Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council

Community, People and Living

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These pages contain much varied information for the Stockport community, including details of how you can tell us how you think your local area can be improved.

Births, Marriages and Deaths
The Stockport Registration Service is responsible for the registration of births, marriages and deaths in Stockport.

Community and Neighbourhood
Information about community strategies, buildings, grants and projects in Stockport, as well as information about neighbourhood schemes.

Community Safety
Information about Community Safety programmes in the borough

Diversity & Equality
The latest information on Diversity and Equality related developments at Stockport Council.

Ethnic Communities
Information about ethnic communities within Stockport.

Grants for Community Groups and Voluntary Organisations
Information about the types of grants available for Community Groups and Voluntary Organisations.

Have you got a ‘Big Idea’?
Have you a ‘Big Idea’ about how your local area can be improved? What would make your community flourish and do well? If you had the power, how would you make this happen?

History and Heritage
With a Town Centre heritage trail, many historic buildings and structures, and the council's own historic image archive, all supported by a thriving community of heritage enthusiasts, Stockport is a town that's proud of its history.

International Liaison Office
Information about the International Liaison Office and Town Twinning

Lifelong Learning, Continuing and Community Education
Every year, the Continuing Education Service provides adult education courses for thousands of learners in a variety of locations in Stockport. Courses are offered in large Continuing Education Centres, in the workplace, in local settings such as schools, nurseries and community centres.

Proud of Stockport Awards
This is your chance to reward and recognise people who make a difference in Stockport by entering them in the borough's citizens’ awards: Proud of Stockport.

Stockport Boost