
	Tameside urged to bid for Ł1bn Future Jobs Fund Tameside Council, charities and other organisations are being urged to take advantage of a new Ł1billion government fund, designed to boost employment...

	Campaigners highlight dangers of Mossley junction Stalybridge and Hyde MP James Purnell has witnessed first-hand the dangers of crossing a busy junction in the heart of Mossley. Every day Christine...

	Community drive to spruce up neglected park WORKERS from the council, a team from Community Payback and a group of volunteers have joined forces to spruce up a neglected park in Hyde. Millenn...

	Praise for service that offers independence PENSIONER Audrey White knows that there is someone watching over her day and night. She is one of more than 5000 people across Tameside who are reg...

	Blood pressure checks help shoppers stay healthy HUNDREDS of shoppers rolled up their sleeves on Saturday . . . after being offered an impromptu check on their health. They received the free bloo...

	James Purnell backs one of Hyde’s best kept secret FEW do-it-yourself enthusiasts will have heard of Hyde-based company Murpak, but many will have used one of their products. Murpak Ltd, in Newton, ...

	Welfare reform about putting families first THE benefits system can help alcoholics get sober and back to work, says Secretary of State for Work and Pensions James Purnell today. Changes to ...

	Young people join the Big Debate James Purnell MP swapped the House of Commons for a college in Hyde to debate the issues of the day with a group of young people. Students from Hyde ...

	New package to support people back to work A package of measures to help unemployed people who have depression or anxiety to get back to work has been announced by Hyde and Stalybridge MP James...

	Steps back to work begin with a Tameside charity Stalybridge and Hyde MP James Purnell has witnessed first-hand the work of a charity that aims to support people back into the workplace. The Shaw ...

	Local business forum to inform national debate Businesses in Tameside have sent a message about the impact of the recession to the heart of government, after attending a business forum hosted by Ja...

	James Purnell MP backs campaign against land mines James Purnell MP has backed a campaign against landmines, by helping Soroptimist International in their bid to build a pyramid of shoes. Members of...

	New care home proves a knockout Boxer Ricky Hatton teamed up with James Purnell MP to open the new wing of a residential care home, in Gee Cross. The pair were given a tour of the n...

	Young bookworms show off their reading skills Talented young bookworms at Pinfold Primary School, in Hattersley, showed off their skills to MP James Purnell – after being named as one of the top ‘...

	Government help for Tameside James Purnell MP has welcomed a Ł707,000 government boost for Tameside, as part of a government drive to help local communities through the downturn. ...

	Purnell backs calls to honour 19th century mayor CAMPAIGNERS are calling for a nineteenth century tea merchant – who may have been the country’s first Muslim mayor - to be given full recognition in h...

	Local business forum aims to ‘tackle the downturn’ Hyde and Stalybridge MP James Purnell is to host a forum to help local businesses to tackle the downturn. Dozens of businesses and organisations ar...

	Gallery that puts Hyde artist in the picture AN exhibition of work by one of Hyde’s most famous artists – who would secretly sketch his subjects without their knowing - has been visited by James ...

	New business that’s in step with the young people CHOREOGRAPHERS from tv shows like Britannia High and Top of the Pops are helping youngsters to get to grips with the latest dance steps, as part of a ...

	Awards recognise sporting heroes in Hattersley Talented sportsmen and women have been recognised for their efforts on and off the pitch, at the Hattersley Sports Awards and Leisure Awards. The a...

	James Purnell MP praises “remarkable” role of care Hyde and Stalybridge MP James Purnell has highlighted the increasingly important role carers play in society, during an address to the USDAW conferenc...

	Mossley woman lobbies for plain cigarette packets James Purnell MP is to ask government health chiefs to keep proposals for plain cigarette packaging under review - after being approached by constitue...

	Bonus for pensioners in Hyde and Stalybridge Pensioners at a drop-in centre in Hyde can look forward to a Ł60 boost when they collect their pension next week. Across the Hyde and Stalybridge c...

	Stalybridge enterprise that makes trade fair An African community in Stalybridge is leading a bid that could make 'Fair Trade’ even fairer, by drawing up plans to sell coffee from Ethiopia direct...

	RASH puts success on the record Leaders of an organisation that has put community spirit back into four housing estates in Stalybridge have put their success on the record – by writi...

	Superstore boosts employment – and environment A new superstore that has offered work to more than 100 long-term unemployed people has been welcomed by Hyde and Stalybridge MP James Purnell. Mor...

	Half A Billion for Job Creation The government has today announced an additional Ł500million to give real help to people who lose their jobs with James Purnell MP promising every job...

	New regulations to help bereaved familes Bereaved families will be given greater access to medical forms relating to the death of their relatives, as part of a series of moves designed to hel...

	Need to improve public transport remains crucial The decision by the people of Greater Manchester not to back the proposed bid to the Transport Innovation Fund must not end the region’s determination...

	Lesson in the art of politics for youngsters Student leaders at Alder Community School received a lesson in the art of politics from local MP James Purnell. Mr Purnell, MP for Stalybridge and ...

	James Purnell MP helps boost autograph collection Autograph collector Barry McDermott added another signature to his collection – when James Purnell MP visited his Stalybridge home. Barry has been...

