Stockport Climate And Nature  Summit 2025
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Stockport Climate And Nature Summit 2025

By Stockport Council

Discover, learn, and celebrate our connection to nature at this free community event – and share your thoughts on climate along the way.

Date and time

Location

Stockroom

Merseyway Stockport SK1 1PW United Kingdom

Agenda

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Arrival


Guests can arrive from 10:00 for networking and a prompt event start at 10:30.

10:30 AM - 11:10 AM

Welcome and Stockport CAN


The Leader of Stockport Council Cllr Mark Roberts and the Cabinet Member for Housing & Environment Cllr Jake Austin will launch the brand new Climate And Nature Strategy 2025-30.

11:10 AM - 11:45 AM

Community Spotlight


Local groups leading the way for climate and nature action in Stockport will share how they set up, what progress they have made and how you can get involved.

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Break

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Delivering CAN Together


A workshop to explore how we can all work together to achieve the climate and nature aims of the borough

12:30 PM - 12:45 PM

Council CAN


Chief Executive of Stockport Council Michael Cullen will share key council actions and progress over the last year - and where we're heading in future.

12:45 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunch


A light vegetarian and vegan lunch for morning attendees.

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM

Afternoon Session A1: Retrofitting workshop (TBC)


Stay tuned to find out about a workshop happening in Stockroom Studios 1 & 2.

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM

Afternoon Session A2: What If? Walkshop


Join this "walkshop" by meeting host Pauline from What If? Edgeley at the Stockroom entrance to explore the possibilities of Stockport town centre.

2:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Break

2:30 PM - 3:15 PM

Afternoon Session B1: Repair, Reuse, Relove – Building Circular Communities 


Join this workshop in Studios 1 & 2 highlighting circular community projects from across the borough.

2:30 PM - 3:15 PM

Afternoon Session B2: Growing in Unusual Spaces by The Landing


Explore how a rooftop car park in Stockport became a vibrant garden supplying the acclaimed Where The Light Gets In restaurant. Join head grower Nick for a hands-on tour of The Landing.

3:15 PM - 3:30 PM

Closing Remarks


Return to Studios 1 & 2 for event summaries and feedback.

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Event end and networking


Feel free to explore the wonderful spaces in Stockroom and network with your fellow attendees.

Good to know

Highlights

  • 5 hours
  • all ages
  • In person
  • Paid parking
  • Doors at 10:00 AM

About this event

Community • City & Town

The CAN Summit is open to all residents, communities, and organisations who want Stockport to be a climate and nature-friendly place to live and work. From toddler craft sessions and storytime beneath the trees to hands-on workshops, repair cafés, growing projects, and retrofitting your home, there’s something for everyone.

Be inspired by talks from people across the borough, designed to spark imagination and encourage creative thinking. Come along, get involved, and help shape a more nature and climate-friendly Stockport – together.

Ticketing information:

For more information about specific sessions, please see the agenda below. Please note, the agenda items and times are subject to change.

Morning Session – Free Ticket Required

Tickets for the morning session (10:30-12:45) are free, but spaces are limited, so booking in advance is essential. You’ll be checked in on arrival using your name and ticket number.

Afternoon Sessions – No Booking Needed

The afternoon sessions are open to all and most will operate on a first come, first served basis – no ticket required. There will be 2 sessions with parallel workshops, session A (13:30-14:15) and session B (14:30-15:15).

If you’re only able to attend part of the day, that’s absolutely fine. Just make sure to book a morning ticket if you plan to join us for the morning session.

Tickets will be available to book until 8am on Friday 31st October 2025.

Event information:

There will be vegetarian and vegan lunch provided to those attending the morning session.

The event will be photographed and filmed. Images and footage from the event may be used by Stockport Council and partners for publication and print.

As well as the exciting talks and workshops, there will be drop-in sessions for all ages happening all day in Stockroom. Come along to enjoy:

  • Kids Scrap Play, 11:00-15:30: Children's area
  • Storytime, 11:00-11:30: Tales Beneath the Trees
  • Stalls, all day: Come and chat with local community groups and organisations
  • Nature crafting for everyone, 13:30-15:15: Living Room space

Venue:

The Summit will take place at the new creative and cultural hub in Stockport, Stockroom.

Stockroom is a 10-minute walk from Stockport Train Station and the bus Interchange. Please consider walking, cycling, using public transport or car sharing to get to the event. For more information about the venue, please click here.

Address: Stockroom, Merseyway Shopping Centre, Stockport, SK1 1PW.

Accessibility:

Stockroom was designed to be welcoming and accessible for everyone. Find out more about Stockroom’s Building Facilities and Accessibility.


Please contact stockportcan@stockport.gov.uk with any enquiries about the event.

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