8th November 2025
The extensive cycleway and road-works scheme in Romiley is pressing ahead under the banner of the Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) and the Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) “Bee Network” initiative.
According to council materials, the project — which forms part of the “Active Travel Fund Tranche 4: Romiley” scheme — includes several major changes:
- A new signal-controlled crossing on Stockport Road near Green Lane, aimed at improving pedestrian and cyclist safety. stockport.gov.uk+1
- Residential road links being upgraded for quieter traffic, with some through-routes closed to general motor vehicles (for example Green Lane under the canal bridge). Contentful+1
- The high street (Compstall Road) side to receive a new two-way cycling track alongside one side, and one-way vehicle traffic changes via Central Drive. stockport.gov.uk+1
- Implementation of 20 mph zones and footway improvements, to make the area safer and more accessible for walking, wheeling and cycling. Peaks & Puddles+1
Local reactions remain mixed. While many residents welcome the aim of improved active-travel links — especially younger people, families and those seeking to reduce car use — concerns remain about the disruption during construction and the impact on local businesses along Romiley’s high street.
One resident commented:
“It’s great to get more cycle routes, but we’ve had weeks of traffic lights, closures and less footfall in the shops – the council must keep the balance.”
Businesses along Compstall Road and adjoining streets have raised concerns about access, visibility and the effect of working hours for the contractors. The council has responded by saying that the contractor — George Cox & Sons — has experience in similar works and that mitigation plans are in place.
The next phase of works is due to resume after the Christmas period into early 2026, focusing on the high-street cycleway construction and conversion of Central Drive to one-way traffic. During this time residents are advised to monitor the council’s “Road Closures & Diversions” webpage for schedule updates. stockport.gov.uk
FOI / procurement request sent 8/11/2025
Subject: FOI / Request for Contract Documents — “Romiley to Stockport” ATF4 works
Dear Sir/Madam,
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (or as a procurement request), please provide the following documents relating to the “Romiley to Stockport” Active Travel Fund (ATF4) works:
- The contract award reference and the name of the main contractor appointed for the carriageway/cycle track works for the Romiley to Stockport route (including Romiley Precinct).
- The contract agreement and specification (works specification / Bill of Quantities / scope of works) for that main works contract.
- Any post-completion inspection, snagging list and completion/acceptance certificate for those works.
- Any project change notices or variations issued to the contract (with brief reasons and cost effects).
- The contract start and practical completion dates (including any extensions).
If any of the above are subject to commercial sensitivity, please provide whatever public summary you can and indicate which parts are withheld and why.
Please acknowledge receipt and provide a response within 20 working days as required by the Act.
Kind regards,
Sheila Oliver
Editor, The Romiley Gazette
- Stockport/GM funding and scheme sign-off: the Romiley → Stockport route is allocated ATF4 funding (listed at £3.4m in GM/Stockport papers). democracy.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk+1
- Stockport Council’s project page and the “Active Travel Fund Tranche 4 — Romiley works” page describe the scope (crossing upgrades at Romiley Precinct, cycle track connections to Oakwood Road, advisory contraflow lane on Central Drive, raised tables, etc.). This is the official scheme description used in consultations. stockport.gov.uk+1
- There is a scheme drawing / design PDF for the Romiley Precinct showing the design details (crossing, two-way cycle track, one-way Central Drive, etc.). That drawing is published by Stockport and is useful to compare against what was constructed. Contentful
- I could not find a public, clearly labelled contract award (works contract) or a downloadable contract pack (contract award notice naming the main civils contractor for the Romiley roadworks) on Stockport’s website, the GMCA papers, or on Find-a-Tender that explicitly shows the Romiley works contract documents. GM papers/committee minutes show the scheme and funding and note that procurement/contract award activity was to follow, but I could not find the final works contract document online. democracy.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk+1
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015205-2025
