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Stockport Council backs temporary disposable barbecue ban to help reduce wildfire risk

14 August 2026

The government ban follows the council asking businesses in the town to take the items off sale

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Upcoming event

British Street Food Awards

Sunday 23 August at 12:00pm

Stockport Foodie Friday in Stockport Market hosts the northern heat of the prestigious British Street Food Awards. A unique opportunity to spend a Sunday afternoon sampling some of the finest street food that the North has to offer.

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We Are One Stockport

Let's come together to celebrate the many amazing people powering Stockport, the people who give their time to make our borough a better place to live, work and grow.

23 July 2026
Bright rainbow sculpture, large brightly painted metal tubes to represent a rainbow with the playpark featuring a slide behind it.

50 things to do this summer: Your guide to a summer of fun in Stockport

We've unveiled our 50 things to do this summer guide, helping residents and visitors make the most of the holidays with a packed programme of events, family activities and experiences taking place across the borough.

10 August 2026
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Treat yourself to a cream tea by Arc

Treat yourself to a cream tea or an iced coffee at Hat Works with fresh scones made by Arc’s volunteers and if the weather is fine, why not take it out for a picnic in Viaduct Park.

16 July 2026