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Awareness of Fostering in Stockport
We are consulting in order to improve our fostering service and how we communicate it to the public. Fostering is one of a number of care options that offers children a home when they are unable to live with their birth family. In the UK around 80 per cent of looked after children live with foster families. It involves looking after children with different needs for different periods of time, receiving a weekly foster carer’s allowance. MoreOpened 30 May 2018 -
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... MoreOpened 14 January 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... MoreOpened 24 September 2019 -
Marple Leisure and Community Hub- Phase Two Public Engagement
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 feedback to inform the work we’ve been doing since. Marple Pool has been closed since 2018 for health and safety reasons and would not be able to reopen without significant investment.... MoreOpened 2 December 2020 -
Tell us about Health and Social Care priorities
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 and brings it together into one plan. It will support the ONE Stockport Borough Plan which aims to make Stockport a great place to live and a healthy and thriving town. We want to hear your... MoreOpened 18 May 2021 -
Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) Renewal Consultation - Responsible Dog Ownership
Stockport Council is consulting on proposals to renew the existing Public Space Protection Order promoting responsible dog ownership in the borough. MoreOpened 28 July 2021 -
Stockport Active Communities Strategy 2022- 2030
The Active Communities Strategy was launched in 2019 and aims to support Stockport residents to become more active and to enjoy the health, social and environmental benefits of being more active. We are currently refreshing the strategy to make sure it still works for the people of Stockport. Evidence that physical activity and movement are good for us is undisputed. However, the factors that currently result in a less active lifestyle are complex. As a... MoreOpened 29 November 2021 -
School Admissions and Term Dates Consultation 2023-24
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 Governig 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. ... MoreOpened 3 December 2021 -
Gambling Policy in Stockport
As a local authority Stockport Council is responsible for the licensing of a wide range gambling premises within the Stockport area, these include casinos, betting shops, bingo premises and gaming centres. The Council has a Gambling Policy which provides a framework around what issues will be considered relevant when determining gambling applications, what standards are expected, and, what action can be taken when things go wrong. The Council is required by law to review its... MoreOpened 3 December 2021 -
Road Safety around Schools – Brookside Primary School
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... MoreOpened 7 December 2021 -
Road Safety around Schools – Bredbury Green Primary School
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... MoreOpened 9 December 2021 -
Minimum Fare 2022
Stockport’s hackney carriage trade association have approached the Council and requested the introduction of a prebooked minimum journey fee for Hackney Carriages. Please see the related documents below to read more about how Private hire and Hackney carriage taxis differ. MoreOpened 23 December 2021 -
Road Safety around Schools – St Matthew's C of E Primary School
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... MoreOpened 5 January 2022 -
Heaton Chapel Active Neighbourhood
In October 2020, Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) undertook a consultation on Active Neighbourhoods, following the initial consultation Heaton Chapel was picked to run an Active Neighbourhood trial. An Active Neighbourhood is aimed at helping local residents to make short trips by foot, bicycle or public transport which can be achieved through new crossings, new walking and cycling routes and measures to prevent ‘rat-running’, along with a variety of other... MoreOpened 17 January 2022 -
Access Control Policy
In July 2020, the government released new guidance for local authorities to follow on designing high quality, safe cycle infrastructure. The Council is currently reviewing its procedures to ensure it supports this guidance alongside the current legislation in the Equality Act 2010. The Council is also working with its maintenance and design teams to implement these procedures across the borough. The Council is aware that access controls mean that routes are not accessible for... MoreOpened 17 January 2022 -
Bee Networks Crossings Proposals
The Bee Network, unveiled in 2018, is a plan to revolutionise travel across Greater Manchester, making active travel the number one choice for travelling to work, to school and to the shops. But this can only happen if trips by foot or by cycling are a safe and pleasant experience. The network will be made up of more than 1,800 miles of routes and will be the largest joined-up system of walking and cycling routes in the UK. Once built, the network will better connect every... MoreOpened 20 January 2022 -
Heatons to Stockport Walking and Cycling Route
In summer 2020, Stockport Council introduced measures to improve walking and cycling along a 3.3km route of quieter streets between Heaton Chapel and Stockport Town Centre . This was part of the national Emergency Active Travel Fund (EATF) which enabled local authorities to use temporary interventions to encourage travel on foot or by bike whilst maintaining social distancing and avoiding overcrowding on public transport. Since the measures have been in place, we... MoreOpened 24 January 2022 -
Consultation on the impacts of joint tenancies on victims of domestic abuse
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities is seeking views on the impacts of the law on joint tenancies on victims of domestic abuse in the social rented sector. We are interested in whether: perpetrators are using their ability to end a joint tenancy to threaten the victim with homelessness; victims feel trapped in their joint tenancy with the perpetrator; the current guidance for social landlords is sufficient to support... MoreOpened 15 February 2022 -
Local Connection Requirements for Social Housing for Victims of Domestic Abuse
During the passage of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 concerns were raised relating to removing local connection tests for domestic abuse victims who apply for social housing. The government wishes to consult on regulations to prevent local authorities applying a local connection to victims of domestic abuse applying for social housing. The consultation will consider the scope of regulations and the circumstances in which the exemption would apply. The Department for Levelling Up,... MoreOpened 15 February 2022 -
All-Age Mental Health & Wellbeing Strategy
Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. We want to hear about what matters to you, and your ideas for how we can work together look after all of our mental health and wellbeing. While many of us experience mental illness at some time in our lives, mental health is more than the absence of illness. Positive mental health means feeling safe and able to cope, with a sense of connection with people, communities and the wider environment. “Mental well-being”... MoreOpened 24 February 2022 -
Your neighbourhood. Your police. Your say.
