The Growth Company has revealed the first insights into the economic impact of coronavirus following an ongoing survey of Greater Manchester businesses. The weekly rolling Growth Company Covid-19 Impact Survey provides a measure of the sentiment of almost 2,000 Greater Manchester companies to … [Read more...]
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Community grants scheme launches Covid-19 response
The ESF Community Grant Programme, which works to fund employability support for those facing barriers in the workplace, has launched a targeted grant programme in response to Covid-19. This community grant funding round, Re-Connect, seeks applications from a wide range of voluntary organisations … [Read more...]
Mobile device donations help Stepping Hill inpatients avoid isolation
Donations of mobile devices and helping Stepping Hill patients stay in touch with families, friends and carers during their stays. Since the Covid19 outbreak began, most visits to inpatients at Stepping Hill hospital have sadly had to stop to help fight the spread of the infection. Solicitors, … [Read more...]
May 11th – Coronavirus News Updates:
Latest data: Testing: 1,821,280 people have now been tested for the virus Positive tests: 219,183 people have tested positive + 3,923 on previous day Loss of life: 31,855 people have died across all settings, 269 more deaths since the previous day’s figures In Stockport: There are 928 … [Read more...]
Night-Time Economy Task Force established in Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has convened a task force of leading figures from the hospitality and events sectors to secure the future of the Night-time economy in the city-region. Co-chaired by Stockport Council leader and GMCA portfolio lead for Economy, Cllr Elise Wilson, and … [Read more...]
May 7th – Coronavirus News Updates:
Latest data: Testing: 1,448,010 people have now been tested for the virus Positive tests: 201,101 people have tested positive + 6,111 on previous day Loss of life: 30,076 people have died across all settings 649 more deaths since the previous day’s figures In Stockport: There are 908 … [Read more...]
‘Keep Stockport Caring’ campaign launched
A campaign to 'Keep Stockport Caring' has been launched to support the voluntary, community and social enterprise sectors in the borough. The marketing campaign and website, using the hashtag #KeepStockportCaring, is being jointly promoted by Stockport Council, Marketing Stockport and Sector 3, a … [Read more...]
May 6th – Coronavirus News Updates:
Latest data: Testing: 1,383,842 people have now been tested for the virus Positive tests: 194,990 people have tested positive Loss of life: 29,427 people have died across all settings, 693 more deaths since the previous day’s figures In Stockport: There are 896 cases of Covid-19, 23 up … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport Group receives £250 million in support from GM councils
Manchester Airport Group (MAG) has received a £250 million support package from the 10 Greater Manchester councils to see the city's airport through the coronavirus crisis. Manchester City Council owns a 35.5% stake in MAG, which also operates Stansted and East Midlands airports, and will provide … [Read more...]
Torkington Park rainbow acquires new meaning during coronavirus
A rainbow sculpture installed in Torkington Park two years ago has taken on an extra significance as Stockport comes together to #spreadtherainbow and support the borough’s key workers. Youngsters across the town have been busy creating and drawing rainbows to display in their windows or on … [Read more...]
May 5th – Coronavirus News Updates:
Latest data: Testing: 1,291,000 people have now been tested for the virus Positive tests: 190,584 people have tested positive Hospital patients: From 16,395 to 14,220 in past week, a reduction of 13% Loss of life: 28,734 people have died across all settings, 288 more deaths since the … [Read more...]
Stockport collaborates to launch Covid-19 business recovery website
As Stockport’s business community prepares for recovery post-coronavirus, a group of influential business leaders from the town have collaborated with Stockport Council to launch a new website – www.skbusinessrecovery.co.uk - to support businesses through the phases of recovery. When the … [Read more...]
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