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Vote 20Vote 20Vote 20Vote 2016161616 The Local Council Elections are on the 5th May this year. If you would like a postal vote for these elections, and any future elections, please let Cllr Sheila Bailey know and she will arrange for a form to be sent to you from the Town Hall's Elections Office.

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ANN COFFEY MPANN COFFEY MPANN COFFEY MPANN COFFEY MP writes...... One of my first tasks this year will be to chair an important Parliamentary Inquiry into whether a new police system of recording missing children as ‘absent’ is working.

Thousands of children go missing every year in Greater Manchester and there is concern that some of them are at increased risk of harm because of the new system. I am also hoping that my representation to change the law so that dementia sufferers who die in care homes are not classed as having passed away in state detention, will be successful. The campaign to save Stockport Courthouse, which has been taken up by local Labour councillors, moved to Parliament when myself and Stockport magistrates lobbied the justice minister for a change of heart.

Cllr Sheila Bailey Cllr Sheila Bailey Cllr Sheila Bailey Cllr Sheila Bailey is is is is rererere----selected as Labour's selected as Labour's selected as Labour's selected as Labour's candidatecandidatecandidatecandidate for the Local for the Local for the Local for the Local Elections on 5th Elections on 5th Elections on 5th Elections on 5th MayMayMayMay.... "I am delighted to have been selected as Labour's Local Election Candidate. It has been a pleasure and a privilege to represent Edgeley & Cheadle Heath over many years" said Sheila.

PreventionPreventionPreventionPrevention is is is is better than cure! better than cure! better than cure! better than cure! Andrew Gwynne MP attended a meeting of Edgeley & Cheadle Heath Labour Party members to talk about the role good quality Public Health services play in preventing people from having to go into hospital which, in turn, puts added strain on the NHS.

Andrew Gwynne MP, Shadow Minister for Pubic Health with Cllrs. Richard

Coaton, Sheila Bailey & Philip Harding

When is a house or flat not a home?When is a house or flat not a home?When is a house or flat not a home?When is a house or flat not a home? When the Government says so!When the Government says so!When the Government says so!When the Government says so!

In 1979, 42% of Britons lived in council homes. Today that figure is just under 8%. By scrapping secure tenancies and bringing in a pay-to-stay scheme, the government’s new housing bill could mark the end of council housing. Cllr Sheila BaileyCllr Sheila BaileyCllr Sheila BaileyCllr Sheila Bailey said "The end of social housing affects everyone, not just those unable to afford to buy. Short term tenancies, making tenants give up their home if they earn above a certain amount, the bedroom tax, no help for young people and the government's refusal to regulate the private rented sector will all lead to unstable communities, children being uprooted from their schools and an end to the principle (held by all Parties until now) that everyone is entitled to a decent and secure home".

World Vision DayWorld Vision DayWorld Vision DayWorld Vision Day Last October the Olive Cafe, Castle Street, in conjunction with Walthew House, held an event to mark World Vision Day. Customers were encouraged to "Dine in the Dark". Find out how Walthew House can support people with sight or hearing loss."

www.walthewhouse.org.uk

This means a further £15.8 million to the GMFRS budget over the next 4 years. County Fire Officer Peter O’Reilly projects that this will mean 312 Firefighter posts will be lost in Greater Manchester, with overall numbers falling from 1,311 at present to less than 1,000 by 2020. In In In In 2010 there wer2010 there wer2010 there wer2010 there were 1,850. e 1,850. e 1,850. e 1,850. Stockport could now have greatly reduced night-time cover, with a reduction of night-time fire engines across Greater Manchester from 56 down to 33 meaning our borough will only have 1 engine immediately available. Stockport's Labour Councillors are asking the Council to support the Fire Service and oppose these cuts. "We have previously fought to keep fire engines and Firefighters at King Street West Fire Station" said Cllr Cllr Cllr Cllr Sheila Bailey. Sheila Bailey. Sheila Bailey. Sheila Bailey. "These cuts are a threat to the safety of everyone living in Stockport and must be opposed. It is essential that all all all all Stockport Councillors, regardless of Party, speak out against these proposals".

King Street West Fire Station

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make more cutsmake more cutsmake more cutsmake more cuts

LibDem ULibDem ULibDem ULibDem U----turn on Parks propoturn on Parks propoturn on Parks propoturn on Parks proposalssalssalssals (but dip into the Council's savings pot to do it!)

We know that Stockport residents value their parks and green spaces. Cllr Sheila Bailey says "We have some great parks and green spaces in Stockport but the loss of permanent parks staff and reductions in maintenance because of endless cuts has seen them deteriorate".

