Rail operator, Avanti West Coast, has completed the refurbishment of its 56 Pendolino trains that serve routes connecting London with Stockport and Manchester, other towns and cities throughout the North-west and Scotland. The £117 million project is the biggest fleet upgrade ever carried out on … [Read more...]
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Lidl plan larger Heaton Norris store
German supermarket chain, Lidl, is planning a new 23,600 sq ft food store off Wellington Road North and Sparthfield Road in Heaton Norris. New plans propose a slightly larger store than the supermarket had originally been granted planning permission for in 2022. Lidl propose a 2,207 sq m store on … [Read more...]
Andy Burnham reveals plans for Stockport Metrolink connection will be published after the General Election
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has confirmed plans for a Metrolink extension into Stockport are set to be published soon after the General Election. Speaking at a campaign event at Stockport Interchange, he said that work on the business case for the bringing the tram into the town centre … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport resumes normal operations after electrical fault
Manchester Airport has confirmed that normal operations at all its terminals have resumed after electrical issues grounded flights on Sunday 23rd June. The airport has advised passengers to prepare to travel as normal in a statement on social media, but warned that due to the numbers of … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester issues final call for feedback on plans to end road deaths
Stockport residents have less than a week to share their views on the city-region's draft action plan to eliminate road deaths in Greater Manchester. Greater Manchester began taking steps earlier this year towards adopting Vision Zero to eliminate all deaths and life-changing injuries … [Read more...]
Stockport offers best potential returns on EV investment, finds CBRE
Global real estate group, CBRE, has named Stockport the number one location in the UK for potential electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure investment. CBRE forecasts have been based on predicted demographics, local economic activity, car ownership and EV uptake rates, and identified … [Read more...]
Plans submitted for Edgeley Park expansion
Stockport County FC have submitted a hybrid planning application for a phased expansion of the club's Edgeley Park grounds. The formal planning submission to Stockport Council, prepared by Asteer, follows two rounds of public consultation, and if approved, will deliver an increase of capacity of … [Read more...]
Rogue traders await sentencing following Stockport Trading Standards investigation
Two rogue traders await sentencing in Stockport following investigations by the Council's Trading Standards Service. Separate investigations by Halton Borough Council and Lancashire Police also helped deliver justice to victims. Steven Lee Junior, from Bartle, Preston, and business associate Eli … [Read more...]
Manchester eye hospital opens diagnostic clinic in Stockport
Specialist eye hospital Optegra Eye Hospital Manchester is launching a series of diagnostic clinics in areas across the city-region, including in Stockport. In response to high demand for NHS cataract surgery, the Didsbury-based hospital is opening diagnostic clinics in four other boroughs of … [Read more...]
Bank of England continues to hold interest rates at 5.25%
Leading economists on the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of England have once again chosen to hold interest rates at their current 16-year high of 5.25%. Committee members voted 7-2 in favour of keeping rates at 5.25% for at least a further six weeks; the two members voting against … [Read more...]
The Forum Theatre reopens after roof repairs
The stage is set for the return of live theatre in Romiley as The Forum Theatre reopens its doors following roof repairs to tackle Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) at the venue. The theatre abruptly closed in September following the decision by the DFE to close schools with similar … [Read more...]
TfGM invites Stockport business community to help shape future of travel
Businesses in Stockport have until the end of August to share their views on local transport infrastructure by responding to Transport for Greater Manchester's (TfGM) Business Travel Survey. The annual survey ensures businesses can communicate with TfGM how they feel about public transport and … [Read more...]
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