JavaScript offTo get the best experience on this website please use a browser with JavaScript enabled Sign our campaign for a grant funding review FIREM's scheme is around half the size of the earlier proposals The Chorley-based developer has acquired the Bredbury Gateway site and drawn up fresh plans for around 500,000 sq ft of employment accommodation after a previous bid for a 1m sq ft scheme was rejected by the local council in 2021 FI Real Estate Management has launched a public consultation on its proposals for sheds ranging from 1,000 sq ft to 60,000 sq ft on land immediately north of Bredbury Industrial Estate which is also behind the redevelopment of Botany Bay off Junction 8 of the M61 intends to lodge a planning application for the revised Bredbury Gateway scheme later this year founder and managing director of FI Real Estate Management said the development would meet a “clear and demonstrable need for good quality modern and flexible employment units” in the area being a natural extension to Bredbury Park Industrial Estate and our proposals would deliver a significant number of new jobs which will benefit residents of both Stockport and Tameside,” he said “Our design approach will be sensitive to the setting of the site and we will maximise retention of existing green infrastructure and offer new woodland planting and landscaping.” Knowles and the whole FIREM team will be hoping to fare better than Quorum Estates did in its bid to redevelop the 72-acre site The firm had sought outline consent for 574,000 sq ft of industrial space and full permission for 429,000 sq ft at the site the scheme was scaled back in a bid to address concerns from neighbouring Tameside Council Despite reducing the scale of the project, Quorum’s plans were rejected by Stockport Council in March 2021 against officer recommendation Quorum appealed the refusal but was knocked back by the Planning Inspectorate The public consultation on FIREM’s plans will be held held on Thursday 13 June: 3pm-6pm at Woodley Civic Hall and 6.30pm-8pm at Denton St Lawrence Cricket Club Further details will be provided on our consultation website: www.bredbury-development.co.uk Read our comments policy Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Ah yes… “highly sustainable” by bringing hundreds (dare I say thousands) of extra HVGs through Denton a year ripping up the Green Belt and damaging the Haughton Dale Nature Reserve Get it built and get some jobs available for the local community Disappointing that the council would cut in half job opportunities for the local community Bredbury Industrial Estate is already very large and is putting too much pressure on the existing main roads Any future extensions should not be allowed by the LA unless a new spur road direct to the M60 orbital motorway is constructed I personally don’t think we need more industrial units being built in Stockport We need to be saving the Green Belt not damaging Haughton Dale Nature Reserve The roads wont be able to cope with all the additional HGVs in Denton Look around Stockport and see how many have empty units The site is green belt and designated as protected status after the rejected Quorum bid at every level..planning regional and finally by the Secretary of State Its a nonsense a fresh application will even be considered and will be fought by all local interest groups The road infrastructure is also simply not sustainable for this type of development The environmental damage will be disastrous and the proximity to local housing in Woodley will be vehimeny opposed by out neighbours… Is the link to the public consultation available The link to the webpage can be found at the bottom of the article This will attract more cars and HGVs through the already busy Bredbury area The road infrastructure isn’t there to support this in opinion There are already empty units in other areas of Stockport why do we need more didn’t see one person making use of the area Tried to contact you by telephone but the phone number on the leaflet seems to be the wrong one as it does not ring out How dare shameside council have the bare face cheek to apose this site as building on green belt when there are planning to do the exact same thing in gee Cross and what s worse call it a green village Roads can not cope with traffic now it will just get worse with more H.G.V and more traffic Councillor Andrew Gwynne and his colleagues spending much of their time fighting this development in Stockport yet agreeing to developing on greenbelt land in their own area -Tameside!! 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Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_3" ).setAttribute( "value" Marketing Stockport FI Real Estate Management (FIREM) has begun a community consultation while plans are prepared to develop land off Ashton Road While plans are at an early stage of development they are likely to include warehousing and manufacturing units to complement the existing Bredbury Park Industrial Estate and meet identified local need for new employment space which would be aimed at local and regional businesses will also generate a significant number of new local jobs both in construction and once operational FIREM have taken on the site after a previous attempt to deliver an industrial estate by Quorum was rejected first by Stockport Council Plans were originally rejected owing to the encroachment on greenbelt land This view was echoed by the national Planning Inspectorate in upholding the council’s decision despite acknowledging the potential for new job creation and the local shortage of high quality light industrial units The developer has recently submitted an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Scoping Report to Stockport Council and will undertake extensive ecology environmental and transport assessments to inform the details of the proposed development “We believe that there is a clear and demonstrable need for good quality modern and flexible employment units in this location being a natural extension to Bredbury Park Industrial Estate and our proposals would deliver a significant number of new jobs which will benefit residents of both Stockport and Tameside and offer new woodland planting and landscaping “These are the early stages of our development proposals and we are keen to encourage feedback from the community Following our initial consultation sessions detailed community engagement will continue in advance of submitting a planning application later this year.” FIREM will be hosting community consultation events to discuss the initial proposals in more detail on Thursday 13th June in Woodley Civic Hall (3pm to 6pm) and across the Tame at Denton St Lawrence Cricket Club (6.30pm to 8pm). Further consultation with the community and stakeholders is expected to take place before a planning application is submitted later this year. Details on the plans will also be published online Read News Read News Read News Schoolwear company The Parently Group has acquired a specialist in footwear for children, putting aside what it admits was the distraction of having to move to a new base in Bredbury, Stockport.. Parently has acquired Dorset-based Term Footwear, which was established in 2016 by Sharon and Lincoln New.  The financial details of the transaction are undisclosed. It is the first acquisition for Parently, a manufacturer of childrenswear which owns the David Luke school uniform brand, footwear and clothing brand Grass & Air and sportswear brand Juco. The company is based at a three-acre site in Bredbury, Stockport, after moving from premises in Ardwick, just south of Manchester Piccadilly station According to the commentary in its annual report the business suffered “significant distractions” after it was forced to move due to the threat of disruption caused by the construction of the HS2 rail line into Manchester city centre. A sale price of £4.164 million was agreed on the property.  However, the accounts state: “This led to significant distractions within the group, diverting management’s focus away from core business activities and strategic growth initiatives, and subsequently impacting trading results, as resources were allocated to managing the transition.” Turnover dropped to £11.2m from £14m the previous year, but the business recorded pre-tax profits of £2,944,949, an uplift from a loss the previous financial year. “Cash flow pressures associated with the costs of relocating the business and establishing the new premises were experienced. Additional funding was secured with our banking partners, HSBC, to support our operations through the period of transition.  “Despite these challenges, The Parently Group demonstrated remarkable resilience by prioritising the stability of its workforce and ensuring the continuity of its key services. While the financial impact was evident with a decrease in overall revenue compared to previous years, the Group is hoping that a platform has been created for recovery.”  The business they acquired, Term, which is based in Poole, Dorset, has become a trusted brand for its shoes, which are designed with British children and the British weather in mind. Its product range caters to different age groups and preferences, from primary school children to teenagers, with options such as single and double touch-fastening straps, lace-ups and smart designs. The shoes are made from real leather sourced in New Zealand and South Africa as a by-product of open cattle farming, while the patent leathers are imported from Italy to ensure durability and a premium finish. Additionally, double-dyed leather means that scratches and scuffs are easy to re-polish. Sharon and Lincoln New will continue to work with The Parently Group to assist with the transition and share their specialist knowledge and expertise with the team. Kathryn Shuttleworth, chief executive of The Parently Group, said: “This move into school shoes comes at a time when the school uniform market is undergoing significant changes, driven by shifting ownership models and legislative uncertainties. “In these times, diversification for wholesalers and retailers is essential. Expanding our offerings builds resistance and reduces risk as markets and products evolve.” She added: “As a wholesale distributor with a wide retailer network, collaboration is in our DNA. Since our founders, David Burgess and Adrian Luke, started the business, we have remained committed to bringing products that have a strong story that resonates with retail customers. “We are thrilled about Term Footwear becoming part of our group of brands and look forward to sharing the great opportunities that come from adding these excellent products to our retail portfolio.” Danielle Tierney and Ben Bradley of Hurst Corporate Finance advised Parently on the acquisition. Mark Winthorpe and Arshnoor Amershi, of Pannone Corporate, provided legal advice. Win HappyPremiumSearch Rayohits radiomanchesternewsFirefighters tackle huge blaze in BredburyIt broke out at a commercial unit in the early hours of this morning Firefighters are tackling a huge blaze that has broken out at a commercial unit in Bredbury Emergency services were called to Cromwell Road at around 23:10 on Wednesday night (16 October) In a statement released on Thursday morning (17 October) Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue said: "eight fire engines from across Greater Manchester and specialist appliances including a High Volume Pump and Aerial Units were called to the scene of a fire at a commercial building on Cromwell Road "Crews worked overnight to bring the fire under control nearby residents are advised to keep their windows and doors closed and to avoid the area at this time "Far Cromwell Road remains closed." First for all the latest news from across the UK every hour on Hits Radio on DAB, at hitsradio.co.uk and on the Rayo app. Company number 01176085; Bauer Radio Limited Company number: 1394141Registered office: Media House Peterborough PE2 6EA and H Bauer Publishing Company number: LP003328; Registered office: The Lantern London NW1 2PL All registered in England and Wales VAT no 918 5617 01H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No: 845898) More detailed information on the by-elections is on our democracy web pages There are new free digital support sessions at Brinnington and Bredbury libraries. Or you can go to any Stockport library to use free Wi-Fi on your device or a public computer for free And all library staff can signpost you to support to get online for the first time Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources says: "Stockport Council wants everyone to get the most out of the internet which can help people in many ways; with information