Voting has opened to vote for not-for-profit groups in Stockport to benefit from Vernon Building Society's Community Stars scheme. Supporters and members of the public can choose from 37 local not-for-profit organisations and charities this quarter. The groups with the most votes will share the … [Read more...]
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New hi-tech innovation hub for Greater Manchester