It has been announced that the funding and a contractor are now in place and work is set to begin within the next month on the re-development of Weir Mill. The Mill, which located close to Stockport 8 - a new 8 acre site set to deliver up 1,200 new [...]
Amstone Ventures, who bought the 3.3 acre former Sainsbury's site last year, have released a cluster of CGI images showcasing their 563 unit scheme in Stockport town centre. The scheme is to comprise a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom apartments plus townhouses and looks set to completely transform the [...]
Following on from last year’s Stockport Enduro, Cycling Festival and 5K running race the town centre, on June 26th, will once again come alive with road racing and fun activities for all the family. This year’s event has built on the success of the Enduro and has transformed into an [...]
Petersgate House is going to Auction with a guide price of £1,700,000 with the deadline for any bids being 14.00pm on Friday 28th January. Could this be Stockport Town Centres next luxury apartment block? The building fronts directly onto St Petersgate and is well placed within an established commercial area [...]
18th September 2021 - The Stockport Urban 5K running race is the first of its kind in Stockport. A timed 5k course on fully closed roads, starting and finishing at the Enduro & Cycling Festival Event Village of St Peters Square in Stockport. The course will take in the sights of [...]
The Light Cinemas wants to open a 10-lane facility and retro arcade in the vacant units next to its current home at the town centre attraction. According to a planning document the new bowling alley and arcade would form part of an extended foyer and cafe bar area on the [...]
A consultation on plans for a two-acre public green space, part of the £120m revamp of the town’s ageing bus station, is now open. Stockport Council is seeking input from the public to help shape the vision for the park. Residents are being asked what features they would like to [...]
As recently reported in Place North West - The Railway Pub and Carpetright store would be demolished under the developer’s plans to create a 16,000 sq ft unit on the Great Portwood Street site. Morbaine predicts the project, which would see retail space at the site increased by just under [...]
We are set to host the first suburban cycle race in Greater Manchester! Stockport is known for its varying topography through its historical brows, narrow passageways and steep hills. All of these attributes make Stockport the perfect location for a cycling race. Stockport town centre is revving up to host [...]
This summer, Stockport’s Business Improvement District, Totally Stockport, has launched the Gigantic Leap Frog Art Trail. 21 brand new, gigantic colourful frogs have hopped into the town centre for their summer holiday. Like the 2019 frog art trail, the frogs will be a popular addition attracting visitors, residents, and families [...]
