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John Leech MP

MP for Manchester Withington

John Leech MP Constituency Office

Portrait of John Leech MP Constituency Office.

Biography:Constituency Office staffed between 10 am - 4 pm. Withington Constituency covers the wards of Burnage, Chorlton, Chorlton Park, Didsbury East, Didsbury West, Old Moat and Withington.
Postal Address:8 Gawsworth Avenue, Didsbury M20 5NF
Telephone Number:0161 434 3334
E-mail Address:leechj@parliament.uk

Burnage Ward

Cllr John Cameron - Burnage Ward

Portrait of Cllr John Cameron - Burnage Ward.

Biography:John Cameron is councillor for the Burnage ward, having won the seat for the Liberal Democrats, from Labour, for the first time in 2003. He was subsequently re-elected in 2004, along with fellow Liberal Democrats Iain Donaldson and Rodney Isherwood. John serves as the Chair of the Council's Economy, Employment and Skills Overview and Scrutiny Committee. John has campaigned for improved road safety in Burnage and Didsbury for years and has been pleased to see new pedestrian crossings over Kingsway and Burnage Lane, together with speed camera on Errwood Road and Kingsway and 20mph zones around the local schools implemented since he became a Councillor. However, he says that the work has only started and much more remains to be done. John is the chair of the Burnage Multi Agency Group, which is a voluntary group providing youth work in the community. He is also a school Governor at Ladybarn Primary School. He was the agent for John Leech MP during his successful 2005 general election campaign for Manchester Withington. He holds a degree in Town and Country Planning from Manchester University and is a qualified nurse. John lives in Burnage.
Postal Address:12 Kingsburn Court, 300-302 Fog Lane, Burnage, Manchester M19 1SE
Telephone Number:0161 234 3002
Telephone Number:0161 432 0665
E-mail Address:cllr.j.cameron@manchester.gov.uk
Web Site Address:http://johncameron.mycouncillor.org.uk/
Web Site Address:http://www.manchester.gov.uk/councillors/146/john_cameron

Cllr Iain Donaldson - Burnage Ward

Portrait of Cllr Iain Donaldson - Burnage Ward.

Biography:First elected to represent Gorton North Ward in 1992, Iain now represents the Burnage Ward. Iain is the Liberal Democrat Shadow Housing spokesperson. He has a track record of campaigning for minority communities, and on planning and environmental issues. He entered politics to get the Council to listen to local people, a battle that he says is always going to need to be fought. Iain was the Liberal Democrat candidate for Manchester Blackley in the 2005 General Election, achieving an excellent 7% swing to the Liberal Democrats. Iain works as a research secretary at the University of Manchester.
Postal Address:2 Abbeywood Avenue, Manchester M18 7JZ
Telephone Number:0161 231 6869
Telephone Number:0161 234 3002
E-mail Address:cllr.i.donaldson@manchester.gov.uk
Web Site Address:http://iaindonaldson.mycouncillor.org.uk/
Web Site Address:http://www.manchester.gov.uk/councillors/160/iain_donaldson

Cllr Rod Isherwood - Burnage Ward

Portrait of Cllr Rod Isherwood - Burnage Ward.

Biography:A lifelong Liberal, Rod did his National Service in the Cheshire Regiment in Cyprus and Egypt. Professionally Rod is a member of Chartered Institute of Personnel Development. He has worked mainly in areas of Management and Accountancy but also in blue collar jobs. His interests include sailing, walking the dog, and reading. Rodney has spoken in Council to support the Sustainable Communities Bill, which would boost local shopping centres such as Burnage and reverse the Government's Post Office closure policy. He is the Treasurer of Burnage Multi-Agency Group, which provides youth work & youth clubs to give kids something to do. He also supports and regularly attends luncheon clubs for older people, and events at Burnage Community Centre. Rod is a member of the Council's Audit Committee, and of the Communities and Neighbourhoods Scrutiny Committee.
Postal Address:25b Chapel Hill Drive, Manchester M9 8FJ
Telephone Number:0161 234 3002
Telephone Number:0161 795 5544
E-mail Address:cllr.r.isherwood@manchester.gov.uk
Web Site Address:http://www.manchester.gov.uk/councillors/162/rodney_isherwood
Web Site Address:http://www.rodneyisherwood.mycouncillor.org.uk

Chorlton Ward

Cllr Paul Ankers - Chorlton Ward

Portrait of Cllr Paul Ankers - Chorlton Ward.

