme Philosophy Cafe Online Discussion
The Levenshulme Philosophy Cafe will be hosting its first online discussion on Thursday, 2nd April from 7.30pm to 9.30pm, using the videolink provided by Zoom.
The topic is: ‘What is this pandemic teaching humanity?’
We can consider such questions as how this situation is affecting our attitude to life; what is the best attitude or mindset to adopt; the role of philosophy at this time; whether a better world can emerge from this or any other issues that you feel are important.
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/647652013…
The meeting is open to anyone who is a member of the Levenshulme Philosophy Cafe – though you don’t have to be from Levy to be a member.
Look forward to hearing your thoughts at this turning point in history. Stay safe.
You can join the Levenshulme Philosophy Cafe Facebook Group HERE
Levenshulme Creatives Chat Space
Levenshulme is full of wonderful people. Creative people. People who care.
At this difficult time some of the people at LOL (Levenshulme Old Library) are wondering… what do we do now?… how does the Levenshulme creative community respond? We know that the Inspire Centre are doing great stuff supporting the covid-19 response, such as being a rallying point for the Levy Corona Helper mutual aid group.
I’m sure we are all feeling a bit lost still. So… if you are in any way connected to Levenshulme Old Library… or live in Levenshulme and want to think how we can be creative online and safely… Join us for this 1 hour initial webinar and chat.
Hosted by Jez Hall, treasurer at LOL, we will be using Zoom, kindly donated by Shared Future CIC (who have a paid account they have let us use)
If you sign up we can capture your email and that will help us stay together.
If you can’t make it on the day… don’t fret… there will be other online chats.
No agenda. Nothing expected of you… just come together.
We’ll email a zoom link to you if you sign up
Follow the link to register HERE
LCA AGM postponed
The LCA AGM has been postponed in light of the current situation with the Covid19 virus. Officers have decided it is best to be cautious in the current climate. We will monitor the situation and advertise a new date when confirmed. This is likely to be in May or June. Officers will continue in their current roles until the AGM in these exceptional circumstances.
LCA General Meeting February 2020
****NEW DATE 15th FEBRUARY****
The next LCA General Meeting will be held as follows:
14.30
Saturday 15th February
Community Studio
Arcadia Library and Leisure Centre
Yew Tree Avenue, Manchester, M19 3PH (on Stockport Road)
Topics to be discussed will include:
- Levenshulme Community Directory
- Levenshulme Bee Network
- Village Green Living Tree
- New Identity and Branding for Levenshulme
- Fallowfield Loop £4.9m improvements
- Review of 2019 Election Hustings and plans for Local Elections 2020
- Christmas Lights Switch On Event and A6 Lights Thanks
- Updates from members and forthcoming local activities
LCA General Meeting
The next LCA General Meeting will be held as follows:
14.30
Saturday 14th December
Community Studio
Arcadia Library and Leisure Centre
Yew Tree Avenue, Manchester, M19 3PH (on Stockport Road)
LCA Community Forum on Policing and LCA General Meeting
LCA Community Forum
- Thursday 4th July 2019
- 19.00 – 20.15
- The Klondyke Club (1 Burnage Range, Levenshulme, M19 2HQ)
LCA General Meeting
- Thursday 4th July 2019
- 20.15 – 21.30 (latest)
- The Klondyke Club (1 Burnage Range, Levenshulme, M19 2HQ)
These are both public meetings. Everyone is welcome to attend. Parking is available.
Local Election Hustings
The LCA is holding two Hustings meetings for the 2019 local elections.
Burnage Ward
19.30, Thursday 18th April, The Klondyke, 1 Burnage Range, Levenshulme
Levenshulme Ward
19.30, Thursday 25th April, The Klondyke, 1 Burnage Range, Levenshulme
These are open, public meetings where anyone can question candidates directly. The full list of candidates is provided below.
Ward boundaries were changed in 2018 with Levenshulme Ward now expanded to include much of what was previously the Gorton South Ward which has been abolished. Burnage Ward has also expanded and now includes a big chunk of what was previously Levenshulme Ward running right up to Albert Road.
Please share and promote these Hustings. They are your opportunity to question candidates who will represent us on Manchester City Council.
