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New bridge links Stockport Interchange with Heaton Lane

A NEW bridge marking the beginning of the transformation of the Stockport Interchange is now open to use for pedestrians, cyclists and traffic. The council, in partnership with Transport for Greater Manchester, approved plans for the Stockport Interchange in March this year. The new Stockport … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: Why do I need a survey when buying a house?

There is plenty to think about when buying a house, not least how to finance it all and people often ask "Why do I need a survey when buying a house?" When you factor in your mortgage deposit, stamp duty, conveyancing fees, valuation fees and local searches, one of the biggest obstacles people … [Read more...]

Local: Vision unveiled for Stockport Town Centre West

Stockport Council has today 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. The consultation will use powers from the new Mayoral Development Corporation for the area that will come into effect in … [Read more...]

New bridge for Stockport town centre

CAMPAIGNERS have spoken of their delight after a plan to build a new bridge over the M60 linking Heaton Norris with Stockport Town Centre was given the green light. Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) considered a total of 15 new Bee Network cycling and waking schemes, with a combined … [Read more...]

Stockport’s flagship Aurora Business Park Fully Let

Aurora Business Park, created by Stockport Council as part of the £1 billion investment taking place across the town, has transformed a once derelict 18-acre site alongside the M60 into a thriving, high spec 145,000 sq ft industrial park.  Businesses across the borough told the council … [Read more...]

Equity Housing Group secure £55m refinancing package

Equity Housing Group, based in Stockport, has secured a £55m refinancing package to build more than 800 homes over the next five years. Equity’s lender NatWest has agreed to extend the term of an existing £20m loan and add £35m in additional debt. Equity manages and builds a range of … [Read more...]

Stockport: “Our journey keeps getting better”

The recent league success seen by Stockport County’s mighty Hatters almost feels like a metaphor for the exciting direction Stockport has been heading in the last few years. Rhys Owen, leasing director at Orbit Developments shares his views on Stockport's continuing success story: Awareness of … [Read more...]

Stockport shortlisted in Future High Streets Fund

Stockport is one of 51 UK towns to be shortlisted to present a business case for a share of the £675m Future High Streets Fund. There were more than 300 bids to the Future High Street Fund, which was open to all 326 councils with planning powers – so at least 249 councils (83%) were … [Read more...]

Seashell Trust Planning Appeal to go before Secretary of State

The planning inquiry into plans for the new school and campus at Seashell Trust closed last week and will now go before the Secretary of State for a final decision. The five-week long inquiry into Seashell’s appeal against Stockport Council’s decision to refuse the application for the planning … [Read more...]

UK: Kier to sell house building business

UK construction firm Kier has announced it is to sell its house building business, Kier Living, and will close down its recycling and rubbish processing units saving £55m. The decision confirmed earlier today is likely to result in the loss of 1,200 jobs in a two-stage process as the firm looks … [Read more...]