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CRACK DOWN ON IRRESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERS

Stockport Council has been targeting irresponsible dog owners who fail to clear up after their pets by issuing fines. Over the last two months the Council’s Dog Warden Service has issued two £50 on the spot fixed penalty fines. The first was issued on Middlewood Way, Marple and the … [Read more...]

YOUNG PEOPLE RECEIVE THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARD

Young people from Stockport celebrated receiving The Duke of Edinburgh's Award at a presentation evening at the Town Hall. Over 200 young people attended the event on 19th March from schools, colleges, the Open Duke of Edinburgh Awards Centre and voluntary sector organisations to receive their … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT EXPRESS

THIS WEEKS STOCKPORT EXPRESS OUT NOW   In this week's Stockport Express....Family's £100,000 legacy for tragic son, actress who has the 'purrfect' role, and the latest from Edgeley Park including the chairman's swipe at supporters and a report from Tuesday night's game at Luton. … [Read more...]

FAMILY FUN AT BRAMALL HALL’S GRAND EASTER FESTIVAL

People looking for a fun day out at Easter should come along to Stockport Council’s historic Bramall Hall.  On Easter Sunday (31st March) The Friends of Bramall Hall are hosting their annual Grand Easter Festival event where this year’s line-up of activities promises a fun … [Read more...]

VOLUNTEERS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS CELEBRATED

An awards ceremony organised by Stockport Council was held at the Town Hall to celebrate the achievements of volunteers and community groups. Over a hundred people attended the Central Take Part Volunteer Awards event which was held on Friday 8th March. Councillor Mark Weldon, Stockport … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT TRADER PLEADS GUILTY TO UNDERAGE SALES

A Stockport trader pleaded guilty to selling alcohol to a person under the age of 18 at Stockport Magistrates Court on Wednesday 6th March.  Mr Ravinder Dhillon, aged 37, trading as Lifestyle Express on Stockport Road, Cheadle pleaded guilty to an offence contrary to section 146 of the … [Read more...]

NEW HOME SUPPORT SERVICE IN STOCKPORT

Stockport Council has commissioned a national charity to provide a new Home Support Service for people with mental health issues. Richmond Fellowship successfully tendered for the Stockport Mental Health Home Support Service which will offer a preventive community-based support service in the … [Read more...]

WORK STARTS ON SCHOOLS HILL CROSSING

Despite a one-day delay due to the weather, work has now started on installing the new puffin crossing on Schools Hill, Cheadle, Stockport.. The new puffin crossing will replace the existing zebra crossing which saw three accidents last winter. Along with the other safety measures (flashing … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT ROADWORKS UPDATE – BRAMHALL AND MARPLE

Below is the latest list of roadworks in Stockport: Two way traffic signals are currently in use outside number 168 Bramhall Moor Lane to allow work on a burst water main. The work is due to be completed on 5th February and the traffic signals are in use 24 hours a day. Two way traffic … [Read more...]

LATEST STOCKPORT ROADWORKS INFORMATION

The following roadworks are taking place or scheduled to take place: Stockport Road West between the junctions of The Broadway and Lower Bents Lane will go down to a single lane to allow footway repairs. The work is due to be completed by 30th January and the lane closures apply between 9.30am … [Read more...]

Convicted robber absconds from Kirkham jail

A convicted robber with links to Stockport has absconded from a Lancashire jail. Barry Taun, 42, was serving an indeterminate sentence after a robbery in 2007 in Fallowfield, Manchester. Police said he absconded from HMP Kirkham, near Preston, on Sunday. He is known to have links to the … [Read more...]

GMP – CALL FOR PUBLIC TO HELP FIGHT TERRORISM

The new head of the North West Counter Terrorism Unit (NW CTU) is urging communities across the North West of England to support the police in the fight against terrorism.    In a week-long campaign, the NW CTU will encourage people working and living in the North West region to … [Read more...]