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...More
One Stockport Local Plan
2021 – 2038
What is a Local Plan?
A Local Plan sets out the vision for future development in the borough. Local Plans are used to help decide on planning applications and other...More
As part of the borough-wide ‘One Stockport’ initiative, Stockport Council introduced a series of traffic measures in Marple and other District Centres within Stockport. The measures were implemented to make the local shopping area safer for everyone who uses it using the government’s...More
Stockport Council is consulting on proposals to renew the existing Public Space Protection Order promoting responsible dog ownership in the borough.
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We are working hard with Transport for Greater Manchester to reduce air pollution and tackle climate change whilst also encouraging people to become more active. Part of this approach is making it easier for residents to increase the amount of walking and cycling they do on a daily basis. ...More
As town centres across the UK struggle to recover from the decline of High Street shopping and the huge economic shock of Covid-19, Stockport is pioneering an innovative plan to increase footfall and inspire a love of learning in children and adults.
Stockport has successfully bid for...More
Stockport Council is seeking views about how the new primary school at Woodford should be operated.
When the council granted planning permission for the redevelopment of the former BAE systems site at Woodford, the planning permission included a single form entry primary school....More
The national Armed Forces Covenant was introduced by the Government in 2011. It is ‘a promise by the nation ensuring that those who serve or who have served in the armed forces, and their families, are treated fairly.’ The Covenant is fulfilled by different groups including Central...More
Work has started on a Greater Manchester-wide programme to make journeys on foot or by bike much easier and more attractive.
Chris Boardman, Greater Manchester’s Cycling and Walking Commissioner, unveiled an innovative new plan to create a city region-wide cycling and...More
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is consulting on a new Greater Manchester Homelessness Prevention Strategy.
Homelessness in all forms has increased in Greater Manchester since 2010 and tackling homelessness and rough sleeping is a key priority for GMCA and...More
Stockport Council is proposing to introduce a traffic calming scheme in the Reddish area. This scheme is needed to help improve road safety in the area by managing the speed of vehicles, as well as ensuring that on-street parking is appropriate and safe for all road users.
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We want to hear your views to help shape the joint ONE Health and Care Plan for the people of Stockport.
This plan is about what we can all do to be healthier and have the care and support we need now and in the future. It builds on the work already being done across different organisations...More
As part of the work being done to prepare a new blueprint for new homes and jobs across for Stockport (the ‘Local Plan’), the Council is asking people to put forward brownfield sites that could be suitable for development.
A brownfield site is land that has been...More
Each time an infant or junior school Headteacher announces their intention to leave their school, consideration is given to whether the schools should become a single primary school. Mrs Alison Marshall, Headteacher at Nevill Road Infant School will leave the school at the end of the 2020/21...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.
High Lane Village...More
Following the opening of the A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road (A6MARR) in October 2018 and the implementation of a series of mitigation measures throughout High Lane, further local traffic concerns have been raised by elected members and local residents. As a result, Stockport Council...More
We are seeking to develop proposals to better manage and control vehicular traffic in and around the Market, Underbanks and St Petersgate in the town centre. Our aim is to improve road safety, regenerate the area and create a more pedestrian and cycle friendly environment which will enhance...More
We are seeking to develop proposals to better manage and control vehicular traffic in and around the Market, Underbanks and St Petersgate in the town centre. Our aim is to improve road safety, regenerate the area and create a more pedestrian and cycle friendly environment which will enhance...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...More
"A carer is anyone who cares, unpaid, for a friend or family member who due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction cannot cope without their support.” Carers Trust UK
There are approximately 32,000 people in Stockport who are providing...More
We are developing plans for a Marple Leisure and Community hub that could replace the existing Marple Pool and Marple Library in a new purpose built facility. We carried out some initial public engagement back in March to ask you what you would like to see in a new building and we have used this...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,...More
Stockport together with the other 9 local authorities of Greater Manchester have developed an adult and a young people’s survey to find out what the contraceptive needs of residents are and how COVID-19 may have impacted them. The findings of these surveys will used to help shape future...More
Stockport Council is working hard with Transport for Greater Manchester to reduce air pollution and tackle climate change whilst also encouraging people to become more active. Part of this approach is making it easier for residents to increase the amount of walking and cycling they do on a daily...More
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Metropolitan Borough Council of Stockport proposes to make an Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and the Road Traffic Act 1991 the effect of which will be to introduce 20MPH Speed Limit at Green Lane, Heaton Norris, From a point 55 metres east of...More
Purpose of the review
The Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) provides the majority of funding for schools. This includes High Needs funding which is for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The High Needs funding element is approximately...More
Taxis and private hire services are a crucial part of our transport network. They provide an important service, particularly for those without access to a car, and people who don’t live or work near other parts of the public transport network.
We want to see taxi and private hire services...More
Government is working with more than 60 local authorities across the UK to improve air quality. Greater Manchester has received a direction from Government to introduce a Clean Air Plan to bring nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels within legal limits in "the shortest possible time and by 2024 at the...More
In November 2019 the Government launched the £3.6 billion Towns Fund prospectus and announced that 101 towns across the country had been selected for support. Cheadle was included in this selection and the Cheadle Towns Fund Board, with members drawn from Stockport Council, local businesses...More
Stockport Council is reviewing its licensing policy and is asking for views as part of the consultation
Under the Licensing Act 2003 we must produce a statement of licensing policy every 5 years, or sooner if necessary. Our policy was last reviewed in late 2015 and published in...More