Local News and Visits
“Irwell Valley is doing a superb job”
Kate Green MP for Stretford and Urmston has applauded Irwell Valley’s Support Service for vulnerable young people.
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Every Disabled Child Matters
Kate Green MP is a supporter of the Every Disabled Child Matters campaign.
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Kate slams Government betrayal
Local Labour MP, Kate Green has slammed the Liberal Democrats and Tories for voting against a plan to protect local pensioners from the VAT hike.
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Fighting for jobs for local people
During the General Election one of the key concerns raised by local people was jobs and unemployment. Kate Green MP has been working in Parliament to protect local jobs and push for support to get people into work.
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Busy recess ahead for Kate
Stretford and Urmston’s new MP Kate Green might have broken up from Parliament for the Summer Recess but she’s certainly not putting her feet up.
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Supporting disabled constituents
Just before the end of the summer recess local MP Kate Green had her second opportunity to ask a question at Prime Minister’s questions, the first time the session was answered by Lib Dem Leader and Coalition Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, standing in for David Cameron who was abroad.
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Stretford and Urmston relies on rail
Local MP, Kate Green, has added her support to a parliamentary motion highlighting the extent to which British businesses and the economy rely on rail.
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Fair services for local people
Stretford and Urmston’s new MP took part in a debate to mark the end to the first Parliamentary session this week.
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Urmston town centre site clearance
Local MP Kate Green has welcomed another important milestone in the redevelopment of Urmston Town Centre.
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Kate celebrates Artsmark success
Local Stretford and Urmston MP Kate Green has congratulated local schools who have received the Arts Council England Artsmark Award.
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Urmston station to be improved
Urmston residents are celebrating after news that Urmston Station is to benefit from improved passenger security and information facilities this year.
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National Childcare Week
Labour’s Kate Green celebrated National Childcare Week this week.
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Irresponsible School Closure
Local MP Kate Green has commented on a decision by Trafford Council’s Tory Executive to close both Lostock College and Stretford High School.
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Kate champions deaf awareness
To mark Deaf Awareness Week (28 June – 4 July 2010), Kate Green MP is supporting leading charities and calling on her constituents to help remove communication barriers faced by people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
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Kate visits Urmston Fiesta
Kate Green MP has been out and about celebrating the Urmston Fiesta.
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Union Street Project
Local MP Kate Green was in Old Trafford recently to visit the Union Street Media Arts (CIC) Emerging Voices Project – a multi media project designed to put young people in touch with local decision makers and work with them to influence what’s going on around them in their community.
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Union Street Project
Kate Green MP is concerned about the future of the Unity Project in Partington following news that the Children’s Society programme which helps families and young people in Partington may be forced to close its doors.
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Tram extension must go ahead
Stretford and Urmston MP Kate Green is calling on Transport Ministers to guarantee funding for new tram lines in Greater Manchester through Stretford to Chorlton and Didsbury.
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Kate wades into bank row
New Stretford and Urmston MP Kate Green has hit the ground running. Kate is calling on the Royal Bank of Scotland and Peel Holdings to come together to resolve a dispute which could leave a whole community without access to banking facilities.
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Cuts to education grants
Kate Green, the Labour MP for Stretford and Urmston, has revealed details of cuts to be made to local services for children and young people in Trafford by the Conservative-Lib Dem coalition government.
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Opening of the Bridgewater Way
Kate Green has attended the opening of the Bridgewater Way – a significant enhancement to one of the most historically important Bridgewater Canal towpath routes.
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