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'Staggering' costs for carbon neutrality revealed - what does it mean for Stockport?

A report has revealed that Greater Manchester's plans for carbon neutrality by 2038 could cost £64bn. Another report suggested a £7.2-8.3bn cost for Stockport (Image - Alasdair Perry)

A new report has revealed that Greater Manchester's plans for carbon neutrality by 2038 will cost £64 billion. 

Around 70% of this money will come from 'business as usual' channels. As for the remaining £19 billion - local politicans hope that around two thirds of it could come from the public sector, whilst the remaining £6.5 billion could be leveraged from the private sector. 

A report from 2022 suggests that costs to meet the 2038 carbon neutral goal in Stockport would be between £7.2 billion and £8.3 billion. Stockport's forecasted annual electricity consumption is 2,222 GWh. 

Read more on this story HERE.

Police appeal for witnesses following violent disorder at a premises in Cheadle Hulme

Police are appealing for witnesses to an incident which took place on a Grove Lane premises at 8pm on Saturday 29 July (Image - Google Maps)

At around 8pm on Saturday 29 July, Greater Manchester Police were called to reports of a large fight on Grove Lane, Cheadle Hulme.

The fight was quickly dispersed, and no injuries were reported.

Two men aged 28 and 29 were arrested on suspicion of affray. They have since been bailed pending further enquiries and an investigation is underway to establish the full circumstances of this incident.

Anybody who might have information is encouraged to come forward. 

Read more on this story HERE.

Owners leave iconic Stockport pub after 25 years

The Midway is a stalwart of the Stockport pub scene (Image - Alasdair Perry)

The owners of the iconic Stockport pub The Midway have announced that they will be leaving the helm on 1 October. 

Paul and Pauline arrived at the pub in January 1999, and have since then turned the establishment into a contemporary eating and drinking venue loved by locals. The pub even picked up a 'North West Pub of the Year' award in 2022, in what was described by the pair as 'a perfect note to end on'.

In its storied history, the pub has picked up a myriad of other awards, too: the Stockport Pub Guide's 'Pub of the Year', 'Stockport's Best Sunday Lunch', and Pure Radio's 'Stockport's Perfect Pub 2016'. The Midway was also a regional finalist in the 'City Life Pub Of The Year' award. 

The owners have said they are looking forward to beginning the next chapter of their lives, and spending more time with their family. 

Read more on this story HERE.

Local art makes a flying start as 'Stockport Makes' public exhibition opens

The Stockport Makes public exhibition is hosted in the War Memorial Art Gallery (Image - Alasdair Perry)

Stockport's Town of Culture programme continues in earnest with the new 'Stockport Makes' exhibition, a public art show featuring works submitted by Stockport residents. 

The aim of the exhibition is to showcase local talent from across the borough, and celebrate people, places and stories through Stockport-themed artwork. 

Submissions were open until 23 July for local residents to submit an artwork of any kind for display in the War Memorial Art Gallery. As part of the exhibition, the gallery hosts works of oil on canvas, pencil, sculpture, and even a Lego model. 

Read more on this story HERE.

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