This was a very important decision at a very busy central area committee. Road safety is such a key part of ensuring the area we live in is not only sustainable but also enjoyable. Having a 40mph road through the middle of the town just doesn’t make sense in 2025,… Continue Reading Action on St Mary’s Way
Year: 2025
Battersby Hat Works
I was really honoured to be invited to the official opening of the Battersbys Hat Works estate today (not that it is finished yet). Along with Navendu Mishra we had a tour of the new homes within the factory building, it was amazing to see the history that has been… Continue Reading Battersby Hat Works
Saturday 14th June
This morning the Manor Labour Team were out speaking to residents around Ellwood Road. We have taken a number of bits of casework away including some poor condition trees on the edge of Woodbank Park, housing issues and some road safety concerns. We also spoke to residents about the push… Continue Reading Saturday 14th June
Childrens and Families Scrutiny Commitee
It was time for my second Scrutiny meeting of the week last night, this time the Childrens And Families Commitee. There where anumber of very interesting and important discussions. I welcomed the councils plan to improve and increase the SEND provision across the borough, but once again questioned the use… Continue Reading Childrens and Families Scrutiny Commitee
Woodbank Park @ Communities and Transport Scrutiny
Last night at the Communities and Transport Scrutiny I challenged the Lib Dem administration on thier assesment that our parks and greenspaces are 97% “Good”. Whilst we have some stunning parks in our ward and despite the best efforts of the team on the ground, far too much has been… Continue Reading Woodbank Park @ Communities and Transport Scrutiny
United Utilities
Holding the bosses of utility companies to account for the performance of their companies is an important step towards improving the service they provide to our community. Vital services like this should not be run for profit, but whilst they are the bosses should take responsibility not just profits.
Welcome to Stockport… Metrolink
The bee network will only continue to be a success of we have a truly integrated network, it is great to see the Labour Government get behind this by providing the funding to bring metrolink to Stockport. Metrolink will add better links to the Airport and other parts of South… Continue Reading Welcome to Stockport… Metrolink
Another saturday
Saturday mornings are for speaking to residents. It’s warmer than it looks out there, we stopped for a rest in one of the Local Areas of Play on Strawberry Avenue whilst speaking to residents today. I’ve mentioned before these spaces are not up to scratch and I will continue to… Continue Reading Another saturday
Stockport Pride
This Sunday is Stockport Pride, not only is it an opportunity to celebrate the true you or to show that you are an ally, but it is also a reminder that hard won rights need to be defended. I hope everyone has a fantastic day
Standard Saturday
Saturday morning means one thing, the Manor Labour Team have been out speaking to residents, thank you to Cllr. Helen Hibbert, Offerton Ward for joining us. We had lots of good conversations, residents raised issues such as speeding on Hempshaw Lane, antisocial parking around Banks Lane School and the lack… Continue Reading Standard Saturday