We are proposing a new Toucan (signal-controlled, pedestrian and cyclist) Crossing on Broadstone Road, Reddish between Briarfield Road and Keswick Road. The crossing aims to support sustainable travel choices and improve safety of pedestrians and cyclists crossing Broadstone Road.
The proposed scheme would be paid for by the Government’s City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) and Transforming Cities Funding. These are national investment funds to improve...More
We have drafted highways proposals for the Bramhall Lane corridor between Blossoms Street and Windsor Street which aim to support sustainable travel choices and improve safety whilst maintaining and managing the performance of our existing transport network.
This proposed scheme would be paid for by the Government’s City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) and Transforming Cities Funding. These are national investment funds to improve local transport networks, access...More
The Council’s overall strategic transport ambition is to increase the number of children walking or cycling to school to reduce congestion on roads, improve local air quality, and improve health outcomes. In order for this to be achieved, it is important that walking or cycling to school is a safe option for children and their families. To support this ambition, the Traffic Services have been working to tackle key concerns which have been raised by schools and local Members . ...More
Stockport Council put in place a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to deal with car cruising on 17 th March 2017. This followed on from significant concerns from residents and businesses about large scale gatherings of cars at Heaton Lane and Newbridge Lane car parks. In addition to the disruption at the car parks, the meetings were also characterised by dangerous driving both on site and also in the Town Centre as people arrived and left the car parks.
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OFSTED made a judgement in January 2022 that the quality of education provision provided by the school was not good enough, OFSTED placed the school into 'Special Measures'. As a result, an academy order was issued to the school.
An Academy Order issued by the Secretary of State directs the school to close and open as a new school under a multi academy trust. If the school cannot convert and become a new school, it cannot continue operating as a Local Authority maintained...More
Stockport Council have introduced an Expedited Public Spaces Protection Order (E-PSPO) to Stockport. These orders aim to protect the public from harm that some protests in the vicinity of schools, vaccination centres and NHS Test and Trace (T and T) sites can cause.
This order is not designed to restrict free speech or the right to protest. This order is intended to help ensure that both the public using services at our vaccination centres and the staff and...More
The Council has undertaken a review of the Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) in proximity to Ludworth Primary School in line with the Section 278 Agreement attached to the planning permission for the school extension.
To reduce the impact of inconsiderate parking and to improve the safety for children walking / cycling to school the following measures have been identified:
Upgrade of the existing school warning signage to include ‘School 20 when lights...More
The Council’s overall strategic transport ambition is to increase the number of children walking or cycling to school to reduce congestion on roads, improve local air quality, and improve health outcomes. In order for this to be achieved, it is important that walking or cycling to school is a safe option for children and their families. To support this ambition, the Feasibility and Road Safety Team have been working to tackle key concerns which have been raised by schools and local...More
The Council’s overall strategic transport ambition is to increase the number of children walking or cycling to school to reduce congestion on roads, improve local air quality, and improve health outcomes. In order for this to be achieved, it is important that walking or cycling to school is a safe option for children and their families. To support this ambition, the Feasibility and Road Safety Team have been working to tackle key concerns which have been raised by schools and ward...More
Stockport Council has been awarded funding from the Integrated Transport Block (ITB) to fund small scale improvements including road safety and the promotion of more sustainable modes of travel.
This proposal is to install a gateway feature to assist with traffic calming as a priority chicane for this rural road. This will include traffic regulation order of double yellow lines to ensure that traffic flow will be maintained
The proposals include:
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Stockport Council wants to know your views on a proposal to establish a specialist resource provision (SRP) at Priestnall School from September 2023 for pupils with learning and cognition, or social, emotional and mental health needs. Stockport Council is comitted to improving the SEND offer and ensuring families have the option to allow their child's needs to be met locally.
Currently, children requiring specialist provision are having to travel a significant distance across the...More
Stockport Council wants to know your views on a proposal to establish a specialist resource provision (SRP) at Marple Hall School from September 2023 for pupils with learning and cognition, or social, emotional and mental health needs. Stockport Council is comitted to improving the SEND offer and ensuring families have the option to allow their child's needs to be met locally.
Currently, children requiring specialist provision are having to travel a significant distance across the...More
Stockport Local Authority is the Admission Authority for all Community and Voluntary Controlled schools in Stockport, it administers matters regarding admission arrangements on behalf of the Governing Bodies of all Voluntary Aided schools and Academies in the Borough. Accordingly, Corporate Support Services are undertaking this statutory consultation process with parents and other stakeholders for the whole family of Admission Authorities in Stockport. ...More
Stockport Council wants to know your views on a proposal to establish a specialist resource provision (SRP) at Romiley Primary School from September 2023 for pupils with learning and cognition, or social, emotional and mental health needs. Stockport Council is comitted to improving the SEND offer and ensuring families have the option to allow their child's needs to be met locally.
Currently, children requiring specialist provision are having to travel a significant distance across the...More
The Council’s overall strategic transport ambition is to increase the number of children walking or cycling to school, both to reduce congestion on roads, improve local air quality, and improve health outcomes. In order for this to be achieved, it is important that walking or cycling to school is a safe option for children and their families. To support this ambition, the Feasibility and Road Safety Team have been working to tackle key concerns which have been raised by schools and...More
Thank you for agreeing to take part in this consultation around proposed changes to the Stockport Council Direct Payments Policy. This questionnaire asks for your views on the changes we want to make to the Direct Payment policy. A full copy of the draft policy can be found in the supporting documents below.
