Stockport is a fairtrade town recognised by the Fairtrade Foundation, and is in the process of renewing this status in collaboration with the Council. As a fairtrade town, Stockport has made a commitment to supporting fair trade and using products with the Fairtrade mark. They would be delighted to see you, family and friends at their […]

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.”

Local LibDem Campaigner Paul Ankers is focussing on street light failures around the ward this October. As of 10th October, Paul had reported 12 broken lights in the ward. Approximately 25 lights are broken in the ward & reported by Paul or others. Paul said, “This simply isn’t good enough. Dark streets are a muggers […]

Did you know that Stockport library members can read over a hundred magazines for free on your smartphone or tablet. It’s simple! Just install the Zinio for libraries app, then register on the Zinio website (you’ll need your library card number). After that you can read all the magazines for free, from Top Gear and […]

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 […]

Stockport Labour have infuriated Environmental campaigners by proposing a MASSIVE 3500% rise in a parking permit for low emissions vehicles. The £10 scheme, introduced by LibDems to encourage switching to greener cars, will be increased to £360 a year under proposals being finalised this winter. Vehicles which fall in Emission Band A (99g/km of CO2 […]

Stockport Labour have revealed early that they plan a 3.99% Council Tax Hike in April. Their first budget in Stockport in nearly 20 years will reinforce the image of them as the high tax party. The Council are responding to continued huge cuts by the Tory Government, coupled with the financial implication of Brexit, which […]

Fears of increased flytipping and noxious smells have been raised in light of proposals by Stockport Labour to make black bin collections three weekly. The proposal will mean a new 180 litre black bin to replace the 140 litre one you will have received less than 5 years ago. Labour Councillors want us to take […]

Good news for residents near Green Lane/Davenport Rd as the park play area will be getting a revamp in early 2017. Four pieces of new equipment will be put in place, including a sidewinder see saw & a rotaweb rope climbing frame. Sadly, the basketball net will make way for these improvements. There will also […]

On Tuesday evening Jon Twigge attended an update for Councillors from the A6MARR project team. Some of the key points from the update: The new bus bridge – highlighted in the last post – is coming on well.  Currently utility services other than major ones that are too big are being diverted across this bridge before the soon […]