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Dedicated Schools Grant (High Needs Funding) Consultation
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 £32million. The High Needs block funds: Top up funding for children and young people with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), All places at our specialist... MoreClosed 4 December 2020 -
Greater Manchester Clean Air Plan Consultation
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 latest". As air pollution does not respect geographic boundaries, the ten Greater Manchester (GM) local authorities (Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Trafford,... MoreClosed 3 December 2020 -
Greater Manchester Minimum Licensing Standards for taxi and private hire vehicles
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 in Greater Manchester deliver a safer, high-quality experience for everyone, every time, using vehicles that meet high environmental standards. That’s why Greater Manchester’s 10 local... MoreClosed 3 December 2020 -
Cheadle Towns Fund Consultation
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 and community groups, Transport for Greater Manchester and local MP Mary Robinson, was established to oversee the development and submission of a Town Investment Plan of up to £25 million for... MoreClosed 27 November 2020 -
A34 MRN Corridor Improvement Plan
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 six-week consultation, from 5th October to 13th November 2020, on proposed improvements along the A34 corridor between the A560 and A555 to alleviate congestion, unlock development potential in the... MoreClosed 13 November 2020 -
Licensing Policy 2021
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 January 2016. The licensing policy covers alcohol sales, most forms of public entertainment, club premises and late-night refreshment. In reviewing this policy we acknowledge the exceptional... MoreClosed 13 November 2020 -
Rediscovering The Underbanks Townscape Heritage Survey
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. Rediscovering the Underbanks is an exciting project which aims to bring buildings back to life and reconnect people with the area. The project is led by Stockport Council, funded by the National Lottery... MoreClosed 11 November 2020 -
Stockport Children’s Book Awards
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 Stockport School to take part. You will be asked to enter this information at the end. Unfortunately your vote won’t be counted without this information. If you are an adult voting for the child,... MoreClosed 23 October 2020 -
Active Neighbourhood Engagement – Heatons
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. An Active Neighbourhood aims to enable residents to make short trips on foot, by cycle or by public transport, instead of jumping in their car. Active Neighbourhoods also seek to make our roads... MoreClosed 23 October 2020 -
Active Neighbourhood Engagement – Romiley
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. An Active Neighbourhood aims to enable residents to make short trips on foot, by cycle or by public transport, instead of jumping in their car. Active Neighbourhoods also seek to make our roads safer... MoreClosed 23 October 2020 -
One Stockport Hub Consultation
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 Centre a safe and enjoyable experience. As part of this we want to introduce ‘One Stockport Hub’ which we would aim to have open early in 2021. The centre of Stockport is undergoing a... MoreClosed 19 October 2020 -
North Reddish Local Centre Improvements
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 been identified as requiring an accessibility improvement scheme. The scheme aims to improve the environment with repaved and widened footways, and upgraded bus stops and street furniture.... MoreClosed 18 September 2020 -
One Stockport Covid-19 Survey
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 to us in our recovery planning to ensure we have listened to our communities whilst building back a better Stockport. If you require a paper copy please email consultation@stockport.gov.uk ... MoreClosed 7 September 2020 -
Climate Change
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 to encourage everyone to play their part. The climate emergency is a big challenge, and we recognise that we can play our role as an influencer of the borough by doing everything we can to... MoreClosed 4 September 2020 -
Lisburne SEND Consultation
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 Castle Hill High School. The Council undertook a public consultation with third parties and key stakeholders in March 2019 regarding the concept of relocating the existing Lisburne School on... MoreClosed 19 August 2020 -
A6 / Railway Road Junction Changes
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 access to public transport facilities and developments. As part of the TCAP, Stockport Council is consulting on proposed changes to the A6/ Railway Road junction which include an extended... MoreClosed 7 August 2020 -
Marple Leisure and Community Hub- Public Engagement
We are engaging with residents and local businesses on the proposed Marple Leisure and Community Hub. Our starting point has been to look at the replacement of Marple Pool and Marple Library on the site of the existing Marple Library but we’d like to hear your views on what else you would like to see. If you would like to play a part in helping us to shape a potential Hub building in Marple, now is the time to get involved. We would like to hear your views on the proposed site, along... MoreClosed 17 April 2020 -
Ramillies Estate Consultation
Following Government advice in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic we have cancelled the drop-in event that was scheduled for Wednesday 25 th March at Cheadle Hulme Methodist Church Hall. We are still asking for residents' views on the proposals presented and would be grateful for your feedback either online or via post. We will review responses and provide an update later in the year. We are aware that some local residents are concerned about... MoreClosed 12 April 2020 -
