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Stockport Council commemorates White Ribbon Day

Stockport Council champions ending violence against women and girls on White Ribbon Day and raises a flag in front of Stockport town hall on Friday, 24th November.

'On The Way Play SK' launches in Edgeley with 'Portable Play Time' and 'A Child’s Eye View' Play Trails

Castle Street in Edgeley will be transformed with natural play structures and informal seating in an underused pedestrianised area

Call to ensure funding is released to make Stockport stations accessible for all

The council is hoping a TfGM bid for funding to make stations in the borough accessible is announced at the Autumn Statement on Wednesday

Stockport’s business community gather for official launch of Merseyway Innovation Centre

Entrepreneurs, business leaders, councillors and more recently gathered to celebrate the official launch of Merseyway Innovation Centre.

Stockport Council relaunch Family Support Vouchers as part of the Warm and Well initiative to help support families with the rising cost-of-living

To ensure the well-being and warmth of residents throughout the upcoming winter season, Stockport Council has reintroduced a Support Voucher scheme to assist thousands of families.

15 November 2023

Budget proposals move to the consultation phase

Stockport Council is asking the public about its budget proposals to deliver a balanced budget for the 2024/25 financial year, with the consultation phase opening 15 November.

15 November 2023

Shopkeeper ordered to pay almost £8,000 for selling vape to a child

A Hazel Grove shopkeeper has been convicted of selling a vape to a 14-year-old child.

Bramall Hall wins top gong at prestigious regional Wedding Industry Awards

As Stockport continues as Greater Manchester’s Town of Culture, Stockport Events entered the regional Wedding Industry Awards & Bramall Hall was named Best (Historic) Wedding Venue

10 November 2023

Stockport residents can check their eligibility for green home improvements

Greater Manchester residents eligible for free tailored advice, support, and home improvements to lower their energy bills and make their homes greener

10 November 2023

Stockport Council pledge to armed forces community

The Armed Forces Covenant was renewed by Stockport Council in a ceremony held at Stockport Town Hall.

10 November 2023

17 November 2023

Bramhall High School

Bramhall High School - W/C Monday 20 November

17 November 2023

Partnership working ensured face-to-face learning for St Thomas' C of E Primary School

Thanks to a boroughwide team effort, pupils & teachers settled back at their desks in just 2 days after Reinforced Aerated Autoclave Concrete was found at St Thomas' C of E Primary

Digitober may be over, but Stockport Digifest is around the corner!

We're planning more activities to engage residents with digital, as it's an essential part of everyday life.

6 November 2023

Taxi driver convicted of faking taxi licence and driving while uninsured after Stockport Council investigation

A taxi driver has been convicted of fraud & driving without insurance after using a fake taxi licence since July 2018 following an investigation by Stockport’s Taxi Licensing team

6 November 2023

Top Tips to keep your home warm this Winter

Now the clocks have gone back, Stockport Council has a range of support and advice available to help this Winter.

3 November 2023

Stockport’s Warm Spaces initiative heats up again for Winter 2023

Over 90 attendees met on Wednesday, November 1 to relaunch Stockport’s Warm Spaces initiative

3 November 2023

30 October 2023

Rapid plan developed to ensure face-to-face learning for St Thomas’ C of E Primary School, Marriott Street

In line with advice on RAAC in education settings, Stockport Council made the decision at last week to temporarily close St Thomas’ C of E Primary School this Monday and Tuesday

30 October 2023

19 October 2023

Half Term Holiday Fun in Stockport

As Stockport continues to celebrate being Greater Manchester’s Town of Culture, there are a host of half term activities available to keep families entertained this school holiday

19 October 2023

17 October 2023

Six arrests and £80,000 of illegal vapes seized in Stockport

Trading Standards officers from Stockport Council seized £80,000 of illegal single use vapes and six arrests were made during a joint operation with GMP in a high visibility day

17 October 2023

5 October 2023

Want to work alongside Stockport Council?

Are you a Stockport-based trade business? Maybe you’re a corporate consultant with a passion for making a real difference?

