Environment plan

Globally, we recognise that climate change poses an unprecedented threat to our society. In many ways, this is a decisive decade, where we have the knowledge and the emerging technology to take greater action.  

Much more is needed to be done. For this decade to be truly decisive, for climate change to really be resolved, it requires action at every level, from national governments right down to the individuals those governments serve. Not doing our part means locking in changes to the climate that will severely impact the lives of everyone in the borough.

As a Council we have already started to act by leading the way in recycling, embarking on an ambitious LED street lighting programme that will reduce energy demand by 33% and Stockport Homes are recognised as a leader in sustainability.

However, we recognise that more is needed. The action required is far greater than we can deliver on our own, it needs national government legislation and investment alongside all of us changing our behaviour. It means working together with public sector partners, businesses and residents.