Local councils in Greater Manchester, as well as across the UK, have adopted technology of a Manchester start-up, Tootoot, to combat mental health issues in their schools, as well as taking part in early stage pilots for the wellbeing tool in the workplace. The business also received support … [Read more...]
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Stockport Town Centre West plans step nearer approval
Stockport Council’s vision to develop Stockport Town Centre West and create a new urban ‘village’ community in the heart of the town centre is set to move forward when the final plans are presented at next Tuesday’s cabinet meeting, 12th November. The regeneration of Stockport Town Centre West … [Read more...]
Transport for the North urge all political parties ‘unleash North’s potential’
Ahead of the start of the General Election 2019 campaigns, Barry White, Chief Executive, Transport for the North has penned a powerful open message to political parties, calling on them to unleash the North’s potential and rebalance decades of underinvestment. Transport for the North, which is … [Read more...]
UK: High Streets emergency – new retail planning applications halve in 5 years
Struggling high streets face a fight for survival after new analysis by the District Councils Network (DCN) found that the number of planning applications for new retail units has almost halved in five years. There were 1,258 applications received by district councils for retail and service … [Read more...]
India trade mission deals could generate £45m and 600 jobs to region
An India trade mission has resulted in deals which, if successful, could generate £45m and 600 jobs for Greater Manchester. That’s according to Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham, who said a delegation visit he led to Bangladesh and India this month has resulted in a series of deals, … [Read more...]
£600m investment boosts Greater Manchester’s economy
Investment designed to help generate thousands of local jobs, quality houses and the best commercial spaces for people to do business across Greater Manchester has topped £600 million since the funds launched in 2015, says the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). The boost to the local … [Read more...]
Robinsons continue expansion of pub estate
Stockport based Robinsons has looked to North Wales as the 181 year old brewer continues to expand and invest in its pub estate. The Four Alls in Caernarfon, The Seacroft in Trearddur Bay and The George III Hotel are now part of the company's portfolio, which totals 260. Over the past five … [Read more...]
£1.8m endoscopy investment at Stepping Hill Hospital
Endoscopy services at Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport, are set for expansion thanks to major new investment of £1.8m. The endoscopy suite is about to receive major enhancement and expansion, with building work due to start later this year. The enhanced endoscopy will give Stepping Hill … [Read more...]
10 years in business celebrated with a rebrand
S&T Asset Management in Stockport is celebrating 10 years in business this year with a rebrand, fresh look and a new trading name - S&T Wealth Management. With considerable changes in the stockbroking industry over the last 30 years and especially over the last 10 years, the … [Read more...]
First time buyers in Stockport see largest return on investment in north west
A Post Office Money annual study has revealed that savvy first time buyers who had the foresight to buy in Stockport last year will have seen the largest return on investment in the region. House prices in Stockport have jumped by 10% in the last year, now valued at £225,000, against the regional … [Read more...]
Record investment levels brew record turnover for 180 year old Stockport business
Robinsons Brewery – a 180-year-old family run Stockport business – has reported a record rise in turnover of 6.1% to £75.5m for the year ending 31 December 2018, compared with £71.2m the previous year. Profit before tax increased by almost 123% to £7.1m, compared with £3.2m last year. Results … [Read more...]
IPPR: north to get £2,300 less per person than London on transport
The Institute for Policy Research - IPPR – has urged Boris Johnson to keep his promise to invest more for transport in the north of England after they found it was set to receive £2,389 less per person than those in the capital. IPPR North’s research, which analysed the government’s planned … [Read more...]
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