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TWO ‘MAN’ TEAM IN PURSUIT OF MOTORCYCLING SUCCESS

Two young engineers from MAN Diesel & Turbo UK’s (MDT-UK) Headquarters in Stockport are working together in their own time in pursuit of motorcycling success. 20 year-old Jake Poole - pictured left - (who has just completed  his apprenticeship and is now a fully qualified … [Read more...]

LOCAL DOG TRAINER TAKES THE LEAD IN SAFE PLAY AWARENESS

An increase in dog attacks has led one local dog trainer to take the initiative to launch a safe play education programme to teaching children to play Woody’s Way. Tracy Chapman, a Dog Trainer & Behavioural expert with 14 years experience, runs Academy 4 Dogs - the highly … [Read more...]

NEW HOME FOR A FAMILY IN STOCKPORT

A Stockport family will benefit from a new home as a result of the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities (AGMA) ‘Empty to Plenty’ scheme. The house in Larkhill Road, Stockport had been empty for over seven years before it was purchased and fully refurbished using funding made … [Read more...]

MORE WAYS TO DO IT ONLINE FOR SOCIAL CARE CHARGES

A new online form to help people looking for assistance with their adult social care charges has been added to the ‘Do it Online’ section of Stockport Council’s website. The Council is working towards making its website more transactional and interactive. People can now make … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT ROADWORKS UPDATE – MARPLE AND HAZEL GROVE

Roadworks may affect traffic flow in Marple and Hazel Grove this week. Below is a list of the latest report for roadworks in Stockport:   United Utilities will be carrying out work on Strines Road in Marple, at the junction with Arkwright Rd and Stockport Road. The … [Read more...]

HISTORIC FOOTPATH TO REOPEN AT ETHEROW

Stockport Council has worked with two footpath societies to re-open a historic footpath near Etherow Country Park after decades of disuse. The footpath crosses Gigg Brook valley from Far Benfield Farm on Cowlishaw Road, Compstall to near Hyde's Farm on School Lane, providing an opportunity for a … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT RESIDENTS URGED TO DRINK LESS ALCOHOL

Stockport Council is calling on residents to reduce their alcohol intake and see if they notice the benefits. As part of Stockport Council’s ‘Get Involved in a Healthier Stockport’ campaign, residents are being encouraged to make positive lifestyle changes, such as reducing … [Read more...]

EVENTS TO RECRUIT MORE FOSTER CARERS

Stockport Council is holding a series of events in a bid to recruit more foster carers. The Council is keen to hear from anybody interested in fostering teenagers or sibling groups. However, the Council is particularly keen to hear from people who have significant experience of working or … [Read more...]

VISIT THE WEB FOR CHILDCARE SERVICES in STOCKPORT

Stockport Council is making it even easier for parents to find information about childcare services in the borough.   Families searching for childcare and information about other children’s services in Stockport should visit www.stockport.gov.uk/earlyyears Choosing childcare is a … [Read more...]

LET’S MAKE 2014 A HEALTHIER YEAR

Stockport residents are being encouraged to make positive lifestyle changes to improve their health in 2014.  To help people become healthier, Stockport Council and partners are launching the ‘Get Involved in a Healthier Stockport’ campaign this January. The campaign looks to … [Read more...]

NATIONAL COMMUNITY MEALS WEEK

Individual Solutions SK, a wholly owned Stockport Council company, celebrated National Community Meals Week by inviting special guests to a primary school. Six centre users from the Ada Kay Resource Centre, which is run by Individual Solutions SK, plus the Mayor of Stockport, Councillor Chris … [Read more...]