Stockport parents have praised summer camps hosted by Life Leisure that have provided children in the borough with healthy meals and fun activities over the school holidays. Each year the Stockport leisure provider runs special summer camps at Brinnington Park, Avondale, Dialstone and Stockport … [Read more...]
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Management changes at Stockport workplace supplies specialist
Stockport based workplace supplies and equipment specialists, Egan Reid Group, have announced the appointment of Bruce Davie (pictured) as Managing Director. Davie will take the lead on day-to-day running of the business and allow Chairman Martin Reid and Group CEO Andrew Reid to focus further on … [Read more...]
Rail boss steps down amid Avanti timetable cuts
Managing Director of rail operator, Avanti West Coast, Phil Whittingham, has announced he will step down from the role, amid ongoing staffing challenges for the firm that has seen it cut its timetable to just a single hourly each way from Stockport. Phil Whittingham transferred to Avanti West … [Read more...]
Multi-million pound investment planned to protect North West electricity infrastructure this winter
Power grid operator, Stockport and Warrington-based Electricity North West, has announced a multi-million pound programme of investment to protect the region's network this winter. Following disruption across rural parts of Northern England last winter during Storm Arwen and other severe storms, … [Read more...]
Stockport’s finance and professional services sectors invited to discuss Bank of England’s August Monetary Policy Report
Businesses from Stockport's finance and professional services sectors are invited to attend a networking event and hear from Ken Clark, Deputy Agent for the Bank of England in the North West. The upcoming South Manchester Financial & Professional networking event, which will be held at the … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester business leaders call for full restoration of Avanti West Coast timetable
Business leaders from across Greater Manchester have written to the Transport Secretary Grant Shapps and Avanti West Coast MD, Phil Whittingham, calling for a full timetable of train services between Manchester and the capital to be restored. The West Coast Mainline rail operator has cut its … [Read more...]
Emirates to return to pre-pandemic schedule at Manchester Airport
Emirates has announced it will begin a third daily service between Manchester Airport and Dubai, returning to its pre-pandemic flight schedule from 1st October. A daily Boeing 777 service will add to the airline's existing twice daily A380 service from the Northern Hub, operating seven days a … [Read more...]
Citizens Advice Stockport, Oldham, Rochdale and Trafford publish report on how energy price rises are affecting residents
Citizens Advice Stockport, Oldham, Rochdale and Trafford have published the result of a survey of local residents that captures how people are feeling about increasing energy prices. The report, based on over 160 responses from the local community, highlights the various ways that people are … [Read more...]
Stockport Council pauses Local Plan
Stockport Council has paused progress on its Local Plan that will set out the borough's housing and development strategy through to 2038. A consultation on the Local Plan was due to start at the end of September, however, in light of national uncertainty over the policies of a new incoming Prime … [Read more...]
Apartment conversion planned for upper floors of Petersgate House
The uppermost three floors of Petersgate House in Stockport town centre could be converted into 24 one- and two-bedroom apartments following a planning application by developer, RA Project 4x. The change of use application follows the unsuccessful sale of the property in February, as reported by … [Read more...]
John Lewis Partnership launches recruitment campaign for 10,000 temporary roles
The John Lewis Partnership has announced the start of a campaign to recruit over 10,000 temporary workers ahead of the busy festive period. The 10,000 jobs will be split across John Lewis and Waitrose stores, including in Stockport, as well as throughout the retailer's distribution … [Read more...]
The Light Stockport support National Cinema Day
As part of National Cinema Day, an industry wide initiative taking place on Saturday 3 September, The Light Cinema are offering all films and formats for just £3 across their 12 UK sites, including Stockport. The Light jumped at the opportunity to be part of this special offer and are excited to … [Read more...]
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