Biography:Chorlton Councillor Paul Ankers is 33 and was born and brought up in the ward. He was elected in 2007. He has two young children, Ella & Levi, who keep him from enjoying his hobbies of writing, cinema and travel. Paul has been involved in major campaigns such as plastic and cardboard recycling, road safety and fighting against overdevelopment in Chorlton. Paul is the Lib Dem Spokesperson on the Communities & Neighbourhood Scrutiny Committee and is Chair of Equality and Diversity at Greater Manchester's Fire & Rescue Authority. You can meet Paul every Saturday at his surgery at Manchester Rd Methodist Church, Manchester Rd, Chorlton between 11am and 12noon.
Postal Address:1 Bolesworth Close, Chorlton, Manchester M21 9BE
Telephone Number:0161 234 3002
Telephone Number:0161 861 7035
Facsimile Number:0161 274 0058
E-mail Address:cllr.p.ankers@manchester.gov.uk
Web Site Address:http://paulankers.mycouncillor.org.uk/
Web Site Address:http://www.manchester.gov.uk/councillors/132/paul_ankers

Victor Chamberlain - Chorlton Ward

Portrait of Victor Chamberlain - Chorlton Ward.

Biography:Victor Chamberlain was born and brought up in Chorlton, where he has been an active member of the community. He was baptised and confirmed in St John's Church and is still an active parishioner there. He is a member of the Chorlton Civic Society and Busy Bee Toyshop Co-op and has been involved in the Chorltonville residents committee. As a local Lib Dem campaigner he is working hard to support Chorlton's independent shops, to stop the development of Chorlton Meadows, to promote environmental issues and to keep Chorlton clean and tidy.   
Postal Address:11 Meadow Bank, Chorlton, Manchester M21 8EF
Telephone Number:0161 881 4139
E-mail Address:victor.libdem@ymail.com
Web Site Address:http://victorchamberlain.blogspot.com/

Chorlton Park Ward

Cllr Tony Bethell - Chorlton Park Ward

Portrait of Cllr Tony Bethell - Chorlton Park Ward.

Biography:Tony sits on the Licensing Committee and on the Economy, Employment and Skills Overview and Scrutiny Committee. He is a member of the Manchester Road Players which is a local amateur dramatics group, and has an interest in military history. Tony got involved in politics because he wanted to get a better deal for his local community. Tony serves as the Liberal Democrat Group Whip.
Postal Address:88 Caldervale Avenue, Manchester M21 7PW
Telephone Number:0161 234 3002
Telephone Number:0161 718 2238
E-mail Address:cllr.t.bethell@manchester.gov.uk
Web Site Address:http://www.manchester.gov.uk/councillors/140/tony_bethell

Cllr Norman Lewis - Chorlton Park Ward

Portrait of Cllr Norman Lewis - Chorlton Park Ward.

Biography:Norman is a director of the South Manchester Credit Union and served for 10 years as the chair of Nell Lane Tenants and Residents Association. He is a panellist on the Young Offenders panel, serves on the management Committee of the Barlow Moor Community Association and is a governor of Barlow Hall School. He is an active member of his local Local Area Partnership, a member of the Friends of Chorlton Park, and a member of his local civic society. Norman serves on the Communities and Neighbourhoods Scrutiny Committee. Norman is also a member of the Board of Southway Housing Association.
Postal Address:42 Woodlake Avenue, Chorlton, Manchester M21 7PG
Telephone Number:0161 234 3002
Telephone Number:0161 445 8230
E-mail Address:cllr.n.lewis@manchester.gov.uk
Web Site Address:http://www.manchester.gov.uk/councillors/192/norman_lewis

Cllr Bernie Ryan - Chorlton Park Ward

Portrait of Cllr Bernie Ryan - Chorlton Park Ward.

Biography:Bernie serves as a member of Chorlton Park's team of three Liberal Democrat Councillors. She is a member of the Council's Planning and Highways Committee. She is interested in local Housing issues.
Postal Address:42 Woodlake Avenue, Chorlton, Manchester M21 7PG
Telephone Number:0161 234 3002
Telephone Number:0161 445 8230
E-mail Address:cllr.b.ryan@manchester.gov.uk
Web Site Address:http://www.manchester.gov.uk/councillors/208/bernie_ryan

City Centre Ward

Cllr Elaine Boyes - City Centre

Portrait of Cllr Elaine Boyes - City Centre.

Biography:Elaine was first elected to the City Council in 2006 to represent the City Centre ward. She serves on the Health and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee, and the Planning Committee, after working in the NHS for 18 years. She has one daughter, who is a teacher. Elaine has campaigned for the people of the City Centre and East Manchester for several years now. She's been working with residents across the City Centre ward to campaign for a greener, cleaner city centre.
Postal Address:16 Spean Walk, Manchester M11 2HY
Telephone Number:0161 223 8007
Telephone Number:0161 234 3002
E-mail Address:cllr.e.boyes@manchester.gov.uk
Web Site Address:http://www.manchester.gov.uk/councillors/144/elaine_boyes

Cllr Ken Dobson - City Centre

Portrait of Cllr Ken Dobson - City Centre.

