The UK’s largest town centre regeneration in Stockport is not only transforming the town’s built environment, but is now set to lay the foundations for a new era of inclusive growth in construction.
Against a backdrop of national labour shortages and mounting economic pressures in the industry, Stockport Council has launched a new construction skills and employment hub – the first of its kind in Greater Manchester.
The Hub will act as a front door and one‑stop shop for all contractors operating in the borough, providing a coordinated, future‑focused approach to construction skills, employment, business growth and social value.
Stockport’s £1 billion town centre regeneration continues to attract significant long-term investment, including an estimated £500 million of construction activity generated annually, the equivalent of 600 construction jobs per year, by the Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) – Stockport Council’s regeneration delivery vehicle.
Capitalising on this investment, the new Hub has been designed to unlock the full social, economic and environmental potential of this unparalleled pipeline of development.
Launching on Wednesday,
The Hub links skills, employment and supply chain opportunities in the borough, ensuring residents, contractors and education partners have a clear, consistent and accessible route to opportunity.
Stockport Council Leader, Cllr Mark Roberts, said:
“The launch of the One Stockport Construction Hub marks a major milestone in our nationally leading town centre regeneration programme.
“For the first time, contractors have a single point of contact in the borough, and residents have a clear and inclusive route into the thousands of opportunities being created. It is ensuring the town’s construction boom delivers lasting benefits for Stockport’s people, communities and businesses.”
