Stockport schools are set to lose £15M by 2019 and Hazel Grove schools will suffer too. Hazel Grove Primary is set to lose £140,825. This is £429 per pupil. It could mean the loss of four teachers. Hazel Grove LibDem Paul Ankers said, “Tory plans to improve funding to rural schools is political, take money […]

A year after the new Labour administration ‘saved’ Stockport Market, Council figures show the market is in serious decline. A report to the Council’s Scrutiny Co-Ordination Committee forecasts a fall in visitors by 9% over the last financial year. The Labour group squashed a consultation into the market’s future, but have show no sign of […]

Easter is just a hop away and there are some eggcellent activities for you and your family to enjoy. Bramall Hall: • Easter Trail- Saturday 1- 17 April: Free with standard admission • Cool crafts at the Hall- Tuesday 4&11, Wednesday 5 &12 and Thursday 6 & 13 April: Tuesday- printing Wednesdays- Stained glass design […]

Local charity The Furniture Station provide used furniture to local vulnerable families and individuals. Their stocks are low, so if you are about to get rid of perfectly good sofas, wardrobes, beds and tables because you want to freshen up your place, then consider giving the old one to somebody who will appreciate it. The […]

Saturday 25th March 10am to 12.30pm Refreshments and lunches will be available and the stalls will include homemade cakes, pull a string, books, raffle, tombola, toys & jewellery. There is a free car park. Admission 50p – Funds go to the church, so come along and show your support!

Hazel Grove Orchestra are a local institution bringing top quality classical music to our doorstep, usually performing at Hazel Grove Methodist Church. The orchestra are appealing for musicians, especially french horn, trumpet & experienced string players. They rehearse on Thursdays between 7.45pm & 10pm at the Methodist Church Sunday School. If you are interested call […]

Hazel Grove has just three community toilets in a scheme set up to mitigate against the loss of public facilities. The LibDem Team feel this is not enough for such a large district centre. Local Campaigner Paul Ankers said, “We need to make local businesses more inviting for local people. It would be good to […]

Commercial Rd will be closed overnight after workmen found a void under the road. Contractors should be investigating and repairing the issue overnight. Most of the problems are caused by improper construction of utility networks and poor rehabilitation work. LibDem Paul Ankers lives on Talbot St, very close to the area affected, ‘Some places, like […]

Local church, Norbury Parish Church is a popular place of worship, but a key to their success is creating a real community, whether it is the Toddler group, Puppet Coffee mornings or its Traidcraft stalls. On Saturday they hold their latest film night, showing the Charlie Chaplin classic City Lights. Refreshments are available from 6.30pm […]

Stockport Council is consulting on the numerous rights of way in the area and want to hear from you. Hazel Grove benefits from way of these routes. If you rely on one of these routes, then its important the council know their importance. Find the survey here. Also, local LibDem Paul Ankers sits on Stockport’s […]