Biography:Ken formerly served as an East Manchester Councillor and is now a Councillor for the City Centre ward. He serves as a member of the Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee, and Planning Committee.
Postal Address:87 Stuart Street East, Manchester M11 5AB
Telephone Number:0161 230 8854
Telephone Number:0161 234 3002
E-mail Address:cllr.k.dobson@manchester.gov.uk
Web Site Address:http://www.manchester.gov.uk/councillors/158/ken_dobson

Cllr Marc Ramsbottom - City Centre

Portrait of Cllr Marc Ramsbottom - City Centre.

Biography:Marc has represented the City Centre since 2000, having previously served in Rusholme Ward. His priorities are greening the city centre; improving the quality of life for city centre residents and making sure that residents get value for money from their Council tax. He was Chair of the Lib Dem Council Group ('00-'04) and Liberal Democrat Finance Spokesperson ('04-08). He is currently Manchester's Opposition Spokesperson on Childrens' Services, as well as being a member of the Personnel Committee. Marc is a school Governor and a member of the board of social enterprise Community Security Ltd. He also works as an Employment Tribunal Advocate.
Postal Address:26 Potters Lane, Manchester M9 4LF
Telephone Number:0161 202 6603
Telephone Number:0161 234 3002
Facsimile Number:0161 274 0058
E-mail Address:cllr.m.ramsbottom@manchester.gov.uk
Web Site Address:http://marcramsbottom.org.uk/index.html
Web Site Address:http://www.manchester.gov.uk/councillors/194/marc_ramsbottom

Didsbury East Ward

Cllr Helen Fisher - Didsbury East Ward

Portrait of Cllr Helen Fisher - Didsbury East Ward.

Biography:Helen serves on the Children and Young People Overview and Scrutiny Committee. She is also a member of the Economy, Employment and Skills Scrutiny Committee. She lives in Didsbury with her husband and two children. Helen is working closely with her fellow councillors in East Didsbury to tackle overdevelopment of the area.
Postal Address:22 Merston Drive, Didsbury, Manchester M20 5WT
Telephone Number:0161 234 3002
Telephone Number:0161 445 7787
Facsimile Number:0161 274 0058
E-mail Address:cllr.h.fisher@manchester.gov.uk
Web Site Address:http://www.manchester.gov.uk/councillors/170/helen_fisher

Cllr Tony Parkinson - Didsbury East Ward

Portrait of Cllr Tony Parkinson - Didsbury East Ward.

Biography:Tony is active in his local community as a member of the Didsbury Civic Society and Governor at Parrswood High School. He is a retired Solicitor, formerly a Senior Partner with a City Centre Law Practice and a Past President of the Manchester Law Society. For four years, Tony chaired the Council's Health and Well Being Overview and Scrutiny Committee. Tony currently serves as Opposition Spokesperson on the Children & Young People Scrutiny Committee.
Postal Address:8 Pine Road, Didsbury, Manchester M20 6UY
Telephone Number:0161 234 3002
Telephone Number:0161 448 9847
Facsimile Number:0161 274 0058
E-mail Address:cllr.t.parkinson@manchester.gov.uk
Web Site Address:http://www.manchester.gov.uk/councillors/172/tony_parkinson

Cllr David Sandiford - Didsbury East Ward

Portrait of Cllr David Sandiford - Didsbury East Ward.

Biography:Dr David Sandiford is councillor for Didsbury East. He sits on the Planning Committee. He is a member of the Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Authority, as well as serving on the Council's Resources and Governance Scrutiny Committee. David has fought hard to represent Didsbury and to protect the character of Didsbury Village. In 2006/2007 he served as the Lord Mayor of Manchester, with wife Christine as Lady Mayoress.
Postal Address:330 Lapwing Lane, Didsbury, Manchester M20 6UW
Telephone Number:0161 234 3002
Telephone Number:0161 434 1343
Facsimile Number:0161 274 0058
E-mail Address:cllr.d.sandiford@manchester.gov.uk
Web Site Address:http://www.manchester.gov.uk/councillors/174/david_sandiford

Didsbury West Ward

Cllr Mark Clayton - Didsbury West Ward

Portrait of Cllr Mark Clayton - Didsbury West Ward.

Biography:Councillor Mark Clayton was re-elected to the City Council in 2006 to represent the Didsbury West ward, having previously served as an East Manchester Councillor ('96-'04). He serves as Liberal Democrat Spokesperson on the important Resources and Governance Scrutiny Committee. Mark also sits on the Audit Committee. He is an Officer of the Liberal Democrat Group of Councillors. Mark specialises in Information Technology.
Postal Address:6 Stanton Gardens, Stanton Avenue, Didsbury, Manchester M20 2PT
Telephone Number:0161 234 3002
Telephone Number:0161 446 2443
Facsimile Number:0161 274 0058
E-mail Address:cllr.m.clayton@manchester.gov.uk
Web Site Address:http://www.manchester.gov.uk/councillors/152/mark_clayton

Cllr Graham Shaw - Didsbury West Ward

Portrait of Cllr Graham Shaw - Didsbury West Ward.

