The transformation of Middlewood Locks in Salford has been boosted by a £30 million loan. The cash injection is coming from Homes England, the Government's housing and regeneration agency.
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Controversial plans to open a Hooters restaurant and bar - where scantily-clad young women will serve customers - at Salford Quays have been given the go-ahead. The decision flies in the face of fierce local opposition, including from both the Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham.
Trafford and Stretford MP Rebecca Long-Bailey, the Women's Equality Party, and Barbara Keeley, MP for Worsely and Eccles South, were also vehemently opposed to the opening of the American chain's outlet. Three councillors on the licensing panel on Friday listened to arguments for and against the American chain's application.
There were a total of 91 objections to the application, made in the name of Jullian Mills who has run the Nottingham Hooters for the last 21 years. The restaurant and bar, at 3 Capital Quay, Trafford Road, will open from 9am to 11.30pm seven days a week, after Mr Mills' legal team announced the application had been scaled back from a 1am closing time.
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Organisations lined up against the application included Male Allies Against Sexism, the Women's Equality Party, Yes Matters, FiLiA, Womanchester, and GM4Women. Meanwhile, Mr Mills was represented by barrister Duncan Craig and flanked by a number of current and former female employees of Hooters, who spoke in favour of the application.
Also present was Cheryl Kish, chief people officer for the American-based parent company HAO Brands, and Rachael Moss who will manage the soon-to-open Liverpoool Hooters outlet.
Speaking directly to the panel, Ms Moss dismissed claims that the brand was "objectifying and exploiting" women. "I am a mother with three
The transformation of Middlewood Locks in Salford has been boosted by a £30 million loan. The cash injection is coming from Homes England, the Government's housing and regeneration agency.
Major developments which were knocked back by Manchester's planning committee are set to face another vote when councillors meet this week. Plans for 485 flats between the Northern Quarter and Ancoats, including a 35-storey tower in Port Street, could still go ahead if approved at the meeting.
On Sunday, Hollywood Wax Museum unveiled a new wax figure of Billie Eilish, which has been received less than warmly. Social media users quickly trolled the new figure after photos surfaced online.
Olivia Attwood has revealed she has a secret tattoo no one has seen since she was the age of 15.The 31 year old, who recently shared a glimpse of her stunning Cheshire home with a huge walk-in wardrobe, took to her Instagram stories to share how everyone at a wedding she attended the night before laid eyes on her inking due to a mishap she suffered with her dress. Former Love Islander Olivia donned a stunning cut-out burnt orange off-the-shoulder gown the night before, which hung low down her back.Taking to her Instagram stories the following morning, Olivia told her 1.9million followers from her bed: "You guys, this dress yesterday I'm not joking – I'm going to spam you with the pictures soon.
Salford Quays residents have been left confused after signs for 'Trafford' appeared on their streets.
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