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Covid Testing Centre

by Malcolm Allan on 1 November, 2020

All the Councillors in Marple North, Marple South & High Lane have been working with our public health officers to provide a safe local covid19 testing facility. To put this in context we all received this communication from Stockport Council’s Chief Executive last week, which we would like to share with you. “Cases are occurring […]

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Road works update for the week ahead

by Malcolm Allan on 18 October, 2020

Church Lane Marple, Junction of Hibbert Lane to junction of Parsonage GardensWork after resurfacing19th-23rd OctoberStop/Go board 9.00 – 4.00 Strines RoadWork after resurfacing19th-23rd OctoberStop/Go board 9.00 – 4.00 Ecclesbridge RoadResurfacingFrom 19th for up to a week (weather dependent)Closure from time to timeWork 9.00 – 4.00 Farther afield:Offerton Road Hazel GroveCurrent work will now end on […]

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Marple and other districts get red soft pads

by Geoff Abell on 8 October, 2020

The council are putting up temporary red pads in district centres to create 20 mph zones, that help social distancing. You councillors need to know your views on this. Please see Cllr Steve Gribbon’s video below. Thanks for the many, many replies so far. There is also a special email set up to handle these […]

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Covid rules

by Malcolm Allan on 28 September, 2020

Many people are now understandably confused by the restrictions. Here’s a summary of some things that might help. Just to stress I’m not responsible for any of this! Also it could change again at any time, although the first three definitions are likely to stay the same now. Your household – the people you live […]

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Covid 19 Update

by Malcolm Allan on 20 September, 2020

People will know the infection rate is increasing. If you want to keep up to date with these figures, they are updated weekly on https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-covid-19-surveillance-reports. This includes data for Stockport although you have to look through a long document! Stockport is currently on the watch list with the rate at 48.7 per 100,000There are four […]

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Rose Hill services – success

by Geoff Abell on 16 September, 2020

Below are some the answers to some Frequently Asked Questions about our campaign to Save the Rose Hill Rail Line. What happened? We won! After arranging a petition, launching a Councillor Call for Action, calling an extraordinary Area Committee Meeting with transport officials and resolving to fund a rail service themselves, local Liberal Democrats are […]

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Digital lending library

by Malcolm Allan on 2 August, 2020

Residents can now borrow IT devices to help them learn how to use the internet and access on-line services for essential needs, for limited periods. This is a bit like borrowing a book. Residents may use the devices for different essential uses such as searching for jobs, keeping in touch with family members and allowing […]

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Climate Change

by Malcolm Allan on 31 July, 2020

The Council are consulting on a Climate Change Strategy for Stockport. It opened today and continues until 4th September. This can be found at www.stockport.gov.uk/haveyoursayand via the Stockport council web site. We encourage everyone to look and comment on any reaction you have.

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More info on Covid

by Malcolm Allan on 26 July, 2020

FACE MASKS INFO – Exemptions There are several exemptions to wearing face coverings, including children under the age of 11, anyone with a disability or condition which means they are unable to wear one, transport staff and emergency services. I know that some residents may be concerned about how they can show they are exempt.A […]

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A couple of alerts:

by Malcolm Allan on 11 July, 2020

SCAMSWe’ve had reports of both phone calls and emails purporting to be from Amazon, which are scams. Please be very careful if you respond to any of these or open attachments. Check first if they are genuine.CAR PARKINGAn important reminder that car park charges will be on again from Monday 13th in all Council pay […]

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