After first launching in 2018, Stockport's DigiKnow Alliance is sharing the successes it has achieved in addressing digital exclusion and offering skill support in the borough. The DigiKnow Alliance was launched in 2018 by Stockport Council, Stockport Homes, The Prevention Alliance, Starting … [Read more...]
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Grants of up to £1,000 available to open Stockport buildings as warm spaces
Stockport Council is providing grants of up to £1,000 through the One Stockport Local Fund to open more buildings in the borough as 'warm spaces' for those struggling with the cost-of-living this winter. The launch of the grant scheme this year follows a significant response from Stockport … [Read more...]
Stockport celebrates all things digital during Digitober 2023
Stockport Council will celebrate a host of digital projects and activities in the borough throughout October, as the 1st of the month marks the start of Digitober. Digitober is an annual month-long festival celebrating the work of Greater Manchester's digital sector. Throughout the month, … [Read more...]
Stockport marks International Day of Older Persons
Several events are taking place in Stockport in the coming days to mark International Day of Older Persons on Sunday 1st October 2023. International Day of Older Persons offers a chance to celebrate older communities and the contribution they make. This year’s theme is ‘Knowing Our Place’, and … [Read more...]
Together and Stockport County team up for Schools Programme
Cheadle-based specialist lender, Together, has announced it will partner with Stockport County FC to launch the club's Schools Programme. The initiative includes a £125,000 donation to the Stockport County Community Trust which will be used to launch the club's free educational programmes for … [Read more...]
The Vernon Building Society seeks Trustees for new charitable foundation
Vernon Building Society, Stockport’s home-grown building society, is seeking to recruit Trustees to join the organisation’s new charitable foundation. The Vernon Charitable Foundation is being established as part of the Vernon Building Society’s celebration of its centenary year as it builds on … [Read more...]
Bellway supports annual horticultural show
Housebuilder Bellway has made a £300 contribution towards the horticultural events at the 2023 Poynton Show. A highlight in the village’s annual events calendar, the Poynton Show is one of the North West’s largest horticultural and agricultural gatherings and takes place at Poynton Show Ground on … [Read more...]
NHS out for Stockport Pride
Staff from Stockport NHS Foundation Trust were among those from Stockport organisations showing their support for the town centre's Stockport Pride event on Sunday 30th July. Colleagues from the trust, which runs Stepping Hill Hospital and local community NHS services, joined hundreds of others … [Read more...]
MAG funding supports Local Link bus service in communities around the airport
An additional bus will be added to Transport for Greater Manchester's (TfGM) Local Link bus service, courtesy of funding from the Manchester Airport Group (MAG). Local Link allows residents living in areas across Greater Manchester underserved by public transport to book minibuses on order to … [Read more...]
Stockport and other councils recruit next generation of foster carers with Women’s World Cup campaign
Coinciding with the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Stockport Council's fostering service has created a short football themed film to celebrate the borough's foster carers. The council is one of 24 local authorities who have re-formed Local Councils United – a virtual league, with each team showcasing … [Read more...]
Stockport County Community Trust targets borough’s deprived communities in new three-year strategy
Stockport County Community Trust, the official charity of Stockport County FC, has launched a new three-year strategy to help tackle inequalities across the borough. Stockport is among the UK's most polarised towns in terms of deprivation, with the poorest communities in the borough suffering … [Read more...]
Borough comes together for a fair and inclusive Stockport
Stockport’s Fair and Inclusive Summit took place at Stockport Town Hall on Monday 24th July, welcoming over 100 community equity networks, partners, businesses and communities across Stockport to share their lived stories and examples of fair and inclusive good practice. The Summit focused on … [Read more...]
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