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Stockport council is locked in a tense standoff with bus giant Stagecoach over the $350 million Stockport 8 regeneration project, which could bring 1,300 homes and new businesses to town. The council wants to buy two bus depot sites from Stagecoach but says they’re being asked for far more than their fair value — risking up to $41 million in public funding and delaying construction. While Stagecoach claims they’re having “positive discussions,” the council is preparing to use compulsory purchase powers to move forward, stressing that this vital urban renewal can’t stall without jeopardizing its future.
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