Stockport Council has a strong track record of taking action on the environmental issues. We recognise that in securing a better quality of life for everyone now and into the future we need to ensure that the environment is protected and enhanced whilst also meeting our social, cultural and economic needs.
Across our service and policy areas we strive to provide a clean and safe environment for the community, deliver sustainable development, help prevent local pollution, protect our parks and wildlife areas, reduce our contribution to climate change and help the community to do the same. Using the links below you can find out more about how the Council works to protect our local environment.
Animal Welfare
Information about animal welfare issues
Environmental Health
Information on the services offered by the Environmental Health Section.
Environmental Protection
Information about environmental protection issues
Pest Control
Pest Control and Environmental Cleansing
Planning and Building Regulations
Planning, Building and Planning Policy
Planning Policy
Planning Policy are responsible for the preparation and monitoring of the Stockport Unitary Development Plan and Local Development Framework, for providing planning policy advice and developing other planning guidance.
Rubbish Waste Recycling - Environmental Services
Useful information about household rubbish, recycling, litter, street cleansing, fly posting, fly tipping, graffiti, abandoned vehicles and public conveniences in Stockport.
Sustainability and Climate Change
For information about our sustainable development, environmental policies, how you can get involved in protecting our local environment, climate change and Fairtrade.