Wonder where all the School contracts go? dont know how to apply for tendering? Dont know what paperwork you need? In the next couple of weeks we shall be compiling a number of contracts, hopefully for you to tender for.
The problem we all now face is how do we do it fairly, or should I say how on earth is any council going to tender work out when some councils have an age restriction on private hire vehicles, when some councils dont have an age restriction. Will the PSV driver have to purchase new vehicles in Salford or Manchester? Or will they be allowed to have older vehicles doing from outside Salford and Manchester doing our work at a cheaper rate, because they have no HP on there vehicles.
At the moment the city of Salford private hire association are urging Salford council to come to the table to discuss these major problems, Salford has already sent out to contract holders that the council want a 10% reduction in costs, will it be from the driver or from the operator? your guess is as good as ours, we urge you other associations in Greater Manchester to do the same check with your council who gives the work out? how is it given out?
This week we shall be sending letters out to all 10 councils in Greater Manchester asking searching questions.
Watch this space!
The first meeting of the Greater Manchester Private Hire Association will be meeting shortly to discuss the formation of such an association including the constitution of such an association.
Any association within Greater Manchester is invited, 4 members per association please. It has to start some where at some time, so watch this space, if you know of your associations secretary them kindly let them know of our intentions, remebering this association will not step on any ones toes, this web site is merely a tool to put together a body that represents Greater Manchester Private hire drivers { those associations that have become members only}
Latest News 26/8/10
As you may be aware, we are building a new Metrolink line from Manchester to Droylsden. Over the last few months we have been laying track along sections of Ashton New Road / Manchester Road.
I would like to inform you that on Wednesday 3rd September, a paving machine will be delivered to the worksite from Buxton lane to 305 Manchester Road. Paving work will commence within the worksite on Thursday 2nd September from 8am until approximately 8pm. The paver will be removed from site Friday 3rd September evening after 8pm.
If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Kind regards,
Steve Burns
Metrolink Stakeholder Manager, Metrolink Projects
GMPTE
2 Piccadilly Place, Manchester M1 3BG
Direct line 0161 244 1242 Office fax 0161 244 1316 Mobile 07884 263 407
www.gmpte.com
Latest Disruption – News 25/8/10
As you are aware, work is underway to build the new South Manchester Metrolink line along the disused railway line from Trafford Bar to Chorlton and to build a new tram depot near Ayres Road.
I would like to advise you that we will shortly be resurfacing Ayres Road, the junction of Elsinore Road and Skerton Road and the eastern end of Elsinore Road adjacent to the new Metrolink Depot.
The work will take place from over a period of 4-6 weeks, from August to the end of September 2010..
If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Kind regards,
Steve Burns
Metrolink Stakeholder Manager, Metrolink Projects
GMPTE
2 Piccadilly Place, Manchester M1 3BG
Direct line 0161 244 1242 Office fax 0161 244 1316 Mobile 07884 263 407
www.gmpte.com
10/8/2010 News Update
As you may know, we are currently building the new Metrolink line from Manchester Piccadilly to Droylsden.
I would like to inform you of the temporary closure of Stokes Street and Bebbington Street at the junction of Ashton New Road. We will start to lay track on the Manchester bound lane of Ashton New Road week commencing 23rd August. Access to Advanced Cladding, Sonoco, C&R Motors Factors and Cutting Rooms will be via Crabtree Lane and the Sonoco Car Park. Access to properties on Eccleshall Street will be via Turner Street and Eccleshall Street. There will be a temporary parking ban for 8-9 weeks on both sides of Manchester Road near our work site. Full pedestrian access will be maintained at all times.
1, Manchester.
2, Salford.
Every Private Hire Association in Greater Manchester is welcome to join the GMPHA it does`nt cost a penny to join. Please read the FAQ page on the front page to hear why we should have a Greater Manchester Private Hire Association.