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Claire Vibert selected as Labour candidate for Hazel Grove.
Local resident, Claire Vibert, has been selected as Labour’s candidate for Hazel Grove constituency in the upcoming General Election. Claire, who is currently the Shadow Cabinet member for Economy, Regeneration and Housing on Stockport Council, is a former civil...
Check to see if you are eligible for a cold weather payment
If you currently receive any of the following, you may be eligible to receive a £25 payment: pension credit income support income-based jobseeker’s allowance income-related employment and support allowance (ESA) universal credit support for mortgage interest (SMI)...
Support White Ribbon Day
Stockport Labour are encouraging residents to find out more about the White Ribbon Campaign and how they can get involved in ending violence against women and girls, as part of the national White Ribbon Day. This year White Ribbon Day is taking place on Saturday 25...
STOCKPORT LABOUR SET TO SECURE UP TO £1.2 MILLION TO MAKE AREAS SAFER
Stockport Labour is set to secure hundreds of thousands in investment to make district and local centres safer after its proposal was approved at last night’s full council meeting at Stockport Town Hall (Thursday 16th November 2023). Councillors unanimously approved a...
Offerton Fire Service Saved
We’re absolutely delighted that Offerton Fire Station’s 24-hour cover has been saved. We’re very thankful that Deputy Mayor Kate Green, Mayor Andy Burnham and GM Fire and Rescue Service have listened to our views on this. On the announcement, Offerton Ward Councillor...
Stockport MP slams proposed Three-Vodafone merger in Parliamentary debate
The Member of Parliament for Stockport, Navendu Mishra, has called for the Government to intervene on the proposed merger between Three UK and Vodafone. In a Westminster Hall debate, secured by Mishra, cross-Party Members of Parliament debated the implications of...
Over 46,500 Adults in Stockport ‘Rationing heating or electricity to keep up with debt payments’
One year on from the Tories’ disastrous mini-budget, new analysis from Stockport Labour – building on a StepChange survey for BBC Money Box – reveals a staggering 46,546 adults in Stockport are forced to cut back on essentials like heating and electricity to keep up...
STOCKPORT LIB DEMS TURN ‘BLIND EYE’ AT ‘LITTERING AND FLY-TIPPING’ AS THEY FAIL TO PROSECUTE A SINGLE OFFENDER
Data obtained under a Freedom of Information (FoI) request shows that during the first year of Liberal Democrat control, Stockport Council didn’t issue a single fine to address littering or unlicensed waste collectors. This follows a similar request earlier this year...
Stockport Labour joins celebrations at Stockport Pride
Stockport Labour was proud to support and attend Stockport Pride last Sunday where we celebrated equality, diversity and inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community in Stockport. Stockport’s Historic Market Place was the venue for the Martyn Hett Stage, with entertainment from...
Save our ticket offices campaign
Leader of Stockport Labour Group, Cllr David Meller said: “When speaking to the excellent and dedicated ticket office staff at Stockport, it was really busy and it’s clear people depend on it. Many commuters have known the stafft here for years and depend on their...