getting support and maybe leading healthier or you're not very confident using the internet support is available close by in your own neighbourhood We are making it as easy as possible for residents to get this help from local libraries or from community groups and from our volunteer Digital Champions who make up our DigiKnow network Brinnington Library has teamed up with Age UK to run sessions every three weeks on a Thursday The next sessions are Thursday 8th and Thursday 29th September from 12 to 2 pm The Bredbury digital support drop-ins take place at Bredbury Library with help provided by DigiKnow Digital Champions The next sessions are Wednesday 14th and Friday 16th September from 10 am to 12 midday The sessions are an excellent opportunity for people who need help getting online for the first time or want to brush up on their digital skills. You can also get help with digital at any Stockport library. Library staff can get you started on free 'Learn my Way' courses for beginners using the internet safely and creating and using your email account DigiKnow is a collaboration between Stockport Council and partners to help Stockport residents to get online and develop their digital confidence. Many community groups offer digital skills support and you may also be able to borrow a laptop or data for internet access for free from the DigiKnow Device Lending Library Ask for details at your local library or call the DigiKnow Helpline on 07724 217888 free checks can help find lung cancer at an early stage – before you might have any symptoms – when it is much more treatable and can help save lives Most visitors to the lung health checks will get reassurance that everything is OK The checks are available this summer to smokers and former smokers aged 55-74 based at the following GP practices: Stockport SK6 2BN and runs until early September 2024; more than 1,000 Stockport people have already attended their appointment People who are invited for a lung health check will talk to specialist nurse where they will answer some general health and lifestyle questions which will determine whether they are ‘high’ or ‘low’ risk they will be offered a low dose computed tomography (CT) scan of their lungs for further investigation on the same day and be enrolled into the programme said: “Lung Health Checks help the NHS to spot any lung cancer symptoms earlier If you’re registered with a doctor mentioned on the list from the Reddish you’ll be sent an invite through the post or via text message.” said: “Please do come along for your appointment You’ll have a chat with a nurse and fill out a questionnaire to look at your risk About half of the people who visit may also need a low-dose scan which we will also do on the truck It will most likely offer you some reassurance said: “We are looking to provide the best health and care for the residents of Stockport and this targeted approach is one of the ways we can do this It helps us raise awareness of the importance of early detection to improve treatment and make sure people’s lives are as happy and healthy as possible.” These checks are the latest phase of the Greater Manchester Targeted Lung Health Check Programme a drive to help improve earlier diagnosis of lung cancer and save more lives The programme is jointly organised by the Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust There are plans to expand the programme further in the coming months and years to ensure that all eligible participants across Stockport are invited in the future So far more than 500 patients have been diagnosed with lung cancer as a result of the Lung Health Checks in Greater Manchester almost 80% of these patients were diagnosed at stage 1 or 2 meaning they were more likely to be eligible for curative treatment People diagnosed with lung cancer at the earliest stage are nearly 20 times more likely to survive for five years than those whose cancer is caught late Eligible people will be contacted by letter or via text message If you have received your invitation but missed your appointment please call 0161 529 0900 to rebook or phone 0161 529 0900 to find out about other lung check locations in Greater Manchester if Bredbury isn’t accessible for you If you have concerning symptoms, you should speak to your GP, who will be able to refer you for tests if needed. You can read about the symptoms of lung cancer here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/lung-cancer/symptoms/ For more information on the Targeted Lung Health Check programme please visit the www.mft.nhs.uk/lunghealthcheck/ If you need help stopping smoking, please visit Healthy Stockport at or call 0161 474 3141 saying ‘people of all political and cultural backgrounds’ broke the law Dear readers — Far-right rioters have attacked mosques hotels housing asylum seekers and police stations across the country this weekend in some of the worst disorder this country has seen this century the prime minister Keir Starmer said a “standing army” of specialist police officers is being formed to counter the violence promising that the “full force of the law will be visited on all those who are identified as having taken part in these activities.”  The very worst incidents so far seem to have taken place in Rotherham the location of the mass-stabbing last week that has been used as a pretext by the rioters leading to 19 arrests over the weekend by Greater Manchester Police We’ve got details of those incidents below.  In Rotherham yesterday, rioters attempted to set fire to a hotel housing asylum seekers. Our colleagues at The Tribune, our sister title in Sheffield, witnessed the attack first hand and have published a must-read account of what happened If you have any further information to share with us about what happened over the weekend or upcoming events this week, please get in contact with Mollie. And if you’d like to support our reporting on this story and you’re not already a Mill member our local weatherman Martin Miles says we’re back to changeable weather with average temperatures for the time of year Tuesday 🌦️ Early rain then mostly cloudy with occasional bright spells Wednesday 🌦️ Windy with sunny spells and some scattered blustery showers Thursday 🌧️ Cloudy and breezy with intermittent rain Friday 🌤️ Windy and partly cloudy with mostly dry conditions Weekend 🌦️ Remaining changeable and often breezy with seasonal temperatures You can find the latest forecast at Manchester Weather on Facebook — daily forecasts are published at 6.15am Top line: Violent disorder continued to spread over the weekend. Having begun in Southport — where false rumours about the identity of the man behind a frenzied stabbing that left three children dead led to attacks on a mosque — violence spread across the country Keir Starmer has described the violent riots as the acts of “thugs” on the “far right” and has vowed that “those who have participated in this violence will face the full force of the law.” Manchester riots: On Saturday, protesters were pictured raising Nazi salutes in the city centre, while others looted the Sainsburys on Mosley Street, forcing the supermarket to shut down. Public transport was brought to a standstill as hundreds clashed with the police and counter-protesters. A viral video captured by the independent Tke Media and posted on X attacked and kicked in the head by a gang of white men and women in Piccadilly Gardens a protester chanted “Save our kids”.  Unrest in Bolton: The Manchester Evening News reported that 300 people gathered outside Bolton Town Hall yesterday where bricks and missiles were launched at riot officers GMP says it made a total of 19 arrests across the region over the weekend in relation to offences for being drunk and disorderly Seven people have been charged with possession of a weapon and one person has been charged with assault.  the campaign group Manchester Anti-Fascists called for counter-protesters to show up outside Bredbury Hall Hotel a hotel in Stockport thought to house asylum seekers where far-right protesters had gathered in small numbers Background: As Mill readers know from our reporting in January 2022 the tactic of turning up at hotels housing asylum seekers has become a popular format for far-right influencers we counted 76 instances of the far-right “monstering” hotels in the previous 12 months ‘Might be ISIS’: Nigel Farage led a campaign to publicise these hotels in a series of videos posted on YouTube and Facebook in the summer of 2020 "We've no idea who some of these people are We've no idea whether some of these might be ISIS."  There are signs of far-right groups attempting to gather local support — stickers advertising the white nationalist group White Lives Matter were spotted in Failsworth over the weekend a far-right group that was created in the wake of the attack posted details on its Telegram channel of protests expected to take place at immigration support services across the country this Wednesday at 8pm including centres in Greater Manchester.  The crackdown: Downing Street has confirmed that Keir Starmer police officials and intelligence officers will sit in an emergency meeting today to discuss the government’s response in the coming days over 400 arrests have been made and the government is considering allowing the courts to sit for 24 hours in order to fast-track sentencing.  Correction 06/08/24: A previous version of this story linked to a video of protesters outside an asylum seeker hotel in Bredbury We have since found this video shows a hotel in Bristol. We apologise for the error 🛫 Airport arrests: four individuals were arrested at Manchester Airport this morning on suspicion of conspiring to cause a public nuisance who were acting on behalf of Just Stop Oil were found with items described by police as being able “to cause damage and significant disruption to the Airport and their operations” They have been taken into custody for questioning 🏃‍♀️ Keely Hodgkinson cruised into the final of the women’s 800m at the Paris Olympics yesterday and told the BBC the “mission is on” to upgrade her silver medal from Tokyo to a gold 🚧 Work to redesign Deansgate is beginning at long last today which since the pandemic has had temporary bike lanes and is meant to make walking and cycling easier 🛣️ A6 pushback: Active travel campaigners have been less impressed with the plans for the A6 in Stockport Around £15 million has been allocated to improve the road but the designs do not include segregated cycle lanes Andy Burnham said that the A6 is “very constrained” but that he would speak to the leader of Stockport Council to see if they could take on some of the active travel proposals we have a funding role and a supporting role” active travel campaigner Harry Gary told The Mill the council was unwilling to move the kerb on the road back and were also overestimating the width needed for a cycle lane 🎮 Esports investment: The University of Salford has spent £200,000 on an “esports lab” complete with a tournament space and an F1 licensed racing simulator While it might seem strange for a University to spend so much on a space for gaming course leader Ian Earle told the BBC that esports is a “rapidly growing” sector and that “Turning your esports hobby into a career is now within reach” This end-of-terrace two-bedroom cottage is tucked away on a quiet country lane in Oldham and has lovely views from the rear garden. £170,000. The masjid uncles of the front row — STAT Magazine We loved this photo essay celebrating the stories of old men in local mosques from the North West-based arts and culture magazine STAT “These men are known as uncles – one of the elders of the congregation After a playful back and forth about why we had chosen them of all people to be photographed the uncles would pose with a kind of honourable demeanour much like the photos you see in archives from the 60s.” Britain is a home but not a haven for Hong Kongers — The Economist Priscilla So and Brian Hung still feel a duty to draw attention to the reasons why they left They named their Manchester bar “Harcourt” after the road where some of the pro-democracy protests took place and they’re vocal about the plight of some of their friends says he has been followed and attacked since arriving in the country in what he claims was a politically motivated assault.” He was the flashy fashion mogul of Manchester - now Mahmud Kamani faces a battle for Boohoo — The Telegraph one of the biggest players in the fast-fashion industry A raft of senior staff have departed in recent months turnover has plunged 17% and company insiders talk of “low morale” after 30 executives went on “an ill-timed five-day sojourn in Bodrum on Turkey’s southern coast last month” they’re facing increasing competition from the ultra-cheap fast fashion company Shein Senior figures blame “a post-Covid hangover” but do its problems go beyond the pandemic “They are burying their heads in the sand because as soon as they acknowledge Shein as a threat then you acknowledge there is a structural problem with the business.” 