Stockport is not slowing the pace on its ambitious £1 billion programme of investment to make it a place to attract individuals and business to live, work, play and connect. March 2024 alone has seen the town named the best place to live in the North West by the Sunday Times last week, as well as … [Read more...]
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Plans submitted for next stage of development at Stockport Exchange
Plans have been submitted to deliver the next phase of Stockport Exchange, which will bring more office space and improved access to the development and railway station. Stockport Council, working alongside national placemaker Muse, has submitted a planning application, which updates the … [Read more...]
New report highlights Greater Manchester’s most in-demand jobs
A new report, published by Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (GMCC), has highlighted the most in-demand jobs in Stockport and across Greater Manchester. The analysis of job vacancies across all ten boroughs of the city-region has been carried out as part of GMCC's work on Greater … [Read more...]
Hat Works Museum reopens as Stockport sets out vision for next 15 years
Stockport's Hat Works Museum, the UK's only museum celebrating the hatting industry, has reopened after an extensive refurbishment and reinterpretation of its collection. The iconic town centre landmark reopened on 21st March, following on the heels of Stockport Interchange and Viaduct Park … [Read more...]
Stockport art students deliver sculpture trail as part of Town of Culture Weekender
Arts students, led by a graduate from Stockport College, are launching a special temporary sculpture trail as part of the Town of Culture Weekender celebrations taking place on 23rd and 24th March. The one-mile trail also marks the opening of the new Viaduct Park in the town centre. Called … [Read more...]
Office and co-working space opens in Bramhall
A new office space, Flynn House, has opened in Bramhall, Stockport, featuring open-plan units for small businesses and set to add a co-working hub for freelancers and remote workers. Flynn House is situated in the heart of Bramhall village, close to shops, cafes, and green spaces and well … [Read more...]
Stockport school children debate ideas to tackle climate change
Students from schools across Stockport have once again debated how they can help combat the challenges of climate change in an annual event held at the Town Hall. The Schools Climate Assemblies were held on March 13 for Primary Schools and on March 20 for High Schools and Colleges. The events … [Read more...]
HMRC halts plans to cut back helpline services
Changes to HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC) helpline services are being halted in response to public feedback to its plans, and to trials during 2023. Changes to helpline services aimed at encouraging people to go online first before contacting HMRC via phone or webchat were trialled over the last … [Read more...]
Northern leaders call for Avanti West Coast’s contract to be terminated
Regional leaders from across Northern England will write to the Transport Secretary to call for Avanti West Coast's contract to operate West Coast Mainline rail services to be terminated. Transport for the North's (TfN) Board meeting on 20th March saw members vote in favour of the motion to call … [Read more...]
C&C announce appointment to head up Sports Division
Growth and expansion continue apace at C&C Insurance Brokers, as Paul Fielding joins to head up the Stockport-based firm's Sports Division. Paul takes up the newly created role of Sports Division Director and follows hot on the heels of Jack Sands’ appointment in February, to work with … [Read more...]
Bellway partners with mortgage provider to support homebuyers at Poynton development
Housebuilder Bellway has partnered with Own New on a mortgage produce that will make it more affordable to purchase a new homes at its Copperfields development in Poynton. A new mortgage product, Own New Rate Reducer, could see buyers of new-build Bellway homes benefit from interest rates from … [Read more...]
TfGM launches new Business Travel Hub to help employers promote sustainable transport options
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has launched a new Business Travel Hub to make it easier for businesses to promote sustainable forms of transport for colleagues. The service has been developed from business engagement activity, where employers have told TfGM that it’s been confusing to … [Read more...]
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