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Stockport Borough News
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Published: Tue, 09/02/2010 13:42
Stockport is aiming to develop closer links with the Chinese town of Kaifeng following their first visit to the borough this week.
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Published: Wed, 03/02/2010 14:18
Stockport Council has been carrying out work to replace the lighting on Stockport’s historic rail viaduct.
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Published: Tue, 02/02/2010 12:07
Stockport has appointed Eamonn Boylan as the Council's new Chief Executive,
subject to formal confirmation.
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Published: Tue, 02/02/2010 10:07
Stockport Council has launched a new campaign to recruit more foster carers.
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Published: Mon, 01/02/2010 13:32
More than 300 people attended a Dignity in Care drop-in event in Stockport last week.
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Published: Wed, 27/01/2010 12:42
Stockport Market traders raised £557.20 last month for Help for Heroes, a
campaign to create a series of regional 'recovery houses' across the UK.
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Published: Fri, 22/01/2010 12:29
The Mayor of Stockport, Councillor Colin MacAlister, this week thanked local
residents, businesses and organisations and Council employees who have
donated money to help save lives in Haiti following last week's earthquake.
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Published: Tue, 12/01/2010 10:44
Stockport is to improve services for residents and reduce costs following the formal signing of an agreement between the NHS Stockport and the Council.
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Published: Mon, 11/01/2010 11:37
Residents are asked to continue to be good Samaritans by popping round to check on vulnerable or older neighbours to see if they need any assistance.
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Published: Sun, 27/12/2009 15:23
Solutions SK Ltd is continuing to support the Mayor of Stockport's chosen
charity. The Mayor, Councillor Colin MacAlister, is supporting the people of
Stockport in 2009-10.
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Published: Sun, 20/12/2009 18:31
Brinnington will host one of three mass immunisation sessions delivering
seasonal and swine flu jabs to Stockport health and social care workers.
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Published: Sun, 20/12/2009 18:22
Stockport Council is urging residents to be on their guard against and
report illegal Loan Sharks in the run up to Christmas.
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Published: Sun, 20/12/2009 18:11
Stockport Council took home a top award at the prestigious Local Government
Chronicle Finance Awards.
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Published: Mon, 14/12/2009 19:10
Solutions SK, a Stockport Council wholly owned company have scooped a muchsought after national award.
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Published: Sun, 13/12/2009 15:19
The winners of the 2009 'Eat Your Art Out' competition, which celebrates the
art of cake making, have been announced.
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Published: Sun, 13/12/2009 12:28
Fostered children and their foster families from Stockport enjoyed a
fabulous Christmas Party at Edgeley Park.
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Published: Thu, 10/12/2009 12:41
"Stockport is a good place to live" and "Stockport Council is performing well" - that's the view of the Government's Audit Commission following a new-style assessment.
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Published: Mon, 07/12/2009 23:11
With just over a week to go to get nominations in for the 2010 'Proud of Stockport' awards, local people are being urged to get involved. The awards, set-up to recognise the borough's extraordinary citizens, will showcase the people that make a difference to our community.
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Published: Fri, 04/12/2009 13:56
Stockport's primary schools are top of the form in the 2009 Key Stage 2 tests.
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Published: Thu, 03/12/2009 12:32
Best practice in building conservation and design in Stockport was
celebrated at a special ceremony for the winners of the 2009 Conservation &
Design Awards held on 11th November.
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Published: Thu, 03/12/2009 11:20
A Stockport Council roadshow which highlights the dangers that young people
may face whilst on work experience has won a regional award.
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Published: Thu, 03/12/2009 11:07
Stockport Council is celebrating a double achievement after scooping two
Green Apple Environment Awards for promoting sustainable travel through the
Active Stockport campaign and the highly successful Environment Fair, held
this summer.
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Published: Thu, 03/12/2009 10:47
Stockport Council has completed the roll out of its improved recycling
collection service.
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Published: Tue, 01/12/2009 17:28
Two Stockport War Memorials have recently been granted listed status by
English Heritage.
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Published: Tue, 01/12/2009 11:35
Following a series of complaints from local residents to Stockport Council
about unsatisfactory work to driveways people are being warned about a
business carrying out the work in the borough.
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Published: Fri, 27/11/2009 13:46
A glittering presentation evening to celebrate this year's popular Stockport
Schools' Book Awards took place at Romiley Forum.
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Published: Wed, 25/11/2009 11:14
Stockport Council in partnership with Signpost Stockport for Carers has
organised an event to give carers the chance to get more information about
what help and support is available to them.
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Published: Mon, 23/11/2009 14:53
A glittering presentation evening to celebrate this year's popular Stockport
Schools' Book Awards takes place at Romiley Forum on Wednesday 25th
November.
