Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council Executive Leader's Blog

Taking Stock and Looking Forward at Full Council

Thursday, 14 January 2021 / Posted by: Executive Leader

On Tuesday evening we held the first meeting of Full Council of 2021, an opportunity for us all to take stock and prepare for the work that awaits us in the year ahead.

Let's Make 2021 A New Beginning

Friday, 08 January 2021 / Posted by: Executive Leader

Welcome to my first blog of 2021. After the turmoil and uncertainty of last year, I hope everybody has had as good a break as possible given the circumstances, and is ready for what will undoubtedly be a very significant year for Tameside.

After a Year of Uncertainty, a Year of Renewal

Tuesday, 22 December 2020 / Posted by: Executive Leader

On behalf of Tameside Council I would like to take the opportunity to wish you all, as much as possible in the current circumstances, a Happy Christmas and a Joyful New Year.

A New Breakthrough Against Coronavirus

Friday, 18 December 2020 / Posted by: Executive Leader

I’m delighted to be able to start this week’s blog with some excellent news about our struggle against the coronavirus pandemic.

Christmas Celebrations and Charity in Tameside

Thursday, 10 December 2020 / Posted by: Executive Leader

As we enter the final weeks of 2020 it has unfortunately become clear that, because of the coronavirus pandemic and ongoing local restrictions, our usual Christmas celebrations will not be taking place in Tameside this year.

Stay Safe from Coronavirus This Winter

Wednesday, 02 December 2020 / Posted by: Executive Leader

Now that we have come to the end of the second national lockdown, Tameside (along with the rest of Greater Manchester) has been placed in the highest tier in coronavirus restrictions.

Spending Review 2020: A Missed Opportunity

Friday, 27 November 2020 / Posted by: Executive Leader

On Wednesday afternoon the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, delivered the government’s Spending Review to the House of Commons.

Have Your Say in the Budget Conversation

Thursday, 19 November 2020 / Posted by: Executive Leader

Over the past few weeks I have said that when this terrible pandemic is finally put behind us, we cannot go back to the way things were before. The simple fact is that, for too many people in Tameside, Greater Manchester and Britain as a whole, hardship and struggle did not begin with coronavirus.

Paying Our Respects and Staying Safe

Wednesday, 11 November 2020 / Posted by: Executive Leader

Remembrance Sunday is one of the most poignant and solemn dates on our national calendar, a chance for us all to pay our respects to the brave men and women who died in the First World War and all the conflicts that Britain has fought since.

Laying the Foundations to Build Back Better

Friday, 06 November 2020 / Posted by: Executive Leader

On Tuesday evening we held an online meeting of Full Council, one of several that take place every year.