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  14 August 2026

  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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  14 August 2026

  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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  14 August 2026

  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

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  27 July 2026

  Beyond gym sessions to community connections: Life Leisure's Live Well offer

  Residents are invited to discover the wide range of activities, support and opportunities available at Life Leisure as part of Stockport Live Well.

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  26 July 2026

  Vitality opens new Stockport Exchange office, reinforcing town centre’s growing business district

  Health and life insurance provider’s move to 3 Stockport Exchange brings more than 1,000 employees into the heart of Stockport town centre

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  26 July 2026

  Wild About Edgeley: Residents invited to create greener, more vibrant neighbourhood

  Wild About Edgeley will bring together young people, residents, businesses and volunteers to create greener, more biodiverse spaces.

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  24 July 2026

  Stockport celebrates the people and places that make our borough special this summer

  'We are One Stockport' will showcase the very best of our borough

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  23 July 2026

  50 things to do this summer: Your guide to a summer of fun in Stockport

  Looking for inspiration this summer?

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  23 July 2026

  One week to go: Greater Manchester voters reminded to cast their vote in Mayoral election 

  With one week to go until the Greater Manchester Combined Authority Mayoral Election, here's everything you need to know before polling day.

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  22 July 2026

  Love Parks Week celebrates the people making Stockport’s parks thrive

  Love Parks Week returns from 24 July to 2 August, celebrating the volunteers, Friends groups and community organisations who help keep Stockport’s parks and greenspaces vibrant

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  21 July 2026

  Stockport sets out priorities for Government investment

  The Leader of Stockport Council has written to the new Prime Minister to highlight three immediate priorities for the borough.

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  20 July 2026

  Residents urged to help protect Stockport's parks and green spaces from fire risk

  Please take extra care when enjoying Stockport’s parks and open spaces this summer.

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  19 July 2026

  Milestone reached in developing new affordable homes at Hatters Yard

  Hatters Yard will provide 148 new affordable homes in the town centre

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  13 July 2026

  Smoke from wildfires affecting air quality in some areas

  We're aware that smoke from wildfires is affecting air quality across parts of the region.

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  10 July 2026

  A good yarn is the key to living well in Edgeley

  What started with just one attendee has grown into a thriving community group where residents come together to chat, make friends and support local causes.

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  10 July 2026

  Cheadle Eco Park takes shape as new timber frame goes up

  The timber structure sets a new benchmark for sustainable construction in the North West

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  8 July 2026

  Stockport Children’s Book Awards bring together thousands of young readers

  The winners of this year’s Stockport Children’s Book Awards have been announced.

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  8 July 2026

  Edgeley shop owner fined after severe mouse infestation found inside his convenience store

  Gurinder Singh Sandhu, owner of Gary's Convenience Store on Castle Street, pleaded guilty to five food hygiene offences at Manchester Crown Court

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  3 July 2026

  Live Well Locally: Free Blood Pressure Checks at Brinnington Library

  Residents in Brinnington took the opportunity to look after their health this week with free blood pressure checks offered at Brinnington Library as part of Stockport Live Well.

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  2 July 2026

  Cost of living support this summer, including the new Crisis and Resilience Fund

  The new fund will support families in crisis and help to build long-term financial resilience, plus Family Support Vouchers will help eligible families with household essentials.

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  2 July 2026

  One Year to Go: Stockport Gets Ready for the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift

  The countdown is on. Today marks one year until the Tour de France makes history by starting in Britain for the first time from Edinburgh.

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  1 July 2026

  £900k community boost set to bring new skills, spaces and celebrations to Stockport neighbourhoods

  Residents will soon see projects taking shape across the borough.

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  30 June 2026

  Young people in Stockport can get job ready as Tour event comes to town

  The Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift will pass through Stockport in 2027, creating a boost for the town and a real opportunity for local young people to get ready for work

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  26 June 2026

  Cornerstone becomes a new Live Well space to support residents

  Following the launch of libraries as Live Well spaces in Offerton, Cornerstone is now a Live Well space, helping residents access support in a place they know and trust.

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  23 June 2026

  Be part of history in Stockport and volunteer for the Tour de France

  The Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift is set to bring world class cycling to Stockport, and we’re looking for local people to help make it unforgettable.

