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We have received complaints from residents about speeding traffic on some local roads. "Speeding vehicles are a danger to pedestrians, particularly children, and other drivers" said Cllr Sheila Bailey.Cllr Sheila Bailey.Cllr Sheila Bailey.Cllr Sheila Bailey. "We are arranging for Speed Indicator Devices to be placed at various locations throughout Edgeley and Cheadle Heath to try and deter this irresponsible behaviour". The SIDS don't record actual vehicles but they do record the incidence of speeding in a location. If this shows there are serious problems then other measures will be put in place to slow down the traffic. "The quickest way to resolve the problem is for drivers to keep to the speed limits" added Sheila.

Locations for the Locations for the Locations for the Locations for the Speed Indicator DevicesSpeed Indicator DevicesSpeed Indicator DevicesSpeed Indicator Devices 1 Edgeley Road (near Mountfield Road junction)

2 Dale Street (near Hardcastle Road junction)

3 Northgate Road (near Chatham Street junction) 4 Stockport Road (near St Lesmo Road junction)

5 Avondale Road (near the Scholars Drive junction) 6 King Street West (near the Chatham St junction)

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for us and everyone elsefor us and everyone elsefor us and everyone elsefor us and everyone else Cllr Sheila Bailey is Labour's Cabinet Member responsible for Sustainable Stockport and for producing a Climate a Climate a Climate a Climate Change Action PlanChange Action PlanChange Action PlanChange Action Plan setting out how we can become carbon neutral by 2038.

Everyone can play a part and the Plan sets out how. By the time you receive this Labour LinkLabour LinkLabour LinkLabour Link, the Plan will have been published on the Council's website. There has already been a Climate Change Summit for young people in Manchester with over 20 Stockport schools taking part. Stockport businesses are also involved and Council Officers and Councillors have had Carbon Literacy Training which means the Council has been accredited with Bronze Carbon Literacy status. In the summer the Council is hoping to arrange a Climate Change Summit. Local groups and residents will be able to discuss ideas and map progress to date Details available later in the year.

"There's one thing for certain" said Cllr Cllr Cllr Cllr BaileyBaileyBaileyBailey "doing nothing is no longer an option.

"How could I look my grandchildren in the eye and say I knew what was happening to the world and did nothing." ~ David Attenborough

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Vote 2020Vote 2020Vote 2020Vote 2020 Stockport Local Council Elections and the Greater Manchester Mayoral election will both be held on the 7th May 2020 7th May 2020 7th May 2020 7th May 2020

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elections or for all elections please email bailey.harding@ntlworld.com and we will arrange for an application form to be

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Metrolink for Stockport Metrolink for Stockport Metrolink for Stockport Metrolink for Stockport ---- Let's get connected! Let's get connected! Let's get connected! Let's get connected! MetrolinkMetrolinkMetrolinkMetrolink is one step nearer. Stockport's Labour-led Council has now got agreement for a Business Case to be worked on, setting out the reasons why Stockport needs to be connected. "There's a way to go" said CCCCllllllllrrrr Sheila Bailey Sheila Bailey Sheila Bailey Sheila Bailey "but a start is being made. One thing I am absolutely sure about is that local residents will be involved because whichever route is considered it will impact on Edgeley and Cheadle Heath". This doesn't mean that the campaign for Better BusesBetter BusesBetter BusesBetter Buses will take a back seat - far from it - we are determined to see bus reform. The only way to reduce car usage is to have accessible, reliable and affordable public transport. Work should start later this year in Stockport's new bus station, designed to interchange with Metrolink and with a new urban park on its roof, including the planting of 185 new

trees. Stockport is moving forward!Stockport is moving forward!Stockport is moving forward!Stockport is moving forward!

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Cllr Matt WynneCllr Matt WynneCllr Matt WynneCllr Matt Wynne said "We are ditching what's left of Town Hall teas and the money will be put towards piloting schemes during school holidays. Foodbanks and school holiday hunger, in one of the richest countries in the world, this Government should hang its head in shame!"

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Springmount MillSpringmount MillSpringmount MillSpringmount Mill Construction seems to have started on site but we are still waiting for details of the working hours, wheel washing, noise levels etc. "Carpenter Developments are not good at keeping us informed" said Cllr Cllr Cllr Cllr Philip HardingPhilip HardingPhilip HardingPhilip Harding "We have asked for the details. Residents should have had this information by now".

