Stockport Independent Issue 188

FREE YOUR LOCAL GOOD NEWS-PAPER FREE STOCKPORT www.independentnewspapers.co.uk ISSUE 188 OFFERTON • THE HEATONS • EDGELEY • DENTON BREDBURY • CHEADLE HEATH • HAZEL GROVE • CHEADLE HULME • HEAVILEY • MARPLE • REDDISH • ROMILEY • WOODLEY • HIGH LANE Looking for Flooring Inspiration? Let us help you find the perfect flooring for your home. With great advice, home styling, measure and planning service, plus quality fitting of top brands and designs, youwill be glad you did . Visit our showroom: Tuesday to Saturday or call 01260 224445 for a private appointment Thornycroft Farm, Pexhill Road, Siddington, Cheshire SK11 9JN ● Modern, Traditional & Luxury Carpets ● Natural Wood Flooring ● Laminate Flooring ● Stair Runners & Rods ● Luxury Vinyl Tiles ● Bespoke Rugs & Runners THE continuing revival of Stockport’s Underbanks area is making national headlines with more game-changing projects now in the pipeline. The Sunday Times news- paper has hailed the district, which has had £7million invested in it, as “one of the coolest little corners of the country”. Its glowing endorsement comes as the Underbanks’ rep- utation as a thriving food and drink destination with a mix of independent shops continues to grow. Collaborations with Totally Stockport have added to the area with vibrant art instal- lations featuring icons such as Jimi Hendrix and Sarah Harding, with more expected to follow. And a range of ongoing Making the right headlines The Underbanks revival gains national attention Thriving: Underbanks is gaining a national reputation for ‘coolness’ (Photo credit: Stockport Council) developments are now under- way to continue the momen- tum and further enhance its appeal. They include renovation work at 33 Great Underbank, which includes shopfront repairs, render restoration, and redecoration. The Churchgate Develop- ment by Hall & Co is “pro- gressing well”, according to Stockport Council, with 50 modern apartments expected to be completed by the spring. And at 11-13 Lower Hillgate, sensitive external repairs and the reinstatement of historic shopfronts are helping to preserve the area’s architec- tural heritage. As the Underbanks regen- eration enters the final year of its capital project investment, several further improvement projects are also in the pipe- line. The demolition of Rus- sell Morley House by Hall & Co will prepare the site for future development. Works at 4-6 Little Under- bank and 41-43 Great Under- bank aim to enhance both the infrastructure and visual appeal of the area. And new developments at 32-36 Lower Hillgate, oppo- site the brewery, will further rejuvenate the space. Stock- port Council leader Mark Hunter said: “We’re proud to be at the forefront of regen- eration across Greater Man- chester, and the progress we’ve made in the Underbanks is a testament to that. “More businesses and devel- opers are choosing Stockport and the Underbanks as the place to set up or relocate, contributing to the town’s thriving economy. As part of our ambitious plans for the town centre, we’re committed to supporting local businesses, and we encourage everyone to shop local—it’s a vibrant, one- of-a-kind destination and well worth a visit. “To be recognised nation- ally by such esteemed publi- cations as The Sunday Times reinforces the fact that we are getting it right.”