Here in Manor we have always been a welcoming place, there is no place here for hatred and divison. If anyone needs support please reach out. As Stockport Labour we represent wards across the whole borough here is our statement. — Stockport Labour extends the hand of friendship to those… Continue Reading NO PLACE FOR HATE
Author: Jon Byrne
I am a Dad, Husband, Head of IT and Local Councillor from Stockport.
Victoria Park Improvements
This lunchtime Councillor Sue Glithero, Manor Ward and I met with the relevant officer from Stockport Homes to discuss some of the ongoing issues regarding upkeep and maintenance. We have been passing on the issues raised at residents forums and with ourselves directly, we are pushing for real progress. Within… Continue Reading Victoria Park Improvements
Bee Network
Today as part of my role as a member of the Greater Manchester Bee Network I undertook a tour of the TFGM Control Centre. This is where road traffic, trams and buses are monitored and every effort is made to improve the flow across the network. It was really pleasing… Continue Reading Bee Network
Victoria Park Residents Forum
After yesterday’s trip down to Parliament today I attended the Victoria Park Residents Forum. This is an opportunity for residents to raise issues with the housing officer and hear from Stockport Homes. As councillors we attend so we can ensure that issues are picked up and those issues which are… Continue Reading Victoria Park Residents Forum
Visit to Westminster
It was an honour to be invited down to Westminster to visit Navendu Mishra and watch Prime Ministers Question Time. Nav and I had a good discussion on all things Stockport, from housing and parking to children’s services and employment. Whilst Manor is not in the Stockport constituency any more… Continue Reading Visit to Westminster
Divestment of the GMPF in Weapons Companies
This Thursday, it was Full Council meeting at Stockport Council, one of the motions called for the the Greater Manchester Pension Fund to divest from Weapons Companies. Despite passionate and strong speeches from members from 3 different parties supporting this stance, the council chose to water down this ask to… Continue Reading Divestment of the GMPF in Weapons Companies
Action on St Mary’s Way
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
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