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  5 January 2026

  New homes, greener spaces, stronger communities: Stockport’s vision for 2026

  Cllr Mark Roberts, Leader of Stockport Council, looks ahead to what the next 12 months will bring for the borough.

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  31 December 2025

  First new National River Walk announced along the River Mersey

  Government has announced the the 21-kilometre ‘Mersey Valley Way’ is set to run from Stockport to Manchester.

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  24 December 2025

  Free bus travel all day for older and disabled residents from March 2026

  The change will go live on 1 March 2026.

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  18 December 2025

  New Stockport SEND Superstars Award launches to celebrate extraordinary support in Stockport

  Families are invited to nominate the people, groups, and moments that have made a real difference in their child’s special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) journey.

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  16 December 2025

  Vitality brings over 1,000 jobs to Stockport Exchange

  The health insurance company will move into the thriving business district

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  12 December 2025

  Keeping Stockport warm: community spaces offer support this winter

  As temperatures drop and winter approaches, we're stepping up to support residents by launching a network of welcoming Warm Spaces across the borough.

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  11 December 2025

  Stockport celebrates SEND school excellence with Leader’s Christmas Card designed by pupil

  This year's card was designed by Clayton from Castle Hill High School

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  9 December 2025

  New Health and Social Care Career Academy launches to strengthen the care workforce

  Trafford and Stockport College Group, with the council and local sector employment organisations, has announced the new One Stockport Health and Social Care Career Academy.

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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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  21 November 2025

  Why everyone's going out in Stockport Town Centre now

  Stockport town centre has become a destination in its own right, where people love to spend their evenings.

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  19 November 2025

  Residents can find a warm welcome across Stockport this winter

  Stockport residents can find a warm welcome across the borough this winter, with plenty of free, friendly places now open to provide comfort and support during the colder months.

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  13 November 2025

  Community voices unite for powerful soundscape at Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery

  A moving new soundscape called Three Thousand and Forty Four has been unveiled at the Stockport War Memorial and Art Gallery.