🪡 Fantastic exhibition at the Whitworth of work by post-war designer Shirley Craven — whose vivid, abstract textiles are brought together for this exhibition 🎻 The National Youth Orchestra are playing Wagner and Mahler at the Bridgewater Hall — go along to see some of the most impressive teen talent in classical music. Better still, tickets are free for teenagers — perfect for inspiring music practice over the summer holidays. Details here.  🎭 Enjoy the best of theatre and cinema, with the National Theatre Live screening of Noël Coward’s play Present Laughter at Stockport Plaza. Viewers are promised “a chaotic whirlwind of love, sex, panic and soul-searching.” Details here 🛹 The finale of Build Manchester at Aviva Studios, featuring skate demos, open competitions, film premieres, and an exhibition about Manchester’s skate culture. Free to attend, no booking required. More here. 🥇 Feeling inspired by the Olympic action? Then head to Viaduct Park in Stockport this Thursday, or any other Thursday in August. The park, which happens to be in the shape of a running track, will host free sports activities and sports-themed crafting sessions. Details here. Share this story to help us grow- click here UMC Architects designed Cromwell Park for Chancerygate Armed with a recently awarded planning approval from Stockport Council the developer is ready to start on its 72,000 sq ft Cromwell Park Comprising nine Grade A industrial units ranging from 2,200 sq ft to 21,000 sq ft GIA, Cromwell Park has a projected gross development value of around £16.5m Cromwell Park was designed by UMC Architects and has a target EPC rating of A+ and a BREEAM score of Very Good Chancerygate is aiming to start main construction work on the site in early 2024 with enabling works commencing later this year Cromwell Park sits on four acres west of Castle Hill within the Bredbury Park Industrial Estate Williams Sillitoe and Cushman & Wakefield are the joint leasing agents for Cromwell Park and have already received an “unprecedented” number of enquires from potential occupiers according to Chancerygate development director Chris Brown “We are confident take up will be strong given the lack of alternative new Grade A space in Bredbury,” Brown said “The scheme marks one of the last remaining opportunities to develop a site allocated for employment in the Stockport borough so will support and enable growth within the local economy.” Chancerygate is more than just a developer. The company also manages more than £385m-worth of assets. Earlier this year, the developer wrapped up its £41m Norse Trade Park in Congleton Hourigan Planning is the planning consultant for the Bredbury scheme You can learn more about Cromwell Park by searching DC/083927 on Stockport Council’s planning portal I thought this development was dead and buried after Amazon tried to build a gigantic warehouse there.The main roads to the site are not big enough to accept more hgvs,s @Paul Griffiths – other side of the road (and greenbelt boundary) from the gigantic scheme from a year or so back This is an allocated employment site nothing to do with the failed Bredbury Gateway scheme on Green Belt land Surely it should be a priority to build a spur off the M60 direct into this Bredbury industrial site to relieve the roads all around in both that part of Stockport and neighbouring Tameside; it doesn’t appear something too difficult to do Is there going to be any relief roads for all the extra traffic this is going to bring It’s already a nightmare trying to get off the Parkway Industrial Estate without loads more vehicles Bypass urgently needed to relieve local traffic and improve infrastructure The section of highway between Bredbury interchange – Stockport Road West – Lower Bents Lane is congested and causes a bottle neck during the rush hour period I don’t see any mitigation by the developer presumably Stockport council will happily collect the additional business rate revenue and leave existing businesses and residents to live with the extra traffic The borough claims it has a “disproportionately high number of HMOs” and is to pursuing the introduction of measures to wrestle back control The housing association is working with main contractor Caddick to build 69 social rent homes for over 55s and a GP surgery on 2.5 acres of disused land on Arrow Street in Broughton A planning inspector has dismissed the developer’s attempt to build 1m sq ft of industrial space a project refused by Stockport Council last year told Place North West that “we are hugely disappointed with the Inspector’s decision” having seen its plans to extend Bredbury Industrial Estate in a 76-acre development stretching to the River Tame knocked back The firm had sought outline consent for 574,000 sq ft of industrial space and full permission for 429,000 sq ft at the site, plans rejected by Stockport Council in March 2021 against officer recommendation Those plans had initially been well received and had been scaled down from a larger earlier iteration which could have seen 1.2m sq ft proposed before concersn from neighbouring Tameside Council led to a reduction The March 2021 refusal was appealed by Quorum last autumn with Lichfields partner Simon Pemberton explaining to Place North West that the area has long been earmarked for development having been highlighted as an area to be removed from the Green Belt in the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework and without any updated guidance the site remains within the Greater Manchester Green Belt – and with national policy giving great weight to not developing on the Green Belt except in very special circumstances Rose’s examination as he set it out addressed three main issues at the proposed site: the effect of the proposal on the openness of the Green Belt effect on the character and appearance of the area and asking if the harm caused would be outweighed by other considerations making for the “very special circumstances” that would permit development Rose summed up that “there would be very significant harm to the openness of the Green Belt and also to three of the five purposes for including land within the Green Belt” adding that substantial weight should be given to this – substantial weight was also given to the adverse effect on the character of the area and visual amenity Although substantial weight was also given by Rose to the appellant’s arguments over identified need for warehousing within the borough and that the jobs provided would make a significant positive impact on nearby areas with high levels of deprivation Rose cited those three Green Belt points: that the scheme would conflict with checking unrestricted sprawl that it would bring Bredbury and Haughton Green closer together and that it would not protect the countryside from encroachment Quorum director Cook told Place: “We note the Inspector acknowledges Stockport has no employment land supply and are therefore very surprised by the decision so close to one of the most disadvantaged boroughs in the country and note Stockport Council are required to produce a new Local Plan to accommodate the employment land need accepted by the Inspector.” the employment land need accepted by the Inspector.” Stockport clearly now placed in the slow lane to nowhere Progressive local authorities who want to encourage investment and job creation in other parts of the north west must be laughing at you Stockport Have you been to Bredbury Industrial Estate recently Thank goodness at least one Inspector has held back the tide of Green Belt building Stockport is now better placed to attract quality development based on a strong town centre and a more attractive environment than industrial sprawl would have provided Ever wonder why all the most pleasant places attract more investment than the despoiled ones Stockport has little available land for employment or residential use so its inevitable green belt will have to be developed “Ever wonder why all the most pleasant places attract more investment than the despoiled ones?” Do you think places such as Salford Quays were “pleasant” before regeneration took place Great decision that has considered the massive impact the development would have on Tameside The world doesn’t stop at the Stockport boundary and the lack of acknowledgment from the applicant on the development’s impact on Denton and Haughton Green/Dale is appalling Network Rail has warned passengers travelling between Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly that the railway will be closed in July and August between New Mills Central and Chinley in Derbyshire for emergency repair work Engineering teams have been working around the clock at Hague Bar to stabilise the earth that supports the railway but to complete the work safely and quickly NR says the line needs to be closed from Saturday 6 July until Sunday 25 August The closure means there will be some changes to services in the area there is a risk of 50,000 tonnes of earth falling from the railway into the River Goyt The team will be drilling foundations into the earth and building a wall between the railway and the river to stop the movement of the ground Network Rail’s scheme project manager apologised to passengers for the disruption but said: “The closure is the safest and quickest way for us to carry out the work so we can reopen the line fully to passengers as soon as possible.” NR is working with Northern to minimise disruption to passengers A spokesperson for Northern said: “We’d like to thank our customers for their patience while this important safety-critical work is carried out by Network Rail We’ll do everything we can to make sure customers can still get where they want to be – but they should allow more time for their journeys.” The work means there will be some changes in services from Manchester to New Mills Central via Bredbury: From Monday to Saturday there will be an hourly train service between Manchester Piccadilly and Marple A bus service will run between Marple and Chinley.  an hourly bus service will run between Manchester Piccadilly Services between Chinley and Manchester Piccadilly continue to divert via Hazel Grove and Stockport with a bus service between Chinley and Marple Passengers are advised to check www.nationalrail.co.uk before they travel RAIL Briefing brings you the most important stories analysis of the biggest issues and critical scrutiny from leading industry experts which will put you at the heart of a successful British railway Registering and logging into the site also gives you access to gated content on the RAIL website RAIL is Britain's market leading modern railway magazine Regulation has been in place since 2014 and has been branded "absurd" Ryde Pier had been closed to trains since September 2024 Signal fault in north London could not be fixed in time for earmarked date The hotel and country club near Stockport has been sold to operator Vine Hotels by agency Lambert Smith Hampton on behalf of administrator FRP Advisory Vine Hotels operates 10 hotels across the UK such as the Best Western Cresta Court in Altrincham The 149-bedroom Bredbury Hall Hotel has been closed throughout the sales process due to the Covid-19 pandemic The property’s previous owner Newco Ventures was placed into administation last October In a statement of affairs registered with Companies House earlier this month Newco Ventures posted a long list of company creditors including 172 entries totalling just more than £9.3m the largest being an “AIB Main Facility Loan” logged at close to £4.7m The hotel was sold for its guide price asking for offers in the region of £5.25m for the freehold Bredbury Hall generated significant interest leading to numerous offers being made The property features conferencing and banqueting facilities for up to 200 people and a recently refurbished restaurant Also included is a 16th century barn that formerly traded as “a renowned regional nightclub” with capacity for 900 guests which presents an opportunity to be repurposed either as a wedding venue or spa facility said: “We firmly believe this opportunity offers so much potential to the incoming owners The hotel offers a number of potential opportunities none more so than the repurposing of the 16th century barn.” added: “A strong level of interest was received over the course of the marketing process which reflects both the hotel’s inherent popularity and the potential for a