Stockport Council has set out its transformative 15-year vision to regenerate the east of the town centre, setting out an ambitious blueprint to unlock thousands of new homes, jobs, and vibrant public spaces – building on the success of its nationally recognised town centre regeneration programme.
The Town Centre East Strategic Regeneration Framework (TCE SRF) outlines how the Council and Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) aim to revitalise brownfield land to the east of the A6 into a series of sustainable and vibrant neighbourhoods.
The framework proposes the ambitious delivery of 4,000 new high-quality homes, in addition to the 4,000 already planned for the west of the town centre. These will include a mix of homes to suit different households, including affordable homes.
They will be built alongside new social infrastructure, including a new secondary school and health hub, to support the existing and growing communities. Green and blue spaces are integral to the vision, which features a riverside park, to enhance the well-being of residents and enable healthy lifestyles.
The plans will see Goyt Riverside transform the riverside corridor into a lively residential community anchored by a new riverside park, opening up access to the water and providing high-quality new homes.
The beauty of the river will be revealed, allowing for an interactive waterside landscape for active and passive leisure, alongside nature and flood resilience.
The Civic and historic heart focuses regeneration around Piccadilly, where sensitive design will complement Stockport’s rich heritage while introducing new homes, employment space, and green space at the town’s core.
Hillgate will be renewed through the uncovering of Hempshaw Brook and the creation of a green, connected neighbourhood that strengthens links with surrounding communities.
Cllr Mark Roberts, Leader of Stockport Council, said: “We’ve already seen the huge difference made to our town centre under the UK’s largest town centre regeneration, and the Strategic Regeneration Framework (SRF) sets out how we can go even further to benefit residents across the whole borough.
“This gives us the route map for achieving our vision to double the number of new homes to 8,000, making the best use of brownfield land to significantly meet our borough’s housing needs while creating well-designed neighbourhoods that revitalise our town.
“We’re investing in infrastructure that matters – a health hub, new secondary school, green spaces and connectivity – while boosting opportunities for local businesses and attracting new investment. It’s also about enhancing what we already have – restoring our historic charm, opening up picturesque riverside settings and improving travel routes.
“We’ve made huge progress in Town Centre West, and now we’re ready to bring that same ambition to the area to the east of the town centre as we shape the next chapter of our town’s story.”
