Investment, regeneration and creating jobs
Stockport is already an attractive place to live, learn, work and play. We want Stockport to continue to deliver the opportunities that make us amongst the best towns in England.
Our aims for the next 3 years
Regeneration
We'll continue to drive investment in regeneration projects, including:
the multimillion pound transformation of Stockport’s bus station into a modern transport interchange
the redevelopment of key town centre sites including Weir Mill and Royal George Village
the redevelopment of an 8 acre town centre site into a new fully walkable neighbourhood with 1,200 new homes and brand-new public spaces, subject to planning permission
Business
We'll support the business base in Stockport, including:
the development of the Work Shop which will provide a drop in facility in the town centre to help businesses identify and meet their support needs
the redevelopment of 115,000 square feet of land in Cheadle to create a low carbon, highly sustainable employment park for engineering, manufacturing and technology businesses
the creation of 2 new modern retail units in the former BHS department store
Housing
We'll deliver ambitious housing projects.
As well as the homes being created in the town centre, we're also working with our partners to develop St Thomas’ Academy of Living Well, which will support people transitioning between hospital and home.
We also have ambitious plans to create more accessible and affordable housing in the east of our town centre.
Transport
As well as the Stockport Interchange, major public transport initiatives include:
bringing the Metrolink to Stockport
facilitating a zero emissions bus network
the introduction of the Bee Network franchise
securing further national investment in Stockport Railway Station
building a new railway station at Cheadle
improving accessibility to our local railway stations
continuing to improve our pedestrian and cycle infrastructure