Stockport News
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Gatley takeaway 2am licence: police object, decision 20 Aug
Freddys Chicken and Pizza on Church Road wants to serve until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays. Greater Manchester Police, Environmental Health and a resident object. Councillors decide at 6pm on Thursday 20 August.
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Schools
Merseyway 50p school uniform shop open until Fri 21 August
Every item is 50p at Merseyway's pop-up uniform shop, open until Friday 21 August: blazers, PE kits, shoes and bags. Fifth year of the scheme; this year's takings go to Emmie's Kitchen.
Transport
Stockport bus changes: 377 from 1 Sep, 192 night bus
TfGM has fixed the dates: the 378 and 379 change on 30 August, a new 377 serves Woodford from 1 September, and the 192 runs round the clock from 3 September.
Schools
Stockport A level results 2026: every figure published
Aquinas reports 30% at A*/A and a 99% pass rate, Cheadle Hulme 48% and a 100% pass rate, Stockport Grammar 92% at A*-C, against a North West average of 26.5%.
Planning
Bramhall High and Moorfield rebuilds decided 13 August
Officers back both: Bramhall High demolished and rebuilt over 90 weeks, Moorfield Primary phased over three years. Committee decides at 6pm on 13 August.
Roads
Reddish 20mph zone was never legally enforceable
An admin error left North Reddish's 20mph zone and 20 lengths of yellow lines unenforceable. The council is re-advertising them, with 21 days to object.