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...]
News for: Construction
Handover marks latest stage in improving emergency care at Stepping Hill Hospital
Another construction milestone has been celebrated in the completion of the new Emergency and Urgent Care Campus at Stepping Hill Hospital to help enhance local care. Building contractors Tilbury Douglas have completed the handover of the temporary ‘Majors’ Department which will eventually become … [Read more...]
New biodiversity rules take effect for major housing schemes
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...]
Plans progress on Marple Leisure and Community Hub following consultation feedback
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...]
Consultation opens on final phases of Stockport Exchange development
Nationwide placemaker Muse, working in partnership with Stockport Council, is bringing forward a planning application for the next and final stages of town centre business hub, Stockport Exchange. Already among the North-west's most thriving business hotspots, with tenants including the likes of … [Read more...]
Work commences on Battersby Hat Factory new homes
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...]
Manchester Airport marks year of work on final phase of £1.3 billion transformation
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...]
Stockport utilities group reveals year of growth in 2023 results
Stockport headquartered utilities contracting group, OCU Group, has revealed record growth and operational performance in its 2023 Annual Results. In the 12 months to 30 April 2023, OCU Group revenues reached a record £455 million, a significant 54% year-on-year increase, highlighting the Group’s … [Read more...]
Stockport Interchange takes shape ahead of Spring opening
Work is nearing completion on Stockport Interchange, the town centre's new transport hub, ahead of its expected opening in Spring 2024. Work began on the site of the former bus station in Autumn 2022, and a new timelapse video has been released to show how the development has come together. … [Read more...]
Phase four completes at Stockport Exchange
Stockport Council and partner, Muse, have announced the completion of 3 Stockport Exchange, the fourth phase of development at the town centre business hub. Completion of the 64,000 sq ft office building marks the end of the initial part of the masterplan for Stockport Exchange, which started on … [Read more...]
Plans approved for North-west to host UK’s first low-carbon hydrogen production facility
The North-west will be home to the UK's first low-carbon hydrogen production facility, following the approval of plans for the project by Cheshire West & Chester Council. ET Hydrogen can begin construction of two plants at the Stanlow Manufacturing Complex in Ellesmere Port, which will sit at … [Read more...]
Manchester Airports Group seeks suppliers for airfields work
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has begun a tender process for over £500 million worth of investment into its airfields across its three UK airports. Five suppliers are being sought for a £548 million framework, which include construction and rehabilitation of concrete and asphalt airside … [Read more...]
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