Bryn Labour

07/10/2026

At last week’s Full Council meeting, a motion was moved to protect and expand local council housing stock while calling for an end to the "Right to Buy" scheme.

With over 1,000 families currently on the housing waiting list, the proposal highlighted the ongoing impact of selling off local homes at steep discounts.

The motion was successfully passed by a vote of 35 to 23, supported by Labour councillors committed to securing social housing for working people.

In contrast, Reform UK councillors voted against the measure, defending private landlord interests and aligning with national party policy to continue council house sales. Despite their attempts to justify the vote, their stance—along with previous votes such as supporting local fracking—reflects an agenda driven by corporate interests rather than local housing needs.

Full council meeting, and a fantastic summary from Cllr Lee McStein

https://youtu.be/jow_18-BZ3U?is=ZeXVJblXWv7wAlHi

02/10/2026

29/09/2026

https://www.facebook.com/100068983427211/posts/1387206460255455/?app=fbl

🌹 HOPE AGAIN. LET’S GET ON WITH IT.

A powerful speech from our local MP, Andy Burnham for Makerfield, at Labour Party Conference today, setting out an ambitious vision for the future.

The Labour Government will:

📚 Transform education, invest in young people and put academic and technical learning on a level footing.

🏠 Build more council homes and give more families the security of a decent, affordable home.

❤️ Reform the welfare system and make sure people get the support they need.

🚌 Make public transport more affordable and put passengers and communities first.

🚆 Bring railways into public ownership, including the West Coast Main Line here in the North West.

⚡ Invest in energy, infrastructure and public services, while giving communities more control over the things that matter.

There is plenty still to do, but there is a clear plan to build a fairer, stronger Britain — investing in our young people, supporting working people and rebuilding our communities.

🌹 Want to be part of it?

Join the Labour Party and get involved locally:

https://join.labour.org.uk/join

Hope again. Let’s get on with it. 🌹

07/09/2026

Bryn Labour is saddened to hear of the death of Cllr Bob Brierley over the weekend. Although often outspoken in the Council Chamber no one can fault his dedication to the residents of Hindley Green and the care and support he gave them. RIP Bob. Flags across the borough will fly at half mast this week in his honour.

05/09/2026