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

Work in thecommunity

·      Supported funding for traffic calming on Alder Road

·      Campaigned to save the Failsworth to Ashton bus

·      Supported funding for the resurfacing of Samuel Street, Springfield Close and Princess Street

·      Volunteered to help at the Oldham foodbank

·      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 Business Watch

·      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

CONTACT ME

E.elaine.garry@oldham.gov.uk
T: 0161 682 8755
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.