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M.A.G – HIGH SPEED RAIL HS2 GOOD FOR NORTH WEST ECONOMY

High speed rail will create jobs and boost the northern economy, say local authority leaders and businesses. The Greater Manchester Combined Authorities including Stockport MBC, Manchester City Council and the Transport for Greater Manchester Committee, along with M.A.G, the parent company … [Read more...]

TENONS JOINS SOUTH MANCHESTER INTERNATIONAL TRADE FORUM

South Manchester International Trade Forum, a partnership between Stockport Council, UKTI and RBS, are pleased to announce that Tenons have joined the forum. They will be holding a number of events throughout 2013 open to businesses in Stockport and across South Manchester. Evidence shows that … [Read more...]

COUNCIL SUPPORTS FOSTERING INITIATIVE

Stockport Council has teamed up with other local authorities across the North West as part of an initiative to urge people to make 2013 a life-changing year by becoming a foster carer. The ‘You Can Foster’ initiative encourages people from all walks of life to consider how they … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT COUNCIL TENDER FOR A6 RELIEF ROAD

STOCKPORT Council has issued a tender for the design and build of the A6 Manchester Airport Relief Road said to be worth between £100m-£140m. The new dual carriageway will cover 6 miles to relieve airport traffic from the towns and villages to the south and west of Stockport. Starting … [Read more...]

300,000 GBP Revamp For Stockport BMX Track and Facilities

Stockport’s popular BMX track has secured Olympic legacy funding from Sport England’s ‘Inspired Facilities’ fund. The BMX track in Bruntwood Park in Cheadle will be upgraded to competition standard in a major project which also includes improved facilities, new … [Read more...]

ROADWORKS in HEATON MERSEY, STOCKPORT

A temporary road closure will be in place on Clifton Road between Gladstone Grove and Mauldeth Road in Heaton Mersey to allow carriageway maintenance work to be undertaken. The work will be carried out between 29th January and 1st February and the road closures will be in place from 9.30am to … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT CARRIAGEWAY RESURFACING UPDATE

Stockport Council is currently undertaking a programme of carriageway repairs across the borough. Resurfacing work will take place from the junction of Edgeley Road to Europa Way in Edgeley and will be carried out in the following phases: Phase 1 - Edgeley Road to Railway Bridge. Work … [Read more...]

RBS AGREES LOAN FOR OWNERS OF BRAMHALL VILLAGE SQUARE

HIMOR, owners of a number of commercial properties in Greater Manchester, has secured a £9.3m loan with the Royal Bank of Scotland. Their portfolio consists of both national and independent retailers and includes Bramhall Village Square, Stockport, which has over 40 tenants. Mark Booth, … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT FORMER MET OFFICER CHARGED IN SUN MEDIA SCANDAL

A former Met Police officer has been charged in connection with alleged illegal payments for information and a Sun journalist will also be charged. Paul Flattley, of Stockport, Cheshire, was charged with conspiracy to commit misconduct in a public office. He will appear in court on 11 … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT POSTAL VOTERS NEW SIGNATURE NEEDED

Stockport Council is asking all electors who have voted by post for more than five years to provide an updated signature. The Electoral Registration Officer will be writing next week to over 16,000 Stockport voters informing them that they need to provide a fresh signature by 12th … [Read more...]