As a lover of the arts, Paul affected massive changes for everyone at Salford Art Theatre. He harried and cajoled everybody and everybody at the council, giving us a voice where it mattered.
He was even known to pick up a paint brush and help us with painting the walls. Without Paul's help and encouragement we would still have a leaking roof, no heating, no windows and decking. We can also look out over Theatre Square and the wider community say a silent thank you from us all at the theatre, and our customers.
Paul was there when we needed support with our fund raising efforts. He was instrumental in making our first fund raising evening a success with Peter Hook, Mike Sweeney and local band Death to the Strange.
Energy can neither be created nor destroyed, just transferred from one for to another. Take a look around Salford at any given moment and you will see Paul's energy living on.
Longshaw for Langworthy forever!
Thank you Paul, face thee well chap
SCOTT BERRY
'Paul Longshaw campaigned tirelessly to improve the lives and prospects of everybody. His passion, his unwavering energy were infectious and he made other people see that there was hope for a better way of living. He was a great believer in community bonds, in people working together to improve the collective lot. Paul's vision was like a self fulfilling prophecy, he believed so we believed, which in turn made others believe that this City had more to offer than sunshine and gun crime. This self belief he instilled in us has brought about positive change in our neighbourhoods.'
RONI ELLIS
'On first meeting Paul a number of years ago whilst he was still working for Salford City Council he made me feel my voice meant something and from that first meeting I knew he was a good and sincere man. I shall say the same as many have said he believed in Salford and the community in turn it gave you hope and confidence in your vision. From popping in for a coffee or being at a performance at Salford Arts Theatre he always had a smile on his face. He got things done..a true inspiration'
As we say farewell to Paul Tuesday we send our thoughts to his family
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