Following the Chancellor's 2024 Budget announcement on 6th March, business and political leaders from across the North-west and nationwide have shared their reaction to its contents. While many individual measures have been welcomed, the business community has had a mixed reaction to the Budget … [Read more...]
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Work progresses on Stockport town centre hub for creativity, discovery and inspiration
Works is already well underway to bring creativity, discovery and inspiration to the high street in Stockport at the new Stockroom facility being developed in Merseyway Shopping Centre. New updated hoardings around the building site are creating a buzz about what is to come at Stockroom, which … [Read more...]
Mastercall CEO featured in WISE100 Women in Social Enterprise list
Michaela Buck, CEO of Stockport-based healthcare provider, Mastercall, has once again been named in the WISE100 Women in Social Enterprise list for 2024. 2024 is the second year running that Michaela has made the list and acknowledges her as a social entrepreneur who is helping to drive digital … [Read more...]
Overhead powerlines specialist is latest acquisition for Stockport utilities group
Stockport headquartered utilities contractor, OCU Group, has completed the acquisition of Nettworx, a specialist in overhead powerlines with depots in Northern Ireland, North-east Scotland and Southern England. The acquisition enhances OCU Group's capabilities within the overhead powerlines … [Read more...]
Stockport Council details budget for 2024/25
Stockport Council has set out how it plans to spend its £788 million budget during the financial year 2024/25 on the provision of a wide range of services to Stockport residents. Spending includes £264 million for schools which will be met by dedicated government grants, and £65 million on the … [Read more...]
County announces partnership with local Porsche centres
Stockport County FC has announced a new sponsorship deal with two local Stratstone car dealerships, which will run until June 2025. Porsche Centre Stockport and Porsche Centre Wilmslow will take over the naming rights of the club’s premium FK Lounge at Edgeley Park, now officially rebranded as … [Read more...]
Mayor of Stockport’s Charity Ball to return to Town Hall ballroom
Stockport Town Hall's ballroom will once again host a Charity Ball, organised by the Mayor of Stockport, Cllr Graham Greenhalgh. The ball will take place from 7pm on Friday 5 April 2024 in the Ballroom at Stockport Town Hall, Edward Street, Stockport, SK1 3XE. This year's event will support … [Read more...]
Australian pension fund plans further £8 billion investment in UK by 2030
Australian Super, the country's largest pension fund, is expected to invest an additional £8 billion and take its total investment in the UK to £18 billion by 2030. AustralianSuper currently has around £8 billion already invested in the UK, and holds a further £2.5 billion in UK-listed equities, … [Read more...]
Green Skills Hub opens at Stockport College
A brand-new Green Skills Hub has opened its doors at Stockport College in a bid to tackle the UK’s green skills gap and boost the region’s net zero push. The facility was officially launched by Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, and will provide Stockport students with a theoretical … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester launches energy saving advice service for residents as part of net-zero push
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and partner organisations have announced the launch a new support service to help residents save energy as part of the city-region's efforts to achieve net-zero CO2 emissions by 2038. The Feel the Benefit campaign aims to help residents understand how … [Read more...]
£360 million investment announced for manufacturing and life sciences sectors
The Chancellor has announced a £360 million investment package into the UK's life sciences and manufacturing sectors ahead of the Spring Budget. Funding will go to support organisations and projects delivering technological advances in areas that are key to economic growth, such as health … [Read more...]
Marple residents to vote on new local planning guidance
A referendum will take place on 21st March 2024 that will give Marple residents the opportunity to vote on whether the proposed Marple Neighbourhood Plan will be adopted and inform future planning decisions in the village. Developed by the Marple Neighbourhood Forum, a group of volunteer … [Read more...]
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