Stockport health and safety consultancy, Vita Safety, is hosting an upcoming webinar to help businesses understand their duties under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015). Whether businesses managing a building refurbishment, office fit-out, or other works may be … [Read more...]
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Planning Inspectorate to roll out digital appeals service nationwide
The Planning Inspectorate has announced its digital appeals service is to be rolled out to all local planning authorities in England as part of ongoing digitalisation of planning processes. The national launch follows a successful pilot which has seen the scheme be trialled in five London … [Read more...]
Poynton manufacturing unit set for major redevelopment
Commercial property developers, Quorum and Chestergate, are planning a major redevelopment of a manufacturing unit in Poynton after acquiring the site earlier this year. The two Cheshire-based firms plan to deliver a purpose-built 65,000 sq ft facility at Poynton Industrial Estate which will be … [Read more...]
Green light for £70 million development of town centre apartments
Stockport Council has granted planning permission for a landmark £70 million residential development of 245 apartments off Wellington Street in Stockport town centre. The scheme has been brought forward by Manchester-based developer Progressive Living in partnership with residential operator … [Read more...]
Drone photography reveals Weir Mill rooftop garden
New drone footage and photography have captured views of Capital&Centric's £60 million transformation of Weir Mill, including a first glimpse at its rooftop garden, the highest in the city-region outside of Manchester city centre. Perched above the emerging neighbourhood, the roof garden at … [Read more...]
Topping out ceremony held for Seashell’s Ged Mason Building
Students, staff and VIPs gathered at Seashell for a Topping Out Ceremony to celebrate progress on construction of the Stockport charity's new Ged Mason Building. The charity educates and cares for young people with the most complex disabilities in the country. The Ged Mason Building is set to … [Read more...]
Stockport Trading Standards investigations lead to conviction for rogue trader
Investigations by Stockport Trading Standards, Lancashire Police and Halton Trading Standards have seen a rogue trader who defrauded homeowners across the North West jailed. Steven Lee Junior, who traded under the names Drysky Property Services and Dedicated Roofing Solutions, was sentenced in … [Read more...]
Jobcentres and construction sector to create more training opportunities
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and construction industry groups have signed an agreement that will open up more on-the-job training opportunities in the sector to jobseekers. Under the plans, more than 40,000 industry placements will be funded through £100 million investment from … [Read more...]
Stockport bridge rebuild to close rail line for three weeks in August
Passengers in and around Stockport are being urged to plan ahead for closure of the railway line through the town as Network Rail progresses with replacing the Greek Street Bridge. The £20 million investment in the bridge will see the Manchester spur of the West Coast Main Line for three weeks … [Read more...]
Battersby Hat Factory housing transformation officially opens
A key milestone in Stockport’s urban regeneration journey has been reached as the Battersby Hat Factory Development in Offerton was officially opened at a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Held on the morning of Monday 16 June, the event celebrated the transformation of the historic Hempshaw Mills site, … [Read more...]
Rogue trader jailed following Stockport Trading Standards investigation
A rogue trader who overcharged borough residents for substandard home improvement work has been jailed following investigation by Stockport Council’s Trading Standards team. The case followed complaints about work carried out at two properties in Heaton Mersey. One of the victims paid a total of … [Read more...]
Muse secures planning approval for Wythenshawe Culture Hub
Placemaker, Muse, has secured planning approval for its plans, working alongside Manchester City Council, for a new Culture Hub as part of the £500 million Wythenshawe regeneration programme. The regeneration specialist, which is also Stockport Council's partner on the development of the town … [Read more...]
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