A new Employer Integration Board has met for the first time as part of the city-region's ambitions for technical education, work and skills. The Board is comprised of representatives from 13 major employers across seven key industries in the city-region, including the likes of Factory … [Read more...]
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Active Travel Commissioner reveals plans for Bee Network walking and cycling map
Greater Manchester's Active Travel Commissioner, Dame Sarah Storey, has unveiled her plans for integrating walking and cycling into the wider Bee Network. Dame Sarah Storey and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has published a new map, detailing plans for active travel routes across the … [Read more...]
Apartment scheme planned for former Stockport Probation Centre
Britannia Group has set out plans to convert the former Stockport Probation Centre in the town centre into new apartments. The developer is proposing converting the building on High Street, Stockport town centre, into 45 one- and two-bedroom apartments. The building, formerly a grocery … [Read more...]
Record Black Friday trading for musicMagpie
Stockport-headquartered global recommerce retailer, musicMagpie, has revealed record Black Friday sales in its pre-close trading update for the year ending 30th November 2023. The business expects full year revenue to reach £136.6 million, with strong sales figures on the Black Friday weekend … [Read more...]
Expert opinion: Growth through pricing
Ahead of their upcoming Rise with Xeinadin seminar, Growth through Pricing, taking place on 30th January, Stockport accountancy and business advisory firm, Hallidays, explain the impact your pricing strategy can have on a business. When you run a company, there are many tweaks, trims and tune-ups … [Read more...]
City-region sets out plans for non-charging Clean Air Zone
Greater Manchester leaders have set out plans to reduce air pollution in the city-region through a non-charging Clean Air Zone. New modelling by the city-region provides the evidence that harmful NOx air pollution can be reduced more effectively without charging drivers than through a previously … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester secures technology partnerships during Japan trade mission
Greater Manchester has agreed new partnerships with technology firms during a trade mission to Japan spearheaded by city-region leaders. Japanese technology group, Fujitsu, has signed an new exploratory partnership agreement with Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester and Cllr Bev Craig, … [Read more...]
Emirates Old Trafford events drive £22.5 million boost to Greater Manchester economy
Major events held at the Emirates Old Trafford cricket ground have brought in economic benefits of £22.5 million to the wider Greater Manchester, according to research by Marketing Manchester. The organisation, which promotes the city-region at a national and international level, has conducted … [Read more...]
Together appoints new Chief Information Officer
Cheadle-based property lender, Together, has announced the appointment of Paul Luke (pictured) to Chief Information Officer. Working closely with Together’s operations team, Paul will assume responsibility of Group Technology Services (GTS) and will manage the day-to day processes and technology … [Read more...]
Businesses sought to sponsor Stockport Race and Culture Awards
Businesses that are keen to support impact initiatives striving for race equality are being invited to sponsor the Stockport Race and Culture Awards. The Stockport Race and Culture Awards is an annual event organised by Stockport Race Equality Partnership CIC and brings together Stockport’s … [Read more...]
DSIT becomes latest government department to make move to Greater Manchester
The Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has announced plans to establish a second headquarters in Greater Manchester. The government department already has around 200 staff based in the city-region, and its commitment to a new Salford headquarters will see that figure double. … [Read more...]
Pantone reveals 2024 Colour of the Year
Pantone has announced a soft, gentle, pinky-orange tone, named “Peach Fuzz”, as 2024's Colour of the Year. The more subdued tone comes in stark contrast to "Viva Magenta", which held the title for 2023. Pantone explained: “The color we selected to be our Pantone Color of the Year 2024 needed … [Read more...]
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