Cllrs Anna Charles-Jones, Carole McCann & Catherine Stuart form the Independent Ratepayers Group at Stockport Council, representing Heald Green Ward.https://bsky.app/profile/heald-green.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/heald-green.bsky.social/post/3ms4dtorlbc2c1. What are the roles and responsibilities of a councillor? Why so many meetings?02 Aug 2026 15:55 +0000at://did:plc:ztb4hugl7mlbfmlodlrgueji/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms4dtorlbc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/heald-green.bsky.social/post/3mmjapmngoc2aCouncillor Blog #12: A Councillor’s Adventures in Wonderland, Down the Misinformation Rabbit Hole Some thoughts and reflections, following the election in Cllr Stuart’s latest blog. https://www.healdgreenratepayers.org.uk/councillor-blog/councillor-blog-12-a-councillors-adventures-in-wonderland-down-the-misinformation-rabbit-hole/23 May 2026 10:32 +0000at://did:plc:ztb4hugl7mlbfmlodlrgueji/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmjapmngoc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/heald-green.bsky.social/post/3mmhl45u33s2rCouncillors this week attended a briefing focusing on police and fire services from Kate Green, Greater Manchester Deputy Mayor, a summary of items discussed is in the link. https://www.healdgreenratepayers.org.uk/briefing-from-kate-green-deputy-mayor-of-greater-manchester-19-may-2026/22 May 2026 18:33 +0000at://did:plc:ztb4hugl7mlbfmlodlrgueji/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmhl45u33s2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/heald-green.bsky.social/post/3mkjzvettps2qBlog #10 Why are the political parties going on about immigration and the NHS? The local election is about local council services.28 Apr 2026 07:13 +0000at://did:plc:ztb4hugl7mlbfmlodlrgueji/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkjzvettps2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/heald-green.bsky.social/post/3mi2y252on22kLoving where we live? Sometimes, on social media it’s difficult to capture the full complexity relating to the issues people raise. My latest blog addresses in a bit more depth what councils can do....27 Mar 2026 20:39 +0000at://did:plc:ztb4hugl7mlbfmlodlrgueji/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi2y252on22khttps://bsky.app/profile/heald-green.bsky.social/post/3mheb5cf2k22zOMG. The new gateway signs. How it started, in 2020...how its going...at last!! They do look very smart. #HealdGreen18 Mar 2026 19:51 +0000at://did:plc:ztb4hugl7mlbfmlodlrgueji/app.bsky.feed.post/3mheb5cf2k22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/heald-green.bsky.social/post/3mgvbx45i422nCheadle Area Committee Notes and points of interest for #HealdGreen ward. https://www.healdgreenratepayers.org.uk/latest-news-and-updates/12 Mar 2026 20:55 +0000at://did:plc:ztb4hugl7mlbfmlodlrgueji/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgvbx45i422nhttps://bsky.app/profile/heald-green.bsky.social/post/3mgl3ykiaxc2oAre you a supporter or a hater? Some thoughts for International Women’s Day My thoughts on being part of all female team and the challenges that brings, in my latest blog. Link below. Cllr Stuart08 Mar 2026 19:42 +0000at://did:plc:ztb4hugl7mlbfmlodlrgueji/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgl3ykiaxc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/heald-green.bsky.social/post/3mfmvbshlrk2uWhy council finances are fried! 1. Whether it’s schools, roads, social care, parks, planning, homelessness support, or the thousand other things councils do...24 Feb 2026 19:22 +0000at://did:plc:ztb4hugl7mlbfmlodlrgueji/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfmvbshlrk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/heald-green.bsky.social/post/3meh36uaam22vCheadle Area Committee Report back from last week's Cheadle Area Committee which included a discussion about the content of the long awaited report into the flooding on New Year's Day 2025, which affected several areas across the ward and wider borough. Link below.09 Feb 2026 18:27 +0000at://did:plc:ztb4hugl7mlbfmlodlrgueji/app.bsky.feed.post/3meh36uaam22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/heald-green.bsky.social/post/3me556nopkk2dToday Cllr Charles-Jones has been representing local government in Westminster as as part of the Local Government Association's Inclusive Growth Committee.05 Feb 2026 19:36 +0000at://did:plc:ztb4hugl7mlbfmlodlrgueji/app.bsky.feed.post/3me556nopkk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/heald-green.bsky.social/post/3mcn2lv3edc2oCouncil Meeting - Notes and Points of Interest for Heald Green Ward It was quite the council meeting - lasting nearly five hours on Thursday evening. The meeting referenced the MEN article about the harassment Heald Green Councillors had received.17 Jan 2026 16:42 +0000at://did:plc:ztb4hugl7mlbfmlodlrgueji/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcn2lv3edc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/heald-green.bsky.social/post/3mbxyxbai4c25NHS Dentistry in Stockport 🦷 Most people don’t realise that much of the work of councillors is in scrutiny meetings and committees regarding the wider working of the council. In addition to the main council meeting and Cheadle Area Committee Cllr Charles-Jones participates in ten other09 Jan 2026 07:46 +0000at://did:plc:ztb4hugl7mlbfmlodlrgueji/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbxyxbai4c25https://bsky.app/profile/heald-green.bsky.social/post/3mbrlb3h2wk2hSo, I wrote a blog mentioning the abuse and harassment my councillor colleagues have had about the Local Plan. I carefully explained we have to adhere to national policy and having listened to residents how important it is that we have infrastructure and green spaces.06 Jan 2026 18:25 +0000at://did:plc:ztb4hugl7mlbfmlodlrgueji/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbrlb3h2wk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/heald-green.bsky.social/post/3mbm4ved7bk2yThe Stockport Local Plan