Coinciding with the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Stockport Council's fostering service has created a short football themed film to celebrate the borough's foster carers. The council is one of 24 local authorities who have re-formed Local Councils United – a virtual league, with each team showcasing … [Read more...]
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Stockport County Community Trust targets borough’s deprived communities in new three-year strategy
Stockport County Community Trust, the official charity of Stockport County FC, has launched a new three-year strategy to help tackle inequalities across the borough. Stockport is among the UK's most polarised towns in terms of deprivation, with the poorest communities in the borough suffering … [Read more...]
Stockport County pays tribute to 140-year history in new kit reveal film
As Stockport County celebrates its 140th anniversary year, the club has released a film that pays tribute to its remarkable journey. Produced in partnership with Manchester and Macclesfield-based creative marketing agency, TrunkBBI, the film also launches an exclusive, limited-edition kit, with … [Read more...]
Stockport Council update residents on Marple Leisure & Community Hub progress
Following the award of £20 million of Capital Levelling Up funding, Stockport Council has updated residents on progress towards the development of a new Leisure and Community Hub in Marple. The Council is currently in the process of putting in place a professional services team to progress the … [Read more...]
Stockport County celebrates 140th anniversary
2023 marks the 140th anniversary of Stockport County Football Club and club has plans to celebrate the occasion in style with a family fun day on Saturday 29th July. The event will coincide with a pre-season friendly against Preston North End and promises a party atmosphere at SK3. There will be … [Read more...]
Stockport County celebrates ‘Move to a Mile’ participants
35 participants of the Stockport County Community Trust's Social Wellbeing programme completed a mile walk as part of the Stockport Moves festival in the town centre on Sunday 2nd July. The club's Social Wellbeing programme was one of four local groups invited by Stockport Council to take part in … [Read more...]
Stockport kicks off Town of Culture year
Stockport Council and partners have kicked off the borough's year as Town of Culture with a day of free inclusive activities in the town centre. At Stockport Moves, people of all ages and abilities came to the event to celebrate the joy of movement on July 2nd. The Mayor and Mayoress Cllr Graham … [Read more...]
Stockport County shares grassroots football fund with 25 local sides
Stockport County has announced the 25 local grassroots football teams that have been successful in applying for funding from the club for the 2023/24 season. The £50,000 fund was established earlier this year to support male and female teams across the borough, providing up to £1,500 per club to … [Read more...]
Stockport County 2023/24 fixtures revealed
Stockport County FC's Sky Bet League Two fixtures for the 2023/24 season have now been revealed. For the third consecutive season, County will kick-start the campaign with a home game, taking on Gillingham at Edgeley Park, on Saturday 5th August. The Hatters will then travel to Walsall the … [Read more...]
Stockport swimmers reach finals of national and international championships
Brother and sister swimmers from Life Leisure's Stockport Metro are hoping for success at the finals of a national and international swimming championships. Siena and George Oxby, who train daily at the town centre swimming club, have set their sights on the Paralympics 2028 after beating off … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport records busiest day since 2019
Football fans heading to Istanbul for the Champions League Final saw Friday 9th June become the busiest day for Manchester Airport since 2019. The Northern hub handled more than 100,000 passengers in a single day for the first time since the 19th September 2019, buoyed by a large number of … [Read more...]
Stockport residents invited to help shape Town of Culture programme of events
Stockport Council has launched an online survey to hear the views of residents of how they would like to see the borough deliver as part of its tenure as Greater Manchester Town of Culture. Stockport was announced to be Greater Manchester's third Town of Culture at a launch event in the town's … [Read more...]
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