<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>News Room RSS Feed</title><link>http://www.stockport.gov.uk/newsroom/</link><ttl>0</ttl><description>News Room RSS Feed</description><item><title>Stockport Road Works Information</title><link>http://www.stockport.gov.uk/newsroom/roadworksupdate?view=Standard</link><description>Information on the latest scheduled roadworks taking place in Stockport.</description><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 13:29:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Play To Raise Awareness Of Child Sexual Exploitation</title><link>http://www.stockport.gov.uk/newsroom/playraiseawarenesschildsexualexploitation?view=Standard</link><description>Stockport Council has commissioned a drama production to be performed in secondary schools to raise awareness of child sexual exploitation.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 14:06:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Mayor Of Stockport To Be Appointed At Annual Council</title><link>http://www.stockport.gov.uk/newsroom/NewMayor?view=Standard</link><description>The Mayor-Elect of Stockport, Councillor Chris Murphy, will be appointed as the new Mayor of Stockport 2013/14 at the Annual Council Meeting on Tuesday 21st May.</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 10:41:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Paralympic Gold Medalist To Visit Stockport</title><link>http://www.stockport.gov.uk/newsroom/goldmedaliststockport?view=Standard</link><description>Alan Oliveira, the Brazilian gold medal-winning 200m runner at the London Paralympic Games, will visit Stockport on Friday 24th May.</description><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 08:42:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Refurbished Stockport Air Raid Shelters Re-Open Next Week </title><link>http://www.stockport.gov.uk/newsroom/stockportairraidsheltersreopen?view=Standard</link><description>Stockport’s Air Raid Shelters will re-open on Wednesday 22nd May after a short closure for essential maintenance and refurbishment.</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 13:41:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Stockport Supports Anti-Discrimination Day</title><link>http://www.stockport.gov.uk/newsroom/antidiscriminationday2013?view=Standard</link><description>Stockport Council is supporting the fifth annual International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) on Friday 17th May</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 08:06:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Castle Hill High School Consultation Update</title><link>http://www.stockport.gov.uk/newsroom/castlehillconsultation?view=Standard</link><description>Stockport Council is thanking people who gave their views on proposals to improve learning opportunities and facilities for pupils at Castle Hill High School.</description><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 16:00:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Council backs Foster Care Fortnight</title><link>http://www.stockport.gov.uk/newsroom/fostercarefortnight?view=Standard</link><description>Stockport Council is supporting Foster Care Fortnight by encouraging residents to consider becoming a foster carer.</description><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 13:34:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Stockport Celebrates Adult Learners' Week</title><link>http://www.stockport.gov.uk/newsroom/adultlearnersweek?view=Standard</link><description>Stockport Council has organised several events to celebrate Adult Learners’ Week 2013 which runs from Saturday 18th May to Friday 24th May.</description><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 14:29:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mercian Regiment to Parade in Stockport</title><link>http://www.stockport.gov.uk/newsroom/paradestockport?view=Standard</link><description>It has been announced that the Mercian Regiment will parade through Stockport on Thursday 13th June. </description><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 15:08:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Events to Celebrate 'Love your Local Market'</title><link>http://www.stockport.gov.uk/newsroom/loveyourlocalmarket?view=Standard</link><description>People are being encouraged to come along to a series of events being held at Stockport Market.</description><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 14:49:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Families urged not to miss out on Free School Meals</title><link>http://www.stockport.gov.uk/newsroom/freeschoolmeals?view=Standard</link><description>Stockport Council is encouraging families who are entitled to Free School Meals not to miss out.</description><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 10:35:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Town Centre Office For Young People’s Services</title><link>http://www.stockport.gov.uk/newsroom/newtowncentreofficeforyoungpeoplesservices?view=Standard</link><description>Stockport Council’s Services for Young People’s Town Centre Area Office is relocating to Grand Central from Monday 13th May.</description><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 08:27:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Shortlist For Stockport Schools' Book Awards Announced</title><link>http://www.stockport.gov.uk/newsroom/shortlistforstockportschoolsbookawardsannounced?view=Standard</link><description>The shortlist for Stockport Schools’ ‘Mad About Books’ Book Awards 2013 has been unveiled.</description><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 14:07:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pupils to Benefit from Personalising Education</title><link>http://www.stockport.gov.uk/newsroom/personalisineducation?view=Standard</link><description>Children across the borough are set to benefit from a pioneering new education project run by Stockport Council.  </description><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 14:06:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Work Starts On Car Park As Part Of Grand Office Plan</title><link>http://www.stockport.gov.uk/newsroom/carparkgrandcentral?view=Standard</link><description>A ground breaking ceremony has taken place to mark the official start on site for a new 1,000 space multi-storey car park next to Stockport Train Station.</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 10:12:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Stockport Cracks Down On Rogue Traders</title><link>http://www.stockport.gov.uk/newsroom/roguetraders?view=Standard</link><description>A total of 23 people were checked by Police and other agencies in Stockport last Wednesday following a high profile crackdown on rogue traders in the borough.