prospective purchaser.” The barn/nightclub generated great revenue for the hotel Why do both the comments around the barn refer to this being repurposed Did the sale not include the late night bar and entertainment licence Bradbury Hall has always been popular because of the nightclub the only one for generations of people near and far It’s sad that they may not re open the night club but maybe it’s time for something new a spa sounds great WONDERFUL TIMES & MEMORIES FOR SO SO MANY FAR & WIDE OUTWEIGHED MANY OF MANCHESTERS SO CALLED HOTSPOTS HANDS DOWN CHRISTMAS & NEW YEARS EVE WERE FAAAAABULOUS a director of the building consultancy since 2016 is now the firm’s sole director having bought David Stafford’s shares in a management buyout Located in the St John’s district of Manchester Allied London’s campus is billed as a central workspace for companies at the intersection of the creative and tech industries a childrenswear manufacturer that has been based in Manchester city centre for over 40 years has announced it will relocate to Bredbury The group’s 60-strong staff will take up a 60,000 sq ft warehouse and office premises on the Bredbury Industrial Estate with the site newly renamed as Parently Park The Parently Group operates three childrenswear brands: David Luke School Uniform Grass & Air and Juco; standalone garment decoration services are also provided under the Parently Print & Stitch banner The group is a Living Wage Employer and member of the GM Good Employment Charter and has also been awarded the Queen’s Award for Sustainable Development The relocation of the firm out of Manchester for the first time in over 40 years marks an exciting new chapter for the business along with our site being split across four buildings We expect the move to be transformational for the business offering us the opportunity to centralise our teams into one cohesive office space along with warehouse efficiencies and significantly increased storage capacity can expect to see us offering market-leading turn-around times on garment decoration as the operation ramps up and we settle into our new home.” Work is now underway to transform the warehouse space and offices which also include a 100-capacity event and conference facility which the manufacturer will make available to hire for local businesses The business is also keen to explore how The Parently Group can play an active role in the local community as it settles into its new home “We’re thrilled to be joining the thriving Stockport business community and our team is relishing the opportunity to network and build relationships with likeminded businesses in the Proper Good Business Network and Marketing Stockport “We’ll be developing an enrichment program that offers specific opportunities for the local community including T-Level work placements and education outreach for schools who wish to learn more about our sustainable manufacturing processes in addition to bringing new employment opportunities to the area.” has been granted planning permission to build 72,000 sq ft of Grade A logistics and warehouse units in Bredbury The Cromwell Park scheme will comprise nine units ranging from 2,300 sq ft to 59,500 sq ft next to Allied Bakeries’ manufacturing site on Bredbury Park Industrial Estate The projected gross development value is around £16.5 million for the four-acre scheme Securing planning approval has triggered the completion of the Chancerygate’s land purchase from Associated British Foods Group which operates Allied Bakeries and is behind a number of major food and drink brands Enabling works on the site are set to begin in late 2023 with construction commencing early in 2024 All buildings at Cromwell Park will benefit from electric vehicle charging points and solar cells on their roofs which provide up to 35 per cent of the units’ energy needs the units will be constructed from high-performance building materials to reduce CO2 emissions The project is targeting an EPC rating of A+ and BREEAM Very Good who is based in the company’s Warrington office “We are pleased to secure planning on this site and will now prepare to start the necessary works to begin the construction phase of the project “Our agents have received an unprecedented number of occupier enquiries for the site and we are confident take up will be strong given the lack of alternative new Grade A space in Bredbury Agents for the proposed scheme are Williams Sillitoe and Cushman & Wakefield Bredbury St Marks Cricket Club has moved forward with plans to relocate opening up its current ground to be redeveloped for housing Proposals have been mooted for many years with a planning application put forward in 2017 for the relocation which will see the cricket club move to a new purpose-built pavilion clubhouse and pitch behind the Bredbury Hall Hotel developer Morbaine would take over its existing home and build 24 houses on the site The move has been driven by the restrictive nature of the club’s current ground The size of the ground is described by the club’s consultants as being “woefully below the required minimum set down by Sport England and the England and Wales Cricket Board” and an over 40s team; it did previously host a women’s team but this has been forced to go to another club due to a lack of practice and game time available Bredbury St Marks currently owns its ground and selling the existing pitches off for housing will allow it to purchase the land for its new home Facilities planned at the new club include a cricket pitch which meets Sport England standard; a second pitch for junior teams; a clubhouse of around 4,500 sq ft Housing will only be brought forward once the new cricket club is complete; the existing ground and pitches currently cover 2.5 acres on the edge of Woodley Morbaine would bring forward a mix of three and five bed homes in an outline planning permission A planning application was previously put forward by the club here but this was withdrawn before heading to committee The latest set of plans look more likely to progress to planning committee with Stockport Council’s Werneth Area Committee set to discuss the proposals next week The scheme is likely to then go to planning committee with a recommendation to approve The professional team on the project includes WYG and Club Design This would create even more danger at the already notorious junction with Pennine Road not to mention yet more potential flooding down the line with reduced chance for heavy rain to soak into the ground Surely the site of the current pitch is also “woefully below the required minimum” to build more than a few smaller houses on Who on earth would buy a luxury 5 bed there Access will be unsafe given the already poor visibility at the end of Hillside Road And there is no capacity in local primary schools I have lived behind cricket club for over 20 yes We have massive problems as it is with the traffic and junction at bottom of hillside rd which has two bad bends so it’s hard to see approaching traffic from Pennine rd also we are prone to experience extreme flooding the existing drains cannot cope with what the weather throws at them so how another 24 drains will affect the rd is beyond belief also not affordable housing which doesn’t help our families on the property ladder I would be interested to know where some of the information in this article has come from… I used to be the captain of the ladies team and the reason why we left was NOT lack of ground space We now play at Woodley which has just as much space Stockport Council is expected this month to approve developer Quorum Estates’ scaled-back plans to build almost 1m sq ft of additional units at the Bredbury Industrial Estate off the M60 The 76-acre site between the industrial park and the River Tame has long been earmarked for redevelopment including in the most recent version of the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework published Quorum’ proposal to expand the industrial estate by building on adjacent land known as Bredbury Gateway was the subject of a row between Stockport and Tameside councils last year as the estate lies on the border of the two boroughs Quorum’s original £80m proposal was to build 25 units ranging in size from 10,000 sq ft to 500,000 sq ft increasing the park’s footprint by 1.2m sq ft Tameside Council had raised concerns over the large scale of the scheme and the environmental impact it could have on the Tame Valley Following engagement with planning officers and local residents, Quorum shrunk its proposal by more than 20% at the end of last year to allow for a larger area of green space and a woodland buffer The updated proposals seek detailed permission for two employment units totalling 429,000 sq ft and outline consent for the remaining 574,000 sq ft with all matters reserved The scheme would be accessed off Bredbury Parkway close to Junction J25 of the M60 The development would provide large-scale industrial and logistics units over 43,000 sq ft each “to satisfy ever-increasing demand in the sector” a previously agreed extensive package of highways contributions remains unchanged the capacity of two roundabouts at Junction 25 would be increased and several other junctions would undergo improvements The scheme also includes an overspill car park to serve Stockport Sports Village Green space is to account for almost one-third (21 acres) of the site (21 acres) and include an area of increased landscape buffer intended to minimise the visual impact of the scheme The on-site green space would deliver ecological improvements with 10% biodiversity net gain amenity areas and improved footpath and cycle routes The Bredbury Gateway units would also benefit from a ‘New Development’ certification from the Planet Mark by incorporating measures from a substantial carbon reduction checklist beyond what would typically be achieved on a standard development The scheme is to be discussed by the Werneth Area planning committee on 8 March and the Central Stockport Area Committee on 11 March before being determined by Stockport Council on 24 March the oversized lorries cannot access the site directly from the M60 as the cannot get under the railway bridge at Bredbury so they will have to go via Stockport Road and through the town centre of Denton thus emitting unacceptable amounts of Co2 which will kill not only many OAPs but children as well (2 schools in the area Burnham says he wants to develop green spaces this proposed development is demolishing a massive amount of greenbelt The main road from Denton via the inadequate bridge at the Arden Arms Pub across the river Tame will prevent any expansion from going ahead There is plenty of space for this Development to be built at Trafford Park which is already close to the M60 and will avoid spoiling nice countryside There are many disused units on the current estates and many more throughout Stockport which is becoming a dead town.How much did Red Rock cost,what a waste of money.This is all about getting grants and making a massive profit building it Register  Login has become the latest acquisition of Greg Dyke’s Vine Hotels group which has bought the 149-bedroom property out of administration with investment from Connection Capital The hotel became a victim of tough Covid-19 trading conditions, closing in March last year and placed into administration in October with the loss of 90 jobs. Administrators had placed the property on the market for around £5.25m Vine Hotels plans to reopen the venue in June along with its 200-cover restaurant fitness centre and 16th-century barn space holding up to 900 people The group also plans to invest significantly in upgrading the property over the next two years and has appointed Scott McDonald general manager formerly general manager at Vine Hotels’ Best Western Cresta Court hotel in Altrincham Recruitment is ongoing for positions in the maintenance Vine Hotels chairman Dyke said: “Bredbury Hall is an exciting property Combining a superb location with heritage and a long-established connection with its local community and we look forward to helping Bredbury Hall take its rightful place as one of Stockport’s best hotels.” added: “We are delighted to be working with Vine Hotels to reopen Bredbury Hall and to create jobs in the north west Bredbury is a historic venue and we’re excited about the potential once full restrictions are lifted and things get back to normal.” Bredbury Hall joins the growing Vine Hotels portfolio of owned and managed venues such as recent additions the Charlecote Pheasant in Stratford and the Dartmouth Hotel & Spa The group’s portfolio also includes the Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin hotel and five properties in Sheffield Vine Hotels is owned