A DESIGNATED cycleway along the length of the A34 in Stockport will be one of the main proposals of a multi-agency scheme designed to improve journey times and encourage active travel across the town. The scheme, which has been put forward to the government by Transport for the North as part of … [Read more...]
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A34 Cheadle boost as Transport for the North bids for £700m investment
The A34 Cheadle could be one of 12 Major Road Networks to be upgraded as Transport for the North have submitted a bid for a £700 million investment in the region’s roads over the next five years. As part of the National Roads Fund, the investment is necessary in order to unlock economic growth, … [Read more...]
Government review into HS2 – good news for region’s Northern Rail project?
Following the government’s decision to re-evaluate the viability of HS2, the Northern Powerhouse Partnership is to carry out its own review into the HS2 rail link and its own Northern Rail project, HS3, to ensure the region’s views on the scheme are not ignored. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps … [Read more...]
Handforth Dean M&S development application
The Planning Officer recommends the application for refusal of the proposed 26,400 sq ft extension of the current site by the Strategic Planning Board on Wednesday, 28th August. Other sites were asked to be considered including locations around Macclesfield and sites in Stockport including … [Read more...]
GRAHAM completes major £8m link road in Stockport
A major project, described as Stockport’s single most important strategic highway connection, has been completed by GRAHAM. The £8m Travis Brow Link Road creates a vital link between the A6 and M60 in Stockport town centre. It is part of Stockport Council’s £73m Town Centre Access Plan, which … [Read more...]
Open consultation events for Stockport town centre west regeneration
Stockport Council has launched a public consultation on a draft Regeneration masterplan which sets out plans for up to 3,500 new homes in Stockport Town Centre West. This consultation includes drop-in sessions in the covered section of Merseyway shopping centre for people to come and discuss the … [Read more...]
IPPR: north to get £2,300 less per person than London on transport
The Institute for Policy Research - IPPR – has urged Boris Johnson to keep his promise to invest more for transport in the north of England after they found it was set to receive £2,389 less per person than those in the capital. IPPR North’s research, which analysed the government’s planned … [Read more...]
Redevelopment opportunity for Stockport College Greek Street Campus
Stockport College has instructed commercial agents Colliers to dispose of its 2.89 acre Greek Street campus. The redevelopment opportunity is located within the well-established town of Stockport which is currently enjoying a renaissance. A £1 billion investment programme designed to re-establish … [Read more...]
MAG and HS2 see high speed link to the North as key for a connected, global Britain.
Charlie Cornish, CEO of Manchester Airports Group (MAG), met on Friday with HS2 Ltd CEO, Mark Thurston, at Manchester Airport to discuss progress on the development of the line to Manchester and the proposed station at Manchester Airport. During the discussion, the two leaders talked about … [Read more...]
Fairhurst co-host Stockport Professionals in Property
Stockport based Fairhurst Estates, property management and chartered surveyors are hosting the 2nd Stockport Professionals in Property event. Jointly sponsored with Handelsbanken and SAS Daniels, the event will once again be held in the popular Produce Hall in Stockport's historic Market Place. … [Read more...]
Stockport Homes set to deliver 53 new Cheadle apartments
Working with architect PRP, the Stockport based housing association has plans to to create 53 new Cheadle apartments on Edinburgh Close to deliver an extra care scheme. Reported on Place North West, the proposed apartment block will replace a 1960's existing sheltered housing development. The … [Read more...]
WFEL seeks to create 50 new jobs with expansion plans
Stockport engineering company, WFEL, is bringing forward plans to expand its factory facility at Heaton Chapel. The world leader in tactical military bridges applied to Stockport Council earlier this month - WFEL Expansion Plans - for a 65,000 sq ft scheme, as reported on Insider Northwest . … [Read more...]
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