Council updates and events

Alms House Vacancy

Alms House Vacancy

Published: 16 Oct 24

A vacancy has arisen at No 2 Fountains Close adjacent to St George’s Church, Poynton. These are unfurnished dwellings for elderly residents of limited means who are capable of living independently. Read More...

Have your say on a new political map for Cheshire East Council

Have your say on a new political map for Cheshire East Council

Published: 1 Oct 24

The Local Government Boundary Commission wants to hear what residents and local organisations think about the proposals. Read More...

Car parking survey UPDATE

Car parking survey UPDATE

Published: 17 Sep 24

We asked residents if they would support an increase in the precept to maintain free car parking. Find out more here. Read More...

Response to Cheshire East Library Consultation

Response to Cheshire East Library Consultation

Published: 13 Sep 24

Read Poynton Town Council's response to Cheshire East Council's library consultation. Read More...

Mobile household waste and recycling update

Mobile household waste and recycling update

Published: 5 Aug 24

Click through for more information on waste services following the closure of Poynton's Household Waste and Recycling Centre. Read More...

Cheshire East Local Plan Response

Cheshire East Local Plan Response

Published: 5 Jul 24

Poynton Town Council have recently submitted our response to the New Local Plan for Cheshire East – Issues paper. Read More...

Welcome to Poynton

 

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.

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. Macclesfield Canal can be accessed from Nelson Pit and footpaths from Higher Poynton link directly to Lyme Park.

In March 2020, a Cheshire-wide survey named Poynton as the best Town in Cheshire for community wellbeing when looking at indicators such as jobs, health, public spaces, schools, public transport, and culture.

New local road infrastructure means that Manchester Airport is a 10-minute car journey, with the Poynton Relief Road taking more traffic away from the town.

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.