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£400m for New Northern Transport links

Chancellor Philip Hammond has unveiled plans for an extra £400million to be allocated for new northern transport links across the North of England. At the Conservative Party conference in Manchester, Mr Hammond said that the investment would ensure that the economic benefits following Brexit will … [Read more...]

Have your say on the Stockport Local Plan

There are only ten days left on the first phase of the Stockport Local Plan consultation where you can have your say on the shape Stockport’s future through to 2035. Stockport is preparing a new Local Plan in order to set the rules for development and land uses that will have an impact on the way … [Read more...]

We are living in a volatile world

This morning's BBC News made for a very grim start to the week and is a reminder to us all that we are living in an increasingly volatile world.  Life can change in an instant. The news that Monarch has been placed in administration broke overnight, a sad demise for the UK's fifth largest airline … [Read more...]

TfGM offer advice as travel disruption hits Manchester

Transport for Greater Manchester - TfGM - expects trams, trains, buses and roads across the region to be extremely busy between Sunday 1 October and Wednesday 4 October as The Conservative Party Conference returns to Manchester. The Conference, which is likely to attract around 10,000 … [Read more...]

Greater Manchester Mayor refocuses greenbelt debate

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is refocusing the planning debate on town centres and infrastructure led development in response to public concerns, especially concerning greenbelt, expressed in the first consultation on the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework. The first step in the next … [Read more...]

Select Transport expands at Manchester Airport

Select Transport, a key logistics business at Manchester Airport’s World Freight Terminal, has tripled the size of its operation at the cargo hub to almost 12,000 sq ft.  Weathering political uncertainty over Brexit, local businessman Marc Waterfield’s logistics business, Select Transport, has … [Read more...]

Stockport Local Plan – Still Time to Have Your Say

Stockport Council have planned a series of local drop-in events where you can have your say on the future for Stockport. You can take part in a wide-ranging consultation on Stockport Council's future plans by joining their representatives  at specially organised public events in your local … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport crowned Best UK Airport

Manchester Airport is flying high after being named the best UK airport at the Travel Bulletin Star Awards.   The UK’s third largest airport fought off competition from the likes of Heathrow, Liverpool and Birmingham to receive the accolade. The award comes after the busiest summer on record for … [Read more...]

Loganair boosts Manchester Glasgow service

Loganair is flying solo and upping the frequency of its popular Manchester Glasgow route. Air passengers flying Manchester Glasgow can now reap the benefits of a 50 per-cent boost in service frequency, as airline Loganair officially flies solo.   Loganair, which has operated Flybe’s services … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport commits to Birmingham Shout Festival

Manchester Airport has demonstrated its commitment to Birmingham's Shout Festival and agreed a sponsorship deal for the next three years.   Birmingham LGBT is pleased to announce Manchester Airport as a sponsor of Birmingham SHOUT Festival of Queer Arts and Culture for the next three years, … [Read more...]

Plan your journey around A6 Stockport Roadworks

As the summer holidays end and it's time to go back to school, Stockport Council are urging motorists to plan their journey around the ongoing roadworks on the A6 Stockport through the town centre.  Essential repair works on the bridge that carries the A6 through Stockport town centre began over the … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport transformation takes off

The One-billion-pound Manchester Airport transformation programme has taken off after a bumper Bank Holiday Weekend. Manchester Airport has unveiled the first part of its £1bn transformation programme as the summer holiday season comes to an end. Some passengers passing through Terminal 2 will … [Read more...]