We are working hard with Transport for Greater Manchester to reduce air pollution and tackle climate change whilst encouraging people to become more active. Part of this approach is making it easier to increase the amount of walking and cycling we all do.
Work has started on a...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
Between October 2019 and January 2020, Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) held a consultation on a proposed franchising scheme for the city-region’s buses. Over 8,500 people gave their views.
In June, GMCA received the results of the consultation but decided, before a final...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
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
"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
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
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
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
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
In 2018, the Government designated the A34 as part of a Major Road Network (MRN) of routes which they are seeking to improve. In February 2020, the Government awarded a grant to Stockport Council to develop proposals for part of the A34 in the Borough.
Stockport Council is running a...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
Prize Draw
After completing this survey there is an opportunity to be entered into a prize draw with the chance to win a one-off, special edition, framed artwork of the Underbanks by local artist Eamonn Murphy.
Rediscovering the Underbanks Townscape Heritage.
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Shape our future in five minutes
Take five minutes now to tell us what’s important to you and help us shape the next ten years!
One Stockport Borough Plan Survey
Stockport, we’ve been on such a journey this year. We’ve pulled together as One Stockport to...More
Stockport Children’s Book Award encourages children aged 4 to 11 years to read for pleasure by celebrating and highlighting some of the best current children’s fiction.
To ensure the winner is voted for by the children of Stockport, you need to live in Stockport or attend a...More
Active Neighbourhood Engagement – Heatons
A seven-week engagement period, beginning on Monday, September 7 and ending on Friday, October 23, will give residents the opportunity to leave comments on whether they support the introduction of an Active Neighbourhood in the Heatons. ...More
Active Neighbourhood Engagement – Romiley
A seven-week engagement period, beginning on Monday, September 7 and ending on Friday, October 23, will give residents the opportunity to leave comments on whether they support the introduction of an Active Neighbourhood in Romiley.
...More
Over the last few years, we have seen changes in Stockport Town Centre. More people are visiting the town and finding more things to do when they’re here. The challenge posed by the recent pandemic means it’s even more important to continue the improvements and make a visit to Stockport Town...More
Proposed North Reddish Local Centre Improvements
Stockport Council has a commitment to improve local and district centres within the Borough, providing enhanced public realm. As a result, five areas of North Reddish local centre, located along the Gorton Road corridor have...More
Stockport Council and NHS Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group want to know how COVID-19 has affected our communities.
We would like you to tell us how your lives have changed and how you have felt moving out of lockdown.
We will use the information you have provided...More
Online Consultation
In March 2019, Stockport Council declared a climate emergency and agreed to become carbon neutral by 2038. With this declaration, we committed to play our part to reduce carbon emissions across the borough, and to use our role as an influencer of the Borough...More
Lisburne SEND, Offerton
Background
Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) are embarking on the delivery of a new 208 place Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Primary School, to be located at the former Offerton High School Site adjacent to...More
The Town Centre Access Plan (TCAP) is a package of measures transforming the accessibility and connectivity to and around Stockport. It is making it easier for everyone to travel and specifically aims to ease congestion and encourage walking and cycling. A key element of TCAP is improving...More