Stockport’s Business Improvement District (BID) company’s ambition to deliver a second BID and £2.4 million plan of investment has won overwhelming support from town centre businesses. Declared this morning by Deputy Counting Officer Vicki Bates from Stockport Council, Stockport’s BID - Totally … [Read more...]
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Consultation on library services Stockroom move closes at midnight
A consultation on plans to move library services from Central Library to a new learning and discovery centre in Merseyway, provisionally named Stockroom, closes today at midnight (18th October). The proposals will see book lending, IT provision and other services currently offered at Central … [Read more...]
Aldi reveals Stockport locations being targeted in 100-store expansion plans
Discount supermarket chain, Aldi, has revealed the areas in Stockport that is it targeting to build new stores as part of plans to open 100 UK branches over the next two years. The German chain has pledged to invest £1.3 billions to grow its retail estate by 2023, and has ambitions to open one … [Read more...]
Consultation opens on latest plans to improve Market Place and Underbanks access for visitors
Changes to access to improve the experience for Stockport’s residents and visitors while they enjoy the town’s Market Place and Underbanks is the key focus for a consultation launched this week. Stockport Council has launched the consultation which builds on the changes that have taken place in … [Read more...]
August boost on the high streets
Footfall in UK retail destinations saw a shift to within 20% of pre pandemic levels according to footfall specialists Springboard. Numbers boosted by staycations, daycations and more time spent at home and in local areas. A significant positive shift compared with July's 24% downshift. Both … [Read more...]
Stockport wholesaler eyes further expansion with Ryder deal
Stockport based retail group and wholesaler, Parfetts, has entered into a contract with HGV leasing specalist, Ryder, to provide 26 vehicles to support its expansion. The additional vehicles will operate from five of Parfetts depots, including Stockport, to make additional drops to customers … [Read more...]
Town centre prepares for another feast of a 3-day Food and Drink Festival
From 3rd to 5th September 2021, over 30 food and drink stalls and two outdoor kitchens with come to Stockport town centre for a 3-day Food and Drink Festival hosted by Totally Stockport. On Friday, food and drink stalls will be popping up across the town centre to tempt the most discerning of … [Read more...]
Artificial beach brings seaside to Merseyway
Families are guaranteed seaside fun this summer as Merseyway hosts Merseybay - a free artificial outdoor beach that will be open at the shopping precinct this summer. Merseybay is open to children of all ages throughout the summer holidays until 5th September. Situated outside Primark, the … [Read more...]
Barber chain opens fifth location in Bramhall
Stockport barber chain, Famous Henrys, has opened a location on 12th July in Bramhall, the chain's fifth branch since its first barber's shop opened in Cheadle Hulme in 2013. The local barber chain now has expanded to branches in Cheadle Hulme, Hazel Grove and Wilmslow. Famous Henrys attribute … [Read more...]
Russian discount supermarket brand plans Stockport store
A Russian supermarket brand and potential rival to discounters Aldi and Lidl has its eyes on a Stockport store as Mere opens its first UK supermarket in Preston in August. Trading in Russia as Svetofor, Mere will open its first UK store in Preston, Lancashire in August, with openings in Mold and … [Read more...]
Team from Merseyway scale England’s highest peak for Macmillan Cancer Support
A team of Merseyway and CBRE staff took on a gruelling hike to the top of Scafell Pike, England's highest mountain, to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. Despite the UK's weekend heatwave, the 10-person team braved scorching conditions and made their way up the Lake District mountain, … [Read more...]
Council seeks input on creating a more family friendly town centre
Stockport Council is looking to hear from parents, grandparents and carers as part of plans to make Stockport town centre a family friendlier place to visit. The Council is currently engaging with residents, seeking their input on new plans to transform empty retail units in Merseyway into an … [Read more...]
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