A Missed Chance to Protect Stockport’s Pensioners
The new government has been forced to make cuts to Winter Fuel Allowance in response to the serious economic challenges it inherited, forcing difficult decisions nationally on how to allocate resources. Despite these worrying challenges, Stockport Labour believes that...
Council praised for adopting the Socio-Economic Duty after advocacy from Stockport Labour Group
Stockport Council has taken a significant step towards reducing inequalities and tackling socioeconomic disadvantage across the borough by adopting Socio-Economic Duty. This long-awaited move, which Stockport Labour Group has long been advocating for, will ensure that...
Stockport Labour Welcomes Extension of THE Household Support Fund
Stockport Labour is pleased to welcome the extension of the Household Support Fund, a critical lifeline for vulnerable households facing financial hardship. The extension will provide an additional six months of support, ensuring that this essential fund continues...
Cllr Aron Thornley joins Stockport Labour
Former Liberal Democrat Cllr Aron Thornley joins Stockport Labour Stockport Labour has announced that Cllr Aron Thornley, formerly of the Liberal Democrats, has joined the Labour Party and will now sit as a Labour member on Stockport Council. This means Stockport...
STOCKPORT LIB DEMS CONFUSED ABOUT THEIR OWN LOCAL PLAN
The Lib Dems were ‘forced’ to pause their local plan consultation earlier this month, blaming the new Labour Government for wanting to build more, much needed and affordable housing in the borough. However, this news doesn’t seem to have filtered through to new...
MY RESPONSE TO STOCKPORT’S DRAFT LOCAL PLAN
The Lib Dems' draft Local Plan for Stockport was approved for consultation last week, with consultation starting in early September. I wanted to take the opportunity to give my early, initial thoughts on the proposals. Stockport, and indeed the whole country, is...
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...
Labour sets out plans to ease mortgage crisis for families in Stockport
Labour has a plan to help Stockport residents during this mortgage crisis.