Colin Macalister reports back from our trip seeing how Bedford avoid speed bumps but still control traffic speeds here. If you think like us, please sign the petition to encourage Stockport highway officers to think again about speed humps, to dump the bumps!   Meanwhile local Marple North candidate Steve Gribbon has been doing some […]

Cadent still have a gas leak on Brabyns and are now trying to repair a new section.  They “hope to be finished by 16 April”.   Be aware I am asking questions about the long time this is taking. Windlehurst Road roadworks are now being extended to 13 April. Be prepared for more delays…   Because […]

Life Leisure have informed us that, due to a leak, these baths will be closed for at least 2 months.  The gym and changing areas are still open.  Romiley is still open.  I will update this as soon as information is available.

A message from TfGM Greater Manchester women are being encouraged to channel their pedal power with the launch of a new campaign. #RideWithUsGM is a series of female-specific events designed to help redress the region’s cycling gender imbalance, which sees women make up just 33% of cyclists across the region.* The events have been designed […]

   A possible future? At last night’s Marple Area Committee two plans (amongst others) were considered.   The first was for 4 more speed control measures in the first bit of Hibbert Lane in Marple on the road to Hawk Green and High Lane.   These related to the new proposed roundabout next to the new […]

 Steve and Colin helping clear the way for residents Thurs 23:00 Just to add that the gritting crews were out all night last night clearing arterial routes, although they struggled with Werneth Low and Glossop Road.  All main routes are clear although some steep side roads are still struggling.  Hundreds of tons of grit have […]

GOOD NEWS – as of 10 mins ago BRABYNS BROW CADENT ROADWORKS ARE GONE (27th March 16:00) Newsflashes from our roads people at Stockport Council that may affect your journey next week – 14th – 22nd February: Brabyns Brow, Marple Bridge – REVISED END DATE Contractors working on behalf of Cadent Gas are currently undertaking […]

Inspector Bob Cantrell from our local GM police announced that following the creation of a special burglary unit, this type of crime is down by 25%, and 55% in Marple Bridge alone.

After Marple are Cmte meeting awarded them some finance, I can say that 2 new and interesting events are coming this way this summer: a Marple Open Gardens event, built on the success of Mellor people opening up their gardens. And events linking all the sports clubs in Marple with special events.   Details to […]