Biography:Graham represents the Didsbury West ward, and serves on the Planning Committee. He is a member of the Liberal Democrat Shadow Executive team, serving as Environment Spokesperson. A native Mancunian, he lives in Didsbury with his wife Jill and teenage children, Michael and Helen, and recently retired as a Senior Lecturer in Physics at Manchester University. For relaxation he likes to read, listen to classical music and jazz, and watch Manchester City.
Postal Address:644 Wilmslow Road, Didsbury, Manchester M20 6DG
Telephone Number:0161 234 3002
Telephone Number:0161 448 8240
Facsimile Number:0161 274 0058
E-mail Address:cllr.g.shaw@manchester.gov.uk
Web Site Address:http://www.manchester.gov.uk/councillors/200/graham_shaw

Cllr Lianne Williams - Didsbury West Ward

Portrait of Cllr Lianne Williams - Didsbury West Ward.

Biography:Lianne was elected in a by-election in January 2009 as one of Manchester's youngest Councillors to serve as a Didsbury West representative, working alongside Cllrs Clayton and Shaw, and also John Leech MP. She is a member of the Children and Young People and Communities and Neighbourhoods committees. She lives in the heart of Didsbury Village and campaigns with her colleagues to enhance community life locally.
Postal Address:10 Crossway, Didsbury, Manchester M20 6TT
Telephone Number:0161 234 3002
Telephone Number:0161 434 1812
Facsimile Number:0161 274 0058
E-mail Address:cllr.lianne.williams@manchester.gov.uk
Web Site Address:http://www.manchester.gov.uk/councillors/220/lianne_williams

Gorton North Ward

Cllr Wendy Helsby - Gorton North Ward

Portrait of Cllr Wendy Helsby - Gorton North Ward.

Biography:First elected to the City Council in 1994, Wendy is an active member of a number of local groups such as Gorton Heritage Trail and the Gorton Neighbourhood Partnership. Wendy enjoys meeting people and working hard for residents in her ward. Wendy serves on the Communities and Neighbourhoods Scrutiny Committee.
Postal Address:9 Buttress Street, Gorton, Manchester M18 8EG
Telephone Number:0161 234 3002
Telephone Number:0161 285 3839
Facsimile Number:0161 274 0058
E-mail Address:cllr.w.helsby@manchester.gov.uk
Web Site Address:http://www.manchester.gov.uk/councillors/182/wendy_helsby
Web Site Address:http://www.wendyhelsby.mycouncillor.org.uk/

Cllr Jackie Pearcey - Gorton North Ward

Portrait of Cllr Jackie Pearcey - Gorton North Ward.

Biography:Jackie was first elected to Manchester City Council in 1991. Jackie currently serves on the Executive Committee as Lib Dem Spokesperson on the issues of Crime and Disorder. Her personal priority is to see proper regeneration in the Gorton and Abbey Hey area, reversing years of Government neglect.
Postal Address:16 Delahays Range, Gorton, Manchester M18 7LU
Telephone Number:0161 234 3002
Telephone Number:0161 336 0468
Facsimile Number:0161 274 0058
E-mail Address:cllr.j.pearcey@manchester.gov.uk
Web Site Address:http://jackiepearcey.mycouncillor.org.uk/
Web Site Address:http://www.manchester.gov.uk/councillors/184/jackie_pearcey

Gorton South Ward

Cllr Simon Ashley - Group Leader & Gorton South Ward

Portrait of Cllr Simon Ashley - Group Leader & Gorton South Ward.

Biography:Councillor Simon Ashley was born and brought up in Manchester, attending Holy Trinity on Moston Lane, North Manchester for Boys and Shena Simon Sixth Form College. He is married to Briege, who is an Area Manager for the Co-op. They have two young children, Niall, and Niamh, who attend Sacred Heart in Gorton. He is a graduate of Lancaster University where he got a degree in Politics, was Furness College President in 1986 and the Student Union President in 1987/8. He has represented the Gorton South Ward of Manchester City Council since 1992. The Ward stretches from Chapel St in Levenshulme across to Bickerdike Court in Longsight and Debdale Park in Gorton. Simon has been Leader of the 33-strong Liberal Democrat Council Group on Manchester City Council since 1997, and heads the team on the Council's Executive Committee. He is also Liberal Democrat Leader on the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities (AGMA) Council, and a board member of social landlord Eastlands Homes.
Postal Address:18 Dorlan Avenue, Gorton, Manchester M18 7NA
Telephone Number:0161 234 3354
Telephone Number:0161 336 0421
Facsimile Number:0161 234 3588
E-mail Address:cllr.s.ashley@manchester.gov.uk
Web Site Address:http://simonashley.mycouncillor.org.uk/
Web Site Address:http://www.manchester.gov.uk/councillors/138/simon_ashley

Cllr John Bridges - Gorton South Ward

Portrait of Cllr John Bridges - Gorton South Ward.