Help us build your new GMP neighbourhood policing team. We're building a new GMP and this is your once-in-a-generation opportunity to influence how we develop significant improvements to neighbourhood policing in your area. This is your neighbourhood. We are your police. This is your time to have your say in what we do for you and your community. Please take just a few minutes to complete this survey. The findings will contribute to our review of neighbourhood policing... MoreOpened 4 March 2022 -
School Streets Stockport - St Joseph's Primary School
Stockport Council is seeking residents’ views on its School Streets proposals for a short-term trial in Summer 2022 before the school break. St Josephs School has put itself forward to take part and we’d like your views to help ensure the proposed trial is appropriate and a success. What is a School Street? School Streets aim to make the streets around schools safer and healthier for pupils and parents to encourage more people to... MoreOpened 7 March 2022 -
School Streets Stockport - Adswood Primary School
Stockport Council is seeking residents’ views on its School Streets proposals for a short-term trial in Summer 2022 before the school break. Adswood School has put itself forward to take part and we’d like your views to help ensure the proposed trial is appropriate and a success. What is a School Street? School Streets aim to make the streets around schools safer and healthier for pupils and parents to encourage more people to... MoreOpened 7 March 2022 -
School Streets Stockport - Bradshaw Hall Primary School
Stockport Council is seeking residents’ views on its School Streets proposals for a short-term trial in Summer 2022 before the school break. Bradshaw Hall Primary School has put itself forward to take part and we’d like your views to help ensure the proposed trial is appropriate and a success. What is a School Street? School Streets aim to make the streets around schools safer and healthier for pupils and parents to encourage more... MoreOpened 7 March 2022 -
School Streets Stockport - St Mary's CE Primary School
Stockport Council is seeking residents’ views on its School Streets proposals for a short-term trial in Summer 2022 before the school break. St Mary's CE Primary School has put itself forward to take part and we’d like your views to help ensure the proposed trial is appropriate and a success. What is a School Street? School Streets aim to make the streets around schools safer and healthier for pupils and parents to encourage more... MoreOpened 7 March 2022 -
School Streets Stockport - St Matthew's Primary School
Stockport Council is seeking residents’ views on its School Streets proposals for a short-term trial in Summer 2022 before the school break. St Matthew's Primary School has put itself forward to take part and we’d like your views to help ensure the proposed trial is appropriate and a success. What is a School Street? School Streets aim to make the streets around schools safer and healthier for pupils and parents to encourage more... MoreOpened 7 March 2022 -
School Streets Stockport - Our Lady's Primary School
Stockport Council is seeking residents’ views on its School Streets proposals for a short-term trial in Summer 2022 before the school break. Our Lady's Primary School has put itself forward to take part and we’d like your views to help ensure the proposed trial is appropriate and a success. What is a School Street? School Streets aim to make the streets around schools safer and healthier for pupils and parents to encourage more... MoreOpened 7 March 2022 -
School Streets Stockport - Cheadle Primary School
Stockport Council is seeking residents’ views on its School Streets proposals for a short-term trial in Summer 2022 before the school break. Cheadle Primary School has put itself forward to take part and we’d like your views to help ensure the proposed trial is appropriate and a success. What is a School Street? School Streets aim to make the streets around schools safer and healthier for pupils and parents to encourage more... MoreOpened 7 March 2022 -
School Streets Stockport - St John’s Primary School
Stockport Council is seeking residents’ views on its School Streets proposals for a short-term trial in Summer 2022 before the school break. St John’s Primary School has put itself forward to take part and we’d like your views to help ensure the proposed trial is appropriate and a success. What is a School Street? School Streets aim to make the streets around schools safer and healthier for pupils and parents to encourage more... MoreOpened 7 March 2022 -
Safe Streets Save Lives on Stonepail Road, Gatley
As part of the borough wide ‘One Stockport’ initiative, Stockport Council introduced a series of traffic calming measures in Gatley and other areas within Stockport. The measures we have implemented are to make the local areas safer for everyone who uses it using the government’s Safe Streets Saves Lives grant. The Network Management Section received a request from your Local Highway Ward Spokesperson to trial a part road closure on Stonepail Road, Gatley. With the... MoreOpened 11 March 2022
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