Julie Ollerton, Managing Director of Creative Resource, a Stockport based specialist recruitment agency for Creative and Marketing professionals, has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship of Lancaster University. Julie has become one of 34 people presented with the honour since they were first … [Read more...]
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Stockport planning more activities to engage residents with digital after Digitober
Following Greater Manchester's 'Digitober' month of activity, Stockport Council has announced plans to further engage residents with digital as part of its Town of Culture programme. During October, the council showcased many of the ways Stockport is using digital technology, and culminated in … [Read more...]
New minimum service levels announced for strikes in key public services
The government has announced new guaranteed minimum service levels for a range of public services during strike action to mitigate the disruption to the public during industrial disputes. Minimum service levels are proposed for rail, ambulance and border security staff, and seek to balance the … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester residents encouraged to take advantage of learning and training opportunities
People living and working in Greater Manchester are being encouraged to take advantage of the learning and training opportunities in the city-region as part of Lifelong Learning Week, taking place from 6th to 10th November 2023. To help raise awareness of the benefits of accessing the training … [Read more...]
North-west coffee chain becomes latest brand to open in Stockport town centre
North-west coffee shop brand, The Coffee House, has become the latest business to invest in Stockport town centre, with its 18th location set to open in the Merseyway Shopping Centre. Founded in Lymm in 2011 by brothers, Chris and Stephen Shelmerdine, The Coffee House will occupy the former … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester businesses boosted by £45 million from NPIF backed investment fund
Businesses in Greater Manchester have secured nearly £45 million of?investment from NPIF - FW Capital Debt Finance, part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF). The investment has attracted co-investment of over £70 million from the private sector, resulting in an impact on businesses … [Read more...]
More firms in Stockport urged to pay Real Living Wage
Business leaders in Greater Manchester are calling on more businesses in Stockport and from across the city-region to join them in paying the Real Living Wage. In a video released to celebrate Living Wage Week, from 6th to 10th November, Seddon Construction, Carrs Pasties, and Adept Corporate … [Read more...]
Businesses encouraged to register online to manage rates valuation account
The Valuation Office Agency is encouraging businesses to register online to ensure information about their property is up to date. The Valuation Office Agency provides the government the valuations and property advice needed to support taxes such as council tax and business rates. The … [Read more...]
Marks & Spencer to reopen renewed Handforth Dean store
Retail giant, Marks & Spencer is to reopen its renewed Handforth Dean store on 23rd November 2023 as the chain continues its ongoing investment in its stores. The renewal of the Handforth Dean store on the outskirts of Stockport is one of nine openings or reopenings planned for November … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester businesses and residents encouraged to take part in winter cycling challenge
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is encouraging businesses and individuals to get on their bikes throughout December and take part in Love To Ride's Winter Wheelers cycling challenge. The annual challenge will take place from 1st – 25th December 2023, and is dedicated to embracing the cold … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses invited to conference on working with the borough’s not-for-profit sector
Stockport businesses are invited to attend the borough’s first Proper Good Business Conference and learn about the benefits of working with the borough's third sector organisations. Taking place at Stockport’s Guildhall on Thursday 16th November from 9.30am to 4.30pm, the Proper Good Business … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester hosts first UK hub for global startup accelerator
Global startup accelerator, ZEBOX, has opened a new hub in Greater Manchester, its first site in the UK and sixth worldwide. Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, formally opened ZEBOX's new site on Portland Street in Manchester city centre, where it will support sustainable and … [Read more...]
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