by former director general of the BBC Greg Dyke and chief executive Garin Davies former divisional director of BDL Management and main board director of Best Western Sign Up Jacobs Media is a company registered in England and Wales Celebrated North West brewer Robinsons is investing more than £12m in new head office facilities The sixth generation family-run brewer and pub operator is to relocate its Stockport town centre brewing and head office operations to its packaging centre site in Bredbury Bosses say the move will result in no compulsory job losses and it will herald an increase in employment in coming years through its ongoing pub investment and expansion strategy And it will create new development opportunities for the vacated town centre site The relocation will include the installation of a new brewhouse and will mean all operations including brewing logistics and a new office facility will be housed on one site – the first time since 1949 The packaging operation has been in Bredbury for more than 40 years Joint managing directors Oliver and William Robinson said it would be an industry-leading environment with all teams under one roof and give the business the ability to provide a more modern flexible and greener brewing and packaging operations The relocation is expected to be completed by 2025 Described by the brewery as a journey to create one of the best working environments in Stockport the investment at Bredbury will aim to express the company’s rich heritage and support much stronger working practices and collaborations between employees Robinsons has been proud custodians of the town centre Unicorn Brewery since William Robinson acquired the Unicorn Inn in 1838 and acknowledged it had been a difficult decision But the economic and logistical limitations of the site could not be ignored The company has been working with Stockport Council to look at the opportunity that freeing up the present brewery site would provide for further regeneration of the historic town centre The Unicorn brewery in Stockport town centre Robinsons’ wider plans include the acquisition of new pubs to add to the brewery’s 23 managed houses and further investment in its 230 tenanted pubs brewery and cellar service roles in Lower Hillgate Robinsons’ famous Shire horses will also be relocated to a new home said: “It is great to see Robinsons continuing to invest in Stockport where they have been doing business for many years This is also really good news for jobs within the borough We look forward to seeing their future plans for the town centre site as they are developed over the coming months.” Oliver and William Robinson said: “The family is very proud of our heritage in Stockport and very respectful of it “This announcement demonstrates our commitment to writing a new chapter in our history keg and bottled beer from Stockport under 100% family ownership.” Saint Gobain-owned Benchmark Building Supplies is to open a new store in Bredbury The Cromwell Road store features a drive-through service which allows customers to drive directly through the warehouse area to collect their purchases.  The site is 35,000 sq ft in size and has been designed for optimum efficiency to benefit busy customers; for example and a one-way system is in place.  The new branch features a landscaping display for block paving artificial grass.  It also has a kitchen display area and a kitchen specialist is on-hand to provide advice to customers General Manager at the Bredbury branch Tom Arrundale, said: “We are really excited about opening the Benchmark Bredbury branch “Our customers are at the heart of what we do and we have planned the branch with both the trade and retail in mind - enhancing the service and experience we have to offer based on the direct feedback we have received.” “From the increased product range to the internal kitchen and landscape displays Benchmark Bredbury really is something special.” Benchmark Building Supplies is a North West-based builders merchant trading from seven trading locations around the M60 Greater Manchester Inner Ring road.  It was acquired by Saint Gobain in 2016 For all the very latest news and intelligence on the UK's largest home improvement and garden retailers, sign up for the Insight DIY weekly newsletter. Insight DIY always publishes the latest news stories before anyone else and we find it to be an invaluable source of customer and market information Robinsons Brewery has today announced plans to relocate its Lower Hillgate brewing and head office operations to its packaging centre in Bredbury The award-winning family run brewer and pub operator will be investing £12m in the relocation – expected to be completed by 2025 – which will see the installation of a new brewhouse It will mean that all operations including brewing bottling lines and logistics will be housed on one site for the first time since 1949 which has been a long-held ambition of the Robinson family.  The packaging operation has been in Bredbury for over 40 years Robinsons have been proud custodians of the town centre Unicorn Brewery site since William Robinson acquired the Unicorn Inn in 1838 and both William and Oliver acknowledged it had been a difficult decision The business has a long history in the town centre and we are very respectful of the company’s role in the Lower Hillgate area But the economic and logistical limitations of the site were impossible to ignore Moving everything under one roof gives us the ability to provide a more modern flexible and greener brewing and packaging operation Robinsons famous Shire horses will also be moving to a new home The cousins confirmed that no compulsory job losses are envisaged from the move it would support wider recruitment plans associated with the acquisition of new pubs – to add to its 23 managed houses – and further investment in its 230-strong tenanted pub estate.  Robinsons are currently working on proposals to reopen the Bull’s Head in Market Square later this year and remain absolutely committed to supporting its town centre pub communities The family has been working collaboratively with Stockport Council to prepare a solid foundation for everyone’s future across the Borough and to look at the opportunity that freeing up the present brewery site would provide for further regeneration of the historic town centre Commenting on the relocation of the brewery “It is great to see Robinsons continuing to invest in Stockport where they have been doing business for many years This is also really good news for jobs within the Borough “This announcement demonstrates our commitment to writing a new chapter in our history in Stockport keg and bottled beer under 100% family ownership.” Read News Read News The long-awaited Greater Manchester Spatial Framework has been delayed further due to a row between Stockport and Tameside over the proposed expansion of the industrial estate which lies on the border of the two boroughs the document that allocates land for housing and employment across the 10 Greater Manchester authorities was due to be published for consultation on Monday but is now not expected tobe published until November at the earliest due to a disagreement between the two councils which spans 76 acres between the industrial park and the River Tame has long been earmarked for redevelopment and was included in the 2016 GMSF draft Developer Quorum is behind an £80m plan called Bredbury Gateway to build 25 units ranging in size from 10,000 sq ft to 500,000 sq ft Tameside Council has raised concerns over the large scale of the Bredbury Gateway scheme and the environmental impact it claims it would have on the Tame Valley it is understood that Stockport Council has tabled scaled back proposals for the site that are now being worked into the GMSF A Tameside Council spokesperson said: “The planning impact of Bredbury Park Industrial Estate has been a longstanding issue that both councils have been working hard to resolve “We are all keen to get the GMSF in place for the benefit of the whole of Greater Manchester in order to achieve the twin aims of protecting the Green Belt while creating economic growth.” Stockport Council has also been contacted for comment A spokesperson for the Greater Manchester Combined Authority said: “Our plan for homes is currently being finalised and will be published once necessary final changes have been made.”  The GMSF’s publication has already been delayed from earlier this year due to Covid-related and other challenges One of my main objections is that there is a low bridge which prevents Lorries and heavy vehicles from exiting the motorway at Bredbury and so they come off at Denton Island and drive through Denton and down Stockport road (Tameside) to get to the estate It’s more like the greater manchester UNSTABLE framework BROWN SITES SHOULD ALWAYS BE USED before even thinking of causing all the upset for so many people & the loss of wild life & nature apart from the utter stupidity of proposing that the many heavy goods vehicles all will have to go over an l old bridge originally made for horse & carts Do planners ever visit the areas that they allow planning to go ahead The timescale of the GMSF is the thing that truly threatens the Greenbelt The plan could be accomplished with a ten year timescale with zero loss of Greenbelt Unfortunately the money men won’t get their pound of green flesh The place is already gridlocked come rush hour Add in a few more hundred workers and you might as well pack a bag and kip in the office They need to sort out that awful roundabout first before doing anything else as that’s the main cause The developer has amended its planning application submitted last year for commercial units on land adjacent to the Stockport industrial estate a scheme that would have increased the park’s footprint by 1.2m sq ft It is understood that Quorum scaled back its plans following consultation with officers at Stockport Council. The proposal to expand Bredbury Gateway was the subject of a row between Stockport and Tameside councils earlier this year The site in question spans 76 acres between the industrial park and the River Tame and has long been earmarked for redevelopment including in the much-delayed Greater Manchester Spatial Framework Quorum’s original £80m proposal was to build 25 units at the park ranging in size from 10,000 sq ft to 500,000 sq ft Quorum said it had amended the planning application it submitted in August 2019 The changes reduce the overall floorspace of the proposals by over 20% from the original plans The updated application now seeks detailed permission for two employment units totalling 429,000 sq ft and outline permission for 574,000 sq ft of units with all matters reserved The amendments means that green space would account for almost one-third (around 21acres) of the site The on-site green space would deliver ecological improvements The developer would build two commercial units as the first phase of the expansion There would also be an area of landscape buffer to minimise the visual impact of the scheme And it seeks to win a New Development Certification from the Planet Mark by incorporating measures from a “substantial carbon reduction checklist that go above and beyond what would typically be achieved” The previously agreed package of highways contributions remains unchanged despite the reduction in floor area while two roundabouts at Junction 25 of the M60 would have their capacity increased and other improvements to junctions on Bredbury Park Way and Ashton Road would be made if the plans are approved The proposal would also deliver an overspill car park to serve Stockport Sports Village and build in walking and cycling links to Woodley Quorum said it has held early-stage talks with prospective occupiers interested in the scheme such as businesses that will need to move to enable the nearby Stockport Town Centre West regeneration scheme to proceed Quorum will start delivering the two units contained in the detailed planning application “as soon as possible” Bredbury Gateway would create up to 1,600 full-time jobs Increase in foul air from an already large amount of heavy lorries destruction of wildlife inhabited greenbelt land ? Absolutely against Government policy and in particular GM for cleaner air this must not happen and must be opposed at every level @AltPoV that is all well and good but it doesn’t solve the issue that HGVs cannot access the M60 junction due to the low rail bridge and forces them to utilise Denton and the proposals just ignore this impact (even the transport statement made no reference to it) Only the other day I saw a HGV struggle to get underneath the bridge bringing the road to a stands still It might be great for Stockport but