Biography:Councillor John Bridges is 47 and a graduate of Manchester University. He chairs the vital Citizenship and Inclusion Scrutiny Committee which covers crime and anti social behaviour issues. John has lived in Manchester since 1980. In his spare time he plays amateur football (VMFC), is a season ticket holder at Manchester City and is a Halle Concert Society member. John has worked in the North Sea, on the fish market at New Smithfield, as a postman in Levenshulme and in Finance at Manchester University. He now works for the Association of Liberal Democrat Councillors & Campaigners. He was first elected in Gorton South in 1987. He is a former Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate.
Postal Address:70 Cromwell Grove, Levenshulme, Manchester M19 3QE
Telephone Number:0161 225 2946
Telephone Number:0161 234 3002
Facsimile Number:0161 274 0058
E-mail Address:cllr.j.bridges@manchester.gov.uk
Web Site Address:http://johnbridges.mycouncillor.org.uk/
Web Site Address:http://www.manchester.gov.uk/councillors/14/john_bridges

Cllr Charles Glover - Gorton South Ward

Portrait of Cllr Charles Glover - Gorton South Ward.

Biography:Councillor Charles Glover is working hard to represent local people and fight for Levenshulme, Debdale, Gorton and Longsight. Together with his Lib Dem colleagues Cllr Simon Ashley and Cllr John Bridges, Charles is part of a strong team of three local Liberal Democrat Councillors. He lives in the Levenshulme part of the Gorton South Ward he represents. Charles is a member of the Economy, Employment and Skills Scrutiny Committee, and the Resources Scrutiny Committee. Together with his ward colleagues, Charles conducts free advice surgeries for local people. He also serves on the Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority.
Postal Address:15 Cuthbert Avenue, Levenshulme, Manchester M19 3DG
Telephone Number:0161 221 0208
Telephone Number:0161 234 3002
Facsimile Number:0161 274 0058
E-mail Address:cllr.c.glover@manchester.gov.uk
Web Site Address:http://charlesglover.mycouncillor.org.uk/
Web Site Address:http://www.manchester.gov.uk/councillors/176/charles_glover

Levenshulme Ward

James Hennigan - Levenshulme Ward

Portrait of James Hennigan - Levenshulme Ward.

Biography:A Business Management graduate, after working for the Levenshulme Pub Company for three years James now works for John Leech, the Lib Dem MP for Manchester Withington.  James has been the events co-ordinator for the Levenshulme Festival for the last two years, a community festival that promotes everything that's great about Levenshulme! As a local Lib Dem campaigner he is working hard to support local businesses, to promote environmental issues and keep the streets of Levenshulme safe and clean.   
Postal Address:6 Wald Avenue, Ladybarn, Manchester M14 6TE
Telephone Number:0161 225 0706
E-mail Address:james.hennigan.libdems@gmail.com

Cllr John Commons - Levenshulme Ward

Portrait of Cllr John Commons - Levenshulme Ward.

Biography:John Commons is an active local community politician who has continually served since 1985 as an elected member representing the Levenshulme Ward on Manchester City Council. From 2010 John serves as Chair of the Manchester Liberal Democrat City Party. John Commons is the National Secretary/Chief Whip of the Liberal Democrat Group at the Local Government Association. In addition to being the local spokesperson on Culture in Manchester, for seven years John Commons was the Lib Dem spokesperson at the Local Government Association on Culture & Sport. John is a member of the Council's Executive Committee (Standing Advisory Panel), and the Licensing Committees at Manchester City Council. He is Chair of the Governing Body at Acacias Primary School. John previously served as a member of Greater Manchester's Passenger Transport Authority. He is Chair of the "Friends of Levenshulme Station", looking to improve facilities for users of Levenshulme Railway Station. John is a keen supporter of Manchester's annual Irish Festival, and the Levenshulme Festival.
Postal Address: 21 Pascal Street, Levenshulme, Manchester M19 3WW
Telephone Number:0161 234 3002
E-mail Address:cllr.j.commons@manchester.gov.uk
Web Site Address:http://www.manchester.gov.uk/councillors/154/john_commons

Cllr Alec Cowan - Levenshulme Ward

Portrait of Cllr Alec Cowan - Levenshulme Ward.

