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New tower blocks to create nearly 150 affordable apartments in Stockport

A CGI of a new residential development at the corner of Chestergate and King Street West in Stockport which will see 148 apartments created within two new tower blocks (Image - Great Places)

Two eight-storey apartment blocks are set to be built in Stockport creating nearly 150 affordable homes.

It's part of a new residential development at the corner of Chestergate and King Street West in Stockport.

The application from Great Places Housing Group was approved by Stockport council's planning committee last week.

It will see the construction of 59 one-bedroom and 89 two-bedroom apartments on the land.

All of the new homes will be designated as "affordable", made up both rent to buy and affordable rent properties.

Read more HERE.

Major changes coming to A34 as work begins on £33 million scheme

Major changes are planned for the A34, in a bid to improve the road network (Image - Guy Opperman / Stockport Council)

Work costing £33 million along a major road in Stockport is set to begin in April, causing some disruption. It's part of a plan to make improvements to the road network and encourage active travel through walking and cycling.

Contractors will start work on the first two schemes on Tuesday, April 2, near Gatley Road and Broadway.

Works at Gatley Road, along Wensley Road and Milton Crescent are expected to take between four to five months to complete, according to the council.

Changes to the the Wilmslow Road and Broadway junction will be ongoing for three to four months. Work will include new traffic calming measures and flat-top humps at junctions.

Read more HERE.

Bramall Hall to receive £1.6m for ‘urgent’ repairs

Bramall Hall has been awarded a grant of £1.6 million to go towards 'vital' repairs on the historic building (Image - Alasdair Perry)

Bramhall Hall has been granted £1.6 million for a series of 'urgent' repairs. 

Work will include roof stripping, gutter repairs, and leadwork - all of it will be vital in preserving the historic character and architectural integrity of the building. 

The hall will remain open to visitors throughout the course of the work, which is expected to begin this coming winter. 

The repair process is expected to take around two years. 

"Without urgent repairs, the building and its collections are at risk from the elements, and climate change is making this an increasingly pressing concern", a Stockport Council spokesperson said. 

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