Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, has revealed that an update on plans to extend the Metrolink tram network into Stockport could be expected before the end of the year. Speaking on BBC Radio Manchester yesterday (26th October), the Mayor said he remained committed to bringing trams into … [Read more...]
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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...]
Sunday Times hails Stockport as a ‘place to invest’ in 2022
The Sunday Times has recommended Stockport in its 'best and up and coming areas to invest in' list for 2022. The national newspaper gave the town's prospects a glowing review in its annual list that was published on Sunday, June 19. When describing the best places in the North West, the … [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 Council announces £3.2 million Economic Recovery Fund for business
Stockport Council has today announced plans to boost recovery for local businesses to the tune of £3.2 million, as they start to re-open as national restrictions are eased. The Economic Recovery Fund will see a series of Additional Restrictions Grant streams that can be applied for, depending on … [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...]
Stockport prepares for Census 2021
Households across Stockport will soon be asked to participate in Census 2021. The once-in-a-decade survey provides the most accurate picture of households in England and Wales, and has been carried out every ten years since 1801, with the exception of 1941. The 2021 Census will be the first … [Read more...]
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