Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary, Angela Rayner, has written to Metro Mayors and local authorities from across England calling on them to play their part in building new homes. As part of an overhaul of the planning system, all councils in England are to be given new, mandatory housing … [Read more...]
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Domestic abuse accreditation for Stockport Homes Group
Stockport Homes Group has secured accreditation from the Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA) for how the housing provider deals with domestic abuse. Stockport Homes Group sought out the accreditation as part of a willingness to be open to external scrutiny across all areas of its work, in … [Read more...]
Stockport Council takes first steps towards Town Centre East regeneration
Stockport Council has begun the procurement process for consultants to produce a Strategic Regeneration Framework (SRF) for the latest phase in its £1 billion regeneration programme. The SRF will provide a masterplan for how the 280 acres of Stockport Town Centre to the East of the A6/Wellington … [Read more...]
Construction begins on Hazel Grove apartments
Building contractor, Three Sixty, part of Stockport Homes Group, have begun work on a scheme of 28 apartments off Melford Road, Hazel Grove. The scheme is part of the wider 87-home mixed-tenure Melford Road development, adjacent to the Hazel Grove Park & Ride bus terminus, that is being … [Read more...]
Stockport Homes and GMP take action on Serious Organised Crime
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has worked with Stockport Homes Safer Neighbourhoods and Exploitation Team to gather sufficient intelligence against Serious Organised Crime (SOC) in the community. Collaboration between GMP and Stockport Homes also included working with the control room at … [Read more...]
Stockport moves forward with draft Local Plan
The Local Plan is a legally required document that sets out how guidance for the planning officers and councillors of how land in the borough can be developed to meet local housing targets as well as delineating areas to be preserved, such as green spaces and the Green Belt. Following the … [Read more...]
Cityheart launches Stockport’s newest neighbourhood – Stopford Park
Cityheart has revealed the new name for its 442-apartment scheme on Greek Street and Wellington Road in Stockport. The development, formerly known as Royal George Village, has been rebranded Stopford Park in line with Cityheart’s vision to create a new neighbourhood community and landscaped … [Read more...]
Stockport Homes and GMP secure possession of a property
Stockport Homes Group's Safer Neighbourhoods Team and GMP have secured a possession order of a property at The Bentleys on the Lancashire Hill Estate, in response to an escalation in reports of serious antisocial behaviour. Working closely with Greater Manchester Police (GMP), Stockport Homes' … [Read more...]
Over 100 apartments planned for former AA offices in Cheadle
Residential developer, Xpercity, has completed the purchase of the former AA offices, Lambert House in Cheadle, with plans to convert the building into over 100 apartments. The developer is proposing an office-to-residential conversion of the 60,000 sq ft Lambert House to deliver Weavers' Yard, a … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester Mayor unveils housing ambitions
Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, has outlined proposals to tackle the city-region's housing crisis with plans to build 75,000 new homes by 2029. Alongside housebuilding ambitions, the Mayor is also launching the city-region's Good Landlord Charter which aims to improve standards for … [Read more...]
Consultation launched on extension of Woodford Garden Village
Harrow Estates, part of Redrow Group, has launched a public consultation over emerging plans to extend Woodford Garden Village as part of a comprehensive masterplan. A sustainable mix of around 500 new homes is proposed including a significant portion of affordable homes, family housing, senior … [Read more...]
Stockport Council appoints new Deputy Chief Executive
Paul Richards has been announced as Stockport Council’s new Deputy Chief Executive following the recent promotion of Michael Cullen to Chief Executive. Paul brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record to the role after leading Stockport’s much heralded £1 billion transformation … [Read more...]
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