The UK is among the 90 countries to have signed up to a new global digital trade agreement at the World Trade Organisation (WTO). The E-Commerce Joint Initiative follows five years of negotiations at the WTO and aims to boost global digital trade (estimated to be worth around £4 trillion by the … [Read more...]
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Major review of bus services planned to ensure continuous improvement to Bee Network
A rolling programme of reviews of Bee Network bus services across Greater Manchester will explore ways that public transport can be improved across the city-region. Reviews will start in Wigan and Bolton where Bee Network bus services have been operating longest, with Transport for Greater … [Read more...]
One Stockport launches campaign to get you out exploring Stockport’s great outdoors
Although the sun has been a little reluctant to put on its hat so far this summer, getting outside is good for us. ‘Let’s Explore Our Great Outdoors’ is a new campaign designed to encourage anyone and everyone of all ages to take a few moments to look and see what is outdoors in Stockport. There … [Read more...]
Stockport Homes Group named in Top 100 Employer’s List for LGBTQ+ people
Stockport Homes Group has for the third year running been named by LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall as among the Top 100 UK employers for LGBTQ+ people. Stonewall's Top 100 Employers list ranks businesses based on efforts and commitment to create a welcoming environment for lesbian, gay, bi, trans and … [Read more...]
Stockport County Community Trust launches new sponsorship packages
Stockport County Community Trust has launched a range of new sponsorship packages for local businesses wishing to support the football club's charitable work in the town. In the 2024/25 season as Stockport County enters League One, companies have the opportunity join forces with the club's … [Read more...]
Rail North Committee calls for termination of Avanti West Coast franchise
Transport for the North's (TfN) Rail North Committee has made fresh calls for rail operator Avanti West Coast to be stripped of its franchise to run services. The committee met with Avanti West Coast leadership on 15th July to discuss poor performance by the operator and since that discussion, … [Read more...]
SAS Daniels celebrates ranking in prestigious directory
Stockport and Cheshire law firm, SAS Daniels, has received a ranking in the 2024 Chambers High Net Worth Director for Private Wealth Law. The Chambers rankings recognise firms that stand out as one of the best professional advisers for high-net-worth individuals in their field, and is known for … [Read more...]
Stockport employers invited to attend Freshers Fayre events at the borough’s colleges
Trafford and Stockport College Group is inviting local employers to attend 'Freshers Fayre' induction events at Stockport, Cheadle and Marple colleges in September. Induction events for 16-18 year olds starting their studies at colleges in Stockport will run from 2nd to 5th September 2024. The … [Read more...]
£16 million data storage boost for Stockport biomedical database
Amazon Web Services (AWS) will provide £8 million of cloud computing storage access to Stockport biomedical database, UK Biobank, which has been match-funded with a further £8 million from the UK government. The funding to upgrade how UK Biobank uses and stores its growing wealth of health data … [Read more...]
New specialist orthoptist service launches to enhance care for Stockport stroke patients
Stroke patients in Stockport will now receive enhanced care due to the launch of a new specialist orthoptist service at Stepping Hill Hospital and in the community. The new service will provide specialist care for the eye conditions which stroke patients often experience. The service was … [Read more...]
Stockport Council takes first steps towards Town Centre East regeneration
Stockport Council has begun the procurement process for consultants to produce a Strategic Regeneration Framework (SRF) for the latest phase in its £1 billion regeneration programme. The SRF will provide a masterplan for how the 280 acres of Stockport Town Centre to the East of the A6/Wellington … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester Mayor calls for new rail line to be built in place of HS2
Responding to a report by the National Audit Office (NAO) into the cancellation of HS2 North of Birmingham, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has called for an alternative rail line to be built to meet the region's needs. The NAO has reiterated Department for Transport (DfT) assessments that … [Read more...]
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