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We are looking for tales, urban myths, legends, and stories inspired by the Underbanks! If you are a writer, a habitual story teller or just fancy having a go, we are looking for stories up to 1000 words inspired by the Underbanks, past, present or future. Why not...

On Wednesday 1st December, Natasha, the Townscape Heritage Assistant, and Paul Richards, the Director of Development and Regeneration, spoke at the South Manchester Architects Christmas event. During their talk, Natasha and Paul explained the purpose of the...

Stockport’s Will Mellor, Coronation Street bad boy, star of Hollyoaks and the iconic Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, is fronting a One Stockport campaign to get Stockport businesses bouncing again as they recover from the impact of Covid. The coronavirus...

After the completion of painstaking restoration work, the final phase will now begin to transform the historic Winter’s building into French restaurant Bistro Marc at Winter’s, ready for opening in the new year. Stockport Council announced at the beginning of the year...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an apprentice to join our team and gain hands on experience in the built heritage sector whilst also learning vital project management skills. This is a fixed term 20-month placement funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund...

Improving the experience for Stockport’s residents and visitors while they enjoy the town’s Market Place and Underbanks is the key focus for a consultation launched this week. Stockport Council has launched the consultation which builds on the changes that have taken...

On 17th September, local artist Emily Flanagan, spoke to BBC Radio Manchester about her 'Shop Small, Love Local' mural. In her interview, Emily tells host Stacey Copeland that the independent businesses in the Underbanks are the inspiration behind her artwork. Emily...

The project forms part of the Rediscovering the Underbanks initiative, an exciting Townscape Heritage project that aims to bring buildings back into life. Visitors to Stockport’s Underbanks are in for a real surprise as four stunning works of art by renowned and local...

On Saturday 11th September we hosted our 2021 Heritage Open Day! After being cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic, the festival was back and better than ever! Together, with local arts collective, Underbank Studios, we hosted a range of heritage activities for all...