A new public square has been created between Prince’s Street and the new Redrock development on Bridgefield Street, linking the new cinema and restaurants with the existing shopping area on Prince’s Street and through to Merseyway.
We would like this square to be named after someone significant to you as a Stockport resident or in the life of the Stockport community so we’re inviting local people to put forward suggestions, giving their reasons and the story behind the person and...More
‘Help shape the Townscape Heritage project ‘Rediscovering the Underbanks’ by taking part in this consultation on the proposed activity plan to celebrate the fascinating history of the Underbanks. A range of activities are planned for the 5 year life time of the project, beginning from 2019 to encourage more people into the area and discover its weird and wonderful tales.
Activities planned range from family events including a lantern making workshop, heritage trails, talks and a...More
Stockport Council intends to publish a licensed vehicle test standard. The document will detail the standards to be applied to the licensed vehicle test (hackney carriage and private hire), and the reasons for failure. These standards will be in addition to the standard MOT undertaken at each vehicle test.
The Council is currently carrying out consultation on the proposals and would welcome your comments. The Consultation closes and all responses must be received by 27th April 2018.
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Help shape the future of Market/Underbanks and Hillgate Conservation Areas in the Old Town by taking part in a consultation on the attached Conservation Area Appraisals and Management Plan.
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The Poynton Relief Road (PRR) scheme has been developed by Cheshire East Council, in partnership with Stockport Council. Traffic modelling for the scheme indicates a potential slight increase in traffic on Moss Lane / Acre Lane. As a result, funding has become available to provide us with the opportunity to implement traffic management mitigation measures along Moss Lane and Acre Lane to enhance road safety and encourage walking and cycling.
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As part of the Department for Transport’s Cycle City Ambition Grant funding has become available to improve the cycling environment on Station Road, Cheadle Hulme. Stockport Council have therefore developed a scheme which aims to provide cycling infrastructure whilst also improving road safety and enhancing the street scene.
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The Governors and senior leadership of Ludworth Primary School have previously approached Stockport Council regarding access and safeguarding issues. The Council agreed to assist the School and also asked if the School would be willing to assist in providing additional primary pupil places for the Marple area.
The proposal to expand the School is in response to an increase in pupil numbers and the growing numbers projected for the future. Ludworth Primary School already...More
We are seeking your views on a number of proposed improvements along the A560 Stockport Road corridor in Cheadle and Cheadle Heath. The proposals include traffic signals and pedestrian / cycle crossings at the A560 Stockport Road / M60 Junction 2 (Roscoes) Roundabout, cycle facilities on Stockport Road, path improvements in Abney Hall Park and better pedestrian crossings at the Stockport Road / Manchester Road junction. Works will be funded by the Department for Transport’s National...More
We are consulting in order to improve our fostering service and how we communicate it to the public.
Fostering is one of a number of care options that offers children a home when they are unable to live with their birth family. In the UK around 80 per cent of looked after children live with foster families. It involves looking after children with different needs for different periods of time, receiving a weekly foster carer’s allowance.
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Innovative transport interchange and brand new town centre park set to transform Stockport town centre
We’d like to hear what you think about Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and Stockport Council’s plans for an innovative transport interchange featuring a two acre park for everyone to enjoy and new apartments in the heart of the town.
Transforming Stockport’s existing Stockport bus station the plans will make it easier for passengers to travel into...More
Stockport Council currently provides a number of services to those who have experienced mental ill health and their carers. We often have contracts with providers to deliver these services on our behalf. We want to understand what works well and what we could do better, so that when we ask organisations to deliver this service in the future we can be sure that we are providing the best service to support your needs.
If you are a carer of an adult with a mental health condition,...More
At Stockport Council we are constantly striving to improve our services and we are currently running a Discovery Project called “Waste in the wrong place”. The purpose of this project is to look at how Stockport residents report issues regarding litter and waste online, as well as the experience and process of doing so. With this information we can improve this process for both the residents and the council; hopefully resulting in quicker turnaround times for waste clearance and higher...More
Our current Gambling Policy Statement is due for review under the Gambling Act (2005). We must review the policy every 3 years to make sure it meets our legal obligations and strategic objectives. We are therefore seeking views from the public and relevant statutory bodies on the changes.
