A big thank you to everyone who signed petitions and gave feedback on the council’s plans to reduce non recyclable waste (the black bin) collections to every three weeks.  The Council Executive have effectively admitted that the plans were very unpopular and they probably wouldn’t have worked anyway. Siting feedback from a survey they say that […]

  A consultation has begun to ask for views to help shape the strategy for Greater Manchester for the next 20 years. Participants will be able to give wide-ranging, general views on how they want to see Greater Manchester progress or discuss specific topics that matter to them. There will also be eight questions discussing […]

Stockport LibDem Councillors Jon Twigge & Mark Hunter have criticised Stockport Council’s barmy plan to increase black bin collections from 2 to 3 weekly. Cllr Mark Hunter said, “There are no guarantees here; no guarantees of savings or increased recycling. This is a big gamble to change a system that has been lauded nationally.” Jon […]

Cllr Jon Twigge has questioned Town Hall bosses about inadequate measure to tackle potholes in Hazel Grove & Stockport as a whole. Cllr Twigge called for: A better online system with opportunity to feedback on the results. Slammed a very poor out of hours service. Proposed a radical inspection programme utilising Google. Hazel Grove LibDem […]

Local Campaigner Paul Ankers has reported 23 broken street lights in Hazel Grove throughout October. Paul has delivered letters to some of the affected areas with a petition calling on the Council to tackle this high level of failures. Paul said, “In any ward it should be a handful. This is a crisis. The Council […]

Stockport Council is undertaking a programme of repairs across the borough as part of the ‘Investing in Stockport’ initiative. The LibDem administration made a commitment to invest £100m to improve roads and footpaths across the borough over a nine year delivery period. This funding will be used to carry out a range of repairs from […]

Local LibDems are opposing the government’s proposed reintroduction of Grammar schools. They are working with their Labour opponents to send a strong message to Theresa May. Local LibDem Paul Ankers said, “Recent figures have been released that show only 2.6% of current grammar school pupils are from poorer backgrounds. Grammar schools supposedly help the few, […]

The second Hazel Grove Ward Committee took place on Wednesday night. We are happy to say it had a larger number of residents than the first! There was one question submitted about fears about Housing developments behind Sandown Rd on the racecourse estate. The short answer, given by the Tory Chair of the Committee, was […]

Local LibDem Campaigner Paul Ankers has reported two damaged bollards outside the shops on Hazelwood Rd. Paul said, “Wooden bollards don’t serve their purpose. Metal ones would be more of a disincentive to cars hitting them. They would also be reflective at night.”

The recent Stepping Hill area committee meeting saw more details from the new Labour administration on proposals for next year’s budget.  Cuts are never popular but some of the things they are considering seem likely to be very unpopular including some we have already covered: A rise in Council Tax of 3.99% A move to […]