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...]
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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...]
Brinnington Pride in Place Board invites residents to help shape £20 million investment
People in Brinnington are being invited to help shape how £20 million of Pride in Place investment is used in their community. The long-term Government funding is a major opportunity for Brinnington, with decisions about the future of the programme guided by the people who know the area best. A … [Read more...]
Work begins on 1,500 new homes at Handforth Garden Village
Construction work has begun on the first phase of development of Handforth Garden Village, which is set to deliver a new neighbourhood of 1,500 homes on the Cheshire-Stockport border. Contractors have broken ground on the creation of the new gateway entrance to the Garden Village at Handforth … [Read more...]
Rebuild approved for two Stockport schools
Two schools in Stockport have been granted planning approval to be rebuilt, replacing old buildings and supported by the Department for Education's School Rebuilding Programme. New buildings and subsequent demolition of older structures has been given the green light by Stockport Council for both … [Read more...]
Mayor announces Public Sector Land Bank as part of plans for 50,000 new council and affordable homes
Mayor of Greater Manchester Bev Craig has set out plans to build 50,000 new council and affordable homes across the city-region by 2039, and announced a new land bank to help identify disused public land for development. By May 2028 10,000 of these homes will be built, on site, or in the pipeline … [Read more...]
Muse backs launch of National Site Standard for construction sector
Regeneration specialist, Muse, has backed the launch of the new National Site Standard, an independently audited framework to improve wellbeing, safety and inclusion on construction and infrastructure sites. Created by Renee Preston, CEO of Gallaway Construction and founder of Construction for … [Read more...]
New £20 million fund announced to support Greater Manchester high streets
Mayor of Greater Manchester, Bev Craig, has announced a new £20 million fund aimed at supporting local high streets across the city-region. The Good Growth High Streets Fund will be made available to local businesses, business groups, and voluntary and community organisations across Greater … [Read more...]
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