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To help ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of our Civil Enforcement Officers (CEO's) when patrolling, Stockport Council will be equipping our CEO’s with Body Worn Cameras.
This consultation therefore seeks your views so that they can be taken into account as part of the preparation and production of our Privacy Impact Assessment. All comments will be taken into account before a final decision is made on when Body Worn Cameras may be used, how any recordings which are made may...More
Stockport Council has the opportunity to invest in a new play area for children under the age of 14 at either Heaton Moor Park or Peel Moat Open Space. Indicative designs have been created that show how the same play equipment could be laid out at each site.
The Council would like your views on where you feel the new play area should be located and to get your comments on the indicative design.
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Stockport Council is consulting on a range of proposals to change the discount options for empty, unoccupied properties. Reviewing the current scheme has the potential to raise additional revenue, some of which will be directed to support vulnerable families on a low income.
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Stockport Council has an opportunity to make some improvements to Shaw Heath Park over the next few years. The funding for these park improvements has come from a Commuted Sums contribution from a neighbouring development near to the play area. These improvement works will be delivered on a phased approach. The first phase concerns improvements to the infant area and the junior area. These will be completed in the next year.
The Council would like to get your views on the...More
Neighbourhood planning was introduced with the Localism Act 2011. Since then communities across the country have taken up the opportunity to prepare Neighbourhood Plans. These plans enable communities to put in place a vision and policies for future local Development.
Woodford Neighbourhood Forum is the first body within the Borough of Stockport to submit a proposed plan on behalf of a Community.
Written by the Woodford Neighbourhood Forum, this document seeks public views on...More
To enable library members to access the library on a self-service basis outside of staffed opening hours, we are introducing Open Library technology (Open+) in a further five libraries across the borough. We have been running a trouble free pilot of this technology in Bramhall Library since 2015, which has enabled us to thoroughly test the technology in a library environment.
We want to make sure that everyone who needs to, can access library services when our staff are available to...More
In Stockport we already have a lot of work underway around ageing well, and the Age Friendly strategy aims to bring that together and remind us all what we are trying to achieve. Our strategy has been developed by Stockport’s Age-Friendly Board, which includes partners from across the breadth of council, the health service, voluntary and community sector.
In October 2017 we held a series of events to engage with local community groups across Stockport, and held a focussed workshop on...More
Stockport Council is facing financial challenges which means we have to save £47 million pounds over the next four years. Due to our financial position we have difficult decisions to make when allocating and prioritising public spending. We have already managed savings of over £100 million pounds in recent years, while continuing to deliver services and value for money to the residents of Stockport.
We are committed to consulting and engaging with Stockport residents and other...More
This consultation sets out matters on which the Admission Authorities for the Academies listed below and Stockport Council wish to consult upon:
Admission arrangements for St Thomas’ CE Primary School (Heaton Chapel)
Admission arrangements for St Ambrose Catholic Primary School
Admission arrangements for Banks Lane Infant School, Banks Lane Junior School, Great Moor Infant School, Great Moor Junior School, Hursthead Infant School, Hursthead Junior School, Nevill Road Infant...More
Stockport Council is facing an ongoing financial challenge and increasing demand for statutory service such as adults' social care. This means that we have an anticipated gap in the budget of up to £47 million pounds over the next four years and the income generated from Council Tax and Business Rates alone will no longer be sufficient to cover the cost of some services.
One of the ways in which we are managing this deficit is by developing a cost recovery policy, which...More
Stockport Council is facing an ongoing financial challenge and increasing demand for statutory services such as adult’s social care. This means that we have an anticipated gap in the budget of up to £47 million pounds over the next four years and the income generated from Council Tax and Business Rates alone will no longer be sufficient to cover the cost of some services.
The Council is committed to engaging with, and informing, Stockport residents with regard to how...More
Stockport Council is facing financial challenges which means we have to save £47 million pounds over the next four years. Due to our financial position we have difficult decisions to make when allocating and prioritising public spending. We have already managed savings of over £100 million pounds in recent years, while continuing to deliver services and value for money to the residents of Stockport.
We are committed to consulting and engaging with Stockport residents and other...More