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

Railway 200 celebration day

Railway 200 celebration day

Published: 21 May 25

We're celebrating 200 years of the modern railway on 12th July with a day of events across Poynton! Click for more info! Read More...

Poynton Town Council: Approved contractor - Street Lighting

Poynton Town Council: Approved contractor - Street Lighting

Published: 28 Apr 25

Poynton Town Council is offering opportunities for suitably qualified companies to apply to become be the council’s Approved Contractor for Street lighting for an initial period of 3 years. Read More...

Free Multisports

Free Multisports

Published: 17 Apr 25

Do you have children aged between 5 and 11? Then free multisports could be a fantastic activity! Read More...

Have your say on Cheshire East

Have your say on Cheshire East's Vision for Transport

Published: 3 Mar 25

Cheshire East Council are in the process of developing a future plan for transport in Cheshire East. Find out more here. 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...