11th March 2026

Stockport councillors are set to approve an extension to the council’s long-standing services agreement with Totally Local Company when Cabinet meets on 17 March.

The decision concerns the “Overarching Agreement” between the council and the company, which sets the framework for how many day-to-day council services are delivered across the borough.

What Totally Local Company Does

Totally Local Company (often known as TLC) is a council-owned organisation responsible for delivering a wide range of operational services on behalf of Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council.

These services include:

  • Highway maintenance and repairs
  • Street cleaning and waste-related work
  • Parks and green space maintenance
  • Grounds maintenance and landscaping
  • Building maintenance and other operational services

Rather than delivering these services directly through council departments, the council commissions TLC to carry out the work under a formal agreement.

Why the Agreement Is Being Extended

The report to Cabinet explains that the Overarching Agreement, originally put in place in 2017, provides the contractual framework that allows the council to commission services from TLC.

The current proposal would extend that agreement, allowing services to continue while the council reviews how operational services should be delivered in the future.

Councillors say extending the arrangement provides stability for services and staff, while also giving the council time to consider longer-term options for service delivery.

Importance for Local Services

Because TLC is responsible for many frontline operational tasks, the agreement directly affects services residents rely on every day — from road repairs and parks maintenance to keeping public spaces clean.

For communities such as Romiley, this means the organisation plays a key role in maintaining local infrastructure and public spaces.

Oversight and Accountability

As a council-owned company, TLC operates commercially but remains accountable to the council through contractual arrangements and governance structures.

The extension being considered by Cabinet is intended to ensure continued oversight and value for money while maintaining service delivery across the borough.

What Happens Next

If Cabinet approves the report, the Overarching Agreement will be extended, allowing the council and Totally Local Company to continue working together while longer-term service arrangements are reviewed.

The decision will affect how many essential local services are delivered across Stockport in the coming years.