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Opening date revealed for newest cultural landmark, Stockroom

Stockport Council has confirmed that Stockroom, a new £14.5 million cultural hub and library for the town centre, will open on 24th May 2025. Located in previously disused retail units in Merseyway Shopping Centre, Stockroom is a key part of Stockport Council’s £1 billion transformation, and is … [Read more...]

NK Theatre Arts triumphs on BBC One’s Big Night of Musicals

Stockport youth performing arts charity, NK Theatre Arts, is celebrating their performance as part of The National Lottery’s Big Night of Musicals airing on national TV. The performance will air on BBC One on Saturday 23rd March on coverage of the event starting at 6.50pm. The national showcase … [Read more...]

Contractor appointed for Bramall Hall restoration

Stockport Council has announced the appointment of specialist heritage contractor, Restoration Projects, to deliver essential work to preserve Bramall Hall. Work to futureproof Stockport's only Grade I listed building is being supported by a £1.6 million funding boost from Arts Council England’s … [Read more...]

The Forum Theatre kicks off Stockport Sounds events

The Forum Theatre in Romiley has announced a series of Stockport Sounds Presents: live gigs giving the chance for local bands to showcase their talents at the borough's biggest indoor standing venue for live music. The launch of the Stockport Sounds events follows a successful award of funding … [Read more...]

Stockport looks back on 2024 successes

Stockport Council reflects on the borough's successes from throughout 2024 as the town continues to build momentum for even greater things to come in 2025. From its recognition as the "Best Place to Live in the North West" by The Sunday Times Best Places to Live Guide to groundbreaking … [Read more...]

TfGM warns of busy week for the transport network

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is forecasting a busy transport network between 23 November and 1 December and are encouraging everyone making a journey to plan ahead. Following the start of the Christmas markets and festive season, the network is already seeing an increase in journeys … [Read more...]

Stockport Council invests in borough’s outdoor spaces

Stockport Council has completed improvements at nine of the borough's parks and outdoor spaces since April 2024. Some of Stockport’s best-loved parks have been given a boost with new play equipment installed at a range of sites over the past six months. Oak Meadow in Cheadle Hulme is one of those … [Read more...]

Arc launch Workplace Wellbeing Care Boxes

Stockport arts and health charity, Arc, are launching new careboxes to help businesses in the borough support wellbeing in the workplace this Christmas. Staff turnover due to mental ill health costs the UK economy a staggering £43.1 billion, and this Christmas, Arc is calling on Stockport … [Read more...]

NTIA warns UK nightlife faces extinction

The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) is warning the public that much of the UK's nightlife faces extinction given the current rate of closures of nightclubs. Based on recent data, which reveals 10 UK clubs are closing every month, the NTIA has launched The Last Night Out campaign, … [Read more...]