Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay the theme of this year is "Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change". Too often in recent months and years we have heard public figures belittle some serious mental health issues,...
Over the last few weeks since the crossing on Hall Street started playing up I have been discussing this and the other crossings across the ward with the team at TFGM. Earlier this week they have visited all of the...
Common sense prevails! We have just been informed that the PSPO on Responsible Dog Ownership is now being renewed. The cabinet members either misspoke at the last meeting or minds have been changed, but whatever the...
Apparently my good deed for the day is to tell people who live and work in Marple that they can get discounted membership at Life Leisure. This is not a joke and unfortunately another example of a council administration...
As usual I've been out and about the last couple of days getting the miles in, logging casework and checking up on progress. Great to see the noticeboard full in Woodlands. The fencing has been repaired in Woodbank down...
What a week! Whilst Manor and Stockport are always the focus of my efforts, taking that fight and joining campaigns to make all of our lives better and fairer are an important part of representation. This week started...
Last night at Full Council the Lib Dems confirmed they had scrapped the order that made it an offence not to pick up after your dog in Stockport's parks. As of today, there's nothing to stop people leaving it behind on...
Politics from the heart. That's how I would describe Andy Burnham's speech today. From a National Care Service and council house building through to electoral reform and supporting our young people. Today's speech was...
"Hope needs a home" Today I spoke at the Labour Party Conference about how Stockport's success does not work for everyone. Too many families are on an endless social housing waiting list and everyday people need to...