Biography:Alec has been active in the community in Levenshulme for many years. Married for 40 years with a large family, he is a lifelong Manchester City supporter but watches with interest the results of the team from Trafford. Alec is an active member of the Friends of the Fallowfield Loop, Friends of Cringle Park and Friends of Highfield Country Park. He has helped to obtain government funding for a Youth Roots project in Levenshulme, which will involve recreational activities and educational conservation work with school children of all ages. Alec is also currently working with the Friends of Parks groups in Levenshulme to gain Local Nature Reserve status on Highfield and a Green Flag award for Cringle. He serves as a member of the Health and Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committtee, and the Licensing Committee.
Postal Address:18 Corringham Road, Levenshulme, Manchester M19 3RG
Telephone Number:0161 234 3002
Telephone Number:0161 442 8324
E-mail Address:cllr.a.cowan@manchester.gov.uk
Web Site Address:http://www.manchester.gov.uk/councillors/156/alec_cowan

Cllr Keith Whitmore - Levenshulme Ward

Portrait of Cllr Keith Whitmore - Levenshulme Ward.

Biography:Keith is Manchester's longest-serving Liberal Democrat Councillor, having represented the Levenshulme Ward for 30 years. He is a member of the Council's Standards Committee, and is the first-ever Liberal Democrat Chairman of Greater Manchester's Integrated Transport Authority. He is the Chair of Manchester's Group of 33 Councillors. He campaigns to reverse Labour's neglect of Levenshulme.
Postal Address:28 Scarisbrick Road, Levenshulme, Manchester M19 2BS
Telephone Number:0161 224 6186
Telephone Number:0161 234 3002
E-mail Address:cllr.k.whitmore@manchester.gov.uk
Web Site Address:http://www.manchester.gov.uk/councillors/178/keith_whitmore

Miles Platting & Newton Heath Ward

Gerry Diamond - Miles Platting and Newton Heath Ward

Portrait of Gerry Diamond - Miles Platting and Newton Heath Ward.

Biography:Local Liberal Democrat campaigner Gerry Diamond is currently a serving Officer in the Territorial Army (attached to the Royal Army Medical Corp) and is a veteran of the Iraq conflict. Together with active Ward Councillor Damien O'Connor, he is working hard to improve Miles Platting and Newton Heath for local residents.
Postal Address:Freepost RLTU-TEEY-RCSZ Manchester M33 3LF
Telephone Number:07795 515 800
E-mail Address:g.diamond1@btinternet.com
Web Site Address:http://gerrydiamond.mycouncillor.org.uk/

Cllr Damien O'Connor - Miles Platting & Newton Heath Ward

Portrait of Cllr Damien O'Connor - Miles Platting & Newton Heath Ward.

Biography:Damien was re-elected to the City Council in 2008, to serve the people of Newton Heath and Miles Platting. He is well-known as a tremendous caseworking Councillor, having helped many hundreds of residents with their problems. He believes in grassroots campaigns and doing his best to represent the people who elected him.
Postal Address:124 Briscoe Lane, Newton Heath, Manchester M40 2TB
Telephone Number:0161 234 3002
Telephone Number:0161 688 9430
Facsimile Number:0161 274 0058
E-mail Address:cllr.d.o'connor@manchester.gov.uk
Web Site Address:http://www.manchester.gov.uk/councillors/214/damien_oconnor

Moston Ward

Tim Hartley - Moston Ward

Portrait of Tim Hartley - Moston Ward.

Biography:Tim lives in Moston and is a hard working campaigner for local people. He is campaigning for local people to have more say about their area, and is leading the campaign for New Moston to have its own local Community Council. He works as a senior Planning Officer, and believes that local people should have more say in decisions that affect their community. Tim made a big impression on voters at the recent Moston by election, where he nearly doubled the Lib Dem vote.
Postal Address:26 Potters Lane Manchester M9 4LF
Telephone Number:0161 202 6603
E-mail Address:tjhome1@hotmail.com

Northenden Ward

Mary Di Mauro - Northenden Ward

Portrait of Mary Di Mauro - Northenden Ward.

Biography:Mary and her family first moved to Northenden in 1994. She worked as a research scientist, before becoming a Manchester secondary school teacher and now tutors from home. Mary plays an active role in the local community as an executive committee member of Northenden Civic Society and a founder member of the 'Friends of Northenden Riverside Park committee'. Mary has campaigned for her community on better youth provision, better independent shops, a Parish Council, improved parking and road safety. Mary received a doctorate in Biology in 1993 from University of Manchester and takes a close interest in education and green issues. She works with Ward Councillor Martin Eakins as a member of the successful Lib Dem team.
Postal Address:36 Lingard Road, Northenden, Manchester M22 4EN
Telephone Number:0161 998 7100
E-mail Address:mdimauro@biodoc.co.uk

Cllr Martin Eakins - Northenden Ward

Portrait of Cllr Martin Eakins - Northenden Ward.