Greyhound pubGreyhound pubGreyhound pubGreyhound pub Work has been very slow on this development but it's almost finished. The outside area needs cleaning and tidying up and the owners have been asked to do this. Its good to see this derelict building brought back into use.

Stagecoach asked to clean up their propertyStagecoach asked to clean up their propertyStagecoach asked to clean up their propertyStagecoach asked to clean up their property After some perseverance we have managed to get the public footpath between Shield and Viaduct Street cleared up. Council Officers directed Stagecoach to remove litter and graffiti from the rear of their depot. CllrCllrCllrCllr Matt Matt Matt Matt WynneWynneWynneWynne says “This footpath is a major thoroughfare to and from Edgeley so it is important it is looking the best it can be. The path is also getting extra street lamps as part of the LED lighting upgrade which should improve the perception of safety for people using the footpath".

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This fencing was damaged by a car. The owner of the freehold, Shenstone Properties, won't help to get the fence repaired. They say it's not their responsibility. The Council has tried to make the boundary safe but it needs a proper repair. The Council is now writing to the owners of the flats for details of the Management Company so that a new fence can be installed before someone has a bad fall. Well let you know when we have any news.

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Grenville Street - second half - resurfacing Carmichael Street - Edgeley Rd to Old Chapel Street - resurfacing Nursery Lane - potholes (unadopted road) Cycle racks - providing more. Junction Cashmere Rd/Mountfield Road, possible double yellow lines. Old Chapel Street - double yellow lines near the junction with Grenville Street. Madras Road - increasing double yellow lines to prevent parking up to the junction. Alcester Avenue - ponding - ongoing problem which is proving very difficult to resolve. Sign for Churchley Road - half way up a lamppost - needs moving. Grass verge - Harper Street - used as car park - what can be done. Update on walking and cycling signs requested in May and River Mersey signage. York St / Chatham St – Raised table in need of patching up Update on LED lighting programme and time scale for Castle St Can the crossing of Dale St / Edgeley Road be improved? Crossing improvement at St Lesmo Rd/Stockport to link into Cheadle Heath Park and the Trans Pennine Trail. Junction improvement Bloom Street/Grenville Street to improve crossing to Hollywood Park. We will give an updateWe will give an updateWe will give an updateWe will give an update on all these issues on all these issues on all these issues on all these issues when we have further information.when we have further information.when we have further information.when we have further information.

Avondale changing roomsAvondale changing roomsAvondale changing roomsAvondale changing rooms We reported previously in our Labour Link that Avondale Recreation Centre was to have new changing facilities. The work on this upgrade is now due to start in early May. "Its taken a while to get to this stage "said Cllr Sheila Cllr Sheila Cllr Sheila Cllr Sheila Bailey Bailey Bailey Bailey "but the work is now imminent. The lift will also be replaced with work starting in August this year". Here are the details of the changesHere are the details of the changesHere are the details of the changesHere are the details of the changes Conversion of the existing male and female changing rooms into a changing village area to include: – 2x large group changing areas for public/school use. – 4x family changing rooms. – 6x two person changing rooms. – 7x single person changing cubicles. – 174x lockers – 11x single person showers – 3x accessible showers – Male, Female and accessible WCs

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Parking in Edgeley Streets has got worse and worse and has now reached the point where local residents and shoppers are finding it almost impossible to park. The problem is being caused, in the main, by commuters catching the train into Manchester and leaving their cars in what has become a free car park. "Over the years we have looked at how we can help the situation but any Traffic Regulation Orders would also apply to local residents" said Cllr Sheila Cllr Sheila Cllr Sheila Cllr Sheila BaileyBaileyBaileyBailey "and that wouldn't help". Some years ago the Council did carry out a consultation about introducing permit parking but there wasn't enough support at the time. Since then the situation has got worse and the amount of all day parking has increased. "There isn't a quick or easy answer" added Cllr Sheila BaileyCllr Sheila BaileyCllr Sheila BaileyCllr Sheila Bailey "but we do have to try and find a solution". We are meeting with Highways Officers in March to start the process of trying to find a solution, if we can. Even with a parking scheme there can be no guarantee of parking outside your house. In the meantime, with neighbours helping each other there should be enough space A local resident recently said to us "We park courteously and fairly nearby to our house. There are very often other cars parked directly outside our house which is no bother to us. We just find a space where there is room". We will report back to residents as soon as we can.

