This edition at a glance...
Message from the Leader of the Council
Stockport, along with the rest of Greater Manchester, has now been in Tier 3 - Very High for a week. Coronavirus cases have increased from 300 cases per 100,000 last week to 440 per 100,000 this week in Stockport. So we must all acknowledge that this situation is serious and requires all of us to work together to limit the damage of the virus.
Cases are rising across Greater Manchester, so we must take care when we are out and about – if you are going to work, using public transport or visiting the shops, please remember to socially distance, wear a face covering where required and sanitise your hands regularly.
I’m so proud of the way we have all supported each other through very challenging times and the stories I hear every day of the fantastic work going on in our communities is heartening, so thank you for everything you are doing.
As part of an ongoing commitment to ‘One Stockport’, we’re making more grants available through Stockport Local Fund. We know that our residents are our local experts and many people have great ideas for projects that will benefit their local community. Ideas that build relationships for people who are self-isolating, vulnerable or lonely, or improve health and wellbeing, for example. It’s these kinds of ideas and activities that we would like to invest in, so please do apply. You can find out more in the story, below.
- Leader of Stockport Council, Elise Wilson.
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Supermarket vouchers provided to Stockport families in need during half-term holiday
So many local voluntary organisations, groups and businesses have supported our borough to make sure our children and young people get the help they need during this challenging time. To complement this, we are providing families who are currently eligible for means tested free school meals with a £15 per child supermarket voucher to make sure that no child goes hungry this half-term. These have been posted out to each eligible family in the borough.
Information on local foodbanks who can provide short term help and low cost food organisations can be found here.
Anyone who is struggling and needs additional support can call our Coronavirus helpline on 0161 217 6046.
The Helpline can also provide information about the other types of support available if you are experiencing financial difficulties, including arranging an emergency food delivery, and help with everyday living costs like fuel.
The Coronavirus Helpline is open Monday to Thursday from 9am to 5pm and Friday from 9am to 4.30pm.
Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi Mubarak!
We are wishing everyone Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi Mubarak for those celebrating the birth of the Prophet Muhammad yesterday and today (29 - 30 October).
We know ordinarily this would mean a chance to get together to celebrate with family and friends but as Stockport has now been placed in Tier 3, the very high alert level, this means festivities will have to look different this year.
You will only be allowed to celebrate within own your household or support bubble as mixing is not allowed in private homes or gardens – the latest government information and guidance on Tier 3 is available here.
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