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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

  First look at Stockport’s newest indie hangout spot at Weir Mill

  Images show what the new entertainment space at Weir Mill is set to look like.

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  28 November 2025

  District Centres drive local success

  See what is happening in your area to improve the look and feel of your local high street

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  25 November 2025

  Stockport stands united against gender-based violence

  We've joined with partners to launch a powerful programme of events and initiatives to mark White Ribbon Day and the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence.

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  21 November 2025

  St James’ Catholic High School picks up top title at Educate Awards

  School picks up award for outstanding commitment to sport

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  20 November 2025

  Stockport receives £56m to accelerate the UK's largest town centre regeneration

  Town centre regeneration projects are set to accelerate with new landmark funding

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  20 November 2025

  Scandi favourite Søstrene Grene brings its world of ‘Hygge’ to Stockport on Friday 28 November

  Søstrene Grene brings its world of Danish design and ‘hygge’ to the heart of Stockport.

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  18 November 2025

  Stockport's Spectacular Sunday attracts thousands for a day of festive magic

  Stockport burst into life as over 50,000 people made their way into the town centre to enjoy this free event.

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  17 November 2025

  Stockport marks Carers Rights Day

  Stockport Council is proud to mark Carers Rights Day in partnership with Signpost for Carers.

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  13 November 2025

  Stockport Spectacular Sunday returns

  Over 200 Performers to Spread Festive Magic Across the Town Centre.

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  12 November 2025

  New affordable and social housing in Stockport town centre

  Stockport is celebrating another milestone in its town centre regeneration with the delivery of 131 new affordable homes

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  5 November 2025

  Preparing for Stockport’s future: Draft Local Plan consultation now open

  Have your say on the draft Local Plan...

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  29 October 2025

  Stockport celebrates Youth Work Week with events and new warm spaces for young people

  From 3 to 9 November, Stockport joins the national celebration of Youth Work Week, which highlights the life-changing impact of youth workers.

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  28 October 2025

  Remembrance in Stockport 2025

  Commemorative services and events taking place across the borough for Remembrance Sunday, 9 November.

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  23 October 2025

  New flexible workspace at historic Stockport Art College site

  A much-loved landmark will once again buzz with creativity and collaboration.

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  23 October 2025

  Partners unite for a safer summer in Stockport

  With autumn now getting underway, the Safe4Summer campaign is wrapping up. It has featured lots of activity taking place locally to help keep people safe.

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  21 October 2025

  Enjoy family fun and Halloween magic across Stockport this half term

  This October half term and beyond, Stockport is the place to be for fun, creativity, and a touch of Halloween magic – all without breaking the bank!

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  14 October 2025

  Milestone reached in restoring historic site into new neighbourhood with care facility

  Great progress has been made in the St Thomas' Gardens development

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  13 October 2025

  Clinic to have new home as next phase of Marple Hub project gets underway

  The NHS-run Marple Clinic will be based in a new purpose-built unit while the hub work continues

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  8 October 2025

  Festoon lighting project brightens Marple’s Market Street

  The project has been funded through a combination of UK Shared Prosperity Fund, local ward members budget, and funding raised directly by the community through crowdfunding

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  6 October 2025

  New era for Cheadle College as £27m campus officially opens

  The milestone was celebrated with a special event attended by staff, students, governors, key partners, and local stakeholders.

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  3 October 2025

  Stockport celebrates 100 years of War Memorial Art Gallery with ‘Beautiful Things’ exhibition and special ‘Carnival of Art’

  This autumn, Stockport proudly marks the centenary of one of its most cherished cultural landmarks – the Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery.

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  2 October 2025

  Stockport Council Leader and Group Leaders respond to attack at Heaton Park Synagogue, Manchester

  We are appalled by the tragic attack outside Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester this morning.

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  2 October 2025

  New Stockport fund to tackle employment inequality

  Sector 3, in partnership with Stockport Council, has recently launched the Stockport VCFSE Work and Skills Fund.

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  1 October 2025

  Town centre bridge renamed after hero steam locomotive driver

  The event was held on September 30 with Lord Hendy, Rail Minister, in attendance

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  30 September 2025

  Celebrating International Day of Older People in Stockport

  The borough will mark the event taking place on October 1

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  29 September 2025

  Stockport pushes the boundaries of regeneration as our MDC is set to expand

  Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) is set to expand in a UK first

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  18 September 2025

  Virtual careers week to be held in Stockport to showcase post-16 opportunities

  The event will provide free, impartial careers guidance to students in Years 10 to 13 as they consider their options after leaving secondary school and college

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  18 September 2025

  Stockport sets out bold 15-year plan for Town Centre East: 4,000 new homes, new school and riverside park

  We have unveiled a major 15-year vision to transform the east of the town centre, with 4,000 new homes, a new secondary school, a riverside park, and better transport links.

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  15 September 2025

  Banned window boss found guilty after fleeing to Florida

  Steven Wright was found guilty after an investigation by the council's Trading Standards team

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  12 September 2025

  Flags in public spaces - update

  Cllr Mark Roberts, leader of Stockport Council, has updated his statement on flags in public spaces ahead of Christmas light switch-ons

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  12 September 2025

  Falls Prevention Week

  Falls Prevention Week, 15 to 19 September, is about raising awareness and encouraging action to reduce the risk of falls.

