Paula King Equality Stockport

07/05/2026

As people head out to today, I really encourage everyone to vote with their heads and hearts not simply based on headlines, fear, or what parts of the media keep pushing about and .

There are much bigger issues happening around us that affect all of our lives every single day. Rising taxes. and concerns about privatisation. Children’s services stretched beyond capacity. More and more food banks opening across the UK and beyond. Families working hard but still struggling to survive.

We need to ask ourselves: who benefits when ordinary people are divided and distracted?

The truth is, the UK has relied on immigration for decades across the NHS, care sector, transport, hospitality, agriculture, and many other industries. Many people who come here also contribute through work, taxes, skills, and community building.

This election is bigger than soundbites and scapegoating. It’s about the future we want for our communities, our children, public services, and the most vulnerable among us.

Please think carefully before you vote. Look beyond the noise. Look at the bigger picture. 🥰

✨️✨️🗳DONT WASTE YOUR VOTE REMEMBER TO TAKE YOUR I.D. IF YOUR VOTING FOR SOMEONE YOU NEED THEIR I.D ASWELL.

05/05/2026

Hello! Casting now for the second series of Secret Genius on Channel 4 – apply or tag someone who might be interested!

Could YOU or SOMEONE YOU KNOW be a hidden genius? Mothership TV is looking for adults from ALL walks of life who SUSPECT that they might be highly intelligent to go on an amazing journey of self-discovery by taking part in a series of intelligence testing games.

More info, T&Cs and application form at www.geniuscasting.co.uk

27/04/2026

Further to my previous post, (less than 2 weeks)🕖

I am pleased to have recieved this reply from the Conservation Officer, Stockport Council. ✅️✅️✅️

ALWAYS GOOD TO GIVE CREDIT WHERE IT’S DUE, NOT JUST COMPLAINING!!!! Rachel Wise - Labour for Reddish North .

🙌🏾Dear Paula,

Following from my previous email, I have received a confirmation form our ecology team that the Neighbourhood Officer who covers this area has confirmed that the works were undertaken as part of the Winter Works Programme, prior to March, and that as such the risk of breeding birds being disturbed during the works is/was very low.

Best,

Paula Burbicka (she/her)

23/04/2026

⚠️ THIS IS A PUBLIC QUESTION TO ALL CANDIDATES ⚠️

Labour | Conservative | Liberal Democrats | Green Party | Reform Independents
Stockport Council

❓ WHAT ARE YOUR CONCRETE PLANS?

We are asking ALL candidates:
• How will you improve and protect our park?

• What will you do about maintenance, cleanliness, and investment?

• How will you ensure safety for women and girls, especially in the evenings?

• How will residents be involved in decisions (not just informed after decisions are made)?

🚫 WE DON’T WANT GENERIC PROMISES

We want clear, local commitments that people can hold you to.

💬 RESPOND PUBLICLY BELOW
So everyone in Reddish North can see your position.

👀 RESIDENTS: LET’S KEEP THIS VISIBLE
Because campaigning is easy.

Delivery is what matters.
🌳 Our park deserves action, not just words.







Sign our petition👇🏽 https://c.org/sc7YqTS49k

17/04/2026

Monday 1st June 2026

🕔 4.30pm - 6.00pm (Arrival from 4pm)

📍 Cornerstone, 2 Edward Street, Stockport, SK1 3NQ

Stockport 🏡 Homes

Involved and Inspired - Customer Panels Open Day

Are you passionate about improving Stockport Homes services and making sure tenant voices are heard at every level?

As part of National Volunteer Week 2026, we’re hosting a special event to help you learn more about getting involved and joining our growing network of customer panels.

Meet existing involved tenants, chat with our Customer Engagement Team, and enjoy free refreshments.

We will also be talking about some new opportunities, including our Readers Panel, and Customer Inspectors.

This event is ideal for anyone who is:

✔️Interested in volunteering and tenant involvement.
✔️Motivated to improve Stockport Homes services.
✔️Keen to connect with others and develop new skills.

https://www.stockporthomes.org/my-home/get-involved/

Queries: [email protected]

Want to get involved? Find out the different ways you can get involved here.

16/04/2026

My email to Stockport Council regarding the recent hedge cutting in our park 🌿

If you feel the same way I do about protecting our wildlife especially during bird nesting season, please feel free to copy, paste, and send.

