The UK will establish the world’s first United Nations-backed centre for the research and development of the circular economy. The establishment of the International Centre of Excellence on Sustainable Resource Management in the Circular Economy in the UK recognises the country's existing … [Read more...]
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Consultation launches on improving journeys along A6 corridor
Stockport Council is consulting over improving journeys on the A6 corridor from the Manchester Boundary to Stockport Town Centre. Working in partnership with Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), the council is exploring options to make roads safer, improve bus journeys, and make it easier to … [Read more...]
Development partnership behind Stockport 8 raises £200 million to back future regeneration schemes
ECF, the development partnership of Homes England, Muse, and Legal & General which is bringing forward the Stockport 8 regeneration scheme in the town centre, has expanded with the injection of an additional £200 million funding. The partnership, first established as English Cities Fund in … [Read more...]
Pure Innovations unveils new website
Pure Innovations, a Stockport charity seeking to improve the employment rate for people with a learning difficulty, has launched a new website. The employment rate for people with a learning difficulty is 4.8%, and the launch of Pure Innovations new website is just one step towards flipping this … [Read more...]
Turkish Airlines to launch additional Manchester to Istanbul flights
Turkish Airlines is adding more weekly flights from Manchester Airport to Istanbul to meet increased passenger demand from visitors to the city. Istanbul is among the most visited cities in the world, welcoming more than 20 million visitors in 2023, up by a quarter on the previous year. … [Read more...]
£1.5 billion HS2 funding to be reallocated to North West leaders from 2025
Nearly £1.5 billion of reallocated HS2 funding is to be invested directly into the North West through the government's Local Transport Fund to improve local transport connections. Local authorities throughout the region will receive a share of £1.48 billion to directly invest into projects to … [Read more...]
Electricity network operator outlines plans to improve storm preparedness of the region’s power grid
Power network operator, Stockport based Electricity North West, has submitted its plans to improve its response to storms to the energy sector regulator, Ofgem. Electricity North West is seeking £35 million to fund seven programmes which will enhance network reliability when adverse weather hits … [Read more...]
TfGM encourages sustainable travel through Get On Board campaign
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is highlighting the benefits of travelling sustainably as part of their Get On Board campaign. The campaign is promoting all modes of sustainable travel, from walking, cycling and wheeling, to catching the bus or the tram. Choosing to walk, wheel or … [Read more...]
Local charities benefit from almost £40,000 from Manchester Airport’s Community Trust Fund
22 charities and not-for-profit groups from areas within 10 miles of Manchester Airport are celebrating being awarded grants of up to £3,000 for their projects. The donations follow the latest meeting of trustees of Manchester Airport’s Community Trust Fund, which has now made more than £4 … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Identifying and harnessing your business’ driving forces
Ahead of their upcoming Rise seminar, Drivers for Growth, Stockport accountants Hallidays explains the factors that contribute to business success. We’ll let you into a secret. You don’t need to be a Bill Gates or a Steve Jobs, or even a Richard Branson, to turn your vision into enviable … [Read more...]
Stockport Council sets its 2024/25 Revenue Budget
Stockport Council has set its 2024/25 Revenue Budget following approval at the Budget Council meeting held on Thursday, 22 February 2024. Cllr Mark Hunter, Leader of Stockport Council, said: “Everybody knows how challenging the financial situation is for local authorities at the moment as the … [Read more...]
New Occupational Health Taskforce to address rising level of in-work sickness
A new Occupational Health Taskforce has been announced to improve employer awareness of the benefits of occupation health in the workplace. The Taskforce will be chaired by experienced health policy advisor, Dame Carol Black, and produce a voluntary occupational health framework for businesses, … [Read more...]
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