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New Police Post at Bramhall High
Published: Tue, 06/01/2009 12:37Bramhall residents are set to benefit from the opening of a new police post in the heart of the community. The new police post, which will be officially opened on Thursday 8th January at Bramhall High on Seal Road, will be the first base to be opened at a school in Stockport.Full story
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It's True Grit for Gary
Published: Wed, 31/12/2008 09:31For Gary Sumner, assistant group manager in the highways department at Solutions SK, this winter is shaping up to be the worst since he took up his post 10 years ago. Before Christmas, Gary says six gritting vehicles were out every night for an extended period.Full story -
The Launch of Single Parent Month
Published: Mon, 29/12/2008 02:08National organisation, The Society of Will Writers, is launching ‘Single Parent Month' throughout January 2009. Current research has shown that single parents are one of the most likely groups to not have a Will and The Society are keen to change this with an initiative that will hopefully see more single parents having a Will written and improvingFull story -
Presentation Ceremony for Competition Winners
Published: Sun, 28/12/2008 14:00The winning designers of a Christmas card competition to promote the dangers of excess alcohol use were presented with their prizes at a special ceremony.The competition for young people was organised by Stockport Council's Young People's Drug and Alcohol team - MOSAIC - in partnership with Connexions. The brief was for young people to design a ChrFull story -
Ground breaking new development for Stockport
Published: Sun, 28/12/2008 14:00A planning application for a new innovative civic building to replace Stockport Council building Ponsonby House has been submitted.Carillion has been selected as preferred developer for this £12 million, 40,000 sq ft, BREEAM excellent rated development on Edward Street, which is set to become the latest development in Stockport town centre. The newFull story -
Cheadle woman's bravery commended
Published: Mon, 22/12/2008 18:25Chief Superintendent's Commendation, Recipient: Member of the public, Mrs Elaine Hynd. On Tuesday 25th March 2008 at approximately 3.30 pm, a member of the public was walking along Massie Street, Cheadle, having been shopping. A male approached her from behind, snatched her bag and ran across Massie Street car park towards the Iceland store.Full story
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New Well being Centre for x- Services Personnel
Published: Sun, 21/12/2008 22:57Cheadle Hulme New Legion Club and Age Concern Stockport are launching a brand new Health and Well being Centre offering social activities and information opportunities to ex-services personnel and their partners. The Centre is a three-year collaboration between Age Concern Stockport and The Royal British Legion. Funding provided by the Legion willFull story -
Vital Cheshire road link takes major step forwards
Published: Sun, 21/12/2008 22:55Details of a major scheme to relieve congestion and improve safety on a key route between the M56 and M6 motorways in the North West have been announced today by Transport Minister Andrew Adonis. Improvements costing between £142 million and £207 million would see the A556 between Knutsford and Bowdon in Cheshire upgraded to dual carriageway standaFull story -
0-5's funding available SCVS
Published: Sun, 21/12/2008 01:06Last chance to apply for funding through SCVS for 0-5's. Funding will finish end of March 2009. Have a think over Christmas and get your ideas to us in the beginning of the new year! The funding must be for 0-5's and ideally we are looking for ideas around purchasing equipment or training for children or carers/parents.Full story
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Business Link provides Christmas Check List for Businesses
Published: Fri, 19/12/2008 09:31Business Link has offered advice to businesses as they make their final preparations for Christmas.Business Link says: "Whilst it is a time to celebrate, the holiday season can create many challenges for managers. Good preparation is the only way to avoid these challenges turning into a problem that impacts on the business."Full story -
Human Rights Anniversary Celebrated at Art Gallery
Published: Wed, 17/12/2008 12:40Stockport Art Gallery commemorated the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on Wednesday 10th December. The multi-award winning Anne Frank exhibition, which is on display until Thursday 18th December, provided a platform to celebrate the landmark anniversary. Students from Stockport School along with The Mayor of Stockport,Full story -
Ofsted Gives Prospect Vale Primary School the thumbs up!
Published: Tue, 16/12/2008 15:48Prospect Vale Primary has recently been formally inspected by a team of joint HMI/Ofsted inspectors and came out with an overall judgment of a very good school with many excellent and outstanding features. Headteacher, Joe Lawless, was very pleased with the inspection findings overall and commented:Full story
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Robbery at British Legion Cheadle Hulme
Published: Mon, 15/12/2008 17:09Robbers threatened staff at a Royal British Legion with axes before stealing cash.Full story
Shortly after 12 midnight today Monday 15 December 2008, two men carrying an axe and a machete entered the Legion on Turves Road, Cheadle Hulme, via the front door and demanded to know where the cash box was kept. They forced staff to hand over the till and they le -
Last Chance to Nominate in Citizen Awards
Published: Fri, 12/12/2008 20:43Does someone you know, or have heard of, help make Stockport special? Is there an individual, a group, a volunteer, or perhaps a local personality, or someone else who deserves recognition for good community spirit?Full story -
Manchester Votes NO to Congestion Charge!
Published: Fri, 12/12/2008 12:49Newsflash:Over 1 million people voted and 7 out 0f 10 said a BIG NO to the Manchester Congestion Charge Referendum. It will be a brave council that tries to implement this charge now. In Basle one of the most successful cities in Europe 20% of journeys are undertaken in cars and the rest by bicycle or public transport.Clearly the government.......Full story -
Watch Out for Counterfeit Goods in the Run Up to Christmas
Published: Fri, 12/12/2008 10:24Festive shoppers are being warned by Stockport Council's Trading Standards Officers to keep an eye out for counterfeit goods over the Christmas period. Everyone likes a bargain but often you get what you pay for. In the run-up to Christmas, street traders will set up in busy shopping areas, selling cheap perfume, toys and designer clothes.Full story -
Wilmslow Lacrosse
Published: Fri, 12/12/2008 10:09DEFENDING champions Wilmslow were too good for basement side Poynton on Saturday in the Men's North of England League Premier Division.Full story -
Prepare to Party!
Published: Fri, 12/12/2008 00:02It's the party season and lots of us will be celebrating Christmas and the New Year with a drink. Most people will have a good time and enjoy their partying. The Safer Stockport Partnership is working together at this time to help people enjoy their nights out, with extra Police patrols and ‘help points' at key locations on busy nights.Full story -
Solutions SK Help Stockport Sparkle
Published: Wed, 10/12/2008 20:21Employees from Solutions SK, the Council's wholly owned company have been working hard to ensure that the town centre and district centres across the borough sparkle with festive lights.Full story -
Congestion Charge Could Affect School Recruitment in Stockport
Published: Wed, 10/12/2008 10:29Stockport's Executive Councillor for Children & Young People has warned that the proposed congestion charge could deter teachers and other school staff from applying for posts in schools located inside the charging ring.The M60, which is the proposed outer ring of the charging zone, effectively slices the borough of Stockport in two. At the CouncilFull story
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