Biography:Martin Eakins is a Politics graduate who has lived in Northenden since 2005. He is the parliamentary spokesperson for the Wythenshawe and Sale East Liberal Democrats. Martin has represented Northenden Village, Northern Moor and Benchill as a Liberal Democrat Councillor since 2008. Martin is leading the campaign for a Parish Council for Northenden Village and extra youth facilities, better shops, parking and measures to combat man-made climate change across the whole ward. He is a practising Christian and belongs to the urban city centre church Sanctus1.
Postal Address:333a Palatine Road, Northenden, Manchester M22 4HH
Telephone Number:0161 215 2930
Telephone Number:0161 234 3002
Facsimile Number:0161 274 0058
E-mail Address:cllr.m.eakins@manchester.gov.uk
Web Site Address:http://www.manchester.gov.uk/councillors/217/martin_eakins

Old Moat Ward

Rob Mackle - Old Moat Ward

Portrait of Rob Mackle - Old Moat Ward.

Biography:Rob Mackle is a mathematics graduate from Manchester University, who lives in Withington. After working for a high street bank, he now works for local MP John Leech and with the local community. Rob has been involved in major local campaigns such as opposing Labour's closure of Ewing School, securing an extra NHS dentist for Withington and extra crossing provision at a traffic blackspot. Rob is currently campaigning on cleaning up the Old Moat estates, campaigning against cuts in youth service and working with the local police to combat anti social behaviour in the village. His personal interests include the Manchester poetry scene, fighting against ID Cards and tuition fees, and supporting young writers.
Postal Address:70 Heaton Road, Withington, Manchester M20 4GW
Telephone Number:0161 249 5034
Telephone Number:07536 006 423
E-mail Address:robertmackle.libdems@gmail.com 

Rusholme Ward

Tanvir Akhtar - Rusholme Ward

Portrait of Tanvir Akhtar - Rusholme Ward.

Biography:Tanvir lives with his family on the Anson estate in the middle of Rusholme ward. Tanvir is campaigning for the Rusholme's residents' parking scheme, which was cancelled by Labour. A school Governor in Longsight, he enjoys meeting local people on the doorstep. Tanvir feels that teamwork is the key to success, and he very much enjoys working with the local Lib Dem Councillors Abu Chowdhury, Lynne Williams and Paul Shannon to help local residents.
Postal Address:3 Copthorne Crescent, Longsight M13 0RA
Telephone Number:0161 225 4521
E-mail Address:a4akhtar@yahoo.co.uk

Cllr Abu Chowdhury MBE - Rusholme Ward

Portrait of Cllr Abu Chowdhury MBE - Rusholme Ward.

Biography:Abu now serves on the Licensing & Appeals Committee, as well as the Citizenship and Inclusion Scrutiny Committee. Abu gave 32 years service to the Department of Work and Pensions. He is Manchester's first Bengali Councillor, and has been active in the community in Rusholme and Longsight for many years. He serves Manchester as a longserving Magistrate and was awarded the MBE in 2000. Abu is a member and former Chair of the Independent Advisory Group of Greater Manchester Police, providing a source of advice and independent scrutiny on all aspects of policing affecting the community in Greater Manchester. He also serves as a governor at the Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Postal Address:2 Raincliff Avenue, Longsight, Manchester M13 0TD
Telephone Number:0161 224 3710
Telephone Number:0161 234 3002
E-mail Address:cllr.a.chowdhury@manchester.gov.uk
Web Site Address:http://www.manchester.gov.uk/councillors/150/abu_m_chowdhury_mbe_jp

Cllr Paul Shannon - Group Deputy Leader & Rusholme Ward

Portrait of Cllr Paul Shannon - Group Deputy Leader & Rusholme Ward.

Biography:Paul is the Deputy Leader of Manchester's Opposition Group of 33 Liberal Democrat Councillors. He also serves as Vice-Chairman of Greater Manchester's Fire & Rescue Authority, and is the Liberal Democrats' national spokesperson on Fire service issues. He was born and raised in Armagh, Northern Ireland, but has lived in Manchester for 16 years, apart from a short spell working in a school in France. He is 35 and proud to live in and represent Rusholme, in his 10th year on the Council now. He worked in finance at Manchester University for 9 years and is a keen organist and former choirmaster. Paul is a Governor at Birchfields Primary and Heald Place Primary schools locally, and also serves as a Board member for Mosscare Housing Association. Paul is interested in local history, and environmental issues in Manchester. His ambition is to replace Manchester's underperforming Labour Council with a Liberal Democrat administration, delivering better public services for local people.
Postal Address:20 Lowestoft Street, Rusholme, Manchester M14 7PU
Telephone Number:0161 234 3002
Telephone Number:0161 613 9362
E-mail Address:cllr.p.shannon@manchester.gov.uk
Web Site Address:http://www.manchester.gov.uk/councillors/196/paul_shannon

Cllr Lynne Williams - Rusholme Ward

Portrait of Cllr Lynne Williams - Rusholme Ward.

