Dean Luke Booth for Higher Blackley

30/11/2025

Parklife Community Fund is now open! 🎉

The Parklife 2025 Community Fund total sits at £55,000, raised by guest list donations. Applications for funding can be made by Manchester and Bury groups to the relevant council via the links below. Applications are assessed and awarded by the local councils.
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The funding is for community groups based around Heaton Park and specifically in the ward of Sedgley, Holyrood and St Mary’s (Bury), Higher Blackley and Crumpsall (Manchester) and South Middleton (Rochdale).

👉https://www.parkliferesidents.org/community-fund

30/11/2025

𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗮𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 - 𝗥𝗜𝗣 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 🙏

I have some very fond memories of Mark from growing up. A true gent who would help people across the road, litter pick pretty much our whole community and of course would always crack a joke 🙂

Whilst I’m not going to speculate about the circumstances of this tragic event I do feel there needs to be more support for those who need it.

I know things are tough right now for many people in our community. Whether it’s the rising cost of living, housing worries, or struggles with addiction, please know that you are not alone and there is support available right here in Manchester and Higher Blackley.

I’ve pulled together a list of local services that can help. Please save this post or share it - you never know who on your friends list might quietly need this information today 💚

🏠 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 & 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲

If you are at risk of losing your home or are currently homeless:

Manchester City Council Housing Solutions: This is the first point of contact for homelessness prevention.
📞 Call: 0161 234 4692 (Mon-Fri, 9am-4:30pm)
📞 Out of hours emergency: 0161 234 5001

Shelter Greater Manchester: Expert advice on housing rights and eviction.
📞 Call: 0344 515 1640

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿: An online hub connecting you to local charities and support.
🌐 Visit: streetsupport.net/manchester

🛑 𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗴 & 𝗔𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗹 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁

If you or someone you love is struggling with substance use, these services offer free, non-judgmental help.

𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 (𝗖𝗚𝗟) 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿: They provide support for anyone looking to make positive changes regarding drugs or alcohol. You can self-refer.
📞 Call: 0161 823 6306
🌐 Website: changegrowlive.org/manchester

𝗚𝗠𝗠𝗛 (𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲): NHS support for substance misuse and recovery.
📞 Call: 0161 358 1530

💷 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀 & 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁

For help with debts, benefits, and keeping warm/fed:

𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲: A free line to help with benefits, rent, and debt advice.
📞 Call: 0800 023 2692 (Mon-Fri, 9am-4:30pm)

𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝘂𝗯: Based right here at St Paul’s Church (Victoria Ave). They offer food pantries, hot meals, and general wellbeing support.
📍 Location: St Paul's Church, Victoria Avenue, M9 6RA

𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿: Independent advice on debt and money.
📞 Call: 0808 278 7803

Today more than over prices we are a community! 🤝

There is no shame in asking for help. If you are struggling to navigate these systems, or just need pointing in the right direction, please reach out to these services.

Let’s look out for one another, Higher Blackley.

28/11/2025

Only just seen this but it sounds like a fantastic initiative! I’ll confirm the date of the next one as I don’t think it’ll take place on Christmas Day! 😅

Do you have a question about your home or neighbourhood? 🤔

Sometimes it’s just easier to speak to someone in person rather than over the phone.

The MCC Housing Drop-in Surgery is running monthly at the Higher Blackley Community Hub (St Paul's Church). It's a "no appointment needed" service where you can get friendly advice on:

✅ Your Tenancy
✅ Your Home Repairs
✅ Neighbourhood Issues

📅 When: Last Thursday of every month (12pm – 2pm)
📍 Where: Victoria Avenue, M9 6RA

Pop down and say hello! 👋

🏠 Housing Officer Drop-in Surgery

Got a question about your home, tenancy, or neighbourhood? Our Housing Officers are here to help.

Come along to one of our drop-in surgeries for friendly, face-to-face support.

📍 Higher Blackley Community Hub
St Paul’s Church, Victoria Avenue
🗓️ Thursday 27 November (and then Last Thursday of every month)
⏰ 12pm – 2pm

No appointment needed — just pop in for a chat.

27/11/2025

🗣️ 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗲𝘆!

Do you have concerns about crime or safety in our neighborhood? The next 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 & 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 (𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧) meeting is coming up, and it’s the perfect opportunity to make your voice heard. 📢

Come along to discuss key issues directly with the local Neighbourhood Policing Team (GMP Manchester North) and partner agencies. Let's work together to keep our community safe. 🤝

📍 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: Higher Blackley Community Centre, Victoria Avenue, M9 0RA
📅 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: Wednesday, 3rd December
⏰ 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 18:00 - 20:00

Please share this with your neighbors so we can get a good turnout! 🏡👇

26/11/2025

All clear again on Boothroyden Road 🥳

25/11/2025

🛑 FLY-TIPPING REPORTED: Boothroyden Road

I was disappointed to find this large pile of stripped cable casings and rubbish dumped on Boothroyden Road near the postbox today.

I have immediately reported this to Manchester City Council to be cleared. The reference number is 101000860367.

How you can help keep Higher Blackley clean:
If you spot fly-tipping in the area, the quickest way to get it sorted is to report it directly via the Council website here: https://www.manchester.gov.uk/flytipping.

Alternatively, if you aren't sure how to do that, please take a picture, note the location, and send me a message directly on this page. I am happy to report it on your behalf.

Let’s work together to keep our area tidy!

— Dean 🙂

22/11/2025

🚔🚔 Neighbourhood Policing Team 2 - Inspector Pickavance 🚔🚔 North

PART 6

E-scooters and other bikes are subject to strict legislation, and it is important to know the law before making any new purchases for Christmas.

10/11/2025

| Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace family of a woman from the area of .

Zarah Burney aged 64 passed away at home on Sidney Road Manchester on the 7th November 2025

There are believed to be no suspicious circumstances surrounding her death.

Anyone with information about Zarah’s next of kin should contact the Police Coroner’s Office in Manchester on 0161 856 2334.

08/11/2025

🚔🚔 Neighbourhood Policing Team 2 - Inspector Pickavance 🚔🚔 North

Team 2 are out and about on active patrols today , to help combat the rise in lock snap burglaries in the area .

Our presence aims to:

*Deter anti-social Behaviour and Crime
*Offer a visible point of Contact for Anyone with Concerns
*Engage with the local Community and Businesses
*We encourage you to stop and speak to our officers if you have any questions, concerns, or simply want to say Hello.

06/11/2025