A new £140 million transport interchange and rooftop park has opened to the public in Stockport as the £1 billion redevelopment of the town centre continues. The modern transport hub is redefining the town’s connectivity and contains a new two-acre park, recently named as Viaduct Park, new … [Read more...]
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Further plans announced to improve Transpennine rail journeys between West Yorkshire and Greater Manchester
Rail Minister, Huw Merriman, has confirmed plans to build a new maintenance facility in West Yorkshire as part of the £3.9 billion Transpennine Route Upgrade to improve rail journeys between Leeds and Greater Manchester. Around £100 million will be provided to deliver the Shipley TrainCare … [Read more...]
£350 million Stockport data centre moves closer to approval
Kao Data's plans to bring a £350 million data centre to a Stockport industrial estate have moved closer to being realised after garnering approval from local councillors. Local councillors on Stockport Council's Heatons and Reddish Area Committee voted in favour of granting planning permission … [Read more...]
Less than a week to go until Stockport bus services to begin running from new transport interchange
Bus services in Stockport will begin running from the town centre's new transport interchange when it opens in less than week's time on Sunday 17th March 2024. The multi-million pound transport hub boasts 18 bus stands with the capacity for 164 departures an hour. Other facilities at the new … [Read more...]
Work progresses on Stockport town centre hub for creativity, discovery and inspiration
Works is already well underway to bring creativity, discovery and inspiration to the high street in Stockport at the new Stockroom facility being developed in Merseyway Shopping Centre. New updated hoardings around the building site are creating a buzz about what is to come at Stockroom, which … [Read more...]
Plans submitted for redevelopment of Stanley Green self-storage facility site after 2022 fire
Planning permission is being sought to build 10 retail units and two drive-through food and drink outlets on Stanley Green Trading Estate following the demolition of the Armadillo self-storage facility. Demolition of the Armadillo self-storage facility took place following severe fire damage to … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester launches energy saving advice service for residents as part of net-zero push
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and partner organisations have announced the launch a new support service to help residents save energy as part of the city-region's efforts to achieve net-zero CO2 emissions by 2038. The Feel the Benefit campaign aims to help residents understand how … [Read more...]
Development partnership behind Stockport 8 raises £200 million to back future regeneration schemes
ECF, the development partnership of Homes England, Muse, and Legal & General which is bringing forward the Stockport 8 regeneration scheme in the town centre, has expanded with the injection of an additional £200 million funding. The partnership, first established as English Cities Fund in … [Read more...]
Handforth roads improvement scheme completes ahead of schedule
Cheshire East Council has completed improvement work two-and-a-half weeks ahead of schedule on roads serving businesses and residents in Handforth on the Stockport-Cheshire border. The project, which began on January 8th 2024, has delivered enhanced cycling and pedestrian provision, with wider … [Read more...]
Buses to start running from new Stockport Interchange and park to open from March
Stockport’s new state-of-the-art transport interchange will open to passengers on Sunday 17th March, with its rooftop park opening the following day. The multi-million pound development – which boasts 18 bus stands with the capacity for 164 departures an hour – will boost connectivity in the town … [Read more...]
Stockport Council to appoint contractors to address RAAC at Romiley’s Forum Theatre
Stockport Council has confirmed that it will appoint contractors to begin work on long-term safety at the Forum Theatre in Romiley, including regarding the presence of Reinforced Aerated Autoclave Concrete (RAAC). The Forum Theatre in Romiley, home to performing arts company, NK Theatre Arts, has … [Read more...]
Plans submitted for Burger King to become latest brand to return to Stockport town centre
A planning application has been submitted for a Burger King drive-through restaurant to be built on a vacant site off Great Portwood Street in Stockport town centre. The application makes Burger King the latest major brand to share intentions to return to the town centre after the closure of the … [Read more...]
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