it’ll have a detrimental impact on Tameside and the people living in Denton… if I were Tameside Council now I’d be thinking about ways of restricting access and consider ways to improve access to their own industrial areas seeing as that sort of behavior is apparently okay for Stockport off the back of the GMSF decision The Inspiration for Pub Success Since 1794 19-Apr-2023 Last updated on 20-Apr-2023 at 10:54 GMT Operator Red Oak Taverns has acquired the Crown in Bredbury near Stockport directly from its owners who are retiring The Greater Manchester-based pub’s current long-term manager will continue to run the pub as the new tenant partner with Red Oak Red Oak Taverns property and acquisitions director Graeme Bunn said: “This is our latest single site acquisition and it fits perfectly within our pub estate We are really pleased Lisa is taking the tenancy ensuring continuity for this successful and well-liked community pub.” Wejs commented: “I’m delighted to be able to continue to run the pub as the new tenant with Red Oak Taverns It’s a brilliant opportunity in a business and community I know well.” Red Oak Taverns acquisition programme is ongoing with the independent pub company seeking single and multiple site acquisition opportunities It operates both tied and free of tie tenancy and leases and has pubs countrywide Fleurets handled the purchase on behalf of Red Oak Shepherd Neame inn reopens with refreshed look The Dover Castle in Teynham near Sittingbourne has reopened its doors to guests with a revitalised look and new team The Kent-based historic coaching inn undergone the makeover after joining Shepherd Neame’s retail estate the pub’s patio has been revamped to seat up to 100 people with new tables and chairs with tables and chairs refurbed and reupholstered The inn’s general manager Christian Webber said: “I have a passion for pubs The Dover Castle is a beautiful historic building “We have given it a spruce up and the garden is the icing on the cake I just want to be entertaining my customers and making sure they have a fantastic experience – that is what I like to do which is believed to date back to the 17th century There are eight letting rooms inside the inn there are also three bedrooms plus two offices and a bathroom Fleurets West & South Wales divisional director Chris Irving commented: “This is a great opportunity for an experienced operator to take over an established business where the key ingredients will remain but there is further opportunity to develop other aspects of the business.” Brewers have joined forces to create a new brewery called Rude Giant Brew Co The formation of Rude Giant Brew Co sees a collective of local businesses come together The founding partners include Dan Hancock of Immersive Group Lyall Dew formerly of Sixpenny Brewery and The Brew Shack Wiltshire-based Rude Giant is not entering the ‘craft’ brewing arena but instead aims to make beers for all palates The brewery said it is stripping brewing back to its roots focusing on the basics and launching with a curated list of “quaffable drops” Rude Giant’s beers will be brewed with barley from the Great Bathampton farm and is malted at Warminster Maltings The brewery sits prominently in the Wiltshire countryside and will start by supplying a number of local pubs and restaurants Read more here Businesses rise to ‘calorie labelling’ challenge19-Apr-2023By Amelie Maurice-JonesIt’s been a year since calorie labelling regulations were implemented for hospitality businesses, and its impact on business has varied across the sector. BrewDog launches gold-plated cans giveaway – again19-Apr-2023By Gary LloydBrewDog has launched a gold can giveaway – for the third time – but has clearly stated the tins will be gold-plated to avoid the difficulties it got into previously. Quench your Thirst with Beers from the European UnionPaid for and content provided by European Union The developer has amended its application for an £80m industrial development in Stockport with intentions to bring forward two of the expected 25 units before the rest of the development in response to “market conditions.” The remaining 25,000 sq ft is for adjoining office accommodation A hybrid planning application is set to be discussed at Stockport Council’s committee in April the other units would be brought forward in further planning applications The developer initially submitted this scheme as a full outline application in September The project would total 1.2m sq ft and is designed by AEW Architects Unit sizes will range from 10,000 sq ft to 500,000 sq ft which sits next to the existing Bredbury Industrial Estate is allocated for employment use under the emerging Greater Manchester Spatial Framework a representative of Quorum said: “The outline planning application for Bredbury Gateway has been amended to include detailed plans for two units with the remainder of the scheme remaining in outline “The two units submitted in detail will provide 430,000 sq ft of commercial and industrial floorspace the widening and realignment of Bredbury Parkway and the relocation of its junction with Ashton Road along with the provision of other associated infrastructure “The decision to amend the application has been made in response to market conditions for the industrial sector which has seen a high level of occupier interest in the plans for Bredbury Gateway By submitting detailed plans for two units the process of converting market interest into confirmed occupiers will be fast-tracked and help to provide some certainty around the site.” and Wardell Armstrong make up the professional team then it makes even more sense to utilise the existing EMPTY and available units on site rather than new build We do not need anymore industrial units on Bredbury Parkway There are units on there still empty and have been for years As for the traffic congestion it will be terrible ,the A6017 cannot cope with any more traffic The impact on the tame valley will be devistating the wildlife and the open space As for clean air it will just cause more pollution At the end of the day the people who build this dont have to live around here As a commuter to Stockport from Denton every day this is mine and everyone else’s worst nightmare Denton is gridlocked every morning and a 15 – 20 minute journey can take over an hour This area is already lacking in greenspace plus the pollution and noise will be unbearable Go and do this somewhere else we don’t want it! Well it will bring work for people but then it takes away our green land cant have it both ways not interest in brownfield sites or the community profit driven only and why not This should not be permitted – this is pushing the overall plan through via a back door – approve two buildings and it will remove any barriers to further expansion There is no access to this site that does not come through residential areas This is only going to lead to even greater congestion on the road through Denton which is already going to have an influx of additional traffic due to the hundreds of new residential properties being built in Denton The current owners of the land want to drop their heads with shame At the moment this is mostly farmland albeit shit cause of the way its ran and looked after (they haven’t got a clue) but this could be a wonderful farm in the right hands #shameonthem Not before a Hazel Grove/M60 bypass surely It amazes me how Manchester Authority promote their visions of clean air . seems it’s by moving more pollution and congestion elsewhere. this plan is not going to be beneficial to all the surrounding areas across Tameside and Stockport which are already struggling to accommodate traffic .use the available brown belt and save our air ! I don’t think anyone’s opinion matters at all . if they want it they get it with dollar in back pocket Dear Jean Merron: You are the mystery developer’s wife and I claim my 10 pounds prize-money Bill Bryson once wrote the best way to view Stockpot was from the guards van of a speeding train We need to get away from the loss of green space argument (there is an abundance locally; Haughton Dale and Reddish Vale to name two) and use traffic and air pollution arguments the traffic and air quality implications on Denton would be terrible Its bad enough that we get the majority of current HGVs using Denton via Stockport Road to gain access to the M60 but this would just make matters worse with absolutely no solution proposed by the developer I’m surprised that Tameside Council as a whole (not just the Denton South Councillors and Andrew Gwynne) haven’t been on Stockport Councils case considering it will impact Tameside significantly more than Stockport with all the benefits going to SMBC (Rates comes to mind…) Or are you getting grants to make it worth your while The Children of Haughton Green and surrounding Areas deserve better than being sold up the creek without a canoe Many families in this area cannot afford days out from the area let alone weeks holidays By taken down woodlands you are depriving many of clean Air How dare people who do not live in this area control the movement of heavy traffic going through from Bredbury through Crown Point In the warmer weather you cannot breathe with the petrol and diesel fumes This is a health Hazard for the future we already have problems getting G P Appointments and getting Hospital Appointments This will become just a distribution Depot with robots doing the work on site .While the driving jobs will be done by outside the area Couriers for Firms from everywhere but Denton there are unused empty units on the current estate Also large lorries would have to come through Denton increasing pollution in already heavily polluted areas Valuable green space will be lost to the people of Denton and bredbury There are already empty industrial units on the existing Bredbury Industrial Estate that could be utilized The proposed development will only add to polution and congestion in the area and will be yet another blot on the landscape further unnecessary development in this area There is absolutely no need to build on this land there are lots of units on the industrial estate which are standing empty The extra traffic will make already choked-up roads even worse The air quality is also dire near the roads The green space which would be lost is irreplaceable for wanting to bring circa 2,000 jobs to the area help finance much needed infrastructure (particularly highways) and encourage investment in to Stockport which will help support local services etc I can’t see anything to be ashamed of there Stockport Road towards Bredbury is gridlocked every day and if this gets approval We have limited green space as it is and need to protect what we have left I have lived in Bredbury for over fifty years and traffic has always been a problem this plan can only make matters worse I wonder if any of the ‘professional team’ actually live in the area It would make a.big blot on the land scape I reside at the back of the River Tame and there is already a constant drone from the existing site the traffic will be absolutley horrendous not to mention the added pollution Bloody Fat Cat companies trying to get their fingers in every pie Make use of the existing units/upgrade/demolish and re build if you must Its things like this that make by blood boil and ashamed to be human Its a beautiful area with so much nature – LEAVE IT ALONE Another beacon marker for the pilots coming into MA Pilots instruction’s “on final approach keep Bredbury to the left and you’ll be on line Yet again a huge faceless corporation can expect to tear up our green spaces add to our local traffic congestion problems and increase pollution to dangerous levels Flooding of the Tame Valley will surely follow as rainwater runs off the concrete rather than being absorbed into the soils We are simply not learning lessons at local level Global issues of climate change and protection of the environment start with US at local level The government won’t follow unless we lead the way on these important issues • Construction and operation will adversely affect a particular species of the local wildlife as reported in Quorum’s own biodiversity investigations To quote it will be of “Major Adverse Significance” Though Quorum offers ‘mitigation’ it is hard to see what that can be other than offering it a car parking space Neglect of the land and ponds whilst investigations and decisions are awaited means they are now “habitats that are of low to negligible ecological value” but “The loss of the hedgerows will be of Moderate Adverse significance” • Building on the Bredbury side of the Tame valley closer to the river will affect the wildlife conservation areas on the other side in Haughton Dale It is a green heritage for our younger generation where young people can discover wildlife really exists near home and not just on distant nature watch programmes on television • Quorum developers now propose to erect two large buildings on any extension But why not redevelop what is already available on the current industrial site where there are many unused and under-used units on brown field sites elsewhere in the borough who are already established in Stockport at S:Park have now acquired brown field sites from Allied Bakeries Surely it is a better alternative to Quorum to consider what they are planning as long as it does not interfere with green belt • Promises of more local jobs are likely overestimated and not guaranteed People who are certainly not local already travel into Bredbury and Woodley for work from all directions and in some cases considerable distances • More traffic means more air pollution The Greater Manchester Air Quality Action Plan 2016 -2021 notes “Heavy Goods Vehicles may lead to disproportionately high emissions” and standing vehicles in jams mean more emissions Ashton Road already has illegally high levels of nitrogen dioxide in the air and so does Stockport Road in the rush hour https//www.manchester evening news.