  davenport is a district of stockport, greater manchester in the north west region of england. == history == davenport's name arose from the building of davenport railway station at the behest of the davenport family who since the later 14th century had owned nearby bramall hall in the neighbouring village of bramhall. the family, in its turn, took its name from their ancestral estate of that name located between holmes chapel and congleton, in mid-cheshire, an estate recorded in the domesday book of 1086, where it is listed as 'deneport'. originally davenport's expansion in the 1850s consisted of three key routes; bramhall lane, kennerley road and buxton road, all of which remain in place today. the aforementioned railway station is positioned at davenport's main road junction, and allows travel by rail towards manchester, stockport and buxton. the 1900s saw an increase in construction of residential houses and commercial developments. later, the aftermath of world war ii saw the demolition of larger, older properties, standing in quite extensive gardens, to make way for the building of smaller private residences and flats in davenport. building continues in davenport in the present day, as its appeal to those on the property market increases. == politics == since 2011 davenport has been represented by two labour councillors and one liberal democrat councillor. brian hendley was elected as a labour councillor in 2011 with a majority of 1,264. david white left the liberal democrats in february 2011 and is now also a labour councillor. david white was returned with a majority of 421 in 2010 david white is vice chair of the central stockport area committee. ann smith was returned in 2008 with a majority of 480. ann smith is vice chair of the children and young people scrutiny committee. the davenport and cale green ward councillors are recognised as standing up for davenport and cale green ward. == places of interest == davenport is home to a favoured local shopping community through its link to stockport, with a number of local businesses setting up retail ventures within the district. a list of local shops, businesses and other amenities can be found on the bramhall lane website. davenport railway station remains a focal point and link for residents, wishing to c
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