Participation at Council Meetings, Panels and Committees

In my role as Cabinet Deputy for Economic Services, I have participated at the majority of statutory council meetings and been in attendance at the following:

• Cabinet Meetings
• Board Meetings
• Droylsden District Assembly
• Scrutiny Panel
• BSF (Building Schools For the Future) Board meetings - which among other issues is looking at the new Academy for Droylsden
• Chair of the land and buildings working group helping use council assets more efficiently
• Member of the Greater Manchester Pension Fund - the most successful local government pension fund
• Full Council
• Chair of the Tameside Economic Forum

I continue to fulfill this role to the best of my ability and am proud that the largest growth in new jobs seen in the Borough has happened during my “watch”. Tameside continues to benefit from having strong economic leadership.

Participation at District Assemblies 

I am a member of the Droylsden District Assembly and my role covers the town centre and business liaison.

I attend Homewatch schemes and tenants and residents meetings, and any local forum or event where I can be of help. I helped establish a "Friends of Copperas Lane" group to help improve facilities in this area last year and along with my two colleagues we arranged a very successful fun day. We hope this will become an annual event.

Participation on Outside Bodies

• I am a board member of MIDAS.
• I am a board member of Tameside's Strategic Partnership.
• I am a member of the LGA Urban Commission . 

Constituency Work

I am proud to continue to help many residents throughout the year with their problems.

I have continued to be involved throughout the year in the many activities and groups linked to the Droylsden East community. I work closely with all residents groups helping them achieve change.

I am involved in the production of our regular local Ward newsletter, which I help deliver across the Ward, along with my fellow Ward Councillors.

The Droylsden East Partnership

This group formed during 2007 has produced amazing results especially with crime reduction. I Chair the main partnership board and my job is to bring to Droylsden East the extra resources needed to help reduce crime and anti social behaviour.
For example, this has meant providing the police with a highly visible specialist police vehicle which will be equipped with all the latest crime fighting tools. I have also helped purchase extra mobile CCTV cameras for use in our area.

Achievements during the Year

Seeing the marina start to grow before our eyes is amazing and satisfying. Also now we know the preferred bidder to construct the Metrolink I will make sure that Droylsden reaps the many benefits it will bring.

Members Surgeries

The Droylsden East Members hold 2 surgeries per week.