Greater Manchester's Night Time Economy Advisor, Sacha Lord, has secured the right to challenge the government's decision on not reopening indoor hospitality until 17th May in the High Court. The case has been expedited to the High Court after a judge decided in favour of the challenge to the … [Read more...]
News for: Food & Drink
Further lockdown easing on 12th April to go ahead, PM confirms
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed during a televised press briefing that the easing of lockdown restrictions set out for the 12th April in his 'roadmap' will go ahead as planned. From Monday 12 April additional premises will be able to reopen – with the rules on social contact applying. … [Read more...]
Robinsons Brewery welcomes challenges to ‘vaccine passport’ requirement for hospitality
Stockport based Robinsons Brewery have responded to proposals requiring patrons to have vaccine passport in order to visit pubs. The Brewery have stated that the Prime Minister’s suggestion that over 16’s will be required to present vaccine certificates or ‘passports’ to visit the pub, is simply … [Read more...]
Stockport pub group prepares for reopening after loss of two sites
Almond Family Pubs, are preparing for a bittersweet reopening of three of the group's Stockport pubs. Until the start of the pandemic, the family operated six pubs in Stockport, having grown their business from their first site, the Fletcher's Arms. In December the Almond family announced … [Read more...]
Stockport Council releases details of Government’s Restart Grant
Stockport Council has released details of how the government's Restart Grant will be distributed to non-essential retail hospitality and other businesses in the borough. The Restart Grant scheme supports businesses in the non-essential retail, hospitality, leisure, personal care and accommodation … [Read more...]
Canadian coffee chain plans Peel Centre branch
Canadian coffee chain, Tim Hortons, have submitted plans to open a drive-through branch in Stockport's Peel Centre. The chain, which launched in the UK in Manchester in 2017, already has three branches in the city-region, and has now submitted a planning application to the council to add … [Read more...]
Hospitality sector experts to host webinar series ahead of reopening
A series of free webinars has been organised to help hospitality sector businesses access expert advice to help them reopen as pandemic restrictions ease. Arranged by Best Bar None, the Institute of Licensing, National Pubwatch, Purple Flag and other industry partners, the webinars will feature … [Read more...]
Stepping Hill chosen as among top NHS catering sites
Stepping Hill Hospital’s catering team has been chosen as part of an NHS scheme aiming to improve hospital food standards across the country. The hospital has been chosen as an ‘exemplar site’ for NHS catering, following the recommendations of a national Independent Review into NHS Hospital Food … [Read more...]
Re-opening of hospitality and leisure businesses in Stockport – Webinar
How to reopen safely and in line with Government restrictions and guidance. About this Event From April 12th, non-essential retail businesses and hospitality venues may be allowed to reopen. Pubs, bars, restaurants and cafés will be allowed to serve people outdoors. There will be no need … [Read more...]
Robinsons Brewery announce birth of third foal from Shire Breeding Programme
Family-owned Stockport brewery, Robinsons, has announced the birth of their third foal from the firm's Shire horse breeding programme. The family welcomed Hillgate Cordelia's Charm at 4.10am on 5th March 2021. The brand-new Bay Shire Filly foal arrived in the early hours, with four white legs and … [Read more...]
GMCA opens Night Time Economy Office to support sector
Greater Manchester's night time economy is to receive vital support from a new support office launched by Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). Following the publication of the government's roadmap out of lockdown, many workers and businesses in the hospitality sector have more clarity … [Read more...]
German Doner Kebab to open Stockport town centre restaurant
Casual dining chain, German Doner Kebab, is to open a new restaurant in Stockport town centre as part of expansion plans that will create 1800 jobs nationwide by the end of 2021. The Glasgow-based chain intends to almost double its 52 outlets across the UK with 47 restaurant openings by the end … [Read more...]
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