Regional mayors across England, including in Greater Manchester, are to be granted additional powers over planning decisions. The move will allow mayors to 'call in' decisions for key planning applications which impact on local growth, and direct a council to take it forward or refuse it. … [Read more...]
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Good Employment Charter to recognise positive workplace culture across Greater Manchester
Workers and employers in Stockport and across Greater Manchester are being asked to share their thoughts on plans for the city-region's Good Employment Charter to recognise organisations that go beyond good employment standards to create a positive workplace culture. Since launching in 2019, the … [Read more...]
Record 269,000 visits give Merseyway its busiest ever week
Merseyway Shopping Centre has celebrated a record-breaking week after welcoming over a quarter of a million visitors, marking its highest weekly footfall since 2020. More than 269,000 visits were recorded at Merseyway during the first week of August, representing an increase of 24% compared with … [Read more...]
Randox Health opens new clinic at John Lewis Cheadle
Randox Health is set to open a new clinic within John Lewis Cheadle, expanding access to preventative healthcare and advanced diagnostic testing for people across Greater Manchester and the surrounding area. Located within the department store, the new clinic offers customers access to a wide … [Read more...]
Half of those eligible missed first MTD filing deadline, Azets finds
Almost half the people eligible for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax have missed the first filing deadline, according an analysis from international accountancy and business advisory group Azets. Figures from HMRC showed 436,000 taxpayers filed their first MTD for Income Tax quarterly … [Read more...]
First commercial operators open at Weir Mill
The first independent businesses are opening their doors at Weir Mill, as Capital&Centric’s new Stockport neighbourhood begins to come to life. Rita Rays, the North’s first female-focused sports bar is now open and is already bringing a buzz to the mill, with big games on screen and a lively … [Read more...]
GCSE success for Trafford & Stockport College Group students
Trafford & Stockport College Group is celebrating the incredible achievements of its GCSE students: over 1,900 sat more than 5,000 GCSE exams across the group's campuses this summer. A record number of learners successfully completed their qualifications and progressing to the next stage of … [Read more...]
Major Metrolink closures planned for Autumn
Following a major track replacement programme by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) during summer 2026, a second phase of works will see further temporary closures on the Metrolink network. In July, TfGM completed 1.6 km of track replacement between Trafford Bar and Deansgate-Castlefield, … [Read more...]
Arc Art Spa returns to Hat Works
Arts and mental health charity, Arc, is hosting an evening of creativity in Stockport's iconic Hat Works with the return of its popular Art Spa. Relax and unwind with an evening of creative treatments while also raising money for the charity's work on 8th October from 6pm. Enjoy a free drink and … [Read more...]
Stockport residents choose their favourite artworks in Open Exhibition
The winning artworks of the 2026 Stockport Open Exhibition People's Choice Awards have been revealed after visitors to the Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery voted for their favourite pieces. This year's exhibition showcased the incredible talent of Stockport's creative community, with over 250 … [Read more...]
Plans submitted for 134 new homes in Bredbury
Developer, Westchurch Homes, has submitted plans to build 134 new homes on an approximately 13.3-acre parcel of land off Shakespeare Road, Bredbury. Plans for the site have been scaled down slightly following a pre-application consultation in July 2025 that originally proposed an additional 10 … [Read more...]
New report reveals economic impact of Manchester Airport’s second runway after 25 years
A new report has revealed how the construction of a second runway at Manchester Airport has driven foreign investment, exports and academic progress across the North over the past 25 years. The study, available in full here, by economic consultants Metro Dynamics, A Route to Growth for the North, … [Read more...]
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