Ten-year vision for Stockport unveiled
A ten-year vision for the future of Stockport’s has been revealed.
Developed in collaboration with Stockport residents including local businesses, voluntary organisations, community groups and public services, the Borough Plan sets out a vision for 2030 with three key areas.
These include a focus on its people and communities with the plan looking to work with schools, families and public services to make Stockport “the best place to grow up happy, safe and healthy in.”
Its home strategy will focus on making the town a sustainable place to live and one that celebrates diversity and equality.
This part of the plan looks to celebrate the diverse neighbourhoods and local hubs within all the districts of Stockport.
The third part is looking to the future and growing a competitive and thriving economy by developing the skills of residents to meet the challenges of new and emerging industries.
Cllr Elise Wilson, Leader of Stockport Council, said: “Our focus is on making Stockport a place that works for everyone, to celebrate the fantastic things that make us different, to help us lead the way in the fight against climate change, and to help build and strengthen a strong and innovative economy that is a leader in our region.
“All of these things are reflected in the Borough Plan, and I look forward to continuing to work together to achieve our shared ambition.”
Steve Oliver, Chair of the Stockport Economic Alliance, said: “The response to the One Stockport campaign has really brought us all together in these challenging times, and proven that we’re all better together.”
Andrea Green, Accountable Officer for NHS Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group said: “Everyone deserves an equal shot at health and happiness and that’s what is at the heart of the One Stockport Borough Plan.
“Building on the work we are already doing to improve health and wellbeing of local people, the Borough Plan brings this together into one single, joint plan. Not only does this allow us to strengthen our focus on health, but to also look at new opportunities for improving services and the health of our local communities.”
