Progressive Living and Picture This have submitted a planning application for a £70 million residential development that will bring 245 new homes to Stockport town centre. The scheme, located on the site of Victoria House—a derelict office building on Wellington Street/Piccadilly roundabout—and … [Read more...]
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UK and Switzerland sign agreement to recognise qualifications
A new permanent agreement will ensure UK qualifications are recognised in Switzerland, and vice-versa, making it easier for British professionals to work and do business with the Alpine nation. The UK-Switzerland Recognition of Professional Qualifications Agreement replaces the expired … [Read more...]
CDL named Top Employer
Stockport insurtech firm, CDL, has again been recognised as one of the best places to work in the UK and retained its Top Employers certification for the ninth consecutive year. The accreditation recognises organisations with progressive people practices, from approaches to acquiring new talent … [Read more...]
Stockport Business Awards confirm date for 2025 launch event
Founders, organisers and main sponsors CN Chartered Accountants are delighted to announce the date of the launch event for the 2025 Stockport Business Awards. The event will take place on 27th March between 18:00 and 20:00 in the Hardcastle suite at Edgeley Park. Guests will have the … [Read more...]
Stockport employers invited to access WorkWell support
Employers in Stockport are being invited to access free support for employees facing health related challenges via Greater Manchester's WorkWell programme. Funded by the Department for Work and Pensions and delivered by Stockport Council in partnership with local NHS services and Viaduct Care, … [Read more...]
£60 million government investment announced for creative industries
The UK government has announced a £60 million package of investment for the creative industries as part of plans to drive growth in the sector. Set to be announced by Culture Secretary and Greater Manchester MP, Lisa Nandy, at the Creative Industries Growth Summit in the North-east today (17th … [Read more...]
Northern to invest in up to 450 new trains
Rail operator, Northern, has invited train manufacturers to enter negotiations to supply up to 450 new trains to its fleet across the region. The move marks the start of the the company's largest ever investment in its rolling stock, and will see approximately two-thirds of its fleet replaced in … [Read more...]
Construction contract awarded for North-west low carbon hydrogen production facility
Turkish-firm, ENKA, has been awarded the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract to deliver the low carbon hydrogen production plant that will support industrial businesses in North-west to decarbonise operations. Essar Energy Transition (EET) Hydrogen awarded the contract for … [Read more...]
Nominations open for Greater Manchester Health and Care Champion Awards
Nominations are now open for the only Greater Manchester-wide awards for the whole health and care workforce. Back for their sixth year, the Greater Manchester Health and Care Champion Awards are organised by NHS Greater Manchester (NHS GM), with support from the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy … [Read more...]
Stockport Interchange makes shortlist for Greater Manchester Building of the Year Award
Stockport's state-of-the-art transport interchange has been shortlisted by Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce for its Building of the Year Award. The aim of the Building of the Year Award is to recognise a building’s contribution to Greater Manchester in terms of construction and development. … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport backs Bee Network benefits for business
One of the biggest employers in the city region, Manchester Airport has hailed the Bee Network as a ‘real game changer’ for removing transport barriers to employment, with improved connectivity allowing the hub to recruit staff from a wider area. Bus services in the south of the city region, … [Read more...]
Regional leaders launch Mayoral Innovation Exchange
Regional mayors from across England have announced launch of an innovation exchange scheme to foster collaboration and share best practices between local authorities. Launched at an event hosted by Sheffield Hallam University and PwC in South Yorkshire, South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard … [Read more...]
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