Councillor Kieran Quinn

Constituency Work

I am proud to continue to help Droylsden 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, which I chair, continues to produce 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. The resources available have been greatly reduced but what has not lessened is our determination to keep helping local people feel safer in Droylsden.

Participation at District Assemblies

I am a member of the Droylsden District Assembly. I attend home-watch schemes and tenants and residents meetings, and any local forum or event where I can be of help.

I work alongside a variety of groups including the "friends of Copperas Lane" group helping local people improve facilities in this area. I am also working with the Littlemoss residents group. I am also involved in the new resident group looking at ways to improve the canal as it winds itself through the town.

Participation at Council Meetings, Panels and Committees

At the start of the last municipal year I was elected as the Leader of the council, in that role I participated at the vast majority of statutory council meetings and I have 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 Greater Manchester Pension Fund - the most successful local government pension fund.
• Full Council.
• I also meet with a huge variety of Tameside groups and organisations.

I continue to fulfil the role to the best of my ability and am proud that despite the current economic conditions Tameside continues to benefit from having strong economic leadership.

Participation on Outside Bodies

I am a board member of:

• Association Of Greater Manchester Authorities
• The Greater Manchester Combined Authority.

Achievements during the Year

Not only becoming Leader but also by making sure that Droylsden residents benefit from any opportunities available.

The Droylsden East members have a strong reputation for listening to local people.

All in all I believe Droylsden has had a challenging year, we continue to monitor closely the works for the Metrolink, however I have ensured, along with my colleagues, that Droylsden got a fair share - making sure it is still a vibrant and inviting place to live to work and raise a family.