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MANCHESTER AIRPORT GROUPS RUNS AWAY WITH STANSTED

MANCHESTER Airports Group (MAG) has won the race against competitors Australia's Macquarie and Malaysia Airports to buy Stansted Airport in Essex. for £1.5bn. The acquisition is a major achievement for the Manchester Airport Group, owned jointly by Stockport and the other 9 Borough Councils … [Read more...]

A6 TO MANCHESTER AIRPORT RELIEF ROAD CONSULTATION

The first phase of consultation on the A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road is coming to a close on 25 January. Stockport Council, along with its partners Cheshire East and Manchester City councils would like to thank residents, businesses and road users for their views so far which are … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT EQUITY HOUSING MAKING THINGS HAPPEN

Equity Housing Group in Cheadle, Stockport has launched an exciting new project that’s set to make a massive difference to local communities and to peoples’ lives. The Equity Foundation was formally launched at an event that took place at Stockport Art Gallery attended by … [Read more...]

NEW 20MPH ZONE FOR BROADWAY GETS GO-AHEAD

Last night Councillors at Cheadle Area Committee voted to give the Broadway 20mph zone the go-ahead. The campaign was started last spring as a result of safety concerns around the Broadway area. In the consultation, 80% of residents told the Council they agreed with the scheme. Although the … [Read more...]

3 MILLION HOMEWORKERS ARE POTENTIALLY OPERATING ILLEGALLY

Stockport is home to a very active and dynamic business startup community where many people are taking the opportunity to start a business for a wide variety of reasons. Getting the start up costs as lean as possible at the outset helps whilst the business is being buit up. This often means … [Read more...]

SCHOOLS HILL CHEADLE – CROSSING WORK DUE TO START

Weather permitting, the replacement of the zebra crossing on Schools Hill with a modern puffin crossing will begin on 4th February 2013, and should be completed by the end of February. There were several accidents on the crossing last winter and this is the latest in a series of measures to … [Read more...]

DYER ENVIRONMENTAL SMASHES MOVEMBER TARGET

Dyer Environmental Controls Ltd, based off Birdhall Lane, Stockport  have just announced that they smashed their company target of £1000 for Movember and men’s health.  The six 'amigos’ did Dyer proud and by the end of Movember some of them looked quite … [Read more...]

GMPPC – TONY LLOYD APPOINTS COMMITTEE TO OVERSEE FINANCES

Tony Lloyd, Greater Manchester's Police & Crime Commissioner, has confirmed the membership of two bodies that will advise him on employment issues and also oversee financial reporting. Mr Lloyd, the current police and crime commissioner, was elected by the people of Stockport and the other … [Read more...]