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HS2 contractors announced for first stage of new rail line

HS2 is underway, with more than £6billion of contracts being won by several well known companies, including Balfour Beatty, Skanska and Costain.  The contractors will work on the first stage of HS2, the new high speed rail line between London and Birmingham. The final route of the Manchester and … [Read more...]

Update on A6 Stockport road closure in July

Stockport Council has provided an update regarding the A6 Stockport road closure in July, necessary to allow for essential bridge works. The A6 Stockport at Wellington Bridge will be closed for a period of 12 weeks from 24th July.    Stockport Council have issued further information regarding … [Read more...]

Stockport Business Awards shortlist £5m+

The shortlist in the Stockport Business Awards 2017 for businesses turning over £5m+ has been announced. The Stockport business awards, now in their 6th year, were set up by Clarke Nicklin Chartered Accountants back in 2012 to recognise and reward business excellence in the town. Stockport has … [Read more...]

Personal sign off for Brinnington sports centre

Local councillors and staff from Willmott Dixon and Carillion have added their signatures to one of the steel beams in recognition of reaching the final stages of erecting the steelwork at Stockport's new Brinnington sports and leisure centre. Brinnington councillors Becky Crawford and Chris Murphy … [Read more...]

PIE and PSG merger boosts conveyancing sector

Property Information Exchange Ltd (PIE), creator of the market leading brands poweredbypie and Brighter Law, has merged with PSG Connect Ltd (PSG) to create a new legal services force in the residential conveyancing industry. The combined companies are committed to build on their shared values of … [Read more...]

Stockport contractor backs City of Trees charity

Wates, the main contractor for the Stockport Redrock leisure development, has marked their annual week of community action with environmental charity City of Trees and school activities in Stockport.   Wates is one of the largest privately owned construction, development and property services … [Read more...]

Top Safety Accreditation for Red Rock Facilities Management

Stockport based Red Rock Facilities Management has been awarded a top safety accreditation from Alcumus SafeContractor for achieving excellence in health and safety in the workplace. Alcumus SafeContractor is the leading third party accreditation scheme which recognises extremely rigorous standards … [Read more...]

A6 Stockport to close for essential works

A part of the A6 Stockport in the town centre is being forced to close for up to 12 weeks so that essential repair works can be made to Wellington Bridge. This summer engineers need to undertake essential repair works to the bridge that runs under the A6 in Stockport town centre on Wellington … [Read more...]

Fairhurst wins 2017 Grafters Best Chartered Surveyor

Stockport based Fairhurst Estates has been named Best Chartered Surveyors at the 2017 Grafters Awards The team from Fairhurst were out in force at the 2017 prestigious Grafters Awards. Taking place at the Mercure Hotel in Manchester City Centre, the event is attended by over 500 of the … [Read more...]

Inspired Asset Management funding for Stockport scheme

Inspired Asset Management has secured development finance for Fabrick, a 184-unit residential scheme in Stockport, comprising high specification one and two-bedroom micro-apartments. £17m in development financing was provided by UBS Asset Management UK. Fabrick is a permitted development … [Read more...]

Stockport Exchange scoops prestigious award

The team behind Stockport’s newest business district, Stockport Exchange, has scooped one of the top awards at this year’s prestigious Insider North West Property Awards Praised for their “brave and transformational” development that shows the fantastic opportunities that partnership working can … [Read more...]