</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:05:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>It’s never too late to protect your child</title><link>http://www.stockport.gov.uk/newsroom/itsnevertoolatetoprotectyourchild?view=Standard</link><description>Health experts in Stockport have a message for parents worried about the current UK measles outbreaks – it’s never too late to get your child immunised.</description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:31:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Stockport Goes Green for Compost Awareness Week</title><link>http://www.stockport.gov.uk/newsroom/compostawarenessweek?view=Standard</link><description>Compost Awareness Week takes place between 6th and 12th May and Stockport Council is reminding people how easily and effectively they can dispose of their green waste.</description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:52:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Stockport Residents Urged to Support 'Walk to Work Week'</title><link>http://www.stockport.gov.uk/newsroom/walktworkweek?view=Standard</link><description>Stockport Council is encouraging people to leave their car at home and swap the bus and train for a ticket to stride as part of ‘Walk to Work Week’.</description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:37:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Stockport's Town Team vote for new structure</title><link>http://www.stockport.gov.uk/newsroom/stockporttownteam?view=Standard</link><description>Members of Stockport’s Town Team have voted for a new decision-making committee, which will manage the delivery of the town’s Portas Pilot projects.</description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:21:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Almost £12 Million Invested in Stockport in the Past Year</title><link>http://www.stockport.gov.uk/newsroom/investmentinstockport?view=Standard</link><description>Stockport has seen £11.8 million of investment during the past year, with 900 new jobs created and a further 620 retained locally. </description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:15:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>No Local Elections in Stockport in May</title><link>http://www.stockport.gov.uk/newsroom/electionsmay?view=Standard</link><description>Following enquiries from the public, Stockport Council confirmed that there are no local elections in the borough this year. </description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:45:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Look Stockport Air Raid Shelters Visitor Attraction Re-Opens On 22nd May</title><link>http://www.stockport.gov.uk/newsroom/newlookstockportairraidshelters?view=Standard</link><description>Stockport Air Raid Shelters will be closed for improvements from Thursday 2 May - Tuesday 21 May.</description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:04:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Warning Over Online ‘Free Trial’ Offers</title><link>http://www.stockport.gov.uk/newsroom/warningoveronlinefreetrialoffers?view=Standard</link><description>Stockport Council is warning internet users to be wary of ‘free trial’ offers for health and cosmetic products.</description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:53:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Work To Begin On Flood Alleviation Scheme</title><link>http://www.stockport.gov.uk/newsroom/worktobeginonfloodalleviationscheme?view=Standard</link><description>Work is due to begin on the construction of a new flood alleviation scheme in Marple Bridge commissioned by Stockport Council.</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:37:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Stockport's  'Outstanding' Pupil Referral Unit</title><link>http://www.stockport.gov.uk/newsroom/stockportpru?view=Standard</link><description>The Pendlebury Centre Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Stockport has been graded as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted for the fourth time in a row.</description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:38:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>£1 Million Boost for Cycling in Stockport</title><link>http://www.stockport.gov.uk/newsroom/millonboostforcycling?view=Standard</link><description>Cyclists in Stockport will benefit from funding of £1.15 million to improve safety along the busy A34 Kingsway and in Cheadle village centre.</description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:34:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Off Road Bikes Seized</title><link>http://www.stockport.gov.uk/newsroom/offroadbikesseized?view=Standard</link><description>The Safer Stockport Partnership (SSP) has seized two off road motorcycles being ridden illegally. </description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:40:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>People can enjoy a new Geocache trail in Bramhall Park in Stockport</title><link>http://www.stockport.gov.uk/newsroom/geocachebramallhall?view=Standard</link><description>Geocaching is an outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. </description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:51:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Free Microchipping for all Dog Owners</title><link>http://www.stockport.gov.uk/newsroom/freemicrochippingdogowners?view=Standard</link><description>From 6 April 2016 all dog owners will be required to have their pets’ microchipped. </description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:21:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Stockport Fourth In England For Apprenticeship Participation By 16-17 Year Olds</title><link>http://www.stockport.gov.uk/newsroom/apprenticeshipsparticipation?view=Standard</link><description>Stockport has the fourth highest percentage of 16-17 year olds participating in Apprenticeships in England.</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:11:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Community Groups Awarded Over £500k</title><link>http://www.stockport.gov.uk/newsroom/communitygroupsawarded?view=Standard</link><description>Over the last four years 324 community groups have been awarded funding through Stockport Council’s ‘You Say We Pay’ events.