Greater Manchester's Labour Mayor Andy Burnham, and his Conservative counterpart in the West Midlands, Andy Street, have set out options for an alternative link between the two city-regions in the wake of the cancellation of the Birmingham to Manchester leg of HS2. The two mayors put forward a … [Read more...]
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Consultation opens on final phases of Stockport Exchange development
Nationwide placemaker Muse, working in partnership with Stockport Council, is bringing forward a planning application for the next and final stages of town centre business hub, Stockport Exchange. Already among the North-west's most thriving business hotspots, with tenants including the likes of … [Read more...]
SAS Daniels announces new Head of Office in Stockport
Stockport and North-west law firm, SAS Daniels LLP, has announced a significant change in its management team with the appointment of partner Helen Kelly, as joint head of the Stockport office. Helen, who is also head of the trusts team, joined the business as a trainee solicitor in 2003. She … [Read more...]
Trafford & Stockport College Group shares adult and community learning courses on offer from to July
Trafford & Stockport College Group has revealed the range of adult courses on offer at Stockport College and The Cheadle College running from February to July 2024. Adult and community learning courses at Stockport and The Cheadle College offers cover all areas of learning, with content that … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust promotes ‘Skills for Life’ during National Apprenticeship Week
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is using National Apprenticeship Week (5th – 11th February 2024) to highlight the ‘skills for life’ gained through in-work training at the Trust. Learning and Education staff at the trust, which runs Stepping Hill Hospital and community NHS services in Stockport, … [Read more...]
Further funding will support regulation and advancement of AI
Following the government's AI Regulation White Paper consultation and the establishment of the AI Safety Institute, UK regulatory bodies are to receive additional funding to address challenges of artificial intelligence. £10 million will fund work to prepare and upskill regulators to address the … [Read more...]
Apprenticeship starts insufficient in Greater Manchester’s key growth sectors, finds Chamber of Commerce report
The numbers of apprenticeship starts in key sectors of the Greater Manchester economy are not sufficient to bridge skills gaps, according to findings of a new report published by Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (GMCC). The analysis, conducted as part of the Chamber's Local Skills … [Read more...]
Gorvins renews sponsorship of North West Family Business Awards 2024
Stockport law firm, Gorvins Solicitors, will continue their sponsorship in 2024 of the North West Family Business Awards. This year's event will be held on Friday 10th May at Bolton Wanderers Football Club and sees one of the firm's partners, Christian Mancier, once again serving on the judging … [Read more...]
Stockport firm develops new product to cut plastic waste in agricultural sector
Stockport-headquartered manufacturer, Fibrestar Drums, has developed a new edible packaging for animal feed to address plastic waste in the farming sector. Fibrestar Drums worked alongside the GM Business Growth Hub’s Innovation team on Nestub, a fully biodegradable and edible packaging solution … [Read more...]
Consultation launches on plans to boost terrorism preparedness for venues
A six-week consultation has launched on proposals that will require events spaces and venues to have proportionate plans in place to protect the public from terrorism. Dubbed Martyn's Law for Stockport-born Martyn Hett who was among the 22 killed during the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing, the new … [Read more...]
Rail Minister addresses Transport for the North Conference
Rail Minister, Huw Merriman, delivered the keynote address, highlighting the government's investment plans in infrastructure in the region at the annual Transport for the North (TfN) Conference. The sold-out event took place at Hilton Liverpool City Centre on Monday February 5th, and brought … [Read more...]
Digital and technology workshops and events planned in Stockport throughout February
A series of workshops and events are taking place throughout February to give Stockport residents the opportunity to experience new digital technologies first-hand. The Make Stuff workshops form part of Stockport Council’s Digi Fest, which runs throughout February, and also as part of Stockport’s … [Read more...]
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