Data centre developer and operator, Kao Data, has announced the launched of a new fund to support community projects in the borough ahead of the completion of its new industrial scale data centre in Reddish. The Kao SEED Fund, which stands for Social Enterprise and Environment Development Fund, … [Read more...]
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easyJet adds five new routes from Manchester Airport
Low-cost airline, easyJet, has added five additional summer destinations to its roster from Manchester Airport starting in 2025. New connections to, Izmir, Kalamata, Larnaca, Madrid and Rennes will begin from the week commencing 23rd June 2025, providing customers with even more choice when … [Read more...]
GMP and Stockport Homes Group successfully close a problematic property on the Mottram Street Estate
Stockport Homes Group's Safer Neighbourhoods Service have secured a Closure Order on a property on the Mottram Street Estate, following an escalation in reports of serious anti-social behaviour. Working closely with Greater Manchester Police and the Council, the Safer Neighbourhoods Service was … [Read more...]
Inflation rose to 2.3% in October
October Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has revealed a 0.6 percentage point rise in the rate of inflation. Annual inflation reached 2.3% in October, its highest rate since April, after a sharp rise on the previous month's figure of 1.7%. While … [Read more...]
AI innovators invited to submit clean energy solutions to new competition
The UK's AI innovators are being invited to take part in the second round of the government's Manchester Prize competition and submit potential solutions for how the technology can help meet the country's clean energy needs. The second round of the Manchester Prize invites teams of innovators, … [Read more...]
Stockport Digital Network to discuss the power of immersive technology in business at next meeting
Stockport based businesses in the Digital and Tech sector are invited to participate in the next Stockport Digital Network event on Thursday 28th November at the Light Cinema, Stockport. Sponsored by Stockport Council, the Stockport Digital Network is an initiative to connect Stockport's digital … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund donates more than £38k to local causes
Manchester Airport’s Community Trust Fund has agreed funding for 18 charities and not-for-profit groups across Greater Manchester and Cheshire at its latest meeting. The Fund, which was set up in 1997 and has since made more than £4 million of pledges, will donate more than £38,000 in total to … [Read more...]
Operation AVRO tackles neighbourhood crime in Stockport
Operation AVRO brought together Greater Manchester Police (GMP), Stockport Council, and community partners for a a collaborative day of action and targeted efforts to address neighbourhood crime. The operation, held on Thursday, 14 November, sought to tackle issues including burglaries, vehicle … [Read more...]
Work begins on transformation of Stockport’s derelict Grade II listed hospital
Stockport's ambitious journey to becoming one of the UKs most sustainable and liveable towns has taken a major step forward, as work begins on transforming an historic hospital into a multi-generational residential community in the heart of the town centre: St Thomas Gardens. After over 15 years … [Read more...]
Consultation launched on new rules for subscription contracts
The government has launched a consultation on measures to make it easier for consumers to get a refund or cancel subscription contracts. The consultation will explore the detail of how the new regime governing contracts, ranging from physical subscriptions such as magazines to digital products … [Read more...]
Planning approval for Heaton Norris apartments
A round tower of 52 apartments overlooking the railway in Heaton Norris has been granted planning approval by Stockport Council. Councillors signed off on plans for the scheme at a meeting of its planning committee on 14th November, which also saw approval granted for Royal Nawaab's plans for … [Read more...]
New carbon calculator tool launched to help Greater Manchester SMEs achieve net zero
Greater Manchester businesses looking to understand their climate impact can now access a new calculator to accurately measure their energy use and discover their biggest sources of carbon emissions. The new carbon calculator tool has been developed by Green Economy and GM Business Growth Hub on … [Read more...]
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