Welcome to our Town

 Poynton was a mining village which is often described today as “a small town with a village feel”. The Town is in a unique location surrounded by countryside, in the foothills of the Peak District, yet situated only 11 miles south of Manchester, which is only a 20-minute train commute from Poynton Station to the city centre. Poynton centre boasts a diverse range of independent shops and eateries.

More locally Poynton Park and Pool offers residents 50 acres of ‘Capability Brown-styled’ parkland with ancient trees, a spectacular pool and a surfaced circular path. Middlewood Way is a ‘greenway’ along the route of a disused railway line, and now a popular route for walkers, cyclists and horse riders.

Poynton’s award-winning Shared Space scheme contributes to be a thriving town centre with a design where vehicles and pedestrians have equal rights. This innovative scheme contributes to a vibrant and social street-scene.

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Council updates and events

Free Multisports

Free Multisports

Published: 11 Aug 25

Multisports are back for the autumn! Do you have children aged between 5 and 11? Then free multisports could be a fantastic activity! Read More...

We are hiring!

We are hiring!

Published: 11 Aug 25

We're on the look out for a new Council Community Support Officer. Could this be you? Find out more by clicking through. Read More...

Heritage Open Days 2025

Heritage Open Days 2025

Published: 11 Aug 25

We're back with a week of free activities celebrating our local heritage. Read More...

Weekly activities for young people

Weekly activities for young people

Published: 12 Feb 25

Organised by our Council Community Support Team, young people aged 8-15. Read More...

Household Waste and Recycling Centre Update

Household Waste and Recycling Centre Update

Published: 7 Feb 25

In February 2024, Cheshire East Council announced their plan to close the Household Waste and Recycling Centre in Poynton. The Town Council worked with neighbouring councils, including Bollington Town Council, to try to persuade Cheshire East to reverse this decision... Read More...