Stockport’s Bold Town Centre Revival | Manchester News

Stockport is on the brink of a massive urban revival, with plans to build 8,000 new homes by 2040 through a bold new Mayoral Development Corporation. Already delivering a modern transport hub and reviving a historic cotton mill, the project also aims to bring schools, healthcare, and extended Metrolink trams to the heart of town. A former bus depot will become 1,300 new homes, while businesses and residents flock back — fueling a cycle of growth officials hope will set a national blueprint. Similar development corps are already shaping cities like Bolton, turning underused spaces into thriving hubs and proving that revitalized town centres can attract investment, life, and lasting community. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/841a4aaf6051c8ea