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Published: Fri, 20/11/2009 10:37
Residents wanting more information about housing support services are being
encouraged to attend an information event hosted by Stockport Council.
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Published: Thu, 19/11/2009 14:35
Stockport's extraordinary citizens are to be recognised for the third year
in a row in the borough's popular citizens awards.
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Published: Mon, 16/11/2009 10:03
Stockport Council is preparing for the winter weather by putting in place a
full-scale gritting programme across the borough.
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Published: Mon, 16/11/2009 09:47
The Leader of Stockport Council accompanied a group of headteachers and
teachers from eight borough schools on a visit to China.
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Published: Mon, 16/11/2009 09:40
Stockport Council's Fostering team recently held two events to recognise the
fantastic contribution made by sons and daughters of local foster carers
towards fostered children.
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Published: Wed, 11/11/2009 14:38
Residents only have only 2 weeks to give their feedback on Stockport Council's ‘Core Strategy - Preferred Options' document giving suggestions on how to boost the borough - THIS WILL AFFECT GATLEY AND ALL THE SK8/SK7 AREA
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Published: Wed, 11/11/2009 10:56
Residents are being phoned at home by someone "from the Council" saying they are due a Council Tax rebate or refund. The bogus caller knows the residents' name and address and also purports to know the bank he or she pays their Council Tax through. Warning from the council..
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Published: Tue, 10/11/2009 16:35
Arthritis suffers in Stockport are set to benefit from money donated to the
National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS).
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Published: Mon, 09/11/2009 10:59
Stockport Council has announced dates for free parking in the run up to
Christmas, as part of its 'Stockport Boost' campaign.
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Published: Mon, 09/11/2009 09:54
Help us bang up some more for Christmas by reporting suspicious activity
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Published: Fri, 06/11/2009 09:39
Stockport Council's Highway Drainage Team are continuing to improve drainage
throughout Stockport.
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Published: Wed, 04/11/2009 10:14
Councils within Greater Manchester are asking for residents and businesses
views on the preferred sites for waste facilities and the preferred approach
to dealing with future development of sites as part of a Preferred Option
Report.
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Published: Wed, 04/11/2009 09:40
The Stockport Domestic Abuse Forum joined forces with partner agencies to
deliver a conference on safeguarding children and domestic abuse.
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Published: Tue, 03/11/2009 15:14
Stockport residents are being urged to take advantage of a free electric
blanket testing event helping to ensure they stay safe and warm in their
beds.
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Published: Tue, 03/11/2009 14:55
Stockport Council has announced a price freeze on car parking fees
throughout the borough for the second year running.
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Published: Tue, 03/11/2009 12:21
Residents only have three weeks to give their feedback on Stockport
Council's 'Core Strategy - Preferred Options' document giving suggestions on
how to boost the borough.
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Published: Tue, 27/10/2009 10:08
Schools in Stockport are encouraged to take steps to a healthier future by
joining in International Walk to School Month throughout October.
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Published: Fri, 23/10/2009 15:04
The ever popular Stockport Memories calendar is now back on sale at
Stockport Tourist Information Centre in the Market Place.
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Published: Thu, 22/10/2009 09:33
More than 180 students from secondary schools across the borough are
studying for a new educational qualification.
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Published: Tue, 20/10/2009 20:08
Every week thousands of people throughout the borough benefit from Community
Wheels.
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Published: Mon, 19/10/2009 18:25
The awards were open to all developments completed between January 2006 and September 2009, and a short list of 15 schemes was drawn up for consideration by a panel of judges. Entries fell under two categories: New Design (including public realm schemes and house/commercial extensions, as well as new buildings) and Conservation
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Published: Mon, 19/10/2009 13:37
Solutions SK paid a dividend of £500,000 to Stockport Council in respect of the 2008-2009 financial year.Solutions SK, a wholly owned Council company, provides a range of services to the Council as well as working in the private sector and for other public bodies.
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Published: Fri, 16/10/2009 10:01
Stockport Council's Libraries are helping celebrate Black History Month
(BHM) with a series of themed events based on the life of famous circus
entertainer 'Pablo Fanque'.
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Published: Thu, 15/10/2009 15:13
'Rethink your drink' is the theme of this year's Alcohol Awareness Week
which begins in Stockport on Monday 19th October.
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Published: Thu, 15/10/2009 10:24
Stockport Council is on the look out for more 'Good Guys' to join its responsible fireworks retailer scheme in a bid to safeguard members of the public. The scheme, run by the Council's Trading Standards team, is now in its third year and has been a huge success with the majority of retailers in the borough signing up. Scheme members commit to main
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Published: Wed, 14/10/2009 12:53
Stockport's 11th Black History Month was launched last week with a musically
illustrated talk.
