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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 -
Greater Manchester's Cycling and Walking Network- Stockport Proposals
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, has unveiled an innovative new plan to create a city-region-wide cycling and walking network that includes Stockport. The Bee Network will consist of more than 1,800 miles of routes and will be the largest joined-up system of walking and cycling infrastructure in the UK. ... MoreClosed 8 November 2019 -
Support Funds 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 £4.2 million to this target. ... MoreClosed 4 November 2019 -
Strategic Regeneration Framework- Stockport Town Centre West
Thank you for taking the time look at this consultation on the Council’s proposals for future development across Stockport’s Town Centre West. The following pages set out a range of information and images about the vision, objectives, and overall masterplan that make up the Strategic Regeneration Framework for Town Centre West. We are very interested in receiving a broad range of opinions about the Strategic Regeneration Framework. Responses to this consultation will shape the... MoreClosed 6 September 2019 -
Breast Screening Questionnaire
The NHS breast screening programme invites all women aged between 50 and 70 to attend screening every three years. Stockport is working to improve uptake of breast screening across the Borough. This questionnaire aims to improve our understanding of why women in Stockport chose to attend – or not attend – for breast screening so that we can make changes if we need to. Please complete the relevant questions if you are: A Stockport resident Aged... MoreClosed 31 August 2019 -
Re-Location and Expansion of Lisburne School
The outcome of this consultation can been seen here . The consultation regarding the expansion and re-location of Lisburne School closed on 3 rd May 2019. We would like to thank everyone who has taken time to respond. We have heard from parents/carers, staff, members of the local community and other interested parties. A report detailing the outcomes of consultation was considered by the Council’s Cabinet at its meeting on 18 th June 2019. The report is available to view here... MoreClosed 23 July 2019 -
Davenport and Cale Green Permit Parking Scheme Consultation
A Permit Parking Scheme is proposed in Davenport and Cale Green to include Adswood Lane East, Anglesea Avenue, Cale Street, Crosby Street, Lowfield Grove, Lowfield Road, Lyme Grove, Osbourne Road and Wellington Grove. Permit Parking Schemes aim to make parking easier for residents and businesses who don't have off-road parking. They are considered to support independent living in the community. It is proposed that this scheme be operational Monday – Saturday, 8am... MoreClosed 12 July 2019 -
Proposed Little Moor Local Centre Improvements
There is a proposed improvement scheme for Hall Street and Little Moor Local Centre. The scheme aims to improve the environment with wider, paved footways and street furniture. The proposals include: A footway build-out and repaving between the Emigration pub and the signal controlled pedestrian crossing; A footway build-out and repaving between the Victoria pub and the vehicle access adjacent to 137 Hall Street; Tightening ... MoreClosed 5 July 2019 -
Open space Provision and Commuted Payments: Supplementary Planning Document (SPD)
The existing Stockport Council’s ‘Recreational Open Space Provision and Commuted Payments’ Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG), July 2006 outlines the commitment of the Council to promote a wide range of well-designed sport, leisure and play facilities. It is a material consideration in the determination of planning applications and assists the Council in securing local and national objectives in respect of sustainable development. The SPG needs to be refreshed to recognise... MoreClosed 28 June 2019 -
Merseyway- Adlington Walk Proposal
Plans to redevelop Merseyway Shopping Centre are moving forward with the announcement of two public events to look at the first stage of the centre’s redevelopment - the refurbishment of Adlington Walk. Adlington Walk is a covered area of the centre that links off the main mall to Chestergate and the Old Town. We would welcome your views on the proposals which include reconfiguring and rebranding Adlington Walk to create ‘best in class’ community amenity and welfare facilities for... MoreClosed 17 June 2019 -
Planning Applications- Application Validation Checklist (AVC)
As a Local Planning Authority (LPA), Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council must publish a local list of information requirements for submitted planning applications, in addition to the national mandatory information requirements specified in the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 (as amended). This is to provide clarity to applicants on what information should accompany their applications. The LPA previously published the... MoreClosed 17 April 2019 -
SEND JSNA Report Consultation
A Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) is a review of the current and future health and social care needs of a defined community; in this case the population aged 0 to 25 living with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) in Stockport. We welcome your views on a report that summarises the information that we currently hold about children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disability (SEND) in Stockport. It includes recommendations which will help... MoreClosed 9 April 2019 -
