Welcome to Stockport, creating opportunities for everyone

Search stockport.gov.uk

Popular tasks

Offer day and what happens next

A silhouette of a hand placing a vote into a ballot box.

Local and Combined Authority Mayoral Elections

Elections are taking place in Stockport today. Visit our elections webpage for more information, including where to find your local polling station.

Find more information about elections

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 child care 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.
Adult social care

Information about the range of social care services available for adults in Stockport.
Stockport Family

Including parenting, adoption, fostering and childcare.
Environment

Keeping our streets clean, protecting our environment, pest control, how we're tackling climate change and our Dog Warden service.
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.
About your council

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

View more services

What's happening in Stockport

Keep up to date with council news and local events.

Man sentenced for ‘fronting’ a business for a banned director who ripped off customers

Yesterday

Mark Tibbott, 44, from Wythenshawe, was sentenced at Manchester Crown Court on April 26

View more news

Next steps in digital marketing

Today at 1:00pm

Level up your marketing skills!

View more events

Ambitious Stockport Mono Centred RGB small

Our Council Plan

Our Council Plan 2024 to 2027 describes the key role we play in supporting the borough. We do this through the provision and delivery of services that are essential to everyday life. The plan outlines our 4 big ambitions for the next 3 years.

Read our Council Plan

Spotlight on

Find out about current campaigns and local projects.

Join the Greater Manchester Walking Festival

May is National Walking Month, and the GM Walking Festival is a celebration that anyone can join. With over 300 free group walks across the city region and 26 taking place in Stockport, there’s something for everyone!

30 April 2024

Find new assistive technologies and adaptations using our virtual house tour

Interested in aids and adaptations to support independent living? Enjoy a walk-through tour of a house that's packed with useful equipment.

29 April 2024

Make Stuff 2024

Make Stuff is a festival of digital and creative exploration in Stockport, powered by MadLab. We’ve events for families and the digitally curious, as well as seasoned experts.

4 April 2024

Subscribe to the Review Extra

Get the latest news and information about your council services straight to your inbox

Subscribe now

Welcome to Stockport, creating opportunities for everyone

Search stockport.gov.uk

Popular tasks

Find your bin collection day

Find planning applications

Pay for it

Cost of living support

Offer day and what happens next

Local and Combined Authority Mayoral Elections

Our services

Council Tax

Schools and education

Planning and building regulations

Bins and recycling

Parking, roads and travel

Benefits, debt advice and support

Adult social care

Stockport Family

Environment

Housing

Libraries

About your council