Sale vicarage to be demolished?

Messenger Newspaper

"...Planning committee member, Cllr Phil Gratrix, said: “There is a lack of green space at this school.f we can provide some green space by removing that ugly building, it should happen as soon as possible..."

Is this what Cllr Phil Gratrix calls ugly?

Or is this just another way to remove a part of our Heritage?

Probation service

Probation service

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Under the Justice Secretary's proposals 70% of Probation Service work will be delivered by private and voluntary providers. This will include child protection cases, violence against the person and domestic violence cases, offenders with vulnerabilities and mental health problems, sex offenders and offenders at high risk of reoffending, such as prolific burglars, chaotic drug users and gang members. This will mean only an approximate 50,000 offenders, of the 240,000 currently managed by Probation, will continue to be managed and rehabilitated by Probation. This will pose huge risks to the public and victims of crime, end the effective local community partnerships Probation has built up, and put approximately 18,000 Probation staff at risk of redundancy.

If the Probation Service is dismantled and privatised, many offenders will no longer be supported to make the necessary changes in their lives, as the 'results' may not be quick and lucrative enough to private firms. Privatisation of a service such as this is very risky, especially if it is money orientated, as true and accurate 'results' may not be reflected in reality. Businesses want to make profits, not losses. Low to medium risk offenders can turn into high risk offenders overnight. People working with offenders should be well trained and skilled professionals.

Public sector Probation should continue to deliver this function in its entirety – the Justice Minister must be urged to consider public safety and abandon his plans.

http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/44403

Heritage - Episode 1

Heritage

“Joyce Povey.”

As part of its Oral Heritage Series, THS announces the release of its new film, “Joyce Povey.” The feature consists of an extensive interview by Ian Mobley, recorded in Summer 2012. Joyce Povey speaks about Sale, Cheshire, as she has known it, with particular reference to Arran Avenue, where she lived from 1933-1946.

Trafford Heritage Society Heritage Open Day in Sale. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy a day of heritage in Sale this weekend ! On Sunday (9th Sept), Sale Town Hall will be open from 11am to 4pm, in celebration of national Heritage Open Day. The organisers are Sale Civic Society, the registrars, Waterside Arts Centre, Local Studies, local councilors, and Cofely. The history of many local government facilities and services will be illustrated in a number of events and displays. There will be a children’s trail quiz, and refreshments will be available in the Gallery Bar and the Lauriston Gallery.