Emma Jones CBE, founder of Enterprise Nation, has been announced as the new Small Business Commissioner, and will take a leading role in tackling late payments and unfair payment practices that face many SMEs. Jones will take over from outgoing commissioner, Liz Barclay on 23rd June. Liz Barclay … [Read more...]
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Muse secures planning approval for Wythenshawe Culture Hub
Placemaker, Muse, has secured planning approval for its plans, working alongside Manchester City Council, for a new Culture Hub as part of the £500 million Wythenshawe regeneration programme. The regeneration specialist, which is also Stockport Council's partner on the development of the town … [Read more...]
Stockport County Community Trust supports Men’s Mental Health Week
Stockport County Community Trust marked Men's Mental Health Week (9th to 15th June) by raising awareness of a number of its projects Many of the trust's initiatives aim to help break stigma, remove barriers and promote conversation about boys’ and men’s mental health. Stockport County … [Read more...]
Manchester named top city for FDI outside London
Manchester has overtaken Birmingham to once again become the UK's most successful city outside the capital in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI). Manchester has been the UK's leading city in securing FDI projects for three of the past five years, attracted 44 inward investment projects in … [Read more...]
Consultation on Stockport MDC expansion closes 26th June
A consultation on plans to extend the remit of Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) to deliver town centre regeneration and new homes East of the A6 Wellington Road will close on 26th June 2025. The Stockport MDC was launched in 2019 and has made rapid progress delivering on its aims … [Read more...]
Stockport Environmental Health team take action against dessert café with mouse infestation
A Stockport dessert shop owner has been fined nearly £12,000 after a serious mouse infestation and filthy conditions were discovered by Stockport Council Environmental Health Officers. At Tameside Magistrates’ Court on 9 May 2025, Mr Javid Shah, pleaded guilty to seven food hygiene offences at … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport opens up access to local cycle trail
A new access point on a popular cycle trail near Manchester Airport has opened, making it easier for cyclists to explore a previously hard-to-reach section of the route. Located on Old Altrincham Road, the access point connects to the Airport Orbital Route along an existing wider and flatter … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Property Tax in 2025
Stockport-based practice, IN Accountancy, highlights the main tax implications facing landlords and property investors in 2025. Property continues to be a popular investment strategy in the UK, offering the potential for capital growth alongside regular rental income. But as with any investment, … [Read more...]
Restoration of one of Stockport’s oldest mills nears completion
Developer, Capital&Centric, has shared new images of the £60 million restoration of Weir Mill as the scheme nears completion. The images reveal a striking cantilever walkway and the rediscovery of ancient steps that date back to the 1700s, and predate the original construction of the mill, … [Read more...]
TfGM launches Transport Professional Services Framework 2025
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has appointed a range of specialists to its Transport Professional Services (TPS) Framework to help deliver the next phase of the Bee Network. With the delivery of social value and the engagement of the SME market at its core, the four-year … [Read more...]
One week left to enter Stockport Business Awards 2025
With the deadline to submit entries extended, founders and organisers, CN Chartered Accountants is calling for businesses to get their entries in for the 2025 Stockport Business Awards. If you haven't already and plan to enter this year's awards, completed entry forms should be submitted by … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS in top ten for A&E waiting times improvement
The latest figures from NHS England have named Stockport NHS Foundation Trust in the top 10 for most improved A&E waiting times. The figures, which compare changes between March 2024 and 2025, show it as one of the most improved in meeting the ‘4-hour A&E wait’ clinical standard. This is … [Read more...]
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