</description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:36:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Next Steps for Brinnington Regeneration</title><link>http://www.stockport.gov.uk/newsroom/nextstepsbriningtonregen?view=Standard</link><description>Stockport Council’s Executive has agreed the next steps for the regeneration of Brinnington.</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:24:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Scheme Offers Help To First-Time Buyers</title><link>http://www.stockport.gov.uk/newsroom/schemeoffershelptofirsttimebuyers?view=Standard</link><description>Stockport Council has approved plans to help first-time buyers and give the housing market a boost with a new mortgage scheme.</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:19:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Stockport Residents Help Shape Commissioner’s First Police And Crime Plan</title><link>http://www.stockport.gov.uk/newsroom/gmppc_plan?view=Standard</link><description>Greater Manchester’s Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd published his first police and crime plan on Thursday 28 March.</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 09:17:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Your Benefits Are Changing</title><link>http://www.stockport.gov.uk/newsroom/benefitschanging?view=Standard</link><description>There are lots of changes taking place to the benefits system from 1st April 2013 as a result of the Government’s Welfare Reform Act.</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:56:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Improved Library Computer System</title><link>http://www.stockport.gov.uk/newsroom/newlibrarysystem?view=Standard</link><description>Stockport Council is launching a new enhanced computer system for the library service.</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 08:41:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Residential Roads Repaired As Council 'Spends To Save'</title><link>http://www.stockport.gov.uk/newsroom/residentialroads?view=Standard</link><description>Stockport Council has successfully repaired key residential roads throughout the borough - and maximised its resources.</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 08:41:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cold Caller Warning</title><link>http://www.stockport.gov.uk/newsroom/coldcallerwarning?view=Standard</link><description>Stockport Council is urging borough residents to be on their guard against bogus callers.</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 08:41:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Crack Down On Irresponsible Dog Owners</title><link>http://www.stockport.gov.uk/newsroom/dogowners?view=Standard</link><description>Stockport Council has been targeting irresponsible dog owners who fail to clear up after their pets by issuing fines.</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 09:11:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Stockport Backs Greater Manchester's 2020 Vision For A Flourishing Future</title><link>http://www.stockport.gov.uk/newsroom/2020vision?view=Standard</link><description>Stockport has given its backing to the Greater Manchester Combined Authority’s refreshed and refocused strategy to ensure that the city region’s economy grows.</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:03:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Young People Receive The Duke Of Edinburgh's Award</title><link>http://www.stockport.gov.uk/newsroom/doeawards?view=Standard</link><description>Young people from Stockport celebrated receiving The Duke of Edinburgh's Award at a presentation evening at the Town Hall. </description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:10:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Householders Advised About Some Companies Promising Lower Council Tax Bands </title><link>http://www.stockport.gov.uk/newsroom/counciltaxbandwarning?view=Standard</link><description>Stockport Council is advising householders to be aware of some companies who promise to get their Council Tax bands lowered.  </description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:57:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Stockport Jelly Brings Lone Workers Together</title><link>http://www.stockport.gov.uk/newsroom/stockportjellybringsloneworkerstogether?view=Standard</link><description>Stockport’s freelancers and lone workers are joining the worldwide Jelly movement!</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:57:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Businesses Thrive In Houldsworth Mill</title><link>http://www.stockport.gov.uk/newsroom/businessesthriveinhouldsworthmill?view=Standard</link><description>Houldsworth Mill Business &amp; Arts Centre in Reddish is quickly becoming the first choice location or many small and medium-sized businesses looking to expand.</description><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:29:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lights Off At Stockport Landmark For ‘Earth Hour'</title><link>http://www.stockport.gov.uk/newsroom/lightsoffatstockportlandmarkforearthhour?view=Standard</link><description>Stockport Council is supporting ‘Earth Hour’ by switching off Stockport Town Hall’s external lights for one hour.</description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2013 09:40:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Family Fun At Bramall Hall’s Grand Easter Festival</title><link>http://www.stockport.gov.uk/newsroom/familyfunatbramallhallsgrandeasterfestival?view=Standard</link><description>People looking for a fun day out at Easter should come along to Stockport Council’s historic Bramall Hall.</description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2013 09:28:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Stockport Supports Greater Manchester Town Centres Plan</title><link>http://www.stockport.gov.uk/newsroom/stockportsupportsgreatermanchestertowncentresplan?view=Standard</link><description>Town centres in Greater Manchester are working together on a unique plan to ensure they co-ordinate to earn new investment and achieve the greatest possible success.</description><pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:04:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Over 400 ‘Pitches’ At Stockport’s 7th Meet The Buyer Event</title><link>http://www.stockport.gov.uk/newsroom/over400pitches?view=Standard</link><description>Over 200 local companies took part in Stockport’s successful Meet the Buyer event at Stockport Town Hall this week.</description><pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2013 10:13:04 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>