Residents gain first glimpse of Underbanks improvements following easing of national lockdown Last updated 5 hours ago Residents gain first glimpse of Underbanks improvements following easing of national lockdown Public realm and resurfacing of pavements and road is a welcome sight for shoppers as they visit town centre With the reopening of non-essential shops in Stockport town centre following the national lockdown, residents will be able to see first-hand the progress that has been made on improving the Underbanks. During the winter lockdown, works have carried on improve the public realm, including the road and footpaths, in the Underbanks. Phase two of the scheme has now been completed in the Lower Hillgate/Little Underbank area, with new street furniture, new street lighting, new paving and a new road surface all in place.