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SCHOOLS HILL CHEADLE – CROSSING WORK DUE TO START

Weather permitting, the replacement of the zebra crossing on Schools Hill with a modern puffin crossing will begin on 4th February 2013, and should be completed by the end of February. There were several accidents on the crossing last winter and this is the latest in a series of measures to … [Read more...]

NEW 20MPH ZONE FOR BROADWAY GETS GO-AHEAD

Last night Councillors at Cheadle Area Committee voted to give the Broadway 20mph zone the go-ahead. The campaign was started last spring as a result of safety concerns around the Broadway area. In the consultation, 80% of residents told the Council they agreed with the scheme. Although the … [Read more...]

3 MILLION HOMEWORKERS ARE POTENTIALLY OPERATING ILLEGALLY

Stockport is home to a very active and dynamic business startup community where many people are taking the opportunity to start a business for a wide variety of reasons. Getting the start up costs as lean as possible at the outset helps whilst the business is being buit up. This often means … [Read more...]

DYER ENVIRONMENTAL SMASHES MOVEMBER TARGET

Dyer Environmental Controls Ltd, based off Birdhall Lane, Stockport  have just announced that they smashed their company target of £1000 for Movember and men’s health.  The six 'amigos’ did Dyer proud and by the end of Movember some of them looked quite … [Read more...]

GMPPC – TONY LLOYD APPOINTS COMMITTEE TO OVERSEE FINANCES

Tony Lloyd, Greater Manchester's Police & Crime Commissioner, has confirmed the membership of two bodies that will advise him on employment issues and also oversee financial reporting. Mr Lloyd, the current police and crime commissioner, was elected by the people of Stockport and the other … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT POLICE WILL NOW INVESTIGATE CYCLE CRASH

A woman injured in a crash was initially told by police they could not act because the collision only involved a pedal cycle. Stephanie Skinner, 18, was hit by a cyclist on the pavement outside the pet shop where she works in Stockport, Greater Manchester, on 4 December. Police said it could … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT COUNTY SACK JIM GANNON

Stockport County have sacked their manager Jim Gannon after a difficult spell ended with the hatters losing by 3 goals to 1 at Edgeley Park to visitors Mansfield Town.  Supporters were shocked to hear that Gannon, 44, was sacked during his second spell in charge after returning in November … [Read more...]

MOORSIDE HOTEL IN DISLEY NEAR STOCKPORT TO CLOSE

A HOTEL and leisure centre in Disley, near Stockport, is to close with the loss of up to 75 jobs. The Moorside Grange Hotel, initially an independent hotel set up by the Pickup family, is on Mudhurst Lane and has been operating as a hotel and spa and leisure centre with 1,500 members. … [Read more...]

GMPPC TO HOST BUSINESS CONSULTATION EVENT IN STOCKPORT

Business MATTERS – business consultation event taking place on 22 January in Stockport! The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Greater Manchester is hosting Business MATTERS – business consultation event taking place on 22 January in Stockport! Due to a number of … [Read more...]