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The Light Cinema has been granted planning permission to expand into a currently vacant neighbouring unit at its Redrock site. It will see the creation of six 48ft lanes, which will be accessed through the cinema's existing lobby. "This is good news for Stockport" said Cllr Philip HardingCllr Philip HardingCllr Philip HardingCllr Philip Harding "and will help to increase the already increasing number of visitors to Stockport Town Centre".

Feeding the pigeonsFeeding the pigeonsFeeding the pigeonsFeeding the pigeons Unfortunately, food is still being thrown onto the ground in Hollywood Park near to Hardman Street in order to feed the pigeons. The Council is aware of the problem and will take action if anyone persists in doing this. Leaving food lying about anywhere attracts rats which then have to be dealt with by Pest Control. "It's best not to attract them in the first place, particularly near to a children's play area" said Cllr Cllr Cllr Cllr Sheila BaileySheila BaileySheila BaileySheila Bailey.... "We have requested signage to be installed to try and stop this happening".

Edgeley and Cheadle Heath EyesoresEdgeley and Cheadle Heath EyesoresEdgeley and Cheadle Heath EyesoresEdgeley and Cheadle Heath Eyesores ST AUGUSTINE'S CHURCH - The owners have been contacted by the Council and asked to confirm by the 25th February when the development will recommence and be finished. 122 STOCKPORT ROAD (CORNER OF KENT ROAD) - The owner has been given 14 days to remove the rubble from the front garden and carry out other works. They have also been asked to supply a date for completion. If any of the owners do not comply the Enforcement Officer will take further action. "These eyesores have already been in the area for far too long" said Cllr Matt Wynne.Cllr Matt Wynne.Cllr Matt Wynne.Cllr Matt Wynne.

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REACH (Residents of Edgeley and Cheadle Heath) Community Group

This group started life as

NORRA (just around the Northgate Rd area) but

grew to include all E &

CH residents. We meet at the Alexandra Pub at 7pm every

two months on the first Tuesday of the month (although we have been having extra

meetings recently because of ASB issues).

The next meeting will be on 7th April. Our thanks to

the Police for attending and to Steve (the landlord

of the Alexandra Pub) for

providing us with a meeting room.

Sheila, Matt and Philip have also met with the Area Police Sergeant to discuss various issues in the area concerning Castle Street, Alexandra Park and off-road bikers. Please email bailey.harding@ntlworld.com if you wish to be added to the REACH distribution list.

PePePePetanque Bowling in Alexandra Parktanque Bowling in Alexandra Parktanque Bowling in Alexandra Parktanque Bowling in Alexandra Park This is another popular sport that is played in the park, but the playing area is poor. There are plans for two new pitches in the long term, but funding to install phase 1, next to the skatepark, is available for work to begin soon.

Huntley Road play areaHuntley Road play areaHuntley Road play areaHuntley Road play area Work has started to install new play equipment in this play area. "I am very pleased to see yet more investment in Edgeley and Cheadle Heath" said Cllr Cllr Cllr Cllr Philip Harding.Philip Harding.Philip Harding.Philip Harding. "Our parks are essential for the health and wellbeing of residents of all ages and we hope to see more improvements later in the year".

Kings Street West to Thomson St footpathKings Street West to Thomson St footpathKings Street West to Thomson St footpathKings Street West to Thomson St footpath "After asking for an update about this path, we are not very pleased by the lack of progress" said Cllr Matt WCllr Matt WCllr Matt WCllr Matt Wynneynneynneynne. We understand that Network Rail are having some difficulty removing the existing bridge and are now suggesting May as a potential date for its removal but nothing has been confirmed. Network Rail have been asked to start designing the new bridge and the Council is due to meet with Transport for Greater Manchester soon when there may be a better idea about timescales. "We'll keep you informed" added Cllr WynneCllr WynneCllr WynneCllr Wynne. "We know this closure is a huge inconvenience for local residents and needs re-opening as soon as possible".