Overview

The borough of Stockport is made up of 21 wards with 3 councillors representing each ward.

The council is composed of 63 councillors (as of 20 May 2026):

  • Liberal Democrats: 34
  • Labour, including Labour and Co-operative: 14
  • Green: 4
  • Stockport Community Group: 4
  • Independent Ratepayers: 3
  • Reform UK: 2
  • Conservatives: 1
  • Independent: 1

Councillors are normally elected for a period of 4 years. Elections usually take place on the first Thursday in May on 3 out of 4 years.

To find out which ward you live in, use the map below: