Marple Civic Society

27/10/2026

A date for the diary — the new Marple Hub is due to open on **Friday 11 December**.

The new facility will bring together the library, swimming pool, gym, café and community spaces in one place.

It will be good to finally see the building open and in use after such a long development process.

14/10/2026

People’s Emergency Briefing – Marple

What does the climate crisis mean to you? Come along to watch the film and join the discussion.

📍 The Regent Cinema, SK6 6BJ
📅 Tuesday 20 October 2026
🕒 3:00pm–4:30pm

See the poster below for details.

22/06/2026

Marple Hub: June update

Stockport Council has published its latest update on the Marple Hub, with the building now clearly taking shape.

Key points from the update include:

• Brickwork is now complete
• Scaffolding has been removed
• External cladding is progressing
• Work is continuing inside the building
• The pool hall and other main spaces are becoming easier to see as the project moves forward

It is good to see visible progress on site after such a long wait for new facilities in Marple.

You can read the full June update here:

June 2026 update on progress of the Marple Community Hub.

29/05/2026

Greenstock Community Fun Day is back on Saturday 27 June, 11am to 4pm, at Woodbank Community Food Hub, Woodbank Park.

Drop in any time for free food, bug hunts, stalls, nature activities, wellbeing activities and plenty for all ages to enjoy.

Everybody welcome.

18/05/2026

Petition gains support for Church Lane crossing

Thank you to everyone who stopped to talk to us at Make it Marple on Saturday 16th.

Over 70 people signed our petition asking for a zebra crossing on Church Lane, from the top of Market Street to the Co-op. There are also nearly 100 online signatures already.

The proposed crossing would be a zebra crossing, meaning it would not have push-button traffic lights.

It was clear on Saturday that many residents support a safer crossing point at this busy spot. If you agree, please add your name to the petition here:

https://democracy.stockport.gov.uk/mgEPetitionDisplay.aspx?id=188

Please also share this post with anyone who uses Church Lane, Market Street or the Co-op area.

06/04/2026

Changes to Traffic Around Marple

Several Traffic Regulation Orders have appeared in Marple in recent days, with comments invited until Monday 14 April. These proposals are all being funded from the Community Hub budget. They include:

1. Zebra crossing on Hollins Lane https://m4jks.r.a.d.sendibm1.com/mk/cl/f/sh/SMK1E8tHeG13GYIjFDCVnW9PnvWb/s1JXU4IMind3
2. No waiting at any time on Station Road and adjacent roads https://m4jks.r.a.d.sendibm1.com/mk/cl/f/sh/SMK1E8tHeG7uih7gQNLztLS9mE6r/yRfwcEoa4lbQ
3. Toucan crossing and raised table near the cinema https://m4jks.r.a.d.sendibm1.com/mk/cl/f/sh/SMK1E8tHeGEmApwdbXVTzAktkWh7/hRyFZnnUwojN
4. No waiting at any time on Parkfield Avenue https://m4jks.r.a.d.sendibm1.com/mk/cl/f/sh/SMK1E8tHeGLdcylamhey503dipHN/f-OAqVxveoak
5. Amendments to existing 20mph roads https://m4jks.r.a.d.sendibm1.com/mk/cl/f/sh/SMK1E8tHeGSV57aXxroSApMNh7rd/dtjOyk-LjyNL

Please take a look and have your say. We would be glad to hear what members think about these proposals.

02/02/2026

Our next open meeting will be on Wednesday 11 February 2026, 7.30pm, upstairs at The Navigation Marple, Stockport Road, Marple.

We’ll be discussing what you think are the good and bad points of Marple, and what could be done to address the bad and celebrate the good.

30/01/2026

Marple Area Committee – Wed 4 Feb 2026 (6.00pm) – agenda now published

A few local transport/highways items in the papers that may affect day-to-day travel, parking and safety:

1) Compstall Road (Marple Bridge) – bus pinch point scheme
Includes changes around the bus stop area, plus a proposed zebra crossing and waiting restrictions (this has attracted objections/representations previously).
Report:https://democracy.stockport.gov.uk/documents/s259414/Bus%20Pinch%20Point%20Scheme%20Proposed%20Highway%20Improvements%20Compstall%20Road%20Marple%20Bridge%20Traffic%20Regu.pdf

2) Marple Community Hub – traffic proposals (TRO advertisement)
• Additional crossing on Hollins Lane (zebra)
• Additional crossing on Stockport Road (toucan) + traffic calming
• Extension/new 20mph zone (incl Hollins Lane area)
• Waiting restrictions on Stockport Rd, Station Rd and Parkfield Ave
Report:https://democracy.stockport.gov.uk/documents/s259434/Marple%20Community%20Hub%20TRO%20Advertisement.pdf

3) CRSTS “Bus Pinch Points” – Marple Road
Highway improvements proposals on Marple Road (Offerton Rd to Dooley Lane), including changes around the bus stop and pavement.
Main report:https://democracy.stockport.gov.uk/documents/s259422/CRSTS%20Bus%20Pinch%20Points%20-%20Marple%20Road%20Main%20Report.pdf

4) Proposed ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ – Hibbert Lane (near Woodville Drive junction)
Report:https://democracy.stockport.gov.uk/documents/s259440/Proposed%20Traffic%20Regulation%20Order%20No%20Waiting%20At%20Any%20Time%20on%20Hibbert%20Lane%20Marple.pdf

Full agenda page (all papers in one place):
https://democracy.stockport.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=138&MId=29975

09/01/2026

Our next monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday 14th January at 7.30pm at the The Navigation Marple . All very welcome! We'll be discussing the new GMT strategy.

18/12/2025

Stockport Council’s consultation on the draft Stockport Local Plan is now in its final days.

🕛 Deadline: 11:59pm on Sunday 21 December 2025 (late comments can’t be accepted).

You can view the documents:

Online: stockport.gov.uk/landing/stockport-local-plan (click “Have your say” for guidance and the online consultation tool)

In person: at Stockport libraries during staffed hours

✅ The online consultation tool is the best way to respond, as it lets you comment on specific policies and locations (you’ll need to confirm via an email link after submitting).
✉️ You can also email comments to [email protected]
— just make sure you clearly state which policies/areas you’re referring to.

📍 Need a hand? We’ll be on Market Street at Make it Marple this Saturday, and we’re happy to help anyone who wants to understand the documents or make a response.

If you’ve been meaning to submit comments, now’s the time.

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