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It’s exam results day for students across Stockport

Students from across Stockport are celebrating after receiving their exam results

Stockport Council’s Job Fair Sept 2024

If you’re looking for a fresh challenge in your career, Stockport Council could be the place for you to match your ambitions.

Roll out the red carpet – Stockport’s in the spotlight..again!

Stockport’s unique architecture and culture form the backdrop for the BBC’s latest show ‘Daddy Issues’.

Will the Wheel Trim Shady please stand up?

Stockport-born artist Nick Entwistle reinvents the wheel trim for Stockport Town of Culture

18 March 2024

Gifted sculpture trail celebrates best of Stockport through eyes of students

Arts students, led by a graduate from Stockport College, are launching a special temporary sculpture trail in celebration of Stockport, to mark the opening of the new Viaduct Park

18 March 2024

Transforming Stockport: Interchange Opening marks milestone in £1 Billion town centre regeneration

Stockport’s new multi-million-pound, state-of-the-art transport interchange and rooftop park has opened to the public in a historic and landmark moment for the town

18 March 2024

15 March 2024

Sunday Times hails Stockport as the best place to live in the North West

Hot on the heels of being named best place to retire, buy your first home and one of the 25 best places to shop, Stockport has been hailed as best place to live in the North West

15 March 2024

Progress made with contractor appointment in final stage as work begins to make Forum Theatre in Romiley safe for opening

Work has been ongoing to make the Forum Theatre in Romiley safe following the discovery of Reinforced Aerated Autoclave Concrete (RAAC)

15 March 2024

Young artists’ work spreads kindness and joy throughout Stockport

Young people have been creating artworks in a series of arts and crafts workshops called the Hidden Project

Primary school pupils in fine voice making sweet music with Stockport Youth Orchestra

A music project is showcasing a new collection of songs about the borough to be played by primary schools and orchestras across the area

8 March 2024

Art exhibition tells Stockport NHS COVID stories

A special exhibition at Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery is telling the story of the experience of those in the NHS working through the COVID-19 pandemic

8 March 2024

Statement from Leader of the Council on Chief Executive position

8 March 2024

Council signs up to Citizens Advice Council Tax Protocol

Stockport Council has signed up to a Citizens Advice Council Tax Protocol for helping people in the borough who are struggling to pay their Council Tax

7 March 2024

Work progressing on Stockport’s innovative space for creativity, discovery and inspiration at the heart of the town centre

Stockport is pioneering an innovative plan to increase footfall and inspire a love of learning and creativity in children and adults...

7 March 2024

Day of play will be fun for all the family in Edgeley this weekend

A host of fun activities are taking place in Edgeley this weekend to celebrate the launch of ‘On the Way Play SK’

Vernon Mill Remembers

Stockport’s Cotton Mills and the lives of the people who worked in them will be the focus of a weekend of events at Vernon Mill Art Studios

Council Tax statement from Cllr Mark Hunter, Leader of Stockport Council

When I was elected Leader of the council two years ago, I was all too aware of the economic challenges we all faced.

Budget and Council Tax 2024/25

During the financial year 2024/25 the Council plans to spend £788m on the provision of a wide range of services to Stockport residents.

4 March 2024

How to find out more about the referendum for Marple’s Neighbourhood Plan

The Marple Neighbourhood Forum has been developing a plan for their area over recent years.

4 March 2024

1 March 2024

Viaduct Park: Stockport's newest gem, a landmark achievement in town's £1bn regeneration

Stockport’s new town centre park, the first of its kind in the UK, has officially been named following a public vote

1 March 2024

Stockport’s COVID Community Commemoration Project reflects on pandemic

Sunday 3 March marks the fourth National Day of Reflection to remember those who have passed, support each other, and connect with loved ones affected by the Covid-19 pandemic

1 March 2024

29 February 2024

More than 50 events lined up across 25 locations as FREE Stockport Town of Culture Weekender promises fun for all ages

Carnival of the Animals parade, live music, comedy acts, music, theatre & dance performances, sports workshops, gardening, crafts, history tours, free entry to local venues & more

29 February 2024

16 February 2024

Contractors set to address RAAC and long-term safety at Forum Theatre in Romiley

Stockport Council confirm contractors will be appointed this month to begin work on the Forum Theatre in Romiley

16 February 2024

National recognition for Stockport Council and its partners

The great work done by teams and individuals at Stockport Council has been recognised after being named finalists in a number of categories in two national prestigious awards

16 February 2024

DfE announces Stockport's RAAC affected schools are part of School Rebuilding Programme.

The Department for Education announced that two Stockport schools affected by Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC), will be included in the School Rebuilding Programme