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You'll now need to sign up to our garden waste recycling scheme if you’d like us to collect your garden waste. Visit our webpage to find information about garden waste recycling and how to buy a permit.

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Mercado appointed as café operator for Stockroom, Stockport’s new cultural landmark 

22 April 2025

Stockroom, Stockport’s eagerly awaited cultural landmark, has named Mercado as the operator of its café ahead of its grand opening on May 24, 2025.

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Upcoming event

ND and SEND information and advice session

Wednesday 30 April at 10:00am

Advice session for parents and carers of neurodivergent children, and also of SEND children, with representatives from a number of services.

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Browse the One Stockport Live Well directory

Our directory brings together local support and things to do in the community to make it easier for people to help themselves, their families, and those they care for.

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Find out about current campaigns and local projects.

Cllr Foster-Grime with Cllr Mark Hunter at Stockroom.

Stockroom, Stockport’s newest cultural landmark, officially opening on the 24 May 2025

It’s a space for everyone, whether exploring a book, enjoying live performances, getting creative, or simply meeting up with friends. Visit the website to find out more.

28 March 2025
Stockport Town Hall

Stockport gets set to celebrate VE Day with community events and remembrance

A series of events across the borough will honour the courage, sacrifice and unity of the World War II generation.

24 April 2025
Councillor Grace Baynham and Councillor Mark Hunter pose with the TLC tipper crew in a wooded area of a park. They are holding litter pickers and rubbish bags, standing in front of daffodils and smiling.

Stockport's biggest clean-up is back - a community effort to tidy up our town!

Join us as we come together to spruce up Stockport.

4 April 2025