The British Business Bank has found that usage of external finance by smaller businesses in the North West increased by 8 percentage points in the first half of 2024. The bank's Small Business Finance Markets 2024/25 report, published 4th March, reveals region saw the UK’s highest share of … [Read more...]
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Less than one month to go before Stockport Business Awards launch event
There is still time to register to attend the launch event for the 2025 Stockport Business Awards. Hosted by awards' founders, organisers and main sponsors, CN Chartered Accountants, the event will take place on the 27th of March between 18:00 and 20:00 in the Hardcastle suite at Edgeley … [Read more...]
Stockport employers invited to connect with prospective new hires at March jobs fair
Employers in Stockport are invited to connect with jobseekers at a jobs fair taking place at Stockport Guildhall on 26th March. Organised by Job Centre Plus in the borough, the monthly event gives those looking for work in Stockport the opportunity to meet with prospective employers. Since the … [Read more...]
New hub launched to help SMEs benefit from increase to defence spending
Following the government's announcement to increase the defence budget to 2.5% of GDP, a package of measures has also been revealed to ensure SMEs benefit from the increased government spending. The government has announced plans to launch a new hub to provide small and medium enterprises (SMEs) … [Read more...]
Cumbrian developer exchanges contracts on Stockport Grammar land
Cumbrian housing developer, Story Homes, has exchanged contracts on former playing fields belonging to Stockport Grammar School, with ambitions to bring forward over 100 new homes on the site. The school and housebuilder launched a public consultation on their plans for the site in early 2024, … [Read more...]
C&C wins 5th gong at industry awards
Stockport-based insurance brokers, C&C, were once again in the silverware at the Bravo Networks Annual Awards, picking up the title of Commercial Broker of the Year 2025. Held at the ACC Conference Centre in Liverpool, over 750 guests attended the prestigious event held during the two-day … [Read more...]
Cornerstone Resources adds strategic hires to Consulting team
Stockport-based HR consultancy, Cornerstone Resources, has announced three new hires to drive the firm's continued expansion. Andrea Ferguson joins as Senior HR Consultant following a successful career as a Consultant both in the UK and the Middle East. Andrea is also an accredited Workplace … [Read more...]
Planning approval for 276-room Manchester Airport hotel
Planning approval has been granted for Whitbread Plc to build a 276-room Premier Inn hotel at Manchester Airport, the chain's largest in the region. The hotel is the latest scheme to be approved within the wider MIX MANCHESTER development, a 60-acre regeneration project which aims to deliver a … [Read more...]
Government confirms overhaul of local plans
The government has confirmed an overhaul of local plans, frameworks used by local councils to determine where houses and infrastructure should be built, aimed at accelerating the delivery of new homes. Changes including an expectation for new local plans to be drawn up within two-and-a-half … [Read more...]
Stockport Council sets its 2025/26 Budget
Stockport Council has set its 2025/26 Budget following approval at the Budget Council meeting on Thursday 27 February 2025. Despite ongoing financial pressures, the council is working hard to protect the vital services residents rely on while maintaining a stable financial position in the face of … [Read more...]
Work to begin in March on town centre road maintenance and investment projects
March will see a number of road closures throughout Stockport town centre as work to maintain and invest in infrastructure gets underway. Work will begin on Monday 3rd March to carry out planned maintenance to the entrance ramp to Redrock car park. As a result of the work, the ramp to access … [Read more...]
65,000 Manchester Airport passengers checked in bags the day before flying in 2024
More than 65,000 passengers flying from Manchester Airport checked in their bags the day before travelling in 2024, the airport has revealed. Services offered by a select number of airlines, including TUI, Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2.com and Virgin Atlantic, allow passengers on eligible flights to … [Read more...]