Burnage
| Candidate’s Surname | Other Name(s) | Description (if any) |
|---|---|---|
| Ali | Azra Gulshan | Labour Party |
| Dundas | Benjamin | The Green Party |
| Hossain | Shahed | The Conservative Party Candidate |
| Rae | Ian Sidney | UK Independence Party (UKIP) |
| Timoney | Andrea Dawn | Liberal Democrats |
Levenshulme
| Candidate’s Surname | Other Name(s) | Description (if any) |
|---|---|---|
| Catterall | Bob | UK Independence Party (UKIP) |
| Hickey | Andrew Peter | Liberal Democrats |
| Sheikh | Basat Mahmood | Labour Party |
| Smith | James | The Conservative Party Candidate |
| Venes | Dick | The Green Party |
LCA Meeting 9th June 2018
Meeting:
LCA General Meeting
LCA General Meeting
Date & Time:
14.15, Saturday 9th June
Venue:
Community Studio, Arcadia Library and Leisure Centre
LCA General Meeting 2018-19 dates (same time and venue as above):
2018
Saturday 9th June
Saturday 8th September
Saturday 8th December
2019
Saturday 9th March (AGM)
Election Hustings Meetings 2018
The LCA is holding two Hustings meetings for the 2018 local elections.
Levenshulme Ward
19.30, Wednesday 18th April, The Klondyke, Burnage Range, Levenshulme
Burnage Ward
19.30, Wednesday 25th April, The Klondyke, Burnage Range, Levenshulme
These are open, public meetings where anyone can question candidates directly. The full list of candidates is provided below.
The local elections this year are “all out” elections with ALL councillors up for election – three positions in each Ward.
Ward boundaries have also been changed with Levenshulme Ward now expanded to included much of what was previously the Gorton South Ward which has been abolished. Burnage Ward has also expanded and now includes a big chunk of what was previously Levenshulme Ward running right up to Albert Road.
Please share and promote these Hustings. They are your opportunity to question candidates who will represent us on Manchester City Council.
St Peter’s Church Annual Meeting
St Peter’s Annual Church Meeting is on Sunday after the 11.15am service with the meeting starting at 12.30pm. All are welcome. There are still opportunities to take on roles and get involved.
A New Future For Levenshulme Sorting Office?
Plans are afoot for a major redevelopment of Levenshulme Sorting Office. Find out more on Monday 9th April at The Klondyke. There is a local business meeting at 15.30 followed by a residents’ meeting at 18.30.
Save Our Train Services
Emergency meeting about cuts to train services.
Levenshulme Community Manifesto Meeting
Come along and find out about the new Levenshulme Community Manifesto on Wednesday 28th February at The Klondyke. Developed by and for our community it is a statement of what our community wants for the future of Levenshulme.
LCA AGM 10th March 2018
Levenshulme Community Association AGM
14.30, Saturday 10th March 2018
Community Studio, Arcadia Library & Leisure Centre
Elections for 2018-19 will be held, the Annual Report will be given and we will discuss and hopefully approve the new Levenshulme Community Manifesto along with the usual updates on community activity and issues.
LCA General Meeting (December)
Levenshulme Community Association
General Meeting
14.30
Saturday 9th December
Community Studio, Arcadia Library & Leisure Centre
Everyone is welcome to share information about what is going on in Levenshulme and propose new ideas. We will also be discussing progress on the Levenshulme Community Manifesto.
What Is Your Vision For Levenshulme?
Everyone is welcome to a meeting to discuss the future of Levenshulme at 7.30pm on Wednesday 27th September at The Klondyke (1Burnage Range).
This will be the first of a series on public meetings and consultations where we can all suggest ideas and priorities for how we want Levenshulme to develop over the next few years.
There is no set agenda as this is something driven by us all but discussion will be guided and notes kept so all views are valued. This is an initiative by our community for our community.
- How do you want to see Levenshulme develop?
- What are your priorities for the future?
- What are the main issues that need addressing?
- How can we work together effectively to make our community what we want it to be?
- What is your vision for Levenshulme?
LCA 10 June Meeting
The next Levenshulme Community Association General Meeting will take place as follows:
14.15
Community Studio
Arcadia Library & Leisure Centre
Everyone welcome
Levenshulme Pride Launch
Come and say hello on 5th May.
Levenshulme Pride is for everyone. We want your ideas. We need your help. Why not organise a Pride event with a group you are part of? Help make Levenshulme Pride yours.
Find Out TONIGHT Why These People Want To Be Your MP
Your election.
Your MP.
Eight people ready for your questions TONIGHT.
