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by paulankers on 11 August, 2017
Sunday 3rd September 1pm – 4pm. Entry via the gates on Chester Road or School Street. There is often fun & games & stalls. It is also nice to have a look around the various plots. We have some talented allotmenteers in Hazel Grove. LibDem Campaigner Paul Ankers remembers meeting a star of the great […]
Read more Leave a commentby paulankers on 14 June, 2017
Stockport Councillor Lisa Smart narrowly missed out on winning the Hazel Grove constituency in Theresa May’s snap General Election. Lisa’s Liberal Democrats increased there share of the vote more than any other party and cut the Conservative majority to just over 5,500. But it wasn’t enough. A proven local campaigner and part of the Liberal […]
Read more Leave a commentby paulankers on 19 May, 2017
There is a Craft Fair being held this Saturday in Hazel Grove. The United Reform Church, Short Street. junction of the A6 and Commercial Road. Opposite ASDA Supermarket. The event runs from 10:00 till 12:30. Plenty of Hand Crafted Goodies; cards, jewellery etc. etc. on offer. Who knows what Gem you may spot, worth a […]
Read more Leave a commentby paulankers on 3 May, 2017
Cllr Jon Twigge holds the latest of his surgeries this Saturday at Hazel Grove Library. Jon is there every first Saturday of the month: Hazel Grove library – 9:30-11:30 No appointment is necessary. He sits in a back room near the computers, but the librarians will be happy to direct you if necessary.
Read more Leave a commentby paulankers on 30 April, 2017
The government has agreed to drop key measures to tackle tax avoidance from the Finance Bill following a deal with Labour These include tougher penalties for tax evasion, changes to prevent people avoiding inheritance tax through offshore trusts and the axing of permanent non-dom status. Liberal Democrat MP and Public Accounts Committee member John Pugh said: “Many voters will […]
Read more 1 Commentby paulankers on 26 April, 2017
Hazel Grove institution the Rising Sun closed earlier this month. Fears that it would remain shut can be put to rest though. Although Pete the landlord has gone, most of the staff will remain when it opens in early May. Local campaigner Paul Ankers is a fan of the pub, “My wife and I are […]
Read more Leave a commentby paulankers on 20 April, 2017
As part of the new SEMMS bypass project, an often congested section of the A6 has been replaced. The section near Cherry Tree Drive, Thai Fusion etc. has been bypassed. Its well worth a look. However, a You-Tuber has been one of the first up and down, so you can see for yourself now. It […]
Read more 3 Commentsby paulankers on 7 April, 2017
Toddlers will have a lot of fun at Storytime at Hazel Grove Library on Tuesday mornings. At 11am for about 30 mins library staff will enchant your tots with stories. Usually busy, always fun.
Read more Leave a commentby paulankers on 3 April, 2017
Smart Motorways are coming to Stockport. Councillors have received notification that the smart motorway programme is coming to Stockport, with the M60 junctions 24-27 and 1-4 to be delivered and work planned to start in 2020. The aim will be to relieve of eliminate the gridlock Stockport suffers especially at Junctions 1 & 27. We are promised […]
Read more 2 Commentsby paulankers on 10 March, 2017
There is opportunity to discuss Hazel Grove matters with your local Councillors next Wednesday as the latest Hazel Grove ward Committee convenes. Details of the agenda can be found here. Highlights include discussions on the feasibility of the bypass continuing from hazel grove to Bredbury & the future use of the defunct ambulance station next […]
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