We have seen a series of unauthorised occupations in Melford Road by various different groups of travellers over the years but hopefully there will be an end to the problem soon with the council to make extensive changes to the site – more below. The last year has seen probably more than ever and we […]

Stockport Council will be carrying out carriageway resurfacing works on London Road from Torkington Road to Church Grove and Torkington Road from London Road to Avondale Avenue. The works started on  the 31st January 2018 and are expected to take approximately 2 weeks to complete, weather permitting. The working hours will be between 8pm and 5am.  Local Campaigner Paul Ankers said, “This is one of our […]

Phase 3 of Stockport Exchange has been launched, with a new office block to be built on the site of the former Cineworld cinema by Stockport station. This is phase three of six that was agreed by the Lib Dem administration on Stockport Council. A few years ago, anyone coming out of Stockport station would […]

After one of the longest debates in recent Stockport Council history the process possibly leading to building the new road from the A6 just south of Hazel Grove across to Bredbury and the M60 still continues.   The Road is the Second Phase of a Road from the Airport to Bredbury The debate was only […]

This is not new news, it has been getting harder to speak to someone at the council over a few years!  Unfortunately, the reason is, the large cost of running the call centre. The Council Needs a Modern Phone System To help meet the cuts in the council budget, people are, wherever possible directed to […]

The Manchester Mayor is currently developing a new police and crime plan which will set the strategic direction for the police and other organisations with responsibilities for keeping our communities safe. The name of the draft plan is ‘Standing Together: A Plan for police, community safety, criminal justice services and citizens in Greater Manchester’ which reflects the […]

Lots of us produce extra waste over the Christmas period (wrapping paper, parsnip peelings and one or two bottles…) and it can be easy to lose track of what day it is so check the collection calendar on the Council’s website here: https://www.stockport.gov.uk/news/christmas-bin-collections It has useful information in case of a disruption of service (for […]

Christmas is almost upon us and is a wonderful time. But often it can be a difficult time if you need Council or emergency services. Stockport Council is urging residents to be be prepared this festive period and make a note of useful numbers should they face a crisis. The information available on the Council’s Winter […]

LibDem Campaigner Paul Ankers wants to know the dog fouling hot spots in Hazel Grove. Council bosses are asking for sites to put posters up dissuading dog fouling. The Keep Britain Tidy campaign posters are placed on lamp columns in identified dog fouling hotspot areas for 2 to 3 weeks. The area is surveyed for […]

All Council Car Parks in Hazel Grove will be free of charge for the next two Saturdays. In addition to this, there will be free parking in Stockport Town centre on the following days: Monday 11th December to Friday 15th December, free after 3pm Sunday 17th December, free all day Monday 18th December to Friday […]