Citizens Advice Stockport reveals home improvement nightmares (Published by CAB on 11 September, 2017) Citizens Advice Stockport is warning residents to be on the lookout for rogue builders as the national charity reveals it has helped people with 40,000 problems related to home improvements in the last year. As people make use of the summer […]

Post summer, quite a bit is happening in planning that affects us.  Or could affect us. The big GMSF Greater Manchester plan that proposed 4 large housing areas (including High Lane) and 1 industrial area for large development across Stockport is under review.  The current idea is that consultation responses will be published and there […]

From the end of Oct Marple will have a mobile speed camera. Where would you like it to be?  Are there any hot spots? I already have suggestions for Arkwright Road, Hollins Lane (Marple) and Station Road. From Mellor in the North to High Lane in the South, please let us know areas you consider […]

Plans to redevelop the old warehouse building (and adjacent land) at the junction of the Macclesfield and Peak Forest Canals have been published.  This 19th century building has been unused since 2010 and the plans are to turn this listed building into a liveable area and at the same time build 7 new town houses, […]

We are delighted to welcome our new chief exec, Pam Smith, who comes from Burnley council. Pam said; “I am looking forward to working with everyone in Stockport as we continue to build on the fantastic work which is already taking place in the Borough and across Greater Manchester.  My focus will be to ensure […]

This months road works notice starts with the big one – the council are shutting the A6 to repair the road viaduct south of Mersey Sq to the Garrick Theatre for up to 12 weeks.  (see elsewhere for diversions)  It is planned to allow push bikes through.  Contractors waited until St Mary’s Way works were […]

  All The Stations at Rose Hill Two intrepid people, Geoff and Vicki, are trying to visit all mainland Britain railways stations in 3 months.  About 75% of the way there, they came through Rose Hill and Marple, where they were met by Cllr Geoff Abell and former mayor, Philip Harrison, along with Friends of Rose […]

 Exchanging words with the new leader, Vince Cable Lib Dems have a new leader in Vince Cable, with Jo Swinson as his deputy.   Many remember his considered, sage advice during the financial crisis in 2008, being ahead of the government of the day.  Being champion of  industry, but at the same time promoting equal parental […]

There is a proposal to rename the ward currently called Marple South to “Marple South & High Lane”. What do you think? From Mon 17 July for 4 weeks (i.e. until 11 Aug), you can express your views via Marple or High Lane libraries or on the Have Your Say web pages here. From there […]

After the last budget, be aware that there is now a cost for parking low-emission vehicles in council-run public car parks.  This was not well publicised, and one of our residents fell fowl of this and had a parking fine. Basically, you will need to apply for a period pass permit (or just pay the […]