Disruption to service - apologies

I'm sorry I've been off line for a couple of weeks - everything was pretty busy, I had fallen behind on my postings and then total disaster struck.

One of my closest friends Councillor Neil Trafford (Manchester City Council) was killed in a car crash. The effect has been devestating and it has created a huge hole.

I'm delighted to say that the funeral and memorial celebration were both very special and appropriate with the right balance of laughter and tears, but there is still a gaping hole where once Neil shone.

But I thought I should explain why there has been a gap in service...