The council has received more than £15.9m from the Mayor of Greater Manchester’s Mayoral Challenge Fund (MCF) for the schemes, which are designed to increase the number of residents who cycle and walk to their destination.

Work is already underway to create a signal-controlled Parallel Crossing on Gillbent Road in Cheadle Hulme, with segregated space for pedestrians and cyclists – the first of its kind in the UK.

Other projects include creating a series of quiet routes for pedestrians and cyclists between the Manchester Cycleway and the Trans-Pennine Trail at Heaton Mersey, and a new walking and cycling link between Offerton and Stockport Town Centre, including four new pedestrian and cycle crossings and improved paths in St Thomas’ Recreation Ground. 

“Stockport Council and residents have long been engaged in our vision for cycling and walking across Greater Manchester,” said  Chris Boardman, Cycling and walking commissioner for Greater Manchester.

“These schemes will open up lots of cross-borough routes, I’m excited to seeing them getting underway so riding and walking become a true and attractive choice for the people of Stockport.”