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-nws/greater-manchester-pollution-charging-zones-15319275 • Quorum promises to preserve “positive landscape features” and “views to the Peak District and countryside of Cheshire East” but how will the residents of Castle Hill Lowick Green and their neighbours be able to view them over large distribution sheds built only 50’ from some of the nearer houses • The promise of more parking space for the nearby Sports Village is not necessarily a benefit because such unsupervised space in the evening and night-time could attract those who behave anti-socially to the disquiet of nearby residents Anti-social behaviour is not unknown in nearby Woodley and Bredbury the latest planning data for Greater Manchester shows there’s an oversupply of land for new industrial development there’s absolutely no case for the land at Bredbury to be taken I would urge everyone to submit an objection to the plans to Stockport Council We do not need more traffic coming through denton increasing to the pollution not only that getting rid of all the trees that help with the pollution and the wildlife we will lose Tell mr quorum to build it in Bracknell where he lives he,’ll still have some countryside left the owner has sold the land we don`t who to yet I object to this application on the grounds of using free space where brown sites should be used first Also I object to the bringing forward of lesser units Why do we need more units when so many stand empty Why do we need more traffic in an already congested area Why do we need more air pollution when the country on the whole is trying to reduce it Why do we need to build on green belt land that can only reduce such pollution Why do we need a council who will not listen to its residents and we all need to fight our corner and stop this development If this land is used for development it is a one way ticket There are plenty of empty places to use for industry but there are not plenty of places for nature and beauty left We live here and love the tranquility of the valley and do not wish for that to be ruined Plans have been submitted for the speculative build of 72,140 sq ft of industrial and warehousing space in Bredbury on a four acre site next to Bredbury Park Industrial Estate Developer Chancerygate is proposing 10 Grade A leasehold units ranging from 1,927 sq ft to 22,001 sq ft the scheme has a projected gross development value of around £16 million Developers have chosen the site thanks to its easy access to Stockport town centre as well as proximity to Junction 25 of the M60 The site will add to the existing industrial space in the area carpet wholesaler Hadfields and manufacturer Renold Chains “This is an exciting opportunity to build on one of the last remaining undeveloped sites allocated for employment in the Stockport borough “Our plans for Cromwell Park aim to meet the significant demand for high-quality new-build industrial space that there is from businesses operating in and around Stockport and the wider North West we are looking forward to working with Stockport Council to bring a much-needed high specification industrial and warehousing development to Bredbury.” Chancerygate is the UK’s largest multi-unit industrial developer and asset manager and currently has more than 3.5 million sq ft of industrial space under construction or ready for development across 32 sites Agents for Cromwell Park are Williams Sillitoe and Cushman & Wakefield rejected at appeal after Stockport Council refused planning for the scheme in March 2021 in addition to increased green space within the development were not deemed enough to secure the support of councillors chose to appeal Stockport Council’s decision and escalate the planning decision to a national level shortly after its first refusal Planning inspector David Rose dismissed the appeal He concluded that the potential employment opportunities at the site would not have significant enough impact on local deprivation to justify the loss of green spaces in the borough and that allowing the scheme to go through would be in conflict with the explicit aims of greenbelt to check overzealous expansion of urban areas Rose did however acknowledge the shortage of warehouse and light industrial units in Stockport and called on the council to examine how to rectify this in its upcoming Local Plan Commenting to Place North West “We note the Inspector acknowledges Stockport has no employment land supply and are therefore very surprised by the decision so close to one of the most disadvantaged boroughs [sic] in the country Quorum were advised in their appeal by Lichfields Planning permission has been granted to build 72,000 sq ft of Grade A urban logistics space in Bredbury Developer Chancerygate is behind Cromwell Park which will comprise nine Grade A industrial warehouse units ranging from 2,300 sq ft to 59,500 sq ft available to lease The projected gross development value is around £16.5m with the planning being granted also triggering the completion of the land purchase from multinational food processing and retailing company Associated British Foods Group The enabling works are set to commence in late 2023 with the main scheme construction due to start in early 2024 The four-acre site is located on the prime Bredbury Park Industrial Estate offering excellent access to Stockport town centre and junction 25 of the M60 Neighbouring occupiers include national bakery Allied Bakeries international courier delivery services company TNT carpet wholesaler Hadfields and chain manufacturer Renold Chains All buildings at Cromwell Park will benefit from electric vehicle charging points and solar cells on their roofs which provide up to 35% of the units’ energy needs the units will be constructed from high performance building materials to reduce CO2 emissions said: “We are pleased to secure planning on this site and will now prepare to start the necessary works to begin the construction phase of the project and we are confident take-up will be strong given the lack of alternative new Grade A space in Bredbury Urban logistics property developer and asset manager Chancerygate currently has more than 3.2m sq ft of industrial space under construction or ready for development across 24 sites ranging from Bournemouth to Edinburgh represented jointly by Savills and Legat Owen has let an industrial unit at Corrie Way in Bredbury The UK’s largest gas distribution network has agreed a new 10-year lease for the 26,611 sq ft detached warehouse unit which also includes ancillary office space at ground and first floor levels The letting achieved the asking rent of £175,000 per annum Nine Corrie Way is situated in the heart of the established Bredbury Industrial Estate one of South Manchester’s key industrial areas and home to more than 100 businesses across 220 acres associate in the Manchester industrial agency team said: “Nine Corrie Way demonstrates the strength of the South Manchester market with a letting being achieved at the quoting rent within a few months of the unit becoming vacant “Bredbury Industrial Estate is located in a prime position and continues to attract a diverse mix of tenants which is reflected in strong occupancy levels and rental growth being achieved.” Stockport’s Bredbury Hall has fallen into administration with the loss of 90 jobs Bredbury Hall has long been an iconic and important part of the local landscape; since the late 70’s and early 80’s it has been a favourite with residents and visitors who enjoyed the nightclub and casino Administrators at business advisory firm FRP said it had experienced trading difficulties before closing that had resulted in increased creditor arrears and financial pressure a number of comments were posted on social media including from Hayley Ann who is now looking for a new venue for her wedding I’m one of the unlucky ones that lost their wedding with Bredbury hall closing down It’s doesn’t look like we will get money back due to the small print of “government legislation” After some ideas for a very strict budget wedding….obviously somewhere that I won’t look out of place in a “wedding dress” as I am wearing it The venue was previously bought out of administration in 2015 by Bangladesh businessman Golam Sarwar Stockport’s iconic Bredbury Hall Hotel has been bought out of administration by Bangladeshi businessman Golam Sarwar who owns the five-star Hotel Sarina in Dhaka in a multi-million pound deal that will safeguard its future and save around 250 local jobs Bredbury Hall first opened in 1812 and became a popular addition to the town’s leisure and hospitality sector attracting worldwide stars and guests before falling into administration last year Mr Sarwar is planning a £1m refurbishment with the aim of making Bredbury Hall the flagship for a chain of UK hotels and has appointed hotel management specialists Onecall Hospitality to manage the hotel “Bredbury Hall is an ideal choice for our first UK investment close to Manchester Airport and with motorway links to the major northern cities There is huge potential to redevelop and return it to its former status as a premier venue “Our immediate plans include refurbishing the bedrooms and the central lounge and reception to create a meeting hub and a unique space for all day dining Then in 2016 we will introduce leisure and spa facilities Ultimately Bredbury Hall will become the flagship of a group of hotels built though a rolling acquisition process over the next five years.” “We will be leading the redevelopment of this iconic hotel with the aim of reinstating it as a premier North West destination The key to the success of any hotel is to provide excellent guest service “We shall be introducing our unique customer-focused quality assurance programmes as well as developing a broad range of new products and services “The acquisition demonstrates the growing interest from overseas investors in the regional hospitality market Many are keen to invest in the UK but feel London is overpriced and areas like the North offer better value and potential returns.” Pictured : Left: (l-r) Mark Chambers of Onecall Hospitality with Golam Sarwar and his son Mashkur Read News Read News Gaerwen Properties has let a unit at Bredbury Industrial Estate to gas distributor Cadent Gas The landlord was represented on the deal by Savills and Legat Owen with the asking rent of £175,000 per year achieved operator of the UK’s largest gas distribution network has agreed a 10-year lease for the 26,611 sq ft detached warehouse unit 9 Corrie Way is situated in the heart of the established Bredbury Industrial Estate which is home to over 100 businesses across 220 acres associate in Savills’ Manchester industrial agency team “Bredbury Industrial Estate is located in a prime position and continues to attract a diverse mix of tenants The construction products manufacturer wants to sell its 31,500 sq ft Trafford Wharf Road headquarters tipped to house almost 500 homes and a 60,000 sq ft warehouse at Bredbury Park the Trafford headquarters includes a 250-space car park The 2.2-acre site presents an “excellent redevelopment opportunity” The Trafford site would be suitable for a residential development of up to 486 units according to a planning report prepared by Colliers and AHR Architects Brassington added: “The area has seen significant investment and development recently to create a highly desirable residential and we believe the site could yield significant value if redeveloped for residential use.”    