Category: Updates from Manor

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

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

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

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

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

It’s been a productive few days and the sunshine helps the days feel much longer so we can fit more in. On Saturday we joined our colleague Cllr. Helen Hibbert, Offerton Ward to speak to residents. Problems do not stop at imaginary ward boundaries and I think it is really… Continue Reading A productive week

Another sunny Saturday and another doorstep surgery. Today we spoke to residents of Broadway, Moreton Lane, Hillcrest, Marple Road and the various walks and avenues. Residents raised issues such as speeding, roadworks, road safety, pedestrian crossings and parking. Lack of affordable housing was also raised a number of times, along… Continue Reading Doorstep surgery

On May 8th 1945 residents across Manor Celebrated Victory in Europe Day. After 6 years of war it was time to celebrate. Across Stockport today we will be celebrating this important day and remembering those ordinary men and women who did extraordinary things to secure the end of the fascist… Continue Reading VE Day 80 years on

Yesterday evening we met with council officers to discuss the old Offerton High. Whilst there is agreement for the buildings to be taken down it we are pushing to accelerate this process. However the most important thing is the reminder that unoccupied buildings are unsafe, not only is there a… Continue Reading Offerton High School Site – Update