Cross cutting themes
Climate change and reducing inequality are at the heart of our Council Plan, as we recognise that these are our biggest challenges. We'll develop, test and progress all of our activity through the lenses of these 2 cross cutting themes.
Fair and inclusive
Our vision is for Stockport to be a great, diverse place to live where everyone can thrive.
We know that experiences of poverty, where people live, and other factors can interact to affect wellbeing and quality of life. In building a fair and inclusive Stockport, we want to make sure that the needs of all our residents are considered in how services are designed and delivered, and that we address the additional barriers that particular groups barriers face.
Climate Action Now (CAN)
Our climate emergency declaration means that we recognise urgent action is needed to reduce emissions and adapt to the effects of extreme weather and warming temperatures. Climate Action Now (CAN) is our strategy and work programme to tackle climate change and enhance the natural environment.
To achieve this, our ambition is for Stockport to be carbon neutral by 2038, and for Stockport Council to be operationally net zero by 2030.
Many of the areas of focus for CAN are especially powerful because they involve interventions to reduce carbon, tackle poverty, and improve health. These interventions include green jobs, active travel measures and energy efficiency.
You can find more information on our Climate Change pages.