Friday, 20 July 2012

Hulme Adult Education Centre Closes

We take a moment for Hulme Adult Education Centre.  Friday July 20th 2012 is the Centre’s last day with the office closing and staff moving to Greenheys in Moss Side. The decision to close the Centre was taken by Manchester City Council in 2011, as part of its cost-cutting budget. The Adult Education Centre, which moved into the Library building in the early 90’s was a valuable community asset providing offer a large range of courses aimed at improving lives, getting people into work, volunteering and improving job skills. The Centre was also the space where local people help gathered and created works that were part of the character...
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Wednesday, 4 July 2012

STOP THE BLOCK (at the Gamecock)

With more planning applications being sought for student accommodation, Hulme Greens are supporting the Hulme Residents Association in preventing an 11 story block being built on the site of the Gamecock pub.  A meeting for residents is planned on Thursday July 5th (see below) to discuss it. The deadline for submitting objections to the development to Manchester City Council is Friday July 13th....
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