	New project gives Hyde something to smile about Seeing the dentist has just become easier for residents in Hyde with a ground-breaking service, which has been launched by James Purnell MP. As par...

	Back-to-work Budget boost to help Stalybridge and James Purnell MP offers “real help” for unemployed as part of fiscal stimulus package Stalybridge and Hyde MP James Purnell announced today the a...

	Making sure workers are paid fairly GOVERNMENT TO END TIPS COUNTING TOWARDDS PAYMENT OF THE NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE NEW POWERS COME IN TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST ROGUE EMPLOYERS WHO UNDER...

	Easier Process for Grieving Relatives DWP TESTS ‘TELL US ONCE’ SCHEME TO MAKE EASIER REPORTING OF LIFE CHANGES A new scheme is being tested in Hyde and Stalybridge that will improve how...

	Account Card Boost GOVERNMENT GIVES CARD ACCOUNT BOOST TO POST OFFICE Local MP takes action to ensure future for local Post Offices Local Post Offices received a boo...

	Purnell praises local manufacturer Stalybridge & Hyde MP James Purnell has praised local manufacturer Martin Conquest for their innovative designs for getting disabled bikers back on th...

	Extra cash for workers The National Minimum Wage is going up again. The rate is rising to Ł5.73 per hour for workers aged 22 and over, Ł4.77 for 18-21 year olds and Ł3.53 f...

	Coffee Morning Stalybridge & Hyde MP James Purnell recently participated in the ‘World’s Biggest Coffee Morning’ in aid of cancer support. The Macmillan Charity’s fl...

	Action on energy bills James Purnell MP has welcomed the Ł1bn energy saving package announced this week by the Labour Government. From this week, everyone in Stalybridge...

	Action on housing James Purnell MP has welcomed the Ł1 billion homeowners support package and Stamp Duty holiday announced this week by our Labour Government. There wi...

	Stay warm this winter James Purnell MP urges elderly people in Stalybridge & Hyde to claim extra help for heating bills this winter James Purnell MP has urged older peop...

	GP Opening Hours More and more GP surgeries in Tameside & Glossop are opening for at least one evening or weekend session every week. Currently 14 of the 39 GP surger...

	Fair Tips Fair Tips James Purnell MP has welcomed the announcement on fair tips and the minimum wage and calls for rogue employers who con staff to be expose...

	No excuse not to pay up Janmes Purnell MP looks back on 10 years of the National Minimum Wage and calls for rogue employers who con staff to be exposed. This July marks 1...

	‘Work for Dole’ plans New plans which would see long term jobless helping to improve the local community in Stalybridge & Hyde have been announced James Purnell MP, Secreta...

	Ending age discrimination James Purnell MP has called for the ending of age discrimination. The Equality Bill will start the process of making it unlawful to discriminate again...

	Purnell welcomes Veterans Day 27th June marks annual Veterans Day – and its popularity is growing with far more large events in towns and cities across the UK this year than last. ...

	Student Financial Support Time is running out to get your financial student support MP warns soon-to-be students Young people planning to start at university this September ...

	Community Day James Purnell will be opening Broadbottom's first Community Day on Saturday 28th June. This event, organised by Rev Burrows, will run jointly with ...

	Training Needs James Purnell MP, supports Labour plans to ensure that young people who don't go to university are guaranteed support to continue their education and ...

	Improved Transport Local MP James Purnell MP has welcomed Ruth Kelly’s approval of Greater Manchester’s bid for transport improvements. Commenting James said: “there ar...

	Stalybridge Station James Purnell MP for Stalybridge & Hyde has welcomed the improvements underway at Stalybridge Station. Mr Purnell had campaigned for the continuation ...

	Stroke Awareness Day James Purnell MP attended the Stroke Awareness event in Clarendon Square shopping centre on Saturday 5th April 2008 and was relieved to learn that hi...

	New Role for Local MP Rt Hon James Purnell MP has been named by the Prime Minister as the new Secretary of State for Work and Pensions. Further information can be found ...

	Hyde Surestart excellence Hyde Surestart welcomed the Minister for Children, Rt Hon Beverley Hughes MP, today (4th June) to enjoy the facilities and sunshine in Hyde. The Mi...

	James Reveals Green Lifestyle Q. Which of the following do you recycle? A. I recycle a very high percentage of products at home by using the Tameside bins and purchase some goods ...

	MP Responds to Shipman Proposals James Purnell MP, Member of Parliament for Hyde where the majority of Harold Shipman’s crimes were committed, made the following statement today in re...

	Hattersley Transfer The final signing of the Hattersley transfer document was completed on Monday 25th September and James Purnell MP attended a special event to recognis...

	James Welcomes Hospital Announcement local MP James Purnell is delighted at the news that Tameside Acute Trust has got the green light from the Government to build it's proposed new hospi...

	Traffic Chaos! Once again the residents of Longdendale have been held hostage in their homes as another Heavy Goods Vehicle causes congestion. Today, Tuesday 2nd ...

	New Website Launch I am committed to engaging with constituents and meeting everyones access needs when it comes to democracy. In January of this year I started researc...