Huge revamp lined up in £1bn regeneration

PART of Stockport town centre is set to change beyond recognition with a blueprint to build three new neighbourhoods over 15 years.

- BY DECLAN CAREY Local Democracy Reporter

A concept image of a new riverside neighbourhood planned An image of Hempshaw Brook A map of plans for three new neighbourhoods in Stockport town centre

Based on land to the east of the A6, the work will focus around Piccadilly, Hillgate, and near the River Mersey.

Council leader Mark Roberts and his cabinet team backed the vision this week, making it a key consideration in future planning applications.

It is part of a £1bn town-centre regeneration project dubbed 'the largest in the UK'.

The exciting changes are aiming to build a new riverside community with a public park, and plans to 'open up' the water for future residents and visitors.

A new neighbourhood is also planned on the land around Piccadilly, with new homes, areas for businesses, and green space.