19.00 at the Jain Centre, 667-9 Stockport Road, M12 4QE.
- ABIDOGUN, Kemi (Christian Peoples Alliance)
- CLIFFORD, Peter (Communist League)
- DISCO, The Irrelevant Johnny (The Official Monster Raving Loony Party)
- GALLOWAY, George (Independent)
- HOPKINS, David Michael
- KHAN, Mohammed Afzal (Labour Party)
- MAYO, Jess (Green Party)
- PEARCEY, Jackie (Liberal Democrats)
Friends of Levenshulme Station Annual General Meeting
Just when you were feeling short of an election to vote in!
Friends of Leve Station Annual General Meeting will be on Wednesday 17 May at 6:30 pm at the Arcadia.
Amongst other things the AGM will elect officers for the coming year and set a subscription (the proposal is to set this at a nominal £1 per member) so please try to attend if you can.
Agenda
1. Apologies for absence
2. Minutes of previous AGM
3. Officer’s reports:
a) Chair
b) Secretary – including Annual Report
c) Treasurer
4. Election of Officers for 2017/2018
a) Chair
b) Secretary
c) Treasurer
5. Motions (see below)
6. Any other Business relevant to the AGM
Motions for FoLS AGM 2017:
Motion 1:
The Friends of Levenshulme Station annual membership fee for 2017-2018 will be set at £1.00 per member.
Proposed: Ian Ford, Seconded: John Brown
Notes: the following notes are an explanation only and do not form part of the motion.
a. This isn’t about money – the few quid will doubtless be useful to cover small items we currently rely on individual generosity for but the issue is about sorting out our membership.
b. We currently have a mailing list but no formal membership. The current officers want as many people to be involved as possible and want to keep an open list for everyone with any interest and to continue to welcome anyone interested to our meetings. However we believe that we do need a formal membership who can vote to elect officers and on any policy matters.
c. Our constitution requires us to consider a membership fee every year – which has always been set at £0.00. We thought the easiest way to list actual members was to have nominal membership fee – the members are simply those who have paid.
Manchester Gorton Parliamentary Election Candidates
The list of candidates for the Manchester Gorton parliamentary by-election has been confirmed.
- ABIDOGUN, Kemi (Christian Peoples Alliance)
- CLIFFORD, Peter (Communist League)
- DISCO, The Irrelevant Johnny (The Official Monster Raving Loony Party)
- ECKERSLEY, Phil (UK Independence Party (UKIP))
- GALLOWAY, George (Independent)
- HOPKINS, David Michael
- JARADAT, Shaden (Conservative Party)
- KHAN, Mohammed Afzal (Labour Party)
- KHANDOKER, Sufi Miah (Independent)
- MAYO, Jess (Green Party)
- PEARCEY, Jackie (Liberal Democrats)
The hustings for candidates organised by Levenshulme Community Association takes place on Saturday 22nd April at the Jain Community Centre, 667/669 Stockport Road, Manchester, M12 4QE, starting at 19.00.
Friends Of Levenshulme Station Meeting 15 March
The next meeting of Frinds of Levenshulme Station is Wednesday (15 March) at the Inspire cafe from 6.30pm till 7.30pm. All welcome!
Please note this is a change from our usual Community Room in Arcadia Leisure Centre. It’s a one-off meeting at Inspire due to a double booking of the Arcadia community room.
Agenda
- Apologies
- Minutes and matters arising
- Street with No Names Plans – 22nd April
- Pocket Garden and Artwork Progress
- AoB
One Manchester Presentation On Chapel Street Development
Judy Noah, Head of Development at One Manchester will be at the Levenshulme Community Assoiciation AGM this afternoon to provide information and answer questions on the Chapel Street housing development.
The meeting starts at 14.30, Saturday 11th March, in the Community Studio in the Arcadia Library and Leisure Centre.
Everyone is welcome.
Friends Of Fallowfield Loop Meeting
The next meeting of the Friends of Fallowfield Loop will be on Monday 20th March at the Union chapel Wellington Road Fallowfield at 7.30pm. New members welcome.Subsequent meetings will be held bi-monthly on the 3rd Monday of odd months.
Levenshulme Community Association AGM 2017
Levenshulme Community Association AGM
14.30 Saturday 11 March 2017, Community Studio, Arcadia Library and Leisure Centre
If you’re involved in a community group or activity in Levenshulme come along and talk to others. Help set priorities for the coming year. All welcome.