Consultation Round Up & Other Thoughts As we reach the end of the holiday season, my latest blog reflects on the main consultation phase of the Local Plan. A particular concern I wanted to raise was the real sadness I have that some residents have been attacking my04 Jan 2026 14:25 +0000at://did:plc:ztb4hugl7mlbfmlodlrgueji/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbm4ved7bk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/heald-green.bsky.social/post/3mbevupjyis25A cold and snowy forecast 🥶❄️ Temperatures are forecast to drop to -1°C tonight, with a weather warning out for snow to fall here. To keep everyone safe, the council's gritting teams have been out from 3pm carrying out gritting to all 10 routes and car parks.01 Jan 2026 17:31 +0000at://did:plc:ztb4hugl7mlbfmlodlrgueji/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbevupjyis25https://bsky.app/profile/heald-green.bsky.social/post/3mb4wlyccac2dCold Weather Alert ⚠️ ❄️ The UK Health Security Agency has issued an amber cold-health alert for the North West. Please look out for friends, family and neighbours who might be vulnerable to low temperatures.29 Dec 2025 13:22 +0000at://did:plc:ztb4hugl7mlbfmlodlrgueji/app.bsky.feed.post/3mb4wlyccac2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/heald-green.bsky.social/post/3lt5rcb3ecs2o📢 WE WANT TO HEAR YOUR VIEWS There's a proposal to Stockport Council to stop the pension fund investing in fossil fuels and armaments. Please complete our survey and help us understand what local people really think.04 Jul 2025 17:27 +0000at://did:plc:ztb4hugl7mlbfmlodlrgueji/app.bsky.feed.post/3lt5rcb3ecs2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/heald-green.bsky.social/post/3lqxj5tktl22h🌙 Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating tonight and this weekend, happy Friday night to everyone else who isn't! We're about to start a busy new council year with scrutiny meetings beginning again next week.06 Jun 2025 18:55 +0000at://did:plc:ztb4hugl7mlbfmlodlrgueji/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqxj5tktl22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/heald-green.bsky.social/post/3lqnkb4467k2dMANCHESTER AIRPORT NIGHT NOISE CONSULTATION 2025 The airport is carrying out a consultation, following on from their recent Noise Action Plan.02 Jun 2025 19:49 +0000at://did:plc:ztb4hugl7mlbfmlodlrgueji/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqnkb4467k2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/heald-green.bsky.social/post/3lni3eneyuk2gRoadworks - Wilmslow Road Contrators will be undertaking works to their apparatus on Wilmslow Road, Heald Green. These works are scheduled to take place from 25th April to 27th April and will require the use of temporary traffic signals.23 Apr 2025 11:23 +0000at://did:plc:ztb4hugl7mlbfmlodlrgueji/app.bsky.feed.post/3lni3eneyuk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/heald-green.bsky.social/post/3ljam5qg3es2nCouncil Budget 2025 Last night was the annual budget council meeting where the council's annual budget for the next year is set. Setting a balanced budget is a legal requirement, but is becoming a much more difficult task for councils across the country. More information in the link below.28 Feb 2025 14:21 +0000at://did:plc:ztb4hugl7mlbfmlodlrgueji/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljam5qg3es2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/heald-green.bsky.social/post/3lija6mpwzk2cGreek Street Bridge Replacement Work For anyone who regularly uses the Greek Street Bridge in Stockport it is due to close for a year from 31 March 2025. For more information about the works, please read the link below, including info on where you can sign up for updates from Network Rail.19 Feb 2025 07:16 +0000at://did:plc:ztb4hugl7mlbfmlodlrgueji/app.bsky.feed.post/3lija6mpwzk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/heald-green.bsky.social/post/3lgpi4ajsbk2aHighways Update for Heald Green Ward Latest info is in the link below, we particularly want to draw people's attention to the section on flooding - it's important that anyone who was impacted on 1 January has informed the council.27 Jan 2025 08:03 +0000at://did:plc:ztb4hugl7mlbfmlodlrgueji/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgpi4ajsbk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/heald-green.bsky.social/post/3lgphz6lobs2a⚠️ 📢 🚨 Call for Sites The Stockport Council call for sites consultation closes on 2 February, which is fast approaching. This calls for sites to develop and TO PRESERVE. More information on the link below.27 Jan 2025 08:02 +0000at://did:plc:ztb4hugl7mlbfmlodlrgueji/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgphz6lobs2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/heald-green.bsky.social/post/3lelmleau3k24Heald Green Ward, the Green Belt, Our Green Spaces and Mandatory Housing Construction Targets31 Dec 2024 08:22 +0000at://did:plc:ztb4hugl7mlbfmlodlrgueji/app.bsky.feed.post/3lelmleau3k24https://bsky.app/profile/heald-green.bsky.social/post/3ldxwd6xbvc2kA Christmas Gift for You: some thoughts on the National Planning Policy Framework and house building Next year is going to be a big year for planning and housing. These are complex issues, with no easy answers to the problems we face.23 Dec 2024 12:24 +0000at://did:plc:ztb4hugl7mlbfmlodlrgueji/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldxwd6xbvc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/heald-green.bsky.social/post/3lbnny4t5s22q#HealdGreen #ChristmasMarkets23 Nov 2024 23:37 +0000at://did:plc:ztb4hugl7mlbfmlodlrgueji/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbnny4t5s22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/heald-green.bsky.social/post/3lbjrerjezc2aWe are pleased to report that our motion highlighting the serious problems occurring at The Beech Tree pub was passed unanimously last night by the council.22 Nov 2024 10:27 +0000at://did:plc:ztb4hugl7mlbfmlodlrgueji/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbjrerjezc2a