The latest cuts would have hit these areas even harder but, in the face of massive opposition, the LibDems have reduced their proposals by £200,000. "This doesn't mean there will be no further reductions, just less - for now. The future of our parks is seriously under threat".

Stockport Academy's new Reflection Space was opened by Councillor Sheila Bailey on 11th November.

Discussions hit the buffers! Despite the promises made, the meetings, the petition and the emails, VT have said they have done as much as they are going to do and do not want any further discussions. However, of the five issues raised some improvements have been made: They say they have reduced the delays at peak times. Some longer term passes have been issued. BUTBUTBUTBUT

They have still to resolve the problem of passengers from Platform Zero leaving the station at the Edgeley side. Improvements to the Edgeley ticket area are still needed

Network Rail won't agree to signage advising people they can walk through the underpass. "VT could have been much more helpful" said Cllr Richard Coaton. "We will continue to monitor the situation".

The ceremony took place after the school Poppy Drop, with staff and students as well as colleagues from Lex Autolease and Stockport Homes who had both been very supportive.

Students were invited to hang a crystal in a tree in memory of a loved one and Cllr Bailey hung one in memory of James Conway (one of the Cockleshell Heroes) born in Edgeley.

New investment forNew investment forNew investment forNew investment for Cheadle Heath Cheadle Heath Cheadle Heath Cheadle Heath Planning permission has now been given for development of Gorsey Bank to start. We have asked that residents are kept regularly informed. The first big change will be a new road being built into the estate off Stockport Road.

New jobs for local people.New jobs for local people.New jobs for local people.New jobs for local people.

"This is investment is good news for Cheadle Heath" said Cllr Philip Harding.

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York Street Residents Association throw a party! Just before Christmas members of York Street RA, put on a Christmas Party for local residents. Cllr Sheila Bailey and Cllr Philip Harding called in to donate some raffle prizes. Volunteers put on a fantastic buffet. Well done to everyone involved.

Mental Health Service cutsMental Health Service cutsMental Health Service cutsMental Health Service cuts Stockport Against Mental Health Service Cuts has been campaigning to try and stop the loss of jobs and resources for this service. Last year they collected a petition which they presented to Cllr Sheila Bailey as Chair of the Adult Social Care & Housing Scrutiny Committee. Cllr BaileyCllr BaileyCllr BaileyCllr Bailey said "Jobs have been saved, for now, but there is ongoing concern about the future of all aspects of adult social care. Sustained cuts by this Tory Government will affect the level of care and support for many elderly residents".

The Sir Joseph Whitworth Centre (Wellbeing Centre, Chestergate) Despite a long and determined campaign by users of the Centre, it has now closed its doors. Again local people gathered a petition that was presented to Cllr Philip Harding, Chair of the Area Committee, and the Committee went on to ask for an extension to the deadline in order to try and resolve the problem.

"Unfortunately, this did not happen and the Council went ahead and closed the Centre at the end of December. Several of the groups have relocated on a temporary basis. However, a promise has been made to find another location for the Centre as soon as possible and we will do all we can to keep the Council to its word" said Cllr Philip Harding.Cllr Philip Harding.Cllr Philip Harding.Cllr Philip Harding.

for infants, children and their parents/carers. Lots of toys and games, and dressing up, even a few songs! Snacks are available for both children and grown-ups. £1-50 per family.

Alexandra Park Alexandra Park Alexandra Park Alexandra Park ---- Skate Park Skate Park Skate Park Skate Park ---- on the way on the way on the way on the way Planning permission has now been given to go ahead with this new facility. The skate park is being funded by Life Leisure Sports Trust and contributions made by private companies to improve play areas when they

carry out developments. "We hope to have the project started in the spring, to be ready for the summer. This is a great result for the young people and their parents who have been totally committed to seeing this happen" said Cllr Philip HardingCllr Philip HardingCllr Philip HardingCllr Philip Harding....

Government delivers a triple Government delivers a triple Government delivers a triple Government delivers a triple whammy to Stockportwhammy to Stockportwhammy to Stockportwhammy to Stockport residents. residents. residents. residents. 1111. You pay income taxincome taxincome taxincome tax on your earnings. 2222. You pay council taxcouncil taxcouncil taxcouncil tax for local services.

3333. Tory Government slashes its grants to councils (from income (from income (from income (from income

it has already received from you in taxes)it has already received from you in taxes)it has already received from you in taxes)it has already received from you in taxes) and then asks residents to pay more council taxmore council taxmore council taxmore council tax to make up the shortfall. Councils have been told they can make up some of the massive shortfall caused by government cuts by adding 2% on to adding 2% on to adding 2% on to adding 2% on to everyone's council tax billeveryone's council tax billeveryone's council tax billeveryone's council tax bill for Adult Care Services that have been slashed by the self same government that now wants people to pay not once,not once,not once,not once, not twicenot twicenot twicenot twice but three timesthree timesthree timesthree times. If councils don't add the extra 2% then the consequences may well be that vulnerable elderly people in Stockport just won't receive the care they need. "How any Tory MP, Councillor or supporter can hold up their head is beyond me" said Cllr Sheila BaileyCllr Sheila BaileyCllr Sheila BaileyCllr Sheila Bailey....