Levenshulme WI Meeting
Friends of Levenshulme Station Meeting
The first meeting of Friends of Levenshulme Station in 2017 will take place on Wednesday 18 January at 6:30 p.m. in the New Arcadia on Stockport Road.
Agenda:
Apologies
Minutes and Matters Arising
Station plan for 2017 (see below)
Any other business
Next Meeting
Media Coverage Following Reported Rape
Levenshulme Community Association has organised a Community Forum on policing, crime, safety and securty for Wednesday 11th January, 19.00 at the Klondyke (1 Burnage Range) following a reported rape of a 12 year old girl.
The meeting is public and an opportunity to hear from Greater Manchester Police and councillors. There will also be the chance to raise any questions or concerns directly on crime and policing in the area.
This is understandably receiving considerable media coverage.
Manchester Evening News
ITV
http://www.itv.com/news/granada/2017-01-03/police-appeal-after-12-year-old-girl-raped/
BBC
Levenshulme Old Library Group Meeting
MEETING OF LEVENSHULME OLD LIBRARY GROUP AT THE BLUEBELL INN
THURSDAY 12TH JANUARY 7.30pm
As we hit 2017 the work to transform Levenshulme’s historic library building continues but we need help.
So far a small band of dedicated residents have sent a business plan to the council, spoken to potential stakeholders and raised money. It is now time for the community of Levenshulme to get involved and take this project to the next level.
If you would like to get involved please come to the meeting at the Bluebell, Cromwell Grove at 7.30pm to see how you can help.
With new energy and skills at the disposal of the group we will be able to create something new and exciting for Levenshulme. The library building deserves to be preserved and cherished by the community.
So, if you have something to offer or just want to see how the campaign is going please come down the Bluebell.
(Message from Levenshulme Old Library Group)
Levenshulme Community Forum, Wednesday 11th January 2017
Levenshulme Community Forum:Policing, Crime, Safety and Security
Wednesday 11th January
19.00
The Klondyke, 1 Burnage Range (off Albert Road)
This is an open, public meeting organised by Levenshulme Community Association.
Senior staff from Greater Manchester Police will attend to answer questions and provide information following the reported rape on Chapel Street and also discuss general issues of policing, crime, safety and security in the area.
Friends of Highfield Country Park Meeting
The next meeting of the Friends of Highfield Country Park is at 7pm on Tuesday 10th January at the Baptist Church Elmsworth Ave (opposite the Sidings pub).
Levenshulme Neighbourhood Planning Forum Meeting
Levenshulme Neighbourhood Planning Forum Meeting
Thursday 22nd September
19.30 @ Inspire, Stockport Road
Open, public meeting, everyone welcome.
- Find out why our application to the council has been delayed for so long.
- Hear about our meeting with Sir Richard Leese, Manchester City Council Leader.
- Raise any issues you have on themes for the group to address in Levenshulme.
Agenda
- Update from the forum and designation application
- Area of designation vs ward boundaries
- Next scrutiny committee meeting Tuesday 11th October at 14.00
- Current discussion issues
- Party
- Next annual general meeting will be in December
Arcadia User Group Meeting
The next Arcadia User Group meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday 11th October at 7.30pm in the Community Studio.
Friends Of Levenshulme Station Meeting
The Friends of Levenshulme Station have a meeting on Wednesday 21 September, 6.30-7.30pm at Arcadia Library Community Room.
Agenda
Apologies
Minutes and Matters Arising
News and Reports- Chair
– Secretary
– Treasurer
– Levenshulme Community Association
– Levenshulme Market
– Northern Rail
Petition
Leaflet
Reading and responding to our e-mail
Artwork and plants for the station
Other business
Folk Trains
LCA Community Forum Wednesday 27th July
The next LCA Community Forum will be held at the Klondykeon Wednesday 27th July. Doors open at 7:15. Meeting starts at 7:30.
The agenda will include:
- An update on the Levenshulme Neighbourhood Planning Forum
- News on a new Linked Up Levenshulme Project
- Discussion of ideas for crime prevention and safety
There will also be time for anyone to raise concerns of their own about life in Levenshulme.
The LCA Community Forum is an initiative of Levenshulme Community Association. These are open public meetings for everyone in Levenshulme – residents, businesses, landlords, community groups or anyone else – to find out what is going on and raise questions about our area.
Information and ideas are shared with the council and our local councillors to work in partnership for a better Levenshulme.