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Lasting legacy of transformation at Manchester Airport

More than a dozen businesses are set to leave a lasting legacy of £1bn transformation of Manchester Airport as they sign a pledge to invest in future talent and recruit apprenticeships to work on the project.  A target of 150 apprenticeships has been written into principal contractor Laing … [Read more...]

Economic Growth in Stockport leads the North West

Economic Growth in Stockport has revealed that the town has the fastest growing economy in the North West of England, according to new research from Irwin Mitchell and the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr). as reported on the Business Desk The UK Powerhouse study, as reported on the … [Read more...]

Construction in the North West is UK’s fastest growing region

Construction in the North West is the fastest-growing region in the UK where activity has risen by 31% since 2016. According to a report by Turner & Townsend and published by Place North West , it makes construction in the region the UK’s fastest-growing market. The report said construction … [Read more...]

Official Receiver issues update on Carillion

The Official Receiver has provided an update on employment within the Carillion group in liquidation. A spokesperson for the Official Receiver has said that more than 10,000 of Carillion’s pre-liquidation workforce have now found secure ongoing employment, following the transfer of 179 staff to new … [Read more...]

GM Chamber to host North West Heathrow Business Summit

Greater Manchester Chamber is hosting the North West Heathrow Business Summit in partnership with Heathrow. The Heathrow Business Summit is a unique opportunity for SMEs to connect and trade face to face with Heathrow’s supply chain and connect to growth opportunities locally, nationally and … [Read more...]

Transformation of White Lion Stockport Roars Ahead

Work to breathe new life into and transform the White Lion Stockport - the oldest tavern in the town - has begun setting the standard in quality town centre living. Over the next 12 months, a partnership between Stockport Council and Laurus Homes, will convert the 15th century White Lion Stockport … [Read more...]

Stockport Unveils Vision for Town Centre Living

Stockport has revealed its vision and ambitious town centre living strategy at the first Stockport Town Centre Living Summit. Property professionals and stakeholders joined Councillor Alex Ganotis, Leader of Stockport Council, and Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, in Redrock’s new The … [Read more...]

Seashell Trust is to appeal after planning application refused

Seashell Trust is to appeal after planning application refused for a school and campus transformation on the site at Cheadle Hulme. A meeting of the Board of Trustees of Seashell Trust which provides education and support for children and young adults with extremely complex disabilities, this week … [Read more...]

Aurora Stockport Industrial Park nears capacity

Aurora Stockport Industrial Park had cause for a double celebration this week with news that another two units have been snapped up and residents, businesses, Councillors and guests gathered to celebrate the official opening. Held in one of the new units at Aurora, guests attended the official … [Read more...]

Official Opening for Brinnington Sports and Leisure Centre

The new multi-million pound Life Leisure Brinnington Sports and Leisure Centre has been officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony.   Cllr Sheila Bailey, Stockport Council’s Cabinet for Communities and Housing, alongside local ward councillors and representatives from developer Willmott Dixon … [Read more...]

Ground-breaking new homes in Stockport town centre

New homes in Stockport are continuing the transformation of Stockport town centre as part of Stockport Council’s £1bn investment programme across the town. Your Housing Group and Greater Manchester-based contractor Bardsley Construction have started work on a new £9.4m housing development creating … [Read more...]