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  17 June 2026

  Town centre welcomes 'rare' artwork under Merseyway bridge

  The artwork has been created in partnership with Groundwork Greater Manchester, the council and GMCA

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  17 June 2026

  Putting communities first: Live Well in Stockport Fund launches

  The £450,000 Live Well in Stockport Fund is now open, helping local people live healthy, happy and independent lives.

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  17 June 2026

  Stockport Family Hubs app helps families find support as downloads top 2,000 in first year

  Launched in May 2025, the app was created to make support easier to access for parents, carers and parents-to-be across the borough.

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  15 June 2026

  Helping you stay safe and independent at home: our new Live Well Independently suite opens in Stockport

  We’ve opened a new interactive space in Stockport to help us all stay safe, independent and well at home for longer.

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  11 June 2026

  More than just books: Stockport libraries become part of borough wide Live Well network

  Residents will now be able to access information, advice and support from every Stockport library as part of a new borough wide network of Live Well spaces.

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  9 June 2026

  Stockport Market continues renaissance with new traders and a packed programme of summer events

  The market has become a flagship example of Stockport's wider transformation

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  3 June 2026

  New Stockroom exhibition celebrates Alan Boyson, the artist behind Merseyway’s iconic screens

  A new exhibition celebrating the life and work of Stockport-born sculptor Alan Boyson opens at Stockroom on Thursday 18th June.

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  27 May 2026

  Bramall Hall secures £1 million funding boost

  The funding will support upgrades to the Hall, one of the best‑preserved timber‑framed manor houses in the country.  

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  27 May 2026

  Stockport’s adult social care services rated Good by Care Quality Commission

  Inspectors found that services in Stockport are working well in a number of key areas.

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  30 April 2026

  Changes to private rented (PRS) tenancies from May 2026

  From 1 May 2026, new national rules will come into effect that change how private rented sector (PRS) tenancies work.

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  21 April 2026

  Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift full route revealed, world‑class cycling set to roll through the heart of Stockport

  A landmark moment for Stockport as the confirmed 2027 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift route brings Stage Two through the borough on Saturday 31 July.

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  10 March 2026

  Budget and Council Tax statement from Jonathan Davies, Director of Finance

  The council provides over 800 services to support and improve the lives of residents, businesses, and visitors in Stockport.

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  10 March 2026

  Budget statement from Councillor Mark Roberts, Leader of Stockport Council

  Last month, the council agreed Stockport’s 2026/27 budget. It’s important we’re open about the choices we’ve had to make, the pressures behind them, and what they mean for you.

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  15 January 2026

  Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift is coming to Stockport in 2027!

  Stockport will feature in one of the world’s biggest sporting events when the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift races through our borough on 31.7.27 as part of its UK Grand Départs.

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  13 January 2026

  Stockport Plaza showcases fostering short film

  Stockport Plaza is running a powerful short film that shines a light on the life-changing impact of foster care.

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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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  23 October 2025

  Family Hubs app reaches 1000 downloads milestone

  The One Stockport Family Hubs app, launched in the summer, has reached an impressive milestone of 1,000 downloads.

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  10 October 2025

  State of the Art SEND School shortlisted for two national awards

  Lisburne School has been shortlisted in the Education Estate Awards.

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  8 October 2025

  Helping Stockport get online this October

  This October, Live Well partners are joining forces to support Digitober and Get Online Week, promote digital inclusion and help people build confidence with digital technology.

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  16 December 2024

  Stockport Council, partners and faith leaders call for a stronger and more inclusive borough at Peace Lunch

  Attendees celebrated diversity and discussed opportunities to further work together to drive community cohesion.

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  30 November 2023

  How Stockport Council is making its website more accessible for people with disabilities

  We aim to ensure everyone can access our online services in a way that suits them. This is especially relevant as we mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

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  7 November 2022

  What we did in Digitober

  Last month we participated in ‘Digitober’, a month that celebrated and showcased the fantastic work going on in digital across Greater Manchester.

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  5 September 2022

  Did you know Stockport libraries can help you get online?

  Do you or someone you know need help using the internet? If you don't have any way of getting online, your local Stockport library can help you get the support you need.