Local businesses, on Stretford Road, which have served the local community for many years have been saved by the interventions of local Labour Councillors Nigel and Mary Murphy. The businesses including Buzzrocks, The Post Office and a local chemist, faced closure when their landlord told them that they were putting their leases up for sale at an auction in London. Nigel and Mary ensured that the shops were withdrawn from the auction and that the local businesses were given the first chance to buy. Farida Aderson of Buzzrocks said “The local Labour Councillors are committed to the maintenance of local services and the priorities of the local community, we knew we could turn to them when we were faced with such a dilemma.” Celebrating the victory, Cllr Nigel Murphy said “It was vital that these local facilities stayed open for the residents of Hulme. Now that that the shops are owned by local business people, we know that they will be able to serve Hulme for years to come.”
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