Developers Henley Homes have announced the first release of 155 new homes and apartments at Barnes Village, within the grounds of the former Barnes Hospital, in Cheadle. The new development is set in and around the Grade II Listed former Barnes Hospital. Since its closure in 1999, the exemplary … [Read more...]
News for: Property
TV show offers £15,000 for 1st time buyers
A new TV show is currently looking for 1st time buyers to cast for a Property Series that is coming to the UK based on an American format. The producers are interested in hearing from couples - 1st time buyers - in Manchester and the North West who are looking to buy their first home together … [Read more...]
Council propose less disruption during £20m care programme
Stockport Council is proposing to build a new 78 bed care home and make more beds available at the start of its £20 million investment programme in partnership with Borough Care Limited. Early this year, Stockport Council announced the £20m investment to improve and modernise a number of care … [Read more...]
Planning permission granted for Orbital 1 development next to the M60
Planning for the 12.5-acre Orbital 1 development next to junction one of the M60 has been granted by Stockport Council. Scarborough Group submitted a planning application in December to deliver the mixed-use development to include industrial, trade counter and retail businesses. Works can now … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport Group adds third Escape Lounge to its USA line-up
Manchester Airports Group USA subsidiary (MAG USA has been awarded a contract to design, build and operate an Escape Lounge (www.escapelounges.com) at Bradley International Airport (IATA: BDL) in Connecticut. The contract, awarded by Bradley International Airport’s owner, the Connecticut Airport … [Read more...]
Celebration evening marks the opening of Village Point
A celebration evening marked the opening of Village Point, the new wedding, event and business venue in Heaton Moor. The evening brought together celebrities, business owners and others connected to the project to see the finished venue. The rooms were brought to life with bespoke decorations … [Read more...]
Arts and business hub Village Point to be revealed at VIP reception
Village Point, the new arts and business venue in Heaton Moor, will be revealed to invited guests at an event tonight (Thursday). The £250,000 transformation of the former Moor Suite on Heaton Moor Road will be unveiled at the VIP reception that will also include music and food. As well as … [Read more...]
Plans to extend hotel and conference facilities
The owners of Mottram Hall are planning to extend the hotel and conference facilities. QHotels, which acquired Mottram Hall from De Vere in November 2014, wants to build a two-storey conference centre extension featuring nine meeting rooms, a new four-storey bedroom extension with 34 bedrooms, 15 … [Read more...]
Is Your WiFi in Need of a Boost?
WiFi networks are now a critical consideration in a modern business or dwelling and, even where mobile phone signals are relatively strong, clients and residents will expect robust WiFi connectivity. Despite being technically standards compliant, many WiFi networks fail to live up to their intended … [Read more...]
Arts and business venture Village Point to open in June
Village Point, the new arts and business venue in Heaton Moor, will be opening its doors at a VIP launch event on Thursday, June 16. The event will give those attending a first glimpse inside the building, which has undergone seven months of restoration and an investment of over £250,000 to … [Read more...]
Ground-breaking ceremony at £45m Redrock Stockport development
A ground-breaking ceremony has taken place at the new £45m Redrock Stockport development where Wates Construction has begun building work. Eamonn Boylan, chief executive of Stockport Council, joined Wates and Keith Pulling, from The Light Cinema, on site to mark the start of construction work, … [Read more...]
Stockport student to compete at Euro skills event in Sweden
Stockport College plastering and drywall student Reece Wilson, 19, has been confirmed as one of 19 British apprentices that will compete at Europe’s biggest skills competition in December. The UK’s representatives for EuroSkills Gothenburg 2016, Europe’s largest skills competition, have been … [Read more...]