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Heaton Chapel residents invited to Active Neighbourhood workshop

Residents and businesses in Heaton Chapel are being invited to attend an online workshop ahead of a trial Active Neighbourhood that will take place in their area. An Active Neighbourhood aims to help residents to make short trips on foot, by cycle or by public transport, instead of jumping in … [Read more...]

Government expands green list of no quarantine destinations

The UK Government has expanded the list of international destinations on its 'green list' of countries which do not require quarantine on entry to the UK. From 4am Wednesday 30 June, Malta, Madeira, the Balearic Islands, several UK overseas territories and Caribbean islands (including Barbados) … [Read more...]

Aviation industry leads day of action at Manchester Airport

Representatives from the aviation sector will be taking part in a national day of action, including with a demonstration at Manchester Airport, as part of calls for the government to provide further support during the pandemic. Trade union Unite has organised a socially distanced protest at the … [Read more...]

High-speed rail link across North at risk as HS2 costs rise

The East-West high-speed rail link to connect cities across the North, dubbed Northern Powerhouse Rail, is rumoured to be at risk of being scrapped in favour of cheaper improvement works on existing lines to mitigate spiralling costs of HS2. The Sunday Express newspaper reported that the … [Read more...]

easyJet launches two new domestic routes from Manchester Airport

easyJet has put two new domestic routes and more seats on sale today from Manchester to Scotland to serve demand for domestic travel Flights from Manchester to Aberdeen and Manchester to Edinburgh will take off 9 July, each operating four times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. … [Read more...]

Council outlines proposals for Greek Street railway bridge

Following recommendations from Network Rail that the Greek Street bridge over the railway line in Stockport town centre will require replacement by 2024, Stockport Council has outlined its proposals for the new bridge that will improve access into the town centre. The council has revealed its … [Read more...]

Plans for Stockport Interchange expected to move forward

Councillors are expected allow the next phase in development of Stockport Interchange to move forward in Stockport Council's first Economy and Regeneration Scrutiny Committee Meeting on 17th June. Since the last report to the council in February 2020, work has moved forward on the project that … [Read more...]