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Junction 1 M60 Stockport in UK’s top 10 congestion hotspots

Junction 1 M60 Stockport, the roundabout at the iconic pyramid and where many hours are wasted, has been listed in the UK's Top 10 most congested spots. A report from data company Inrix has shown that British roads are the most congested in Europe and time wasted in the UK's worst traffic jams … [Read more...]

Network Young Launches New Website

Stockport based Social Enterprise, Network Young CIC, has marked an important milestone in its growth with the launch of  a new website.  The new website marks a fresh chapter in the Network Young story as they plan to radically grow their online presence. Network Young works with young people … [Read more...]

Winter Snow Garden returns to Merseyway

It's sure to be a white Christmas at Merseyway as the Winter Snow Garden returns to Stockport's central shopping centre.   Brimming with fluffy artificial snow, children aged 9 and under can play in the magical gingerbread house, dress up a pair of frosty snowmen, throw soft playable snowballs … [Read more...]

Proposals for 19,000 new homes in Stockport

Local residents across Stockport are being invited to attend drop-in events to learn more about the proposed 19,000 new homes in Stockport, over the next twenty years, The local Area Committees are holding drop-in events in December to learn more about the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework … [Read more...]

Mad Hatters a hit at Bellway Homes Stockport

Mad Hatters proved a hit as more than 200 people attended the showhome launch of Bellway Homes Stockport. The event at Vision, on Europa Way in Stockport, started in style with queuing guests warmly welcomed by Bellway Homes’ sales advisor Suzanne McGovern, aka Alice, before enjoying a delicious … [Read more...]

Stockport’s new interchange – a true work of art

Stockport’s new interchange is going to be a true work of art celebrating the town's heritage. Pictured: Altrincham Transport Interchange:  for illustrative purposes only Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and Stockport Council have appointed local artist Tim Ward - founder of Circling the … [Read more...]

Stockport College to appeal Ofsted rating

The Principal of Stockport College has announced that the college intends to appeal the latest Ofsted report which rated it as ‘inadequate’.   The college, which was rated ‘outstanding’ by the education watchdog in 2008, originally fell to a grade four in 2013 when former FE commissioner David … [Read more...]

Give your business a boost with £15,000 of business support

Catapult your business forward by signing up for the business support Pioneer 10 programme.  Pioneer 10 is a new and exciting, free business award and growth coaching programme for entrepreneurs in Stockport. It has evolved over the past 4 years and is open to startups and ambitious SMEs . It … [Read more...]

Stockport wins iNetwork Innovation award

Stockport Council has won the iNetwork Innovation Award just weeks after being nominated for two prestigious Local Government Chronicle awards. Judges unanimously decided that the redesign of Fred Perry House reception and the introduction of the Better Off Stockport website were worthy of winning … [Read more...]

Council’s first 6 months at Stockport’s Merseyway

Stockport Council is marking 6 months since becoming the owners of Stockport's Merseyway Shopping Centre.   From day one, a priority for the Council has been making sure Stockport town centre has a shopping centre of which it can be proud. Key to this is ensuring a wide range and mix of shops are … [Read more...]

RBS £17m funding deal for South Manchester solicitor

A South Manchester solicitor, a specialist personal injury law firm, has secured a £17m funding deal with Royal Bank of Scotland.  Established in September 2000 by Managing Partner James Maxey, Express Solicitors has enjoyed rapid growth and expansion to date, with annual fee income currently … [Read more...]

Final details revealed for the Seashell Trust £45m school campus

The Seashell Trust has submitted further important details with regards to its ongoing planning application to develop a new school and campus to provide specialist care for children with complex learning difficulties. The Seashell Trust - Cheadle Hulme's special school - submitted the initial … [Read more...]