Stockport Central Library will host a series of workshops in January and February to offer advice and support to those looking to set up a business in borough in 2022. The town centre library will host the workshops as part of the Build a Business in GM Libraries scheme, which will see libraries … [Read more...]
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Open+ to be installed in four more Stockport libraries
Four further libraries in Stockport are to have Open+ technology installed, allowing users to access services outside staffed hours. Once library members have registered with Open+, they can browse, borrow and renew books, and use the PCs during extended opening hours while the libraries are not … [Read more...]
Plans approved for 21st Century library in Stockport town centre
Stockport Council has approved plans for a 21st Century library to built in the town centre as part of a £14.5 million government funded scheme to repurpose empty retail units in Merseyway. The new scheme, dubbed Stockroom, aims to help repair the economic damage of the Covid-19 pandemic on the … [Read more...]
GMCA begins research ahead of support for Foundational Economy
Greater Manchester Combined Authority is beginning its research to inform measures that will better support the Foundational Economy in the city-region. The sector, which comprises the industries which supply everyday essential goods and services necessary for social and economic functioning and … [Read more...]
New training programme announced to plug digital skills gaps in Greater Manchester
A new programme to plug digital skills gaps identified by Greater Manchester employers has secured funding to provide training to around 2,000 city-region workers. UK Skills Academy, has been awarded a £2 million contract of European Social Funding from Greater Manchester Combined Authority as … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester young people praise new T level qualifications
Young people in Greater Manchester have praised their experience of new T Level qualifications for how they have helped them gain relevant work experience while they learn. T Levels were first introduced in 2020 as two-year technical education courses for 16-19 year olds as an alternative to … [Read more...]
Seashell submits plans for community cycle track as part of £50 million masterplan
Stockport charity, Seashell, is preparing to submit detailed plans this week for an inclusive cycle track and learn-to-ride school to be built on its Cheadle Hulme campus for children and young people at its school as well as the wider community. The charity is seeking to build a 2 km off-road … [Read more...]
Report recommends moving library services to new Merseyway hub
A report to Stockport Council's Cabinet has recommended moving library services from Central Library to a new multi-million pound learning hub in Merseyway, following extensive public consultation. The new Learning and Discovery Hub, provisionally named Stockroom, will repurpose disused retail … [Read more...]
Business encouraged to progress Kickstart employees onto apprenticeships
Businesses in Greater Manchester are being encouraged to support young people currently on work placements through the Kickstart scheme and progress them onto apprenticeships. The Kickstart scheme was set up during the coronavirus pandemic to support businesses to offer paid work experience … [Read more...]
Green light for latest phase of Stockport College redevelopment
Plans to build a new main entrance, business centre and teaching facilities at Stockport College have been approved by planning officers as redevelopment of the campus continues. Plans were revealed earlier this year and form part of an ongoing £24 million redevelopment of Trafford College … [Read more...]
Campaign launches to combat dirty air around Stockport schools
Parents and guardians of Stockport children are being urged to ‘Turn it Off’ as part of a new campaign to clamp down on dirty air caused by car exhaust fumes outside the borough’s schools. Poor air quality is the largest environmental public health issue facing the UK and is estimated to … [Read more...]
Stockport landmarks recreated in Lego by Pure Innovations clients
Three children from across Stockport have had their artwork of notable landmarks in the town recreated as bespoke Lego models by clients of local charity, Pure Innovations. The artwork was created as part of a summer competition, organised by Stockport SHAPES Alliance, One Stockport and Pure … [Read more...]
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