If you have not recieved an invitation as someone currently in reciept of a Direct Payment , please leave this survey and complete our...More
Thank you for agreeing to take part in this public consultation around proposed changes to the Stockport Council Direct Payments Policy. This survey is aimed at members of the public who do not have a Direct Payment or care for somebody who does so.
This questionnaire asks for your views on the changes we want to make to the Direct Payment policy. A full copy of the draft policy can be found in the supporting documents below.
What is the Direct Payments Policy?
Direct...More
Stockport Council has been awarded funding from the Integrated Transport Block (ITB) to fund small scale improvements including road safety and the promotion of more sustainable modes of travel.
During the development of the Road Safety around School scheme in relation to St Simon’s Primary School in 2021, ward members raised concern regarding the speed of vehicles along Bosden Fold. During the public consultation the provision of a Zebra Crossing was requested on Bosden...More
The Council is aware of long-standing concerns raised by Councillors and the public about crossing Turves Road and a number of recorded injury incidents associated with such crossings.
To help improve the safety of the public while crossing Turves Road we propose to provide a signalised crossing approximately half-way between the existing crossing facilities at the junctions of Turves Road / Highfield Road and Turves Road / Cheadle Road. Turves Road is mostly fronted by...More
The Council are responding to long standing concerns raised by Councillors and the public about speeding and inconsiderate parking / commuter parking within the Ramillies estate and have developed a number of draft improvement options. This feedback form seeks to understand your view, as a resident or business owner, on these potential options.
From 12 th October to 28 th October 2022, Stockport Council is asking local residents and stakeholders for their views. You...More
We have drafted Highways proposals for the Hempshaw Lane corridor between St Thomas’ Recreation Ground and Marple Road which aim to support sustainable travel choices and improve safety whilst maintaining and managing the performance of our existing transport network.
This proposed scheme would be paid for by the Government’s City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) fund. This is a national investment fund for local transport networks, and aims to improve access...More
We have drafted highways proposals for the A6 / Manchester Road / School Lane area which aim to support sustainable travel choices, improve safety, and enhance the environment whilst maintaining and managing the performance of our existing transport network. This includes the enhancement of active travel and bus facilities on this Key Route Network corridor.
This proposed scheme would be paid for by the Government’s City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) fund....More
We have drafted proposals for active travel enhancements in Woodley and connecting to Bredbury Park Way which aim to support sustainable travel choices and improve safety whilst maintaining and managing the performance of our existing transport network.
This proposed scheme would be paid for by the Government’s City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) fund. This is a national investment fund for local transport networks, and aims to improve access for local...More
The Council’s overall strategic transport ambition is to increase the number of children walking or cycling to school to reduce congestion on roads, improve local air quality, and improve health outcomes. In order for this to be achieved, it is important that walking or cycling to school is a safe option for children and their families. To support this ambition, the Feasibility and Road Safety Team have been working to tackle key concerns which have been raised by schools and ward...More
Introduction
Following the latest ward boundary review published in April by the Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE), new ward boundaries have been drawn up for Stockport. You can see these on the LGBCE website . The new ward boundaries will be used for next year’s local elections.
For six weeks between 7 July and 18 August, we asked you for your views on our proposed changes and for your thoughts around our proposals for polling stations and polling...More
Stockport Health and Wellbeing Board has a duty to prepare and publish a regular Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA). PNAs are comprehensive assessments of the current and anticipated pharmacy needs of the community. PNAs assist local commissioners and service providers by giving information on how best to plan pharmacy services to meet the needs of the population.
We are undertaking a full update of the Stockport PNA in 2022. As part of this process we want to get the...More
Stockport is proud of the quality of education provided by its diverse and high-performing system of schools, colleges, and early years’ settings. Stockport is committed to ensuring its residents have access to good local schools which offer a rich and varied learning experience.
Stockport faces significant challenges in the future due to a growing population (caused by increased housing development and inward migration), condition issues within the school estate, and in line...More
Alexandra Park Primary School and Stockport Council propose an expansion in the age range of the school to create a school nursery to serve the local community of the existing school.
This provision would replace the current ‘Alexandra Park Pre-school’ provision that is situated onsite at the school. The current pre-school has handed in their notice to terminate their contract. They will cease trading from 27 th July 2023.
We propose to open a...More
Introduction
Following the latest ward boundary review published in April by the Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE), new ward boundaries have been drawn up for Stockport. You can see these on the LGBCE website . The new ward boundaries will be used for next year’s local elections.
Following this review, Stockport Council are conducting a polling district review to make sure that polling districts and polling stations are in the right places for the...More
School Streets: Online Evaluation
Introduction
The School Streets trial started in June 2022, and we’d like to understand more about your experiences. This will help us design more sustainable travel schemes that encourage more walking, cycling and scooting for everyone. We want to look after our children’s health by allowing them to be more active, become fitter and establish healthier habits for life. By getting people out of cars we will improve the air quality...More