Citizens Advice Stockport is now a partner in the DigiKnow Alliance joining established partners Stockport Council, Starting Point, Stockport Homes, The Prevention Alliance and Good Things Foundation. The DigiKnow Alliance is a network of existing community groups and organisations across … [Read more...]
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Greater Manchester residents invited to take part in Transport at Night survey
Night Time Economy Adviser, Sacha Lord, is calling on Greater Manchester residents to take part in the Transport at Night survey and have their say on the future of transport links between the hours of 6pm and 6am. Results from the Transport at Night survey will provide a unique insight into how … [Read more...]
Stockport drivers in Oulton Park Bank Holiday weekend
August saw two local Stockport drivers competing at the huge “Convoy in the Park” event at Donington Park, with about 20,000 spectators. The CNC Heads championship saw Ric Wood compete in his recently built Nissan R32 Skyline, finishing first in his class, and Graham Saul in his first time out, … [Read more...]
Stockport supported living service rated ‘good’ by CQC
Following an inspection in July, Stockport Council's supported living service has been rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Inspectors visited the Council’s supported living service which provides personal care and support to adults in a number of homes across the Borough. The … [Read more...]
Thomas Cook ‘Fly With Pride’ to celebrate Manchester Pride Festival
With Manchester Pride’s biggest ever Festival just days away, long-standing Pride partner Thomas Cook Airlines’ 'Fly with Pride' flight to San Francisco took off from Manchester Airport with an all-LGBT+ crew and has touched down in the Golden Gate City overnight, following a celebration at the … [Read more...]
GRAHAM completes major £8m link road in Stockport
A major project, described as Stockport’s single most important strategic highway connection, has been completed by GRAHAM. The £8m Travis Brow Link Road creates a vital link between the A6 and M60 in Stockport town centre. It is part of Stockport Council’s £73m Town Centre Access Plan, which … [Read more...]
Hunt for region’s ‘secret walks’ gets underway
Residents across Stockport are being encouraged to share their favourite local walks and walking pursuits over the summer holidays, as part of a wider campaign to get people moving. The winning walks will win fitbits, vouchers to spend on walking gear and other walking related goodies to help the … [Read more...]
Open consultation events for Stockport town centre west regeneration
Stockport Council has launched a public consultation on a draft Regeneration masterplan which sets out plans for up to 3,500 new homes in Stockport Town Centre West. This consultation includes drop-in sessions in the covered section of Merseyway shopping centre for people to come and discuss the … [Read more...]
Stockport Business Awards 2019 – tickets selling fast
Tickets for this year's Stockport Business Awards are now on sale and selling fast. Organisers Clarke Nicklin Chartered Accountants announced the shortlist for the 2019 Stockport Business Awards back in July. The 2019 Stockport Business Awards Shortlisted businesses are: Business of the … [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...]
Stockport Council issue flood grant for homes and business
Stockport Council have launched a flood grant scheme for residents and businesses in Stockport who have been impacted by the recent heavy rain and consequent floods. If you live in Stockport and your property was flooded between 28 July and 9 August 2019, you could be eligible for a grant … [Read more...]
GMP welcomes 100 new police officers to its ranks
100 new GMP officers were sworn in at an attestation ceremony at Manchester Grammar attended by Chief Constable Ian Hopkins, the Lord Mayor, Councillor Abid Latif Chohan, Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime, Bev Hughes and Lord Lieutenant of Greater Manchester, Warren Smith. Friends and family were … [Read more...]
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