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Published: Tue, 13/10/2009 13:22
Stockport Council has launched a recruitment drive for more foster carers to
look after older children and sibling groups.
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Published: Mon, 12/10/2009 09:53
Stockport Business Incubator is continuing to support start up businesses and has gone from strength to strength since its official opening in October 2008.The project, between Stockport Council, the University of Manchester Incubator Company (UMIC) and Broadstone Mill, has made 12,000 sq ft of Broadstone Mill in Reddish into state-of-the-art works
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Published: Thu, 08/10/2009 16:07
A recent public consultation has found that Stockport residents are still in
support of the Council's Town Centre Masterplan, the 15 year regeneration
plan for the town centre.
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Published: Tue, 06/10/2009 18:45
Stockport Council has continued its crack-down on rogue traders in a bid to
safeguard residents and reduce fly-tipping.
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Published: Tue, 06/10/2009 07:55
Stockport Council is keen to find out local drivers' views with a series of roadside interview surveys which will take place around the borough throughout October. The interviews are being conducted on behalf of Cheshire East, Manchester and Stockport Council and will help the Council to gain a better understanding of residents' travel patterns in
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Published: Tue, 06/10/2009 07:50
Stockport Council Youth Offending Team clients helped Mellor Archaeological Trust to re-create a Roman-style garden which is now open to the public. The project was co-ordinated by the archaeological dig in Mellor, in partnership with the Mellor Archaeological Trust and the Youth Offending Team.
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Published: Thu, 01/10/2009 10:56
Stockport took a radical step this week to improve services for its
residents and reduce costs.
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Published: Tue, 29/09/2009 16:25
Visitors to Stockport Libraries are to be asked for their views on the
Library & Information Service.
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Published: Tue, 29/09/2009 14:36
Stockport Council supported European 'In Town Without My Car!' Day by
encouraging motorists within the borough to leave their cars at home for the
day.
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Published: Thu, 24/09/2009 11:25
Visitors to Stockport Market on Saturday 26th September will be able to
enjoy a live cookery demonstration.
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Published: Thu, 24/09/2009 10:47
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of the modern Youth
Justice System.
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Published: Wed, 23/09/2009 11:31
Residents of all ages were urged to 'saddle up' and cycle into Stockport for
a special charity, Ride for Ryder, cycling event at the historic Market
Place on Saturday 19th September.
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Published: Tue, 22/09/2009 09:33
Stockport Council has won a much sought after award for environmental
excellence for the sixth year in a row.
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Published: Mon, 21/09/2009 11:48
Have you a 'Big Idea' about how your local area can be improved? What would
make your community flourish and do well? If you had the power, how would
you make this happen?
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Published: Sat, 19/09/2009 13:45
Stockport Council is encouraging local residents to attend the next Cycle
User Group meeting on Thursday 24th September to discuss cycling issues in
the borough.
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Published: Mon, 14/09/2009 15:46
Stockport Council took part in a major operation targeting rogue traders
selling counterfeit DVDS.
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Published: Wed, 09/09/2009 16:19
Hundreds of local children, young people and communities in Stockport have
been consulted about new and improved play spaces in their area.
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Published: Mon, 07/09/2009 15:22
A study reviewing hotel accommodation in Stockport has identified
significant scope for more hotels in and around the town centre.
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Published: Sat, 05/09/2009 13:54
Stockport Market reaches the grand old age of 749 years old on Sunday 6
September.
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Published: Fri, 04/09/2009 19:26
Secondary schools from across the borough are being invited to take part in
health and safety roadshows organised by Stockport Council.
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Published: Tue, 01/09/2009 14:58
Two students from one of the borough's twin towns, Heilbronn in Germany,
have spent the summer volunteering at Edgeley Play Scheme in Stockport.
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Published: Sun, 16/08/2009 13:55
Stockport Council is looking to recruit a number of apprentices to train as Revenues and Benefits Officers.
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Published: Tue, 11/08/2009 15:10
Employees from Solutions SK Ltd, Stockport Council's wholly-owned company,
raised £1,311 for two local charities by taking part in the Great Manchester
10km Run.
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Published: Fri, 07/08/2009 17:43
Solutions SK Ltd, Stockport Council's wholly owned company announced a deal to sponsor Stockport County for the 2009/2010 season. As part of the deal Solutions SK will display their logo on the back of the County players' shirts throughout the season.
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Published: Wed, 22/07/2009 13:26
The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) and Stockport Council have appointed
property consultants GVA Grimley to prepare a masterplan for a community of
family homes close to Stockport town centre and its famous Markets and
Underbanks Area.
