10 years since the last Stockport wide Volunteer Awards Celebration, Stockport Volunteer Hub, Stockport County FC Community Trust, Marketing Stockport and Stockport Council are working together to deliver a celebration worthy of those who dedicate their time to helping others. Nominations are now … [Read more...]
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Stockport distillery secures UKSPF funding for town centre Gin School
Small batch craft gin distillery, Stockport Gin, has announced the opening of a new Gin School, following a funding award from the government's UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). Located at their town centre distillery, Stockport Gin School will invite guests to immerse themselves in a hands-on … [Read more...]
More than 50 events lined up to close out Stockport’s year as Greater Manchester Town of Culture
25 locations across Stockport town centre will host more than 50 events over the weekend of 23 and 24 March as the town celebrates the end of its tenure as Greater Manchester Town of Culture. Stockport took on the mantle of Greater Manchester Town of Culture in April 2023, and over the past 12 … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: The critical role of CX in increasing ROI
Customer Experience (CX) specialists, Insight6, explain the return on investment (ROI) of investing in making your customers happy. Ready to supercharge your revenue? Forrester reveals that businesses prioritising customer experience (CX) grow their revenue 1.7 times faster than those that … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester Colleges awarded £8.4 million to address skills gaps
The city-region's nine FE colleges, including the Trafford & Stockport College Group, have been awarded over £8.4 million to address skills gaps across Greater Manchester. The funding from the government’s Local Skills Improvement Fund (LSIF) will focus on key sector areas: education … [Read more...]
Stockport Council to complete Edgeley Park lease by the end of April
Stockport Council will complete its new 250-year lease for Stockport County to remain at Edgeley Park by the end of April, councillors have agreed. The council agreed a new lease for the club in 2022, as club progresses with a significant investment into the ground. Improvements made to the … [Read more...]
DLUHC and RTPI work to recruit next generation of planning officers
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) and the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) are taking action to address the shortage of Planning Enforcement Officers across councils nationwide. Enforcement officers work within the planning system to safeguard the public and the … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses invited to leadership masterclasses
From February 2024, Instep UK are offering organisations from all sectors in Stockport and across Greater Manchester the opportunity to access fully-funded leadership training for their employees. Leadership Support Programmes include Level 3, 4 and 5 courses, and have been designed to support … [Read more...]
Employers urged to boost support for autistic people
A government-backed review has outlined how UK employers can do more to support autistic people access and stay in employment. DWP figures have found around 30% of working age autistic people are in employment, compared with half of all disabled people and 8 in 10 non-disabled people, despite the … [Read more...]
Metro Mayors call for extension to cost-of-living support in Budget amid financial strain for councils
City-region mayors from across the UK, including Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, have called on the government to extend the Household Support Fund and allow local authorities to continue to support residents with the high cost-of-living ahead of the March Budget. In a joint letter to the … [Read more...]
New service to help Greater Manchester businesses navigate its innovation ecosystem
A new 'Innovation Ecosystem Navigation Service' has been announced to help businesses and entrepreneurs in Greater Manchester to access innovation support. The service will help firms to accelerate new ideas into commercial products and services, and is begin delivered by the Greater Manchester … [Read more...]
Seashell take part in anniversary event for inclusive cycling programme
Stockport charity, Seashell, were among organisations represented at a British Cycling event held to mark the first anniversary of its inclusive cycling programme. Since launching, the Limitless programme has helped over 50 clubs across the country to break down barriers, and enabled people of … [Read more...]
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