5 October 2023

12 October 2023

Stockport named a great place for young and old to live

Stockport has been lauded a great place to live and aspire to put down roots whatever your age, after being hailed as both one of the best places to buy a first home and to retire

12 October 2023

28 September 2023

Up to £1,000 available to open Stockport buildings as warm spaces

Stockport's popular warm spaces scheme returns for this winter.

28 September 2023

20 September 2023

All Eligible Greater Manchester Residents Urged To Get Their Winter Vaccines As Soon As Possible

This Autumn, NHS Greater Manchester (GM) is urging every eligible person in the region to get their winter vaccines for flu and COVID-19 as soon as possible

20 September 2023

La Boca to La Stocka paints Stockport as Town of Culture

As Stockport celebrates being this year’s Greater Manchester Town of Culture...

1 September 2023

It’s ‘Lights, Camera, Action’ for Stockport

Stockport is ‘ready for its close up’ after fast gaining a reputation as the Hollywood of the North

1 September 2023

3 July 2023

In Memory of Lord Bob Kerslake, Chair of the Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation Board

It is with deepest sadness the Council have learnt of the passing of the Chair of Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) Board, Lord Bob Kerslake, after a short illness.

3 July 2023

13 September 2023

Town of Culture funding available for new activities and projects

Community groups, creative and cultural organisations now have the opportunity to apply for funding

13 September 2023

12 May 2023

Council Provider Alterative Futures Group Grows Social Value In Stockport

Health and support charity Alternative Futures Group (AFG) is expanding support services into Stockport for the first time after winning a bid with social value at its heart.

12 May 2023

Dementia Action Week

Next week, from 15-21 is the Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Action Week, its biggest and longest running awareness campaign.

24 March 2023

Stockport Council achieve Real Living Wage accreditation

Stockport Council has made an important commitment that supports its employees at a time when many workers nationally are struggling with the cost-of-living crisis.

24 March 2023

20 March 2023

Got a spare room? Then Stockport needs YOU

Join a growing group of Hosts!

20 March 2023

23 February 2023

National Empty Homes Week

Empty Homes Week runs from 27 February to 5 March 2023 and aims to raise awareness of long-term empty homes.

23 February 2023

17 January 2023

Stockport Council learning disabilities support workers start work together and retire on same day 40 years later

When 16-year-olds Kathryn Smith and Fiona Fisher both started a Youth Training Scheme (YTS) together on the same day in 1983, earning the princely sum of £25 a week and bus fare -

17 January 2023

10 January 2023

Successful funding bid for Stockport’s Supported Housing Improvement Programme

Stockport Council has been successful in its bid for funding to develop a Supported Housing Improvement Programme

10 January 2023

15 September 2022

Autumn/Winter Covid-19 Vaccination Programme Information

Vaccinations are now under way in Stockport to help protect people against Covid-19 and flu, led by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care (NHS GM) and Stockport Council

15 September 2022

19 June 2023

Bank Holiday Health Advice at Your Fingertips

Health advice is just a few clicks away if you need medical help this Bank Holiday Monday, 29 August, by calling NHS 111 or visiting NHS 111 online - www.111.nhs.uk

19 June 2023

17 May 2023

Local Covid-19 Vaccination Offer Extended into August

Stockport’s popular town centre Covid-19 vaccination clinic offer at the One Stockport Hub, has been extended and will remain open throughout August

17 May 2023

Get vaccinated at Stockport’s latest pop up COVID-19 vaccination clinic

Stockport residents are being urged by health bosses to “Get Boosted Now” to give themselves better protection from the Omicron COVID-19 variant

Pregnant women urged to #GetBoostedNow

Pregnant women are being urged to get vaccinated after experts warn catching Covid in the later stages of pregnancy can have serious consequences for mother and baby

Extended vaccination options until the end of January

Vaccination options across Stockport have been extended by Health Chiefs until the end of January in a bid to increase the number of people who are protected against COVID-19

5 January 2022

Confirmatory PCR tests to be temporarily suspended for positive lateral flow test results

From 11th January, people who receive positive lateral flow results for COVID-19 will be required to self-isolate immediately & won’t be required to take a confirmatory PCR test

5 January 2022

14 December 2021

Extra COVID-19 vaccinations clinics will take place in the One Stockport Hub in Mersey Square this week

14 December 2021

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

8 December 2021

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

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.