Manchester City Council

Whalley Range

  1. Ward-specific objectives

    Nature and Biodiversity:

    • Support community groups with greening projects (including on Bowes Street and Edith Avenue).
    • Work with Friends of Alexandra Park and others to maintain green areas.
    • Explore tree planting opportunities with local groups.
    • Support Whalley Range Community Action Group Tree Plan development.

    Children and Young people:

    • Continue Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) funded school streets at:
      • Manley Park; and
      • Our Lady's R.C Primary Schools.
    • Support St Margaret's C.E Primary School with school street events and walking bus.
    • Help school groups participate in eco programs.

    Transport, Active Travel and Air Quality:

    • Promote cycling:
      • offer courses, maintenance help, and security grants.
    • Hold a free ward-wide cycling event in Alexandra Park, including:
      • simply cycling activities
      • free bike repairs and maintenance
      • security bike marking
      • children's pedal party.
    • Support national road safety week.
    • Attend Let's Talk Clean Air Hub meetings.
    • Organise an Active Street event with climate change focus.

    Things we buy, use and throw away:

    • Work with Biffa on recycling education.
    • Support local initiatives like Chorlton Repair Café.
    • Promote Refill Campaign to local businesses and residents.

    Food:

    • Include low-carbon options and avoid single-use plastics at events.
    • Support local food growing projects.

    Homes and Energy:

    • Invite partners to offer free energy efficiency advice at events.
    • Support Whalley Range Energise workshops.
    • Promote the HUG2 Home Upgrade Programme.
    • Hand out LED lightbulbs at community events.

    Engagement, Raising Awareness and Influencing Change:

    • Engage residents about climate change at local events.
    • Promote funding opportunities and use the Neighbourhood Investment Fund for climate projects.
    • Share information with Whalley Range Community Action Group.
    • Support climate-related projects at Whalley Range Community Forum.

  2. Contact

    Want to know what progress we made on last year's objectives in Whalley Range? Email southnt@manchester.gov.uk.