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Let's Talk Budget 25/26

We recently published our budget proposals, which details how we propose to spend our budget for the next financial year. This is your chance to have your say.

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Our services

Council Tax

Council Tax charges and property bands, ways to reduce your Council Tax, ways to pay your Council Tax, and what happens if you can't pay.
Schools and education

Find school term dates, how to apply for a school place early years and childcare and apply for free school meals.
Planning and building regulations

Information on all aspects of planning, building and conservation activities within Stockport.
Bins and recycling

Types of bins, collection dates, recycling and report problems with your bin collection.
Parking, roads and travel

Including parking, drainage and flooding issues and road closures.
Benefits, debt advice and support

Apply for benefits, find debt advice information and advice centre locations.
Elections

Including register to vote, different ways of voting and election results.
Support for adults

Supporting adults in Stockport to stay active and independent for as long as possible.
Stockport Family

Including parenting, adoption, fostering and childcare.
Housing

Including affordable housing, assistance for home repairs and supported and older person's housing.
Libraries

Find out where your local library is in Stockport, what services they offer and how to join.
Your council

Contact your local councillors, make a formal complaint and find information about the running of Stockport Council.

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What's happening in Stockport

Keep up to date with council news and local events.

Interchange picks up two prestigious royal planning titles

28 November 2024

Development heralded at Royal Town Planning Institute awards evening

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Christmas Fayre at Stockport Town Hall

Thursday 05 December at 12:00pm

Join us for a festive fayre with a wide range of stalls perfect for purchasing last minute gifts.

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Browse the One Stockport Local directory

Our directory brings together local support and things to do in the community to make it easier for people to help themselves, their families, and those they care for.

Find groups, organisations and services

Spotlight on

Find out about current campaigns and local projects.

Artwork showing the skyline of a town, including church, market hall, factories

Winter in Stockport

Stay up to date with all the latest information and advice including news and events taking place this winter.

7 November 2024

One Stockport Local

We're working together with partners to bring together early help, support and joined up health and care services in community spaces, making it easier for residents and communities to help themselves, their families, and those they care for.

1 October 2024

Nash Watercolour Painting of Bramall Hall

Under our roof: Bramall Hall's restoration project

Thanks to generous grant funding from the Art Council of England’s Museums Estates Development Fund (MEND), we're preparing to start an exciting and essential restoration and conservation project at Bramall Hall.

19 September 2024

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Let's Talk Budget 25/26

Our services

Council Tax

Schools and education

Planning and building regulations

Bins and recycling

Parking, roads and travel

Benefits, debt advice and support

Elections

Support for adults

Stockport Family

Housing

Libraries

Your council