Elaine Garry

I am a lifelong Failsworth resident and was both very proud and humbled to be elected to represent my home town in the 2012 by-election.

Since elected it has been my pleasure to work the dozens of local organisations to improve the lives of people across the District. I support the Grassroots allotment project as Chair of their steering group and have funded community fun days in local parks and planting projects in Moston Brook.

I know from my surgeries and casework from residents that crime and anti-social behaviour is an issue that worries a lot of people. That is why I make time to join night time police patrols to get a feel for the real problems residents experience.

I have a heavy case file having dealt with numerous concerns on behalf of local people and pride myself on giving an honest answer, even when it's a difficult one to deliver.

For the last two years I have been a member of the Mayor's fund raising committee and have raised thousands of pounds for local causes.

Outside of being a Councillor, I work for a local healthcare company specialising in providing services to elderly people. With my Companies agreement I have been able to expand this service to care homes within the borough.

I am a proud Mother to two sons and two Grandsons who keep me on my toes!

Councillor Elaine Garry annual report

Cllr Elaine Garry – Failsworth West Ward

MY WARD PRIORITIES

·         Reduce crime and anti-social

behaviour

·         Support local community groups

·         Improve road safety

·         Tackle fly tipping and littering

Training Completed

•    Effective Scrutiny

•    Census Training

•    Casework and advocacy skills

•    Personal safety for Councillor’s

•    Safeguarding

•    Workforce strategy

•    Planning applications

•    Planning enforcement

•    Corporate parenting

•    Environmental services

•    Bernardo’s training modules 1,2,3,4,5 and 6

•    Licensing

Work in thecommunity

•      Obtained funding for traffic calming on Alder Road.

•      Obtained funding for traffic calming on Propps Hall Drive

•      Donated food for Oldham foodbank.

•      Communicated with residents by telephone, email and during COVID-19 pandemic to tackle a range of problems.

•      Part funded the provision of the Citizens Advice Bureau for Failsworth.

•      Supported the covid doorstep track and trace team across Failsworth.

•      Supported the covid doorstep engagement team across Failsworth.

•      Supported the improvements at Failsworth Cenotaph.

•      Member of Pub Watch.

•      Attended community clean ups across Failsworth.

•      Support the Mayor’s charity events.

•      Work with GMP to make Failsworth a safer place to live.

•      Supported funding for the pathway across Somerset Road fields

•      Resumed monthly surgeries

•      Attended various functions in the role of deputy Mayor

CONTACT ME

E.elaine.garry@oldham.gov.uk

M: 07866 575375

SURGERIES

Face to face Ward Surgeries are cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions.  Please contact me by phone or email for any issues or problems.