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Stockport Business News – Tuesday 25th August, 2026
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Regional mayors granted greater powers over planning decisions
Mayors will be able to ‘call in’ decisions on schemes with more than 150 homes, more than 15,000 sqm of commercial space, or any building 30 metres high or taller.
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GCSE success for Trafford & Stockport College Group students
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Major Metrolink closures planned for Autumn
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Arc Art Spa returns to Hat Works
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Stockport residents choose their favourite artworks in Open Exhibition
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Plans submitted for 134 new homes in Bredbury
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New report reveals economic impact of Manchester Airport’s second runway after 25 years
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Brinnington Pride in Place Board invites residents to help shape £20 million investment
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United Utilities to deliver additional £975 million investment across the North West
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Stockport County Community Trust launches new creative wellbeing project
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Stockport County Community Trust launches new creative wellbeing project
The What County Means to Me programme will use creative approaches to improve health and wellbeing among Stockport residents.
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Increasing energy bills drove inflation to 2.9% in July
Rising energy prices as a result of US military action in Iran has been the main driver of the uptick in inflation, despite food prices rising at their slowest rate in nearly five years.
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Work begins on 1,500 new homes at Handforth Garden Village
Contractors have broken ground on the creation of the new gateway entrance, which will enable future phases of delivery across the site.
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