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"These steps in Cheadle Heath Park were unsafe" said Cllr Cllr Cllr Cllr Richard Coaton.Richard Coaton.Richard Coaton.Richard Coaton. "I asked the Council to carry out repairs as a matter of urgency and this work has now been done".

The passageway in Edgeley is being used as a tip by some people. Every time rubbish is cleared it costs money. Bags get split and attract vermin. There is no need to dump rubbish like this. If people don't have the right number of bins, or they have been misplaced, please let us know and we will arrange for replacements. "It's in everybody's interests to keep the environment free from litter" said Cllr Richard Coaton.Cllr Richard Coaton.Cllr Richard Coaton.Cllr Richard Coaton.

E & I C O is a Stockport based organisation supporting and advocating on behalf of young people 5-18 years old, especially those from African and Caribbean descent and their families. Contact details are: 23 High Street Stockport SK1 1EG 0161 4771914/ 07751266661

Email: admin@eaicostockport.org Web: www.eaicostockport.org

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1st Cheadle Heath (Elk's Own) Scout Group celebrated its centenary in November 2015. The event was attended by the Mayor and Mayoress and Cllrs. Sheila Bailey, Philip Harding and Richard Coaton. "This is quite an achievement" said Cllr Cllr Cllr Cllr Philip HardingPhilip HardingPhilip HardingPhilip Harding.... "We congratulate the 1st Cheadle Heath Scout Group on their 100th anniversary". If you would like more information about the group please ring Helen Nightingale on 0161

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Just a few local issues being dealt with: *Black bags removed from a passageway at the rear Grenville Street.Grenville Street.Grenville Street.Grenville Street. *Arranged for extensive flytipping at the rear of properties on Castle SCastle SCastle SCastle Sttttreetreetreetreet to be removed. *Arranged for the removal a settee, mattress, carpet and furniture from an area near Kinder Court.Kinder Court.Kinder Court.Kinder Court. *Reported several large, overflowing bins. *Reported flytipping on raised former shrub bed at the rear of Castle Street.Castle Street.Castle Street.Castle Street. This shrub bed is owned by SMBC and never weeded. *On the grassed areas opposite SwythamlSwythamlSwythamlSwythamleeeey Ry Ry Ry Roaoaoaoadddd adjacent to the motorway barrier flytipping was reported. *Reported graffiti on the bus shelter Edgeley Edgeley Edgeley Edgeley Rd/Bordon Rd junction Rd/Bordon Rd junction Rd/Bordon Rd junction Rd/Bordon Rd junction *Reported litter on Kingsland RKingsland RKingsland RKingsland Roaoaoaoadddd.... *Arranged for the repair of a noisy grid cover at the junction of Edgeley RoadEdgeley RoadEdgeley RoadEdgeley Road and Alandale Road. and Alandale Road. and Alandale Road. and Alandale Road. *Consulting on increasing the double yellow lines for Northgate Road/Edgeley Road junction.Northgate Road/Edgeley Road junction.Northgate Road/Edgeley Road junction.Northgate Road/Edgeley Road junction. *Had several street lights repaired oooonnnn SSSSttttoooocccckkkkppppoooorrrrtttt RRRRooooaaaadddd,,,, Edgeley Road and Cheltenham Road.Edgeley Road and Cheltenham Road.Edgeley Road and Cheltenham Road.Edgeley Road and Cheltenham Road.

Cars parking on the Cars parking on the Cars parking on the Cars parking on the pavementpavementpavementpavement We know how difficult parking is in Edgeley & Cheadle Heath. In some streets residents have to park partly on the pavement to allow other vehicles to pass. However, some people are parking cars entirely on the pavement so that pedestrians have to walk out into the road. This is an obstruction and can be reported to the Police. It would be helpful to all residents if cars are not parked so badly that people can't use the pavements.

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St Matthew's ChurchSt Matthew's ChurchSt Matthew's ChurchSt Matthew's Church

Grenville St,Grenville St,Grenville St,Grenville St, EdgeleyEdgeleyEdgeleyEdgeley Toddle Time meets every Friday morning during term-

time, 9.30 – 11.00

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Our community website has more information about local services. Please let us know if you would like your group including. It's free!

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