Biography:Councillor Lynne Williams has represented the Rusholme Ward since 2003. Originally from Wales, she is a graduate of Manchester University, completing both a BA in politics and MA in Economics. She is employed in legal practice specialising in Public Law and Human Rights. Lynne serves on the Citizenship and Inclusion Scrutiny Committee, and served for two years on the Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority. At City Council, she spoke out against the Government's plans for compulsory ID cards.
Postal Address:5 Tintern Street, Rusholme, Manchester M14 7PS
Telephone Number:0161 224 5901
Telephone Number:0161 234 3002
E-mail Address:cllr.l.williams@manchester.gov.uk
Web Site Address:http://www.manchester.gov.uk/councillors/198/lynne_williams

Whalley Range Ward

Cllr John Grant - Whalley Range Ward

Portrait of Cllr John Grant - Whalley Range Ward.

Biography:John is proud to live in and represent Whalley Range. His 5 years as a consultant surgeon at the Northern General Hospital, Sheffield completed 20 years of work in the NHS. It was during this time he first got involved in local politics. He then trained to become a priest in the Church of England and has recently retired as a chaplain at Hope Hospital, Salford. He was elected to Manchester council in 2003 and serves as Lib Dem Shadow Spokesperson on Adult Services. He is also on the Planning Committee. He completed an 800km cycle expedition of Vietnam, to raise money for BASIC, a local brain charity.
Postal Address:179 Manley Road, Whalley Range, Manchester M21 0GY
Telephone Number:0161 234 3002
Telephone Number:0161 881 9446
Facsimile Number:0161 274 0058
E-mail Address:cllr.j.grant@manchester.gov.uk
Web Site Address:http://www.manchester.gov.uk/councillors/180/john_grant

Withington Ward

Cllr Alison Firth - Withington Ward

Portrait of Cllr Alison Firth - Withington Ward.

Biography:Alison serves as Manchester's Lord Mayor for 2009/2010, alongside Andrew, her consort. She has been a councillor for Withington for 25 years. She lives in Withington with her daughter Helen, and enjoys reading, gardening and going to the theatre when she has time. She works at the University of Manchester as a Library Development officer for the John Rylands Library.
Postal Address:72 Brooklawn Drive, Withington, Manchester M20 3GZ
Telephone Number:0161 234 3002
Telephone Number:0161 434 1119
E-mail Address:cllr.a.firth@manchester.gov.uk
Web Site Address:http://www.manchester.gov.uk/councillors/164/alison_firth

Cllr Brendon Jones - Withington Ward

Portrait of Cllr Brendon Jones - Withington Ward.

Biography:Brendon is now in his second stint as a Withington Ward Councillor, having served locally from 1999 to 2004 before representing the Romiley ward for a couple of years. He is widely experienced, having served on several committees and outside bodies. Brendon is working closely with Withington MP John Leech to help residents in Withington and Ladybarn. He serves on the Resources and Governance Scrutiny Committee. Brendon is a school Governor at both Mauldeth Road and St Paul's Primaries in the area.
Postal Address:Members' Services, Room 3024C, Manchester City Council, Albert Square, Manchester M60 2LA
Telephone Number:0161 234 3002
E-mail Address:cllr.b.jones@manchester.gov.uk
Web Site Address:http://www.manchester.gov.uk/councillors/210/brendon_jones

Cllr Simon Wheale - Withington Ward

Portrait of Cllr Simon Wheale - Withington Ward.

Biography:Simon was first elected to the City Council in 1992, now representing the Withington ward. He serves as Opposition Finance Spokesperson on the Council's Executive Committee, having completed four years as a Scrutiny Committee Chair (on the Economy, Employment and Skills Scrutiny Committee, and previously the Physical Environment Overview and Scrutiny Committee). Simon also sits on the Audit Committee. He works as North West Liberal Democrat Regional Media Co-ordinator. Simon is a school Governor at Mauldeth Road Primary locally. He serves as trustee of Withington Civic Society, and Ladybarn Community Centre. Simon enjoys working with local people for the benefit of the community.
Postal Address:9 Ambrose Gardens, Manchester M20 2YF
Telephone Number:0161 234 3002
Telephone Number:0161 434 0773
E-mail Address:cllr.s.wheale@manchester.gov.uk
Web Site Address:http://www.manchester.gov.uk/councillors/168/simon_wheale

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