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  Yesterday

  Stockport Council backs temporary disposable barbecue ban to help reduce wildfire risk

  The government ban follows the council asking businesses in the town to take the items off sale

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  Yesterday

  Libraries at the heart of summer fun and support in Stockport

  From free family activities and Storytime sessions to advice, support and opportunities to meet new people.

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  Yesterday

  Businesses and residents urged to help reduce disposable barbecue fire risk

  Stockport Council is calling on the borough’s businesses and residents to help reduce the risk of fires caused by disposable barbecues during the current spell extreme heat

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  13 August 2026

  How a Reddish café is helping people connect, find support and Live Well

  A community café in Reddish is helping people build friendships, access support and feel more connected.

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  13 August 2026

  New bus routes and night services for 192 confirmed for Stockport

  Residents will benefit from new and improved Bee Network bus services connecting communities with Stockport town centre, Manchester Airport and the wider city region

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  12 August 2026

  Exam results day: Support available for young people and families

  Students who would like advice about their next steps can access a range of support.

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  11 August 2026

  Ten years of Mockingbird: supporting nearly 50 fostering families in Stockport

  Stockport Council Fostering Service’s ground-breaking Mockingbird programme is celebrating 10 years of helping support Stockport’s fostering community.

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  11 August 2026

  Students build construction skills through summer programme

  Students at risk of NEET were able to learn practical trade skills this summer break

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  31 July 2026

  Greater Manchester Mayoral Election Results 2026

  An election for the new Greater Manchester Mayor was held on Thursday, July 30

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  30 July 2026

  Bin collection update - July 30, 2026

  We've listened to the concerns raised over the last few days about bin collections across Stockport

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  28 July 2026

  Offerton celebrates football pioneer Myra Lypnyckyj as part of 60 year celebrations

  A special screening of The Corinthians: We Were The Champions has brought the community together to celebrate the remarkable story.

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  28 July 2026

  Millie's Trust celebrates becoming Fostering Friendly

  Stockport-charity, Millie’s Trust has become the latest company to become fostering friendly in a move that supports foster carers, and local children and young people in Stockport