Your Feedback: Litter and waste issues in your area
Keep Britain Tidy is conducting a survey on behalf of Stockport Council to gather the residents’ views of litter and waste issues in their area, and would welcome your feedback. By participating in the survey, you will have the opportunity to enter a prize draw to win one of three £50 Love2shop Gift Vouchers. The survey takes up to 10 minutes to complete and will close at 9am on Monday 8 April 2019. MoreClosed 8 April 2019 -
Open Space Provision and Commuted Payments: Supplementary Planning Document (SPD)
The existing Stockport Council’s ‘Recreational Open Space Provision and Commuted Payments’ Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG), July 2006 outlines the commitment of the Council to promote a wide range of well-designed sport, leisure and play facilities. It is a material consideration in the determination of planning applications and assists the Council in securing local and national objectives in respect of sustainable development. The SPG needs to be refreshed to recognise... MoreClosed 22 March 2019 -
The Greater Manchester Plan for Homes, Jobs and the Environment
Greater Manchester's Plan for Homes, Jobs and the Environment: The Greater Manchester Spatial Framework, is all about making our city region fit for the future and one of the best places in the world to live, work and visit. MoreClosed 18 March 2019 -
Mayoral Development Corporation - Regenerating Stockport's Town Centre West
Stockport’s Town Centre West is set to become Greater Manchester’s newest, greenest, and coolest affordable urban neighbourhood. History and nature set a great context for streets and buildings to quickly establish a distinctive urban environment and a truly sustainable place to live. Town Centre West will be a walkable neighbourhood at the heart of things. It will provide a choice of homes and workspace. Residents and business... MoreClosed 10 March 2019 -
Taxi Licensing Consultation
Private hire vehicles are licensed to undertake pre-booked journeys through a licensed private hire operator. There is currently no condition requiring a licensed private hire vehicle to display the details of the licensed private hire operator for whom they are working. Stockport Council is considering making it a condition of a private hire vehicle licence that the name of the private hire operator under which the vehicle is working is displayed on the vehicle bodywork. This... MoreClosed 25 February 2019 -
Special Provision Capital Fund to re-build and expand Lisburne School
Local Authorities have a duty to support all children and young people, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), and must make sure that there are enough good school places for all pupils. The Government has allocated Stockport £1.64m through the Special Provision Capital Fund (SPCF), divided across 2018 to 2021. The funding is to assist the Local Authority in creating new places and improving existing facilities for children and young people with SEND in... MoreClosed 22 February 2019 -
Stockport Cycling and Walking Plan
The existing walking and cycling strategies for Stockport were adopted in 2010 and 2000 respectively and therefore require revision to take account of changes which have been made to transport infrastructure in the Borough over that time. This plan sets out a long term vision for cycling and walking in Stockport, and provides an overarching framework and evidence base to set out: The value of cycling and walking in delivering wider policies and strategies. The current context of... MoreClosed 15 February 2019 -
Stockport Active Communities Strategy
The purpose of the Active Communities Strategy is to: • Summarise findings from Stockport's Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) about n eeds and priorities for health and wellbeing in relation to physical activity and our cultural offer. • I nform the public about our proposals for an A ctive Community. • Outline a whole system view ... MoreClosed 15 February 2019 -
Stockport Town Centre Metroshuttle Consultation
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... MoreClosed 18 January 2019 -
Stockport Street Cleaning, Park and Highway Verge Maintenance Consultation
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... MoreClosed 11 January 2019 -
Stockport Council's Approach to Fees and Charges Consultation
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... MoreClosed 6 January 2019 -
Admissions and Term Dates Consultation
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... MoreClosed 31 December 2018 -
Stockport Local Assistance Scheme Consultation
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... MoreClosed 21 December 2018 -
Age Friendly Survey
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... MoreClosed 19 December 2018 -
Libraries Consultation
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... MoreClosed 15 December 2018 -
Woodford Neighbourhood Draft Plan
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... MoreClosed 7 December 2018 -
Shaw Heath Park - Play Area Improvements
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... MoreClosed 4 December 2018 -
Council Tax Discount Scheme
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. MoreClosed 23 November 2018
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