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The first phase of consultation on the A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road is coming to a close on 25 January. Stockport Council, along with its partners Cheshire East and Manchester City councils would like to thank residents, businesses and road users for their views so far which are … [Read more...]

Equity Housing Group in Cheadle, Stockport has launched an exciting new project that’s set to make a massive difference to local communities and to peoples’ lives. The Equity Foundation was formally launched at an event that took place at Stockport Art Gallery attended by … [Read more...]

£650 million plans to develop a major new business district at Manchester Airport, near Stockport have been approved by Manchester City Council – and airport operator M.A.G is set to commence infrastructure works on the site, which is Government-designated Enterprise Zone, within … [Read more...]

Last night Councillors at Cheadle Area Committee voted to give the Broadway 20mph zone the go-ahead. The campaign was started last spring as a result of safety concerns around the Broadway area. In the consultation, 80% of residents told the Council they agreed with the scheme. Although the … [Read more...]

Stockport is home to a very active and dynamic business startup community where many people are taking the opportunity to start a business for a wide variety of reasons. Getting the start up costs as lean as possible at the outset helps whilst the business is being buit up. This often means … [Read more...]

Weather permitting, the replacement of the zebra crossing on Schools Hill with a modern puffin crossing will begin on 4th February 2013, and should be completed by the end of February. There were several accidents on the crossing last winter and this is the latest in a series of measures to … [Read more...]

Tony Lloyd, Greater Manchester's Police & Crime Commissioner, has confirmed the membership of two bodies that will advise him on employment issues and also oversee financial reporting. Mr Lloyd, the current police and crime commissioner, was elected by the people of Stockport and the other … [Read more...]

A woman injured in a crash was initially told by police they could not act because the collision only involved a pedal cycle. Stephanie Skinner, 18, was hit by a cyclist on the pavement outside the pet shop where she works in Stockport, Greater Manchester, on 4 December. Police said it could … [Read more...]