Members Social Evening Thursday 6th October

The society's annual members' social evening will take place this Thursday, 6th October, in Marple Library commencing at 7-30pm, doors open at 7.15pm.

Our patron, Lord Andrew Stunell, will speak of "A Life in Politics" - a light hearted look at 18 years as MP for the Hazel Grove constituency, representing the people of Marple in Parliament.

The evening is free to members and friends, please join us for a relaxing evening over a glass of wine and nibbles.

Greater Manchester Spatial Framework - Greenbelt Petition

Our MP, William Wragg MP, has launched a petition to "Protect our Greenbelt".

He is greatly concerned about the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework plan and its potential threat to our Greenbelt.  He has launched a petition and is seeking support from residents and community groups.

The first consultation on the GMSF plan is expected to be published within the next few days.  It is rumoured that the plan will have a very significant effect on Marple and High Lane including the greenbelt.  The society will monitor the situation closely and keep members informed of developments. 

In the meantime if you would like to support William Wragg's petition follow the link below.

http://williamwraggmp.wixsite.com/protectourgreenbelt

Neighbourhood Forum - Newsletter Number 2

Marple Neighbourhood Forum has published its second newsletter which can be viewed HERE
The first open meeting of the forum will take place on Saturday 29th October starting at 10am in Marple Library.
The forum is preparing a Neighbourhood Plan for Marple which, if adopted by residents in a referendum, will be incorporated into the Stockport MBC planning policy for Marple.  It is vitally important that a broad cross section of the community contributes ideas and views.  If you care about Marple please try to attend on the 29th.

Marple Area Committee meeting Wednesday 28th September 2016 - Change of Venue

Stockport MBC Democratic Services have notified us that the next Marple Area Committee Meeting will be held in High Lane Village Hall on Wednesday 28th September 2016 at 6-00pm.
The meeting will include an "Open Forum" discussion on the council's budget priorities for 2017-18 during which residents will be able to express their views on spending priorities for Marple and district.
The council's website will publish a brief report on 20th September to facilitate discussion. We will circulate the report to members as soon as it becomes available.

Refurbished Bench - Marple Precinct

Marple Civic society recently sponsored the refurbishment of a bench in Marple Precinct. The installation of the bench was originally sponsored by the Civic                            Society and McNair Trust in 2004.








The Friends of Marple Memorial Park are undertaking the refurbishment of all the benches in the precinct and are looking for sponsorship for each bench.









If you are interesting in sponsoring a bench, you will need to be quick as numerous sponsors are coming forward now that the splendid results are there for all to see.

Marple Area Committee "Open Forum" Meeting to Discuss Council Spending

The next Marple Area Committee meeting will be on Wednesday 28th September 2016 and will include an "Open Forum" session to discuss the Council's Budget Setting Process for 2017/2018.  The meeting will be held in Marple Senior Citizens Hall at 6-00pm (5-30 for informal discussions with councillors)

This will be an opportunity for residents to express their views on how (and on what) Marple's share of the council's budget should be spent.