RT @OldMoatLabour: Great campaign session earlier this evening in Old Moat - lots of good conversations with our local residents, and picke….

The 2nd stage of the Radio Teleswitch (RTS) meter phase-out began on 11 Aug. If you have one of these meters it must be replaced to keep heating & hot water working.

Best wishes to everyone in south Manchester collecting their GCSE results today. I hope you get the results you want - and good luck with your next steps.

For older people, looking for work can sometimes feel challenging. Whether you want a career change, more flexible hours, or it’s been a while since your last job search, @age_uk offers resources to help find work:

A stunning 1905 mosaic has been uncovered in Chorlton during demolition works. A go fund me is raising money for initial restoration of the mosaic, safe removal from the site and future relocation within Chorlton:

Cancer Research UK do fantastic work – and you can support them by shopping at their stores in Didsbury or Withington. I called in to Didsbury to say thanks to Dawn and some of her team of volunteers; more always needed - call in for details or ring 0161 445 1182 @CRUK_Policy

A pleasure to call into the Green Summer Fair at Ladybarn Community Hub, along with local Councillors Angela Gartside & Becky Chambers. Nice to catch up with local residents and see some great activities and workshops. I even bought myself a Bee box for the garden.

Good luck to everyone receiving their A Level results today. Whatever your next step – university, an apprenticeship, or work – you should be proud of the effort you’ve put in.

Labour is fixing private parking with:. - Caps on unfair fines.- Mandatory grace periods.- Clear signage. Have your say and respond here: .

There’s still time to join the Summer Reading Challenge📚. Pick up six books from any Manchester Library and read them by 13 September – a fun summer challenge for young readers. More information here:.

Meet your local officers and raise concerns about crime and ASB in your area. See poster for further details.

🚨Scam Text Alert – Winter Living Allowance. I have been made aware of a scam text claiming to be a Winter Living Allowance Notice. Most phone providers allow you to report suspicious texts for free by forwarding them to 7726. Official info here:

Enjoyed visiting Manchester Cat Clinic in Withington to congratulate them on their well-deserved Best UK Vets awards. A thriving local business doing excellent work – and appreciated by cat owners like me.

I caught up with Stockport MP Nav Mishra to discuss the Government’s transport investment, including a major expansion of the Metrolink - a future link from Didsbury to Stockport. More details here:.

This Friday, 11am–3pm, is the Green Summer Fair at Ladybarn Community Hub. It’s free and open to all—a chance to meet people and enjoy a range of activities.

Good news for older and disabled people in Greater Manchester. This month, those with a concessionary travel pass can ride buses for free around the clock as part of local trial.

The new SME Strategy is a boost for hospitality businesses:. ✅Cut red tape with new hospitality & night-time economy zones.✅Slash business rates for high street venues from 2026.✅Tackle late payments & unlock finance.

I joined local councillors in Chorlton for a session on the doorstep chatting to residents. Lots of interesting conversations about local and national issues. Thanks to everyone who spoke to us.

📮 Thousands of people in Manchester need to reapply for their postal vote before 31 Jan 2026. If you're affected and haven’t heard from the Elections Team, contact:.📧 esu@manchester.gov.uk. 📞 0161 234 1212. Don’t lose your vote!.

Can we help? My casework team and I are here to support constituents with a wide range of issues, such as getting answers from government agencies, advice on housing issues, or help with benefits. You can contact me at jeff.smith.mp@parliament.uk or leave a message on 01614450678