'We want people here day and night, and to give them a reason to visit'

manchestereveningnews.co.uk:

One of Stockport’s historic mills is set to reopen as apartments next year following a £60m restoration. Work at the Grade II-listed Weir Mill started in 2022 and is expected to finish next winter, creating a total of 253 new homes in Stockport town centre.

It will see two new apartment blocks built alongside the historic site, as well as space for bars and restaurants on the ground floor.

Weir Mill’s history stretches back to the 1700s when it was built as a cotton works as the industrial revolution exploded across Greater Manchester.

The restoration of the mill was due to finish this year, but bosses at Capital&Centric who are leading the project say the complexity of the work has pushed the timeline back. READ MORE: Parents in Greater Manchester borough say children 'traumatised' by lack of SEND support When it opens, future residents will get the chance to live in Stockport town centre and enjoy the amenities included in the Weir Mill design, such as a min-cinema, gym, co-working space, and rooftop garden.