A surprise proposal showed love is in the air at a new build residential development at Heaton Manor in Stockport this Valentine’s Day. James Morgan went down on one knee to propose to his girlfriend of eight and a half years 30-year-old Isobel Perrin as they collected the keys to their first home … [Read more...]
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Stockport and area roadworks planned this week
Highways England have issued a summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements affecting Stockport and the region over the coming week. The information is correct as of Friday 27 January and may be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. M6 junctions 16 to 19: … [Read more...]
New VIP lounge at Manchester Airport
A new VIP lounge at Manchester Airport is set to get passengers off to a flying start. Manchester Airport has unveiled plans for a new brand of lounge that will open in Terminal Three in April costing £1.6m. 1903, named after the year of the Wright Brothers first flight, will hold up to 71 people … [Read more...]
Poynton Relief Road granted approval
The new £30m Poynton Relief Road has been granted planing permission by East cheshire Council. Its northern end will connect into a junction with the A6 Manchester Airport relief road that is currently under construction and the southern end links to the A523 London Road via a new roundabout … [Read more...]
Stockport Economic Alliance looking to a great 2017
The Chair of Stockport Economic Alliance - SEA - looks back over the last 12 months and, whilst there were many surprises nationally and internationally, found a lot to celebrate locally. 2016 saw countless local businesses celebrate successes; a green light being given to the establishment of a … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester Spatial Framework consultation extended
Stockport residents have been given more time to feedback on the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework. Following a meeting of Greater Manchester leaders, a decision has been made to extend the deadline for public consultation on the draft version of the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework. The … [Read more...]
P2P platform CapitalStackers authorised by FCA
Stockport-based peer to peer (P2P) lending platform CapitalStackers has been awarded full authorisation from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) following a detailed assessment. CapitalStackers, The firm is a direct P2P lender, matching developers seeking finance with investors. It aims to … [Read more...]
Stockport Exchange open for business
Work has been completed on a 50,000 sq ft, 5 storey office development by Eric Wright construction, located at the town’s new gateway, Stockport Exchange. Muse are developing Stockport Exchange in partnership with Stockport Council and are currently in negotiations with potential … [Read more...]
Timing plan for £1bn Investing in Stockport programme
Stockport Council have published the timing plan and delivery schedule of projects included in the 5 year £1 billion regeneration programme of Stockport – Investing in Stockport. It is estimated that Investing in Stockport will bring at least 5,000 new jobs and 1,100 new homes to Stockport as … [Read more...]
Proposals for 19,000 new homes in Stockport
Local residents across Stockport are being invited to attend drop-in events to learn more about the proposed 19,000 new homes in Stockport, over the next twenty years, The local Area Committees are holding drop-in events in December to learn more about the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework … [Read more...]
Mad Hatters a hit at Bellway Homes Stockport
Mad Hatters proved a hit as more than 200 people attended the showhome launch of Bellway Homes Stockport. The event at Vision, on Europa Way in Stockport, started in style with queuing guests warmly welcomed by Bellway Homes’ sales advisor Suzanne McGovern, aka Alice, before enjoying a delicious … [Read more...]
Stockport’s new interchange – a true work of art
Stockport’s new interchange is going to be a true work of art celebrating the town's heritage. Pictured: Altrincham Transport Interchange: for illustrative purposes only Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and Stockport Council have appointed local artist Tim Ward - founder of Circling the … [Read more...]