12th March 2026

Stockport Council has reviewed progress on its “Radically Digital Stockport” strategy, a long-term plan aimed at improving local services, boosting digital skills and supporting the borough’s growing technology sector.

The update, presented to councillors as part of the council’s scrutiny process, outlines how the borough intends to use digital tools and data to modernise services and support residents in the years ahead.

Three Pillars of the Strategy

The digital strategy is built around three main priorities:

  • Digital Communities – helping residents gain digital skills and access online services.
  • Digital Place – improving digital infrastructure and supporting technology businesses.
  • Digital Council – modernising the way the council itself works through data and digital systems.

The council says the aim is to ensure everyone in Stockport can benefit from the digital economy, while also improving how public services are delivered.

Digital Inclusion

A major part of the strategy focuses on digital inclusion, ensuring that residents who lack devices, connectivity or skills are not left behind.

Local initiatives have already helped hundreds of residents get online through training programmes, device recycling schemes and community support projects. These programmes aim to help people access services, apply for jobs and stay connected in an increasingly digital world.

Using Data to Improve Services

The strategy also places a strong emphasis on using data to understand local needs and improve services.

For example, digital tools and shared data systems are being used to support areas such as social care, infrastructure reporting and local decision-making. The council hopes that making more data available will also improve transparency and allow better collaboration with partners and voluntary organisations.

Supporting the Local Economy

Beyond council services, the strategy aims to position Stockport as a growing digital and technology hub, supporting start-ups and established firms with modern infrastructure and partnerships.

The council believes that improving digital connectivity and encouraging innovation will help create jobs and strengthen the local economy.

Looking Ahead

Councillors reviewing the update stressed that digital technology will continue to play an increasingly important role in how the council operates and how residents access services.

However, they also acknowledged the importance of ensuring that people who are less confident online are supported, so that the shift toward digital services does not leave anyone behind.

For residents across Romiley and the wider borough, the message from the latest update is that digital transformation will remain a key priority for the council in the coming years, shaping how services are delivered and how communities connect in an increasingly online world.