Housebuilder, Vistry, has completed a new extra care development, The Peaks in Stockport, as part of the Woodford Garden Village scheme. Providing 87 new apartments and 17 bungalows, The Peaks sits on the site of the former Woodford Aerodrome, a former aviation factory that produced Lancaster … [Read more...]
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Six-figure support to transform historic Great Underbank building
An historic building situated in Great Underbank that has laid dormant for more than 10 years is set to be transformed thanks to a forward-thinking private and public sector collaboration. Spearheaded by Kelsall Architects, a Stockport-based architectural practice, the project will redevelop a … [Read more...]
TfGM to begin £150 milllion programme of work across Metrolink network
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is set to begin a £150 million programme of work to improve capacity and resilience of the Metrolink tram network. Work to maintain, upgrade, and improve tram infrastructure aims to make sure the Bee Network continues to deliver safe, reliable and … [Read more...]
Greek Street roundabout to reopen 27th March
The Greek Street roundabout will reopen on 27th March, Network Rail has confirmed, following a programme of improvements to the railway and construction of a new bridge in Summer 2025. Network Rail and its contractor partner Murphy replaced the Greek Street bridge during a 21-day closure of the … [Read more...]
Construction begins on £25 million Cheadle green industrial park
Work is underway to build Stockport’s new green light-industrial park, Cheadle Eco Park, a £25 million 115,000 sq ft multi-unit development on Bird Hall Lane. Once complete, the site will support up to 200 high-quality jobs and set new standards for sustainable construction across the North … [Read more...]
Stricter regulations proposed for construction products
A Government White Paper has set out new proposals to strengthen the safety of UK buildings through new, stricter regulations for construction materials. The reforms detailed in the Major Construction Products White Paper come in the wake of the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire and subsequent Inquiry, … [Read more...]
Parliament approves Stockport MDC expansion in UK first
Stockport has achieved a national first after Parliament approved the expansion of Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC), tripling its boundary to cover the entire town centre. The Parliamentary approval, driven by Stockport Council and backed by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy … [Read more...]
Cityheart’s Lyme at Stopford Park among first in the UK to secure Gateway 2 approval
Regeneration specialist Cityheart has announced that Lyme, its new residential building at Stopford Park – a new neighbourhood in the heart of Stockport – has successfully secured Gateway 2 approval under the Building Safety Regulator. The achievement places Lyme among the first 20 buildings … [Read more...]
Work begins on Bredbury supported housing scheme
Work has begun to bring forward a small scheme of supported housing on the derelict Bredbury Civic Hall site that will provide new homes in the borough for people with learning disabilities. The development, being delivered by MSV Housing Group, will offer 12 purpose-built, energy?efficient homes … [Read more...]
Plans set out to boost construction sector apprenticeships and T Levels
13,000 apprenticeships and T Level placement opportunities in the construction sector are to be created through government investment into upgrading school buildings across England. As part of the upcoming education estates strategy, construction firms working on school building projects will … [Read more...]
Bramall Hall roof top tours give behind-the-scenes look at restoration
Stockport residents are being given the chance to see behind the scenes of the restoration of Bramall Hall, one of the town's most loved historic landmarks. The special hard hat experience allows visitors to climb onto the roof of the Grade I listed Tudor manor house to see vital restoration work … [Read more...]
Record turnover for Cheadle construction firm
Cheadle based firm, Short Construction, has reported a record-breaking financial year for the business and exceeded its target to reach more than £21 million in turnover in 2025. The business marked its 15th anniversary in 2025, coupling a rise in project activity with strategic team growth. … [Read more...]
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