Stockport Independent Issue 186

FEBRUARY 2025 8 Feel the benefit of solar power, save money on your energy bills, and help tackle climate change. Scan to see if you qualify for free or discounted home upgrades. Or call Your Home Better on 0161 883 7979 From basic property maintenance or repairs to a full renovation or even an extension, Ultra Build Northwest can ensure that your project is a success. Our multiskilled tradesmen will get to work promptly and complete all work to an exceptional standard. Call us today to discuss your project and get a free, no obligation quote! ☎ 07425 010470 ✉ info.ultrabuildnorthwest@gmail.com www.ultrabuildnorthwest.co.uk • EXTENSIONS • RENOVATIONS • LOFT CONVERSIONS • GENERAL BUILDING • KITCHENS • BATHROOMS FAST, RELIABLE, AFFORDABLE – WE’RE THE BUILDERS YOUR PROJECT NEEDS ! " POLICE have released a CCTV Image of aman they are looking to identify after an elderlyman was defrauded in Wilmslow by a fake traffic warden. Sometime between 12.10pm and 12.30pm on Friday December 6, a 76-year-old man parked his vehi- cle at the South Drive car park in Wilmslow. After getting out of his car, he was approached by an unknown man wearing a high-visibility jacket, a cap, a face mask, and black trousers. The man told the victim that he was a traffic warden and that the ticket machine was broken so he would need to pay him directly by bank card. The pensioner handed over his debit card and the offender then fled the scene, claiming that the machine had swallowed the vic- tim’s card. A Cheshire Police spokesperson said: “A quantity of cash was sub- sequently withdrawn from the vic- tim’s account. “Enquiries in relation to the matter are ongoing and officers are urging residents in the local area to remain cautious.” Anyone with any information in relation to the incident is asked to contact Cheshire Police at www. cheshire.police.uk/tell-us, or call 101, quoting IML 1986613. THEWilmslow In Bloom group has been awarded a £3,000 Green Com- munity grant from the town council to help with its 2025 costs. Run fully by volunteers, the group works to make the town a more attrac- tive place to live, work and visit, enhanc- ing its natural assets and heritage. It plants colourful displays around the town and encourages the involve- ment of local people, businesses, groups, organisations and schools. Since 2012, Wilmslow In Bloom has represented the town in the Royal Horticultural Socie- ty’s North West In Bloom competition, winning gold standard for the 12th year running in 2024. Most of the award will be spent on the entry fee and associated costs for this year’s competition, in addition to fund- ing liability insurance, and plants and materials for the beds they maintain. Hunt is on for bogus traffic warden Volunteers in full bloom Handover: Mayor Tim Higgins withWilmslow In Bloom chair SueWorthington, at Rectory Gardens (Photo credit: Wilmslow Town Council) And £1,000 of the grant will be used for bed improvements at Rectory Gar- dens which Wilmslow In Bloom has maintained on behalf of the council since last year. The group plans to make the gardens a feature in the town, with the creation and installation of a wooden ‘Friendship’ statue along with new flower beds and the planting of trees. Town mayor Tim Higgins said: “Wilmslow In Bloom’s work has such a positive impact on our town, making it more attractive as well as supporting nature and encouraging an appreciation of our green spaces. “Wilmslow Town Council is thrilled to continue our support for Wilmslow In Bloom this year.”