Greater Manchester has launched an interactive map as well as a new Development Forum as the city-region moves ahead with plans for a 10-year pipeline of projects to drive growth. Earlier this year, Greater Manchester leaders set out a 10-year plan for growth which will target investment at six … [Read more...]
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Studio 91 Media awarded prestigious grant to shine a poetic spotlight on peat bogs
Ben Horrigan, Managing Director of Stockport and Manchester based Studio 91 Media, has joined forces with other filmmakers and poets from both the UK and Malaysia for a project celebrating the two countries' peat bogs. To mark World Peatlands Day on 2nd June, Malaysia-based Factual TV and Studio … [Read more...]
Life Leisure unveils town centre padel court
Life Leisure has unveiled its brand new outdoor padel court in Stockport town centre, offering even more people the chance to try out the world’s fastest-growing sport. Padel, a fun and fast-paced game typically played in doubles (think tennis, but with a twist), is becoming a favourite for all … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Boost bottom line with price increases or slide into the red
Too many businesses in the North West run the risk of financial ruin because they are not improving efficiency and removing process waste from their business to counteract increasing input and wage costs, believes UK top 10 accountacy firm, Azets. Profit erosion caused by inflation – branded the … [Read more...]
Restaurant Grant Programme returns for 2025
Independent hospitality businesses across Stockport are being invited to apply for grants of up to £11,000 via a scheme backed by American Express. The Association of Town and City Management and IDA Foundation are working with all Greater Manchester Local Authorities to distribute the funds to … [Read more...]
Energy Innovation Agency marks three years of driving sustainability among Greater Manchester businesses
Greater Manchester's Energy Innovation Agency is celebrating three years of activities that have supported businesses across the city-region to cut their carbon emissions. The Energy Innovation Agency is a unique partnership between the public, private and academic sectors in Greater Manchester, … [Read more...]
Boost in profits for Stockport headquartered pet care retailer
Stockport-headquartered pet care retailer, Pets at Home, has revealed a strong boost to its profit before tax in its preliminary end of year results to 27th March 2025. The business has reported continued growth in FY2025 in its Vets Group arm, up 13% on the previous year, with retail revenue … [Read more...]
Stockport psychology team sponsors Employer Award at CYP Stars
The Stockport based team at Cheadle's bMindful Psychology were in attendance at the 2025 Children & Young People (CYP) Stars Awards in Central Manchester on Friday, 16th May. As proud sponsors of the Employer Award, bMindful Psychology were thrilled to help shine a spotlight on organisations … [Read more...]
Pension reforms aim to boost investment and retirement savings
Government has set out planned reforms to pension schemes that aim to unlock greater investment in infrastructure projects and deliver higher returns on savings. Proposals set to be introduced in the Pension Schemes Bill will mean all multi-employer Defined Contribution pension schemes and Local … [Read more...]
New Manchester Airport connection to Mumbai gains backing from government, business and cultural leaders
A chorus of government, business and cultural leaders have welcomed the announcement of IndiGo's new direct connection from Manchester Airport to Mumbai, which launches from 1st July. The three-times-a-week service is the airline's first direct route to Europe, and comes on the back of the … [Read more...]
Stockport County bolster ambitions with board appointment
Stockport County Football Club has announced the appointment of sports marketing and commercial executive, Matt McKie, as Non-Executive Director. The strategic appointment aims to continue to fuel the club's ambitious off-field growth strategy. McKie has previously held leadership roles at EA … [Read more...]
TransPennine Express reveals service improvements under public control
Rail operator, TransPennine Express, which runs services from Stockport to Liverpool, Manchester Airport and Sheffield, has revealed how service levels have improved since coming under public control. TransPennine Express was transferred to the Department for Transport's Operator of Last Resort … [Read more...]
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