Great move on their part – the site is in a prime position for redevelopment as housing I expect a lot more sites on the Trafford side of the Quays to come forward over the next few years I wonder if the desire to move into the town centre has been changed by Covid I would be so much happier in the new Circle Square Oxford Road than this area in Trafford The city centre is a far more suitable place for working and there will be a wealth of things for the staff to do in their lunch break or after work LEARNER drivers face chaos after Hyde’s driving test centre was earmarked for closure And Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency bosses have not helped the mood by suggesting Bredbury is ‘just around the corner’ – it is four miles away April 10 will see the Perrin Street site close its doors for the final time meaning dozens of Tameside-based teachers face having to move tests to either Bredbury in Stockport or Chadderton in Oldham None will be cancelled because of the sudden decision but that has not quelled anger not least because of the effect on learners who provide an estimated £496,000 a year in test fees chief executive of Ashton-based Strive To Drive said: “They say Hyde test centre isn’t value for money – you can’t get a test there “There are areas in Hyde that if you didn’t know them “And if we took a learner to test and they fail in the first two minutes ‘Why have you never brought them around this area?’ that goes against what the examiners think “Another issue is the DVSA says the examiners will be relocated but not all will be to Bredbury or Chadderton we’re not going to take Tameside students there “The DVSA could employ another eight examiners at Hyde and I could guarantee that all tests would be booked due to the demand being so high.” A number of others are protesting the decision – there are concerns over what will happen to the building once it is sold They will have the chance to voice their grievances after the DVSA indicated to Stalybridge and Hyde MP Jonathan Reynolds they will meet them with more than 5,000 people signing a petition set up by Jim O’Connor He added: “The DVSA should be working with instructors to find a solution to the waiting lists for tests not making decisions to close centres without prior consultation “Many instructors have said they’ll leave the industry if this closure goes ahead adding further pressure to instructors and meaning longer waiting lists for lessons in the local area “Araes will also become no-go areas for instructors as they’ll be deemed too far from a test centre to make lessons viable would admit they take learners on test routes They don’t seem to want to work with us on it They just made the decision while al 18 weeks they make tests available for are completely booked up ‘frustrated by the suggestion that Bredbury is just around the corner Such is the worry among instructors and learners the borough’s three MPs – Mr Reynolds Andrew Gwynne and Angela Rayner – wrote to the DVSA expressing their anger They said: “The Hyde centre is the only test centre in the borough and it has served the community well for many decades “To close this centre will mean Tameside residents will be forced to use test centres in Oldham and Stockport and this has caused immense anxiety and concern for driving instructors and pupils “At a period when waiting times for driving tests are already incredibly high we ask that you please reconsider your decision to close this busy test centre in Tameside a decision that will surely only put additional pressure on other locations already struggling to meet the demand.” But she replied: “Hyde test centre is one of a number of driving test centres where the lease is due to end soon “Hyde test centre represents poor value for money and there are other centres in our distance to travel criteria that can absorb capacity without reducing test capacity or slowing our recovery from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic “No tests will be cancelled as a result of the closure examiners will move to other test centres and the number of tests available locally will stay the same “Your constituents might like to be aware that we have been continuing our examiner recruitment programme and following successful completion of their training new entrant examiners will be conducting driving tests in this area “This will increase the number of driving tests available “I can assure you that our customers will still receive the same service from the nearby centres “Candidates can practise on any road and do not need to learn to drive on roads close to any particular test centre “I appreciate this will not be the response your constituents will have hoped for and I do understand how disappointed the local ADIs (driving instructors) will be about the closure “We will be holding a meeting for local ADIs which will be advertised at the driving test centre adding: “I’m very disappointed there has been no meaningful reconsideration but I’m pleased to be assured no tests will be cancelled “Driving instructors: please note they will inviting you to a meeting soon I hope you’ll be able to attend and share the impact this will have on you first hand.” SIGN THE PETITION HERE: https://www.change.org/p/driver-and-vehicle-standards-agency-save-hyde-driving-test-centre fbclid=IwAR0XWYneJA3jTVsw45OktfRS4SfiOZUba1sk_3hHNcAP0821l5ftj0agvNI Boutique Hotelier The company plans to re-open Bredbury Hall Hotel in June 2021 and will then invest significantly in upgrading the property over the coming two years The 149-bedroom Bredbury Hall Hotel in Stockport south Manchester has become the most recent addition to Vine Hotels Bredbury Hall closed in March 2020 amid tough trading conditions and subsequently placed in administration in October 2020 with the loss of 90 jobs.  Vine Hotels was supported with investment from Connection Capital ten meeting rooms for up to 200 for a cocktail reception and 180 delegates theatre-style a fitness centre and a 16th century barn space holding up to 900 people New general manager Scott McDonald will spearhead the management team bringing over 20 years of experience at the likes of Carnoustie Golf Hotel & Spa and as general manager at Best Western Cresta Court hotel Greg Dyke says: “Bredbury Hall is an exciting property Combining a superb location with heritage and a long-established connection with its local community.  It has immense potential for the future and we look forward to helping Bredbury Hall take its rightful place as one of Stockport’s best hotels.“ Bredbury Hall Hotel joins the growing Vine Hotels portfolio of owned and managed venues such as recent additions the Charlecote Pheasant Yes I agree about the night club.Great place we visited quite often from the Wirral and stayed at the hotel.Loved the place Bredbury Green Primary School.(Image: Google Street View.)A primary school that was rated ‘inadequate’ before converting to an academy has been told it still needs to do better Education watchdog Ofsted says Bredbury Green Primary School ‘requires improvement’ following a recent inspection A newly published report says children love going to the ‘happy’ Clapgate school praising the ‘committed staff’ and ‘effective steps’ taken to improve pupils’ learning in maths and English But while the youngsters behaviour and personal development are rated as good the quality of education and leadership at the school are said to still not be up to standard The report notes that the school is ‘ambitious’ for all its pupils - but youngsters ‘do not achieve as well as they should in subjects other than English and mathematics’ “They do not have a secure knowledge of some important parts of the curriculum,” it adds leaders have not made it clear enough to teachers what pupils should learn.” READ MORE: Salford head teacher praised for leadership qualities 'absent from school' due to 'unforeseen circumstances' Officials acknowledge school leaders have ‘thought carefully about how the curriculum will develop pupils’ understanding of diversity’ - but ‘not considered the most important knowledge that pupils need to learn in these subjects’. “As a result, Inspection report pupils do not develop a secure knowledge of some important aspects of the curriculum,” the report continues. “For example, older pupils have only a superficial knowledge of mapping skills in geography.” And while staff are said to ‘routinely check’ how well pupils are progressing, inspectors found this sometimes does ‘not identify when pupils have not learned or remembered important knowledge’. Despite the overall ‘requires improvement’ rating, there is plenty to commend the school in the report. Children are said to ‘behave well’, with officials noting that they ‘take pride in their work and try their best’. “Leaders ensure that pupils have ample opportunities for personal and social development. In the early years, children learn to listen carefully and follow instructions,” the report adds. “Pupils develop as active citizens and are fully involved in school life. For example, older pupils are proud of their leadership roles, such as learning ambassadors and members of the school council.” Ofsted(Image: Ofsted)‌Youngsters were also said to ‘develop a mature understanding of the importance of equality’ and ‘value different cultures’. Meanwhile, the school has improved how it identifies the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). “Leaders and staff work together to ensure that these pupils access the same curriculum as their peers,” officials noted. “Children in the specialist resource provision thrive,” the report adds. “Teachers provide a carefully planned curriculum that is matched closely to children’s individual needs. The early years classrooms provide calm, well-resourced and attractive areas for these children to enjoy.” The school is now run by the Education Learning Trust since, which, together with the local governing body and school leaders, is said to ‘share a determination to continue the school’s journey of improvement.’ Headteacher Helen Moorcrof said the school was ‘delighted’ to have been removed from special measures. She said: “Since I took up the position of Headteacher two years ago, the commitment of the pupils, staff and wider community has been overwhelming – improving the quality of education which our children at Bredbury Green Primary so deserve. “In three out of the five categories the school has advanced through two Ofsted grades to be judged ‘Good’ in three areas: Early Years, Personal Development and Behaviour and Attitudes. Nevertheless, we are continuing to reflect on our journey to ensure our wider curriculum is sequenced to further prepare pupils for their future education.” By 2016-07-07T13:45:00+01:00 Nearest rivals: Aldi - 1 mile Sainsbury’s - 1.3 miles Tesco - 1.5 miles Asda - 2 miles Lidl - 2.4 miles Call the market planning group on 020 7602 6000 particularly as you have only been interim manager for two months It’s all down to the hard work of the colleagues here We have a very engaged team who have all worked so hard With the recent improvement in sales at Morrisons is there a sense that the business is getting back on the front foot There have been a lot of changes at Morrisons recently and the atmosphere is brilliant At this store we had a fresh look refurbishment last October Our free-from sales are doing well since the refit - we now have all fresh ambient and frozen free-from lines in one place.Our shopper mentioned you had new click & collect lockers We had the Amazon lockers installed about three weeks ago and they have attracted a lot of attention from shoppers.Are you expecting to be taking on any staff from My Local Morrisons said it would look to offer jobs to My Local staff that are being made redundant We took on the first member of staff from there today There have been hundreds of people who have registered their interest There were quite a few stores in this part of the country It will become a bit clearer what is happening in terms of staff in the next few weeks if some stores are sold and staff get transferred to other retailers but I would certainly expect to be taking on more.Have you seen The Grocer’s Waste Not What are you doing in terms of food redistribution Our store joined forces with homeless charity Wellspring in Stockport about two weeks ago to provide it with surplus food The project is getting going and they are coming into store once or twice a week and taking food Sign in to comment on this article Site powered by Webvision Cloud Learn moreExplore related questionsDiscover more about the topics that matter most Browse our suggested questions or ask your own to find out more.