Work is continuing on a new fire station in Stockport which is set to finish in autumn next year.

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said fire crews have now signed the beams in what represents a 'key' milestone for the new King Street West building.

The new station, based on the same site as the previous King Street spot, is being rebuilt as part of a £51m investment to open three new sites around Greater Manchester.

Upgrades to two other stations are on the way in the region, with a new fire station in Blackley set to be up and running in late November, and one in Whitefield in autumn 2026.

Demolition at the former Stockport fire station started in August, since then firefighters have been working from neighbouring Whitehill Community Fire Station.

The new station in Stockport will get a new name, being known going forward as 'Stockport Central Community Fire Station'.

Ground has officially been broken at the new fire station on King Street West (Image - LDRS)

An event was held on 28 October to mark the start of the work.

Kate Green, Greater Manchester's deputy mayor in charge of community safety, said at the time: "This investment in our estate is creating new facilities that the community can benefit from and be proud of.

"It is vitally important that there is no reduction in fire cover for Stockport during this rebuild, so it's great that crews have been accommodated and able to carry out their duties from nearby Whitehill.

"Modernising our estate is a key part of our fire plan, ensuring it is fit for purpose and meets the needs of our workforce and the public."

Sarah Nattrass, GMFRS assistant chief fire officer, added: "It's great to see construction on our third new-build community fire station getting underway. These new fire stations will provide a positive and engaging presence in their local communities while giving our staff the modern facilities they deserve.

"I am proud of all the work that has gone into our estates programme, building an estate that is fit for a modern Greater Manchester."

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