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  26 January 2026

  New photography exhibition celebrating local communities opens at Stockroom

  Opening on 29 January, Local/Connection brings together photographers from across Greater Manchester.

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  16 January 2026

  Stockroom: Shaped by you, embraced by all

  Since opening in May last year, Stockroom has firmly established itself as one of Stockport’s most vibrant, creative and welcoming public spaces.

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  16 January 2026

  Etherow Country Park in the spotlight after Manchester Evening News feature

  Etherow Country Park, one of Stockport’s much-loved parks, has been featured by the Manchester Evening News, highlighting the fantastic green spaces we have right on our doorstep.

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  14 January 2026

  Updated Joint Statement by Stockport Council, Autisk and PACTS

  We are pleased to confirm that temporary accommodation has now been secured for Autisk.

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  13 January 2026

  New garden waste permits now available

  Garden waste permits are now available to buy for collections from 1 April 2026.

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  5 January 2026

  New homes, greener spaces, stronger communities: Stockport’s vision for 2026

  Cllr Mark Roberts, Leader of Stockport Council, looks ahead to what the next 12 months will bring for the borough.

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  31 December 2025

  First new National River Walk announced along the River Mersey

  Government has announced the the 21-kilometre ‘Mersey Valley Way’ is set to run from Stockport to Manchester.

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  24 December 2025

  Free bus travel all day for older and disabled residents from March 2026

  The change will go live on 1 March 2026.

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  16 December 2025

  Vitality brings over 1,000 jobs to Stockport Exchange

  The health insurance company will move into the thriving business district

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  11 December 2025

  Stockport celebrates SEND school excellence with Leader’s Christmas Card designed by pupil

  This year's card was designed by Clayton from Castle Hill High School

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  11 December 2025

  Stockport’s fostering families celebrated at Christmas Tree Festival

  Stockport Council’s fostering team has been getting into the festive spirit by taking part in this year's Christmas Tree Festival at St Paul's Church in Heaton Moor.

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  9 December 2025

  New Health and Social Care Career Academy launches to strengthen the care workforce

  Trafford and Stockport College Group, with the council and local sector employment organisations, has announced the new One Stockport Health and Social Care Career Academy.