Stockport Council and Stockport MDC have begun the procurement process for delivery partners for the Stockport 8 development within the town centre. The eight-acre site will form new Brinksway and Station Quarter communities within Stockport MDC's vision for redeveloping the Town Centre West area … [Read more...]
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Progress on place-changing regeneration schemes behind strong results for Stockport Exchange delivery partner
Work on over 40 major regeneration schemes, including Stockport Exchange, is behind Muse Developments' positive contributions to the half-year results at parent company, Morgan Sindall. Muse has had a strong start to the year, delivering place-changing regeneration in collaboration with its … [Read more...]
Council announces death of Cllr Sheila Bailey
Stockport Council is saddened to announce that Councillor Sheila Bailey passed away on 3rd August. Aged 74, Cllr Bailey was a Labour councillor, first elected to Stockport Council in 1990, and represented the Edgeley & Cheadle Heath ward. During her time on the council, she served as the … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS all out for local Pride
Colleagues from areas across Stockport NHS Foundation Trust joined in the festivities at Stockport Pride, including taking part in the grand parade. Stockport Pride is an annual celebration of acceptance and diversity of the borough's lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans community. This year’s was … [Read more...]
Sixth consecutive rise brings interest rate to 1.75%
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee has agreed to increase the base interest rate to 1.75%, the sixth consecutive rise. Economists at the Bank of England voted 8-1 in favour of the 0.5 percentage point increase, putting rates at their highest since January 2009 at the beginning of the … [Read more...]
New funding announced to boost overseas recognition of professional qualifications
The UK government has announced it will offer grants up to £75,000 to help regulators and business organisations have professional qualifications recognised overseas. The move aims to help boost exports within the service industries and make it easier for accountants, lawyers, architects and … [Read more...]
Stockport manufacturer partners with Rolls Royce on British Army contract
Stockport defence manufacturer, WFEL, has announced that Rolls Royce will supply engines for Boxer Armoured vehicles being built for the British Army. The engine manufacturer has been selected by both WFEL and Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL), a Telford-based business also delivering the … [Read more...]
Sustainability business network launches in Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester’s Chamber of Commerce has launched a new free network for the city-region's business community to engage and collaborate on sustainability. The Business Green Scene aims to bring together businesses looking to become more environmentally friendly, covering all aspects of … [Read more...]
Details released of latest Recovery Loan Scheme
Details have been released of the latest iteration of the government-backed Recovery Loan Scheme to help businesses invest and grow out of the Covid-19 pandemic. The scheme, which was launched in April 2021, was extended by the Chancellor for a further two years in July after having already … [Read more...]
GMCA partners with Association of Apprentices to boost opportunities across Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has agreed a new partnership with the Association of Apprentices (AoA) to help boost opportunities and the learning experience in the city-region. The city-region has entered into a three-year formal Memorandum of Understanding with the non-profit body … [Read more...]
Regional investment funds behind over 30% of research spinouts in the North and Midlands
Public investment from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund and its counterpart in the Midlands have been fundamental in supporting innovation-led businesses, according to new research. A joint report from the British Business Bank, UK Research & Innovation and Innovate UK titled 'Backing … [Read more...]
HSBC and Taylor Wimpey become latest to offer Cost of Living payments to workforce
High-street bank HSBC, and housebuilder Taylor Wimpey have joined the growing number of UK businesses supporting their lower-paid workers with one-off Cost of Living Payments. In announcing their latest half-year results, Taylor Wimpey has revealed the business will make a cost of living payment … [Read more...]
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