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Stockport’s Local Election: Liberal Democrats gain 2 seats

Yesterday’s local election results for Stockport have determined that Stockport Council is still in a state of ‘no overall control’ despite the leading Liberal Democrats taking an additional two seats from Labour. Led by Cllr Mark Hunter, the Lib Dems are now just one seat short of being the … [Read more...]

Gorvins Solicitors retains and improves on Legal 500 rankings

Stockport-headquartered Gorvins Solicitors is celebrating the 2024 results of the Legal 500 series, which has recognised practice areas and individuals at the firm once again. The firm has retained a tier 1 ranking within three service areas; corporate & commercial, commercial property and … [Read more...]

Keep Our Brilliant Businesses Bouncing

Stockport’s Will Mellor, Coronation Street bad boy and a star of Strictly’s class of 22, has once again thrown his support behind a campaign to keep Stockport businesses bouncing. A continuation of last year’s successful shop local campaign, One Stockport’s Keep Our Brilliant Businesses … [Read more...]

Better flood protection for new homes

New homes will be better protected from flooding following changes to planning guidance, the government has announced today (25 August 2022). Updated planning guidance published today will help councils make sure developments meet strict criteria in locations at risk of flooding before they … [Read more...]

Stockport Councillors appoint new Leader of the Council

Following Stockport's local elections on the 5th May, a new Leader of Stockport Council was appointed at yesterday evening's Council meeting at Stockport Town Hall. Councillor Mark Hunter, who leads the Liberal Democratic party in Stockport, returns the Lib Dems to lead the council having won a … [Read more...]

New street art unveiled at Stockport’s historic Underbanks

Four stunning works of art by renowned and local artists have been unveiled in this historic and emerging Underbanks area of Stockport town centre, thanks to funding by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Totally Stockport. The street art project forms part of Rediscovering the Underbanks … [Read more...]

Stockport to host 3-day Food & Drink Festival

Stockport is preparing to serve up a feast of a 3-day Food & Drink Festival across Stockport town centre from 3rd to 5th September 2021 On Friday, over 30 food and drink stalls will be popping up across the town centre to tempt the most discerning of taste buds with food and drink from all … [Read more...]

Stockport takes another Gigantic Leap forward

Remember the Stockport frogs? In 2019, Stockport’s Giant Leap Frog Art Trail attracted thousands and thousands of new visitors, residents, and families of all ages to the town centre to seek out all 19 giant frogs on the trail, later to be joined by three visiting frogs! This summer, … [Read more...]

Stockport takes another Gigantic Leap forward

Remember the Stockport frogs? How could anyone forget Strawberry Frog proudly guarding the NatWest Banking Hall on Great Underbank? Or Midas providing a golden glow at the Peel Centre. Or Prince Regent, resplendent in his crown, guarding his ‘palace’ at Regent House. In 2019, Stockport’s Giant … [Read more...]