Stockport Interchange Bridge and Podium Park
Following the latest guidance on the Coronavirus outbreak, two drop-in events to promote the ongoing consultation on the new Interchange Bridge and Podium Park have been cancelled. The events were due to take place at the town’s railway station and bus station on Thursday, March 19. We have been in discussions with our partners, Transport for Greater Manchester, and it has been decided that the events will not take place.The consultation is still active and comments on the... MoreClosed 29 March 2020 -
Start Well in the earliest years – parent/carer survey
The earliest years of a child’s life are the most important and lay the foundations for lifelong learning and future success. Speech, language and communication is important to all aspects of children’s development and key to supporting school readiness. Stockport’s Start Well approach brings together everyone working with families and children 0-5 years with a shared focus of supporting child development and school readiness. Start Well recognises that outcomes for... MoreClosed 17 March 2020 -
Stepping Hill Parking Zone Consultation
The Council is aware of residents’ concerns about parking in the Stepping Hill area. There have been a number of public meetings over several years and the Council recognises the issue of non-residents parking in residential streets. We have worked with the hospital and local residents in an attempt to address this issue. We recognise this is a sensitive matter, which people feel strongly about and thank residents and businesses for their patience. There is no easy solution that... MoreClosed 13 March 2020 -
Call for Sites 2020
As part of the public consultation on a new Local Plan for Stockport we are asking people to identify land or sites they would like to see either protected or developed for a particular use. This could either be: Sites that you think should be protected – for example, an area of open space that you think should be protected for recreational use, or a business site that you think should be protected to provide local jobs; or Sites that you think should be promoted for a use... MoreClosed 28 February 2020 -
Outcomes Framework
We are working hard to deliver the best possible outcomes for children and young people, includ ing those with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND). As part of this work we have co-produced with children, young people and families a set of outcomes which create a framework for measuring how well every child or young person, including those with SEND, reaches their own goals. The proposed seven outcomes for children and young people are: I am... MoreClosed 28 February 2020 -
A6 / Heaton Lane Consultation
As part of the Town Centre Access Plan and Stockport Interchange projects, Stockport Council is consulting on proposed changes to the A6 / Heaton Lane junction and the introduction of a ‘Busway’ on Heaton Lane. In July 2019 a new bridge opened across the River Mersey in the town centre to enhance bus routing and sustainable accessibility. This was the first phase in the delivery of Stockport’s new Transport Interchange on the bus station site. The bridge... MoreClosed 10 January 2020 -
Public Space Protection Order Extension: Car Cruising
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. The existing PSPO... MoreClosed 19 December 2019 -
Technology Enabled Living Survey
Stockport Council is looking at how residents of Stockport could use technology to help them to live safely and independently at home both now and in the future. We would like to know what you think and would be grateful if you can complete the brief survey below. Your feedback is important and your responses will help us to decide how technology can best be used to support Stockport residents to live independently at home. We will publish a plan which will explain in more... MoreClosed 16 December 2019 -
Museums Consultation
Central government funding for councils is reducing. The Council has already made savings of £100 million in recent years while delivering and even improving services for the residents of Stockport. Over the coming years we’ll be faced with further difficult decisions about how to prioritise our spending. In 2020/21, we need to make savings of £10 million. We want your views on a range of proposals which would contribute £4.2m to this target. We need your help to... MoreClosed 18 November 2019 -
Libraries Consultation 2019
Central government funding for councils is reducing. The Council has already made savings of £100 million in recent years while delivering and even improving services for the residents of Stockport. Over the coming years we’ll be faced with further difficult decisions about how to prioritise our spending. In 2020/21, we need to make savings of £10 million. We want your views on a range of proposals which would contribute £4.2 million... MoreClosed 15 November 2019 -
Street Cleaning Consultation 2019
Central government funding for councils is reducing. The Council has already made savings of £100 million in recent years while delivering and even improving services for the residents of Stockport. Over the coming years we’ll be faced with further difficult decisions about how to prioritise our spending. In 2020/21, we need to make savings of £10 million. We want your views on a range of proposals which would contribute £4.2m to this target. The... MoreClosed 11 November 2019 -
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Transport Consultation
Central government funding for councils is reducing. The Council has already made savings of £100 million in recent years while delivering and even improving services for the residents of Stockport. Over the coming years we’ll be faced with further difficult decisions about how to prioritise our spending. In 2020/21, we need to make savings of £10 million. We want your views on a range of proposals which would contribute £4.2m to this target. We need your... MoreClosed 11 November 2019
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