News for: Construction

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

New rules have come into effect that will require housing developers to demonstrate biodiversity gains of their schemes as part of the planning process. Biodiversity Net Gain rules will require developers in England to both minimise their impact on nature, and to create new habitats or enhance … [Read more...]

Stockport Council has published its response to public feedback on plans for a new Leisure and Community Hub in Marple, with a formal planning submission expected in March 2024. The project is being supported by a £20 million of Capital Levelling Up funding, with the scheme also set to include a … [Read more...]

Contractor John Southworth and Viaduct Housing are continuing with the restoration of Battersby Hat Factory, beginning work on a project that will transform the iconic mills into 45 new homes. Once complete, the development will deliver 15 houses, 16 apartments, and 13 mews properties, all to be … [Read more...]

Significant progress has been made on the final phase of the £1.3 billion transformation of Manchester Airport since work started in January 2023. The second and final phase focuses on the east side of Terminal 2, which will feature 27 new shops, bars and restaurants to be announced in the … [Read more...]