Our voices matter when it comes to looking after our shared spaces 💚🌺🌻🌼

If this matters to you, 💔 please consider sharing this post or tagging others in the community who care about our parks and local wildlife. The more awareness we raise, the stronger our collective voice becomes.

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Formal Enquiry: Hedge Cutting During Nesting Season – North Reddish Park

Dear Parks and Greenspace Team,

I am writing to formally raise concerns regarding the cutting of hawthorn bushes in North Reddish Park, which appears to have taken place in March, during the early bird nesting season.

As you will be aware, hawthorn hedges are commonly used by nesting birds, and there are legal protections in place which make it an offence to disturb or destroy active nests.

Given the timing, I would like to understand how this work was assessed and authorised.

Please can you confirm:

Whether a nesting bird survey or inspection was carried out prior to the works.

What risk assessments and ecological considerations informed the decision to proceed at this time.

Who authorised the work and under what compliance framework.

If no ecological checks were undertaken, I would appreciate clarification on how this aligns with your duties in relation to wildlife protection.

I would welcome a prompt and transparent response. If necessary, I am prepared to escalate this matter to the appropriate environmental bodies for further review.

For transparency, I have copied in the Environmental Health Team.

Kind regards,
Paula
Cc: Environmental Health Team ([email protected])

Sarah Whittington
David White
Rachel Wise - Labour for Reddish North
David Stephen Wilson
Save The Secret Lakes

16/04/2026

Coming Home has secured funding through the Ministry of Housing - Common Ground Fund.

Every month, we know, we see directly from just one woman’s prison, that 14-20 women are released into homelessness.

Can you imagine juggling prison release with nowhere to go? Expected to turn up at probation, appointments, keep step with Universal Credit requirements and more when you don’t have a safe place to sleep, let alone recover from the prison process?

This funding will allow us to extend our work at the point where it matters most - the moment of release.
Alongside our current homelessness work and various reintegration programmes, we will provide :-
1. Home starter packs that prioritise dignity, not just survival
2. Digital devices and connectivity to prevent immediate exclusion through our device bank loan expansion
3. Practical support that bridges the gap between custody and community

At Coming Home, we believe choice trumps charity.
The women we support have shaped what these packs look like, with items based on what we know, people actually need to live, not just exist.
Its about people, not provision.
It’s about preventing reoffending, restoring identity, and creating stability where the system currently falls short.
We’re grateful to be funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to deliver this work.
It begins today, with our first lady moving from temporary accommodation into her own place.
We’re right ther with her.

Don’t forget you can refer anyone impacted by the justice system and/or homelessness onto our programmes or for support via our websites referral form

Lived experience lead programmes supporting women invovled in the CJS come home through upskilling in digital, employability and wellbeing

16/04/2026

The University of Manchester is hosting its annual Christabel Pankhurst lecture (she studied at the University) on Wed, April 29, 4 PM - 6:30 PM. The speaker is Dr I. Stephanie Boyce CBE FKC and the title of the talk is ‘PUSHing for Justice: Women, Power and the Unfinished Fight for Equality’.

You can register at this link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/christabel-pankhurst-lecture-2026-tickets-1978588569674?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile

15/04/2026

The Food Standards Agency offer a free allergen awareness training course?
Helps raise awareness to staff and volunteers that are involved in food handling and distribution.

This interactive training has been developed by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) for Local Authorities' enforcement officers. However, it might also be of interest to food industry organisations and businesses, consumers and others who would like to learn more about food allergies and how to handle a...

14/04/2026

Removal of the 2 Child Limit.

Following the Chancellor’s announcement of the removal of the two-child limit in April, we can currently advise all claimants with three or more children that the two-child limit will be removed from assessment periods that start on or after 6 April 2026, as part of the annual uprating exercise.
The higher rate for the first child born before April 2017 will remain.

The Benefit Cap still remains, this is a limit on the total amount of benefits a person or other members of a household can receive. Please refer to Benefit cap: Benefits affected by the cap - GOV.UK for further guidance.

If they haven’t already notified Universal Credit, customers will need to declare any additional children through their Universal Credit account. Once verified, the system will automatically calculate their award. If there is an increase, this will be shown on their statement at the end of the assessment period.

Please advise your customers not contact Universal Credit with questions about their payment until they have seen their statement.- S-rep Stockport

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