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  12 September 2025

  Stockport Council launches Christmas appeal to support care leavers

  Stockport Council’s leaving care team has launched its annual Christmas appeal to support local care leavers across the borough.

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  11 September 2025

  A turn up for the books – Stockroom hits a quarter of a million visitors

  Stockport’s newest library and creative hub has welcomed over 250,000 visitors since opening its doors just three months ago.

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  9 September 2025

  Landmark town centre projects deliver 221 new affordable homes

  Two new housing developments in Stockport town centre are providing affordable homes for residents

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  9 September 2025

  From riverbanks to rooftops: Drone project in Stockport shortlisted for national award

  The Highways team has been nominated for two awards for their work

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  8 September 2025

  Free Blood Pressure Checks for Know Your Numbers Week

  High blood pressure often called the “silent killer” affects around 30% of adults across England, with men (34%) more impacted than women (27%).

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  4 September 2025

  GRIT Studios finds new home at Stockport 8 site with newly repurposed space

  A former vacant building at the site of Stockport 8 is being transformed into an artist hub

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  1 September 2025

  Support for families as children head back to school

  As September begins, many children across Stockport are starting nursery, reception, secondary school, or returning to familiar classrooms.

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  29 August 2025

  Stockport’s town centre transformation: for all of us, across the borough

  Stockport town centre has changed dramatically in recent years – and it’s all about making the town a better place to live, work and enjoy.

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  22 August 2025

  Stockport Council encourages local residents to become foster carers

  Stockport Council is getting out in the fresh air to find kind-hearted, community-minded people to provide loving, nurturing homes for local children who desperately need one.

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  15 August 2025

  Summer in full swing as families enjoy events across Stockport

  There’s something for everyone—many events are free and drop-in, making it easy to enjoy a day out without breaking the bank.

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  11 August 2025

  New Leaving Care Hub opens in Stockport: Shaped by young people, built for their future

  The hub will improve support and opportunities for those transitioning from care to independent adulthood.

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  7 August 2025

  Demand keeps growing as new traders bring fresh flavour and fragrance to Stockport Market

  Two new traders join the line-up of stallholders.

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  30 July 2025

  Interdisciplinary artist Maya Chowdhry commissioned for the second Stockport Creative Campus installation

  The project will explore the town's landscape through workshops and a public installation.

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  30 July 2025

  A34 speed limit change to support £33m corridor upgrade

  The new speed limit on a stretch of the road near Kingsway School will come into force in August

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  24 July 2025

  Free summer workshops to inspire young artists for art gallery centenary celebrations

  100 years ago, Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery was opened as a place to commemorate those who had given their lives in the First World War.

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  23 July 2025

  Summer surge in Stockport’s Underbanks as regeneration unlocks new wave of independent businesses

  The area – once dubbed “Stockport’s Soho”– has seen £7million of investment through Stockport Council and the National Lottery Heritage Fund

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  23 July 2025

  Stockport’s innovation boom: Merseyway Innovation Centre nears full capacity in under two years

  Stockport’s innovation economy is gathering pace, as Merseyway Innovation Centre (MIC) hits 97% occupancy less than two years after opening.

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  14 July 2025

  Biscuit maker pumps £21million into Stockport site

  London-headquartered pladis, which owns the McVitie’s brand, confirmed the move was part of a wider package of investments in the UK worth £68 million

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  10 July 2025

  Family fun across Stockport this summer as town launches biggest ever events programme

  Stockport is gearing up for one of its biggest ever free summer programmes – packed with inclusive events, activities and creative days out for families across the borough.

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  10 July 2025

  Welcome to the world: First baby officially registered at Stockroom in historic moment for Stockport

  Parents Jen and Dan Nixon from Cheadle registered the birth of their baby, three-week-old Brianna.

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  4 July 2025

  Stockport Children’s Book Awards mark 30 years with special ceremony

  This year’s annual Stockport Children’s Book Awards ceremony was held this week – and the night was made extra special as the awards celebrated its 30th year.

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  3 July 2025

  Stockroom launches powerful new digital artwork by international artist Di Mainstone

  The exhibition launches on 10 July.

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  3 July 2025

  Stockport shopkeeper prosecuted over sale of illegal disposable vapes

  He received a sentence of 32 weeks custody, suspended for 12 months.

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  2 July 2025

  Stockport supports ‘Safer Streets Summer Initiative’ to reduce crime in town centres and keep people safe

  This week sees the Greater Manchester partners’ launch of the Home Office ‘Safer Streets Summer Initiative’ aimed at reducing crime across our town centres and communities.

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  2 July 2025

  New community-led fund launched to support refugees and people seeking asylum in Stockport

  A grant programme has been launched to support voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations in Stockport working to help refugees and people seeking asylum.

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  1 July 2025

  Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery to celebrate 100 years with special exhibition

  100 years ago, the Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery was built to honour those who sacrificed their lives in the First World War.

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  27 June 2025

  Stockport named Local Authority of the Year — a moment to reflect, refocus and say thank you

  The judges praised Stockport’s ‘collective energy’ and highlighted the council’s commitment to people-centred progress

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  27 June 2025

  Support available in Stockport this summer

  The summer holidays are approaching, and while children across Stockport might be looking forward to a break from school, it can be a difficult time financially for many families.