Cheadle College is celebrating a major milestone in its £27 million redevelopment, marking the structural completion of its pioneering campus. A topping-out ceremony – the traditional construction term which symbolises the progress of work – was attended by students, staff, and key partners … [Read more...]
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Network Rail shares detail of works to deliver £16 million Greek Street Bridge replacement
Network Rail has shared details of disruption to road and rail links in Stockport as it undertakes the £16 million replacement of the Greek Street Bridge over the railway line. Work will begin over Christmas and run through to Spring 2026 to demolish and replace the bridge over the West Coast … [Read more...]
Plans submitted for residential conversion of former AA offices in Cheadle
Developer, Xpercity, has submitted a planning application to Stockport Council for the residential conversion of the former AA offices in Cheadle into over 100 apartments. Xpercity's ambitions for Lambert House were made known earlier this year when the developer purchased the property, formerly … [Read more...]
86-year-old Stockport gas pipeline set for replacement as part of £80 million upgrade programme
Essential work to upgrade one of the oldest sections of gas pipeline in the Stockport area begins in Longhurst Lane, Mellor, on Monday 2 December. Cadent, which manages the local gas distribution network, is carrying out the work as part of an £80 million investment in the network. Work will see … [Read more...]
Muse boosts North West team with new appointments
National placemaker and the developer bringing forward Stockport Exchange, Muse, has announced three new senior hires to its teams in the North West. The appointments of Vinny Rigby (Project Director), Steve Thomas (Senior Development Manager), and Lawrence Myatt (Senior Project Manager) build on … [Read more...]
Emergency gas works close Stockport town centre junction
The junction of Corporation Street and Warren Street in Stockport town centre is to close as Cadent investigate and repair a suspected leak in the gas pipeline running under the road. Emergency work began the morning of Monday November 11th to repair the gas pipeline following reports of a smell … [Read more...]
Chancellor and Transport Secretary confirm funding for connectivity improvements across the North
The Chancellor and Transport Secretary have confirmed funding to progress with two transport projects connecting Greater Manchester with other cities in the North. During a visit to Manchester on 7th November, Rachel Reeves and Louise Haigh committed to continued funding for the Transpennine … [Read more...]
Temporary library opens as work progresses on Marple Community Hub
A new temporary library has opened in Marple Scout Hut as part of work to deliver a new community hub and leisure centre for the village. Stockport Council confirmed in an update on the project that the pop-up library will open every Tuesday (12 midday to 6pm) and every Thursday (10am to 4pm). … [Read more...]
Muse partners on £54 million public-private partnership to deliver affordable homes
Muse, the place maker delivering Stockport Exchange, is to be part of a long-term public-private partnership with investor, Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC), and Homes England to deliver affordable housing nationwide. Named Habiko, the joint venture plans to deliver 3,000 low-carbon, … [Read more...]
Stockport MDC intends to triple in size and double housing ambitions, as team celebrates five years
Stockport’s ambitious regeneration plans look to scale new heights as Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) announces intentions to expand its boundary threefold to include the 280-acre Town Centre East site. Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, confirmed the Greater Manchester … [Read more...]
Affordable Homes Programme to receive £500 million in new funding ahead of Budget
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has confirmed a £500 million funding boost for the government's Affordable Homes Programme ahead of her first Budget on Wednesday 30th October. The funding is set to deliver up to 5,000 new affordable social homes, bringing total investment in housing … [Read more...]
Acquisitions drive turnover growth for Stockport utilities contractor
Stockport headquartered utilities contractor, OCU Group, has reported annual turnover growth of 34% following a string of acquisitions. The firm has seen revenue across the group exceed £610 million for the year ending 30th April 2024, with its recent acquisition of RJ McLeod in June forecast to … [Read more...]
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