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• 13 December 2021

  Stockport Council advise caution when feeding wild birds

  Stockport Council is advising the public not to approach any sick or dead birds, and not to feed wild birds directly from your hands, due to cases of avian flu.

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  9 December 2021

  Feedback from residents and businesses has helped shape approved Market Place and Underbanks scheme

  Stockport Central Area Committee approved the plans for the town centre on December 2

• 8 December 2021

  Get your jab at the One Stockport Hub this week

  Give yourself a gift by getting you and your loved ones vaccinated before Christmas

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  8 December 2021

  Plans approved to put 21st Century library at the heart of Town Centre transformation

  Stockport Council has approved plans to put a new 21st Century library at the heart of a new £14.5m, government funded development in Merseyway.

• 7 December 2021

  Holiday activities and food clubs open for Stockport children this Christmas

  Give your children a Christmas break to remember this year!

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  7 December 2021

  Fund set up for HGV owners as Stockport prepares for introduction of GM-wide Clean Air Zone

  The Clean Air Zone, which will launch on 30 May 2022, will not include private cars, motorbikes and mopeds

• 6 December 2021

  Get jab for your 12 to 15 year olds off the to-do list before Christmas!

  With just under 3 weeks to go until Christmas, don’t forget to get vital jobs like outstanding COVID-19 jabs done

• 6 December 2021

  Stockport wants residents’ help to go carbon neutral

  The council is launching an online survey for residents to vote on how they may heat their homes in the near future

• 2 December 2021

  Gatley tree planting day to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee

  After the success of COP26 and Stockport Council’s Climate Action Now Summit, making the borough greener is high on the agenda.

• 1 December 2021

  Put your vaccination at the top of your Christmas list

  If you’re due your first, second or booster vaccination, there’s still time to get your jab, so don’t be left out in the cold

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  26 November 2021

  Stockport’s health and care heroes recognised

  The outstanding contributions made to the health and care of others across Stockport during the COVID-19 pandemic have been recognised at the ‘Stockport Health and Care Awards’.

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  26 November 2021

  You’re invited! Stockport Council’s first Inequalities Summit

  Stockport Council is hosting its first Inequalities Summit on Friday 10th December.

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  26 November 2021

  Corrie star lends support to Stockport’s Economic Recovery Plan

  Stockport’s Will Mellor is fronting a campaign to get Stockport businesses bouncing again as they recover from the impact of Covid.

• 25 November 2021

  Stockport Council to mark White Ribbon Day, 25th November, as elected Members and staff commit to ending male violence against women

  White Ribbon Day is 25th November, and Stockport Council is playing an active role in marking the day.

• 25 November 2021

  Parents have 3 more dates to book vaccinations for 12 to 15 year olds

  The latest vaccination programme for 12 to 15 year olds who missed out on their COVID vaccinations still has 3 dates available, with the next session this Saturday, 27 November

• 23 November 2021

  Getting jabbed is an essential part of Christmas planning

  The latest vaccination walk-in centre at the One Stockport Hub in Merseyway is offering COVID-19 vaccinations to eligible people without having to plan ahead with appointments

• 22 November 2021

  Marple Leisure and Community Hub Update, November 2021

  Following two phases of public engagement and ongoing discussion with local stakeholders, the Council is developing final proposals for a leisure and community hub in Marple.

• 22 November 2021

  Funding for community projects launched at Stockport’s first Climate Action Now Summit

  The Stockport Climate Action Now (CAN) fund will support residents, communities and schools to take action.

• 19 November 2021

  Stockport’s SEND Week of Action

  The week will highlight SEN Support and Early Help of Stockport’s children and young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

• 18 November 2021

  Help us to help you – choose the right healthcare this winter

  Stockport Council and its health partners recently launched a winter campaign to help Stockport residents stay safe and well as the weather gets colder.

• 18 November 2021

  Children aged 12 to 15 can now access new vaccination clinics

  A new vaccination offer allowing appointments to be booked for eligible 12 to 15 year olds in 4 Stockport sites has been announced by Stockport Council and Stockport CCG

• 17 November 2021

  Stockport Council update on Local Plan

  Stockport Council’s proposal for its Local Plan continues to make progress following months of engagement with the borough’s residents and businesses.

• 17 November 2021

  Council consider plans to put 21st Century library at the heart of Town Centre transformation to inspire young learners and bring thousands of visitors back to Stockport

  The council committed in July 2021 to explore future uses for the Central Library building that would retain public access to this well loved building.

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  15 November 2021

  Stockport residents try out new digital skills during successful Get Online Week

  People tried out a wide range of new digital activities for daily life, better health, work skills and just fun!

• 12 November 2021

  New walk-in vaccine centre opens in Merseyway

  A new vaccination walk in centre is being launched at the One Stockport Hub in the town centre offering free COVID vaccinations without the need to book

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  11 November 2021

  Bistro Marc at Winter’s prepares for grand opening in the new year!

  The iconic Winter's building in Stockport's historic Little Underbank is being transformed into a French restaurant

• 9 November 2021

  Making self-care a lifelong habit this Self-Care Week

  This Self-care Week (15 to 21 November) Stockport Council, Viaduct Care and Stockport CCG are encouraging people to practice self-care for a healthier and happier life.

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  9 November 2021

  'Turn it Off' campaign launched to clamp down on dirty air outside Stockport's schools

  Campaign will ask parents and guardians to turn off their car engines when waiting for children outside schools at pick up time

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  8 November 2021

  Children Win Awesome Lego Landmarks

  Three children from across the borough had their winning artwork turned into a bespoke Lego model by the clients at Pure Innovations, Pure Brick Studio.

• 3 November 2021

  Stockport: let’s talk about stress

  Stress Awareness Day (Wednesday 3 November) aims to increase awareness and knowledge about stress and how it affects us.

• 2 November 2021

  Government awards grant to develop plans for passenger rail link between Stockport and Ashton-under-Lyne

  £50,000 grant awarded to Transport for Greater Manchester, in partnership with Stockport and Tameside Council's, for proposal to create passenger rail link

• 15 July 2021

  COVID Doesn’t Care About Dates So Let’s Ramp Up Our Protection with Second Jabs

  COVID doesn’t care about dates and deadlines, so it’s vital that everyone has their second vaccination, say health bosses at NHS Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)

• 6 July 2021

  Mobile Vaccination Vans Heading for Stockport

  Three vaccination vans will be in Stockport this Thursday, 8 July, and Friday, 9 July from 10am to 4pm.

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  2 March 2018

  Hursthead Junior School football team reach national finals

  Local school Hursthead Junior in Stockport have qualified for the finals of the ‘Premier League Stars Tournament’ to be played on May 23rd at the home of Leicester City.