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Published: Mon, 20/07/2009 13:35
Stockport's famous historic Covered Market Hall is now open every Thursday,
in addition to its usual opening hours.
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Published: Wed, 01/07/2009 11:46
Chris McLoughlin has been appointed as Stockport Council's new Service Director (Social Care and Health) within the Children & Young People's Directorate. She joins the local authority on 10th August 2009.
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Published: Tue, 21/04/2009 06:31
Stockport Council is investing £1.75 million into 20 different schemes to boost the borough's economy and improve life for residents.The Council Executive approved the final list of schemes contained in two special 'priorities' funds for 2009-2010.
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Published: Mon, 23/03/2009 10:31
Nearly 400 delegates attended the second North West 'Recovering Communities' conference at Stockport Town Hall last week. Acorn Treatment and Housing - a Stockport-based substance misuse treatment service - hosted the event. They facilitated the debates which emphasised that treatment services in the region continue to build on good practice.
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Published: Thu, 19/03/2009 09:40
Stockport Council has secured £1.1 million to build new or refurbish 22 play spaces across the borough. The Playbuilder funding, from the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF), will deliver innovative and challenging new play facilities for children and young people. The project will be delivered through Stockport's Play Partnership,
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Published: Fri, 06/03/2009 11:15
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award will be celebrated in Stockport with a special presentation evening at Stockport Town Hall on Tuesday 10th March. A total of 108 Awards - 15 Gold, 37 Silver and 56 Bronze Awards - will be presented to young people from across the borough.
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Published: Sat, 07/02/2009 14:52
Following the £1.7 million restoration of the Covered Market Hall in Stockport, the sensitive refurbishment of the Market Place is now underway. The renovation of the Market Place will replace tired tarmac around the Market Hall with natural sandstone blocks, complementing the historic nature of the area.
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Published: Fri, 06/02/2009 09:31
It was all systems go in Stockport this week when the wintry weather resulted in a full-scale gritting operation across the town. The Council's winter gritting operational team, are working around the clock, in freezing temperatures, to ensure the roads and footpaths are safe for pedestrians and motorists.
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Published: Thu, 29/01/2009 10:16
Stockport Council is inviting local carers to join a new Counselling Group which will help them cope with the emotional demands of caring. The key purpose of the group is to help carers learn new skills and ways of coping with the demands of caring.
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Published: Fri, 23/01/2009 10:49
Stockport Council has launched a campaign to recruit more foster carers to look after older children. The Council's Fostering team have clear evidence that shows looked after children are happier and thrive when they are placed within a loving, supportive family setting.
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Published: Fri, 23/01/2009 10:19
Solutions SK, the Council's wholly owned company has successfully introduced a new look Street Nameplate that includes the Council's corporate crest.
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Published: Fri, 23/01/2009 10:07
New records were set in Stockport following the Government's publication of GCSE results for the borough's 13 secondary schools and the Stockport Academy.
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Published: Sat, 17/01/2009 19:49
A brand new scheme called 'All Together Active' (A2A), which aims to support families with overweight children, is being launched by Stockport Council and Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.
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Published: Fri, 16/01/2009 13:27
A trader has pleaded guilty to selling counterfeit clothing at his Stockport store. Naveed Salim, aged 40, who trades as NS2 in Churchgate, Stockport, pleaded guilty to selling counterfeit clothing products at Manchester Crown Court on Tuesday 6th January
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Published: Thu, 08/01/2009 11:07
This event has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. However, residents can contact their local policing team on any police-related matters on the phone numbers below
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Published: Tue, 06/01/2009 20:00
The Safer Stockport Partnership (SSP) is inviting people to attend a community event on Tuesday 13th January to try and stem the traditional rise in burglaries in the New Year. Representatives from the SSP will be on hand at the drop in event, between 6.30pm and 8.30pm at Houldsworth Mill, Houldsworth Street, Reddish.
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Published: Tue, 06/01/2009 19:51
Stockport Council's services in ensuring children and young people 'stay safe' and are 'making a positive contribution' both received an 'Outstanding' Grade 4 from Ofsted inspectors. Stockport was one of only 14 local authorities out of 150 nationally to receive the top grade for staying safe, placing the Council in the top 10% in the UK.
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Published: Mon, 05/01/2009 19:45
A brand new scheme called 'All Together Active' (A2A), which aims to support families with overweight children, is being launched by Stockport Council and Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. The project offers personal support to families through one-to-one workshops and fun physical activity sessions.
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Published: Mon, 05/01/2009 16:23
This winter, Stockport Council's street cleansing team has cleared 437 tonnes of leaves from the borough's streets. The street cleansing team have been working day and night to collect the leaves.
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