The £60 million restoration of one of Stockport's most recognisable heritage buildings, Weir Mill, has completed, marking a major milestone in the town centre's £2 billion regeneration. Dating back to 1790, the Grade II-listed former cotton mill has been sensitively transformed into a distinctive … [Read more...]
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Stockport Council publishes Local Plan
Stockport Council has published its final version of a new Local Plan for the borough, which sets out where new homes and commercial development should be built. The new version of the Local Plan has been revised from the draft published in October 2025 following a public consultation in November … [Read more...]
Stockport architectural practice appoints director
Stockport-based architectural practice Bowker Sadler has announced the appointment of Alison Duxbury (pictured) as Director, welcoming her back to the firm a decade after first joining. Bringing more than 25 years’ experience and a strong connection to the practice’s people and values, Duxbury’s … [Read more...]
Paul Richards to leave Stockport Council to head up £11 billion Birmingham regeneration
Deputy Chief Executive of Stockport Council, Paul Richards, has appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Birmingham East Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC). Paul will leave Stockport Council on 21st November to take up the new role to ensure a smooth transition period over the coming … [Read more...]
Weir Mill reveals local line-up for party under the viaduct arches
Developer, Capital&Centric, is throwing open the doors of its newly opened Weir Mill neighbourhood in Stockport this autumn for a free, full-day party. Taking place on Saturday 3rd October from 11.30am, WEIR:LIVE promises a full day of live music and a family-friendly rave beneath the arches … [Read more...]
Developer proposes over 1,200 new homes on Adlington new town site
Developer, Belport, has launched a public consultation on proposals to build more than 1,200 new homes in Adlington, Cheshire, after previous plans for a New Town on the site failed to secure government backing. The developer's masterplan for the site proposes 1,275 new homes on an approximately … [Read more...]
Designer appointed to help shape new town centre school
Plans for a new landmark urban school as part of Stockport's town centre regeneration have taken a step forward, with a designer appointed to develop the next stage. Stockport Council has appointed Sheppard Robson to progress the design work, marking a significant milestone in the bid to create … [Read more...]
Plans move forward for new town centre riverside neighbourhood
Plans for a major new neighbourhood in the east of Stockport town centre have progressed with the appointment of a specialist consultancy team to help shape its future. The 22-acre Newbridge Lane area, which sits alongside the River Goyt, has been identified as one of the key opportunities to … [Read more...]
Plans submitted for development of 75 new homes in Woodford
Outline planning permission is being sought from Stockport Council to build a development of 75 new homes off Moor Lane and Jenny Lane in Woodford. Asteer Planning has made the planning submission on behalf of land promoter, Richborough, and the site's owner, that will see further new homes … [Read more...]
Regional mayors granted greater powers over planning decisions
Regional mayors across England, including in Greater Manchester, are to be granted additional powers over planning decisions. The move will allow mayors to 'call in' decisions for key planning applications which impact on local growth, and direct a council to take it forward or refuse it. … [Read more...]
Record 269,000 visits give Merseyway its busiest ever week
Merseyway Shopping Centre has celebrated a record-breaking week after welcoming over a quarter of a million visitors, marking its highest weekly footfall since 2020. More than 269,000 visits were recorded at Merseyway during the first week of August, representing an increase of 24% compared with … [Read more...]
First commercial operators open at Weir Mill
The first independent businesses are opening their doors at Weir Mill, as Capital&Centric’s new Stockport neighbourhood begins to come to life. Rita Rays, the North’s first female-focused sports bar is now open and is already bringing a buzz to the mill, with big games on screen and a lively … [Read more...]
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