Council updates and events

Winter Photo Competition

Winter Photo Competition

Published: 6 Dec 24

Join in the fun and photograph Poynton at its wintry best! Closes 6th Jan 2025. Read More...

Holly Jolly Poynton: Shop local this Christmas

Holly Jolly Poynton: Shop local this Christmas

Published: 29 Nov 24

Join in our loyalty card scheme for December and shop in up to six Poynton businesses to be entered into a prize draw! Read More...

Community Advent Calendar

Community Advent Calendar

Published: 26 Nov 24

Enjoy recipes, history, behind the scenes with local groups, competitions and more with Poynton Town Council's community advent calendar. Read More...

The North Pole Post box returns!

The North Pole Post box returns!

Published: 21 Nov 24

Little ones are invited to post their letter to Father Christmas at the Civic Hall... and receive a reply from the man himself! Read More...

Poynton Library consultation result

Poynton Library consultation result

Published: 5 Nov 24

The Town Council asked residents their views regarding funding of the library service on a Wednesday morning. Click above to view the results and decision. Read More...

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...

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.

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.