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Post by william72 on Jul 18, 2021 14:27:58 GMT
I've only been down here for 5 years and the change in Stockport is insane. Its a really good night out now, so many great new pubs, bars, restaurants. And the plans for town centre west look amazing
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Post by leicesterhatter on Jul 18, 2021 14:46:50 GMT
A few comments below... 1. Businesses want new offices rather than old offices. Land prices and rents are generally cheaper outside of Manchester as well. Of all the towns/conurbations outside of the city centre, Stockport has by far the best transport links - for getting into and out of Manchester - and amongst the most affluent local population. 2. Offices are still vital, but the space is being used differently. You might get a slight reduction in floor space, but offices tend now have more usable common spaces with m within the building/co-working spaces within a business's own office. 3. The focus the town has placed on destination building and 'location' has shown itself it to be a big success, and more businesses moving in will mean more people moving in... the cycle drives itself (with people wanting a better work/life balance - being able to get what they want/do what they need/want to do without a commute). The residential developments around the town centre will form a key part of that. All very exciting! I agree with most of what you say but Stockport property prices are higher than Manchester, of the 10 authorities in Greater Manchester only Trafford has higher property prices. I'm talking land prices for development purposes. Manchester city verve would, I think, outstrip almost everywhere in England except for London, and perhaps Cambridge/Oxford... but the colleges own most of those cities.
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Post by Bredburyhatter on Jul 27, 2021 20:15:14 GMT
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Post by 1975hatter on Jul 27, 2021 20:16:55 GMT
We planned to do it Saturday. Saw the 1st one on our route on underbank, saw the 2nd one on the market, and stopped for a beer. Ended up having 3, stayed for a couple of hours and went home 😀
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Post by mattyovrio on Jul 28, 2021 9:34:47 GMT
This is why my kids’ Mum took them round and not me 🍻🍻🍻😇😉
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Post by vicar on Jul 28, 2021 10:40:50 GMT
This is why my kids’ Mum took them round and not me 🍻🍻🍻😇😉 Members of the Groovy Gang are setting out on the fog trail now a certain big hitter is back from Bulgaria, when I suggested it was for kids, the pope responded not with a pub stop every frog.
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Post by didsburyhatter on Jul 29, 2021 8:41:18 GMT
It’s all positive news. Saw that Where the Light gets in are planning on opening a new bakery, wine and pizza place. Hopefully a successful football team will play its part in driving the investment and regeneration in the area. Stockport is a much happier place when County are winning football matches.
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Post by Bredburyhatter on Aug 16, 2021 20:15:52 GMT
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Post by badgersc on Aug 16, 2021 21:28:35 GMT
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Post by vicar on Aug 17, 2021 15:02:09 GMT
Interesting site that, the bus station looks amazing even if some of the criticisms in the comments are valid.
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Post by william72 on Aug 17, 2021 16:40:54 GMT
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Post by Durango95 on Aug 17, 2021 17:54:30 GMT
The Crown looks like it’s going to reopen thankfully. But it looks like final curtains for The Railway which has been coming for years. The people that run that going to the Crown would be a good outcome!
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Post by vicar on Aug 17, 2021 18:00:36 GMT
The Crown looks like it’s going to reopen thankfully. But it looks like final curtains for The Railway which has been coming for years. The people that run that going to the Crown would be a good outcome! That would be a good outcome, The Railway was a cracking little pub but Portwood does need redevoping and the Crown needs to reopen.
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Post by Durango95 on Aug 17, 2021 18:03:58 GMT
There’s going to be loads of new residents and a brand new bus station next to the Crown in a few years so it should prosper.
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Post by vicar on Aug 17, 2021 18:14:52 GMT
There’s going to be loads of new residents and a brand new bus station next to the Crown in a few years so it should prosper. You'd think the Travelodge would have been a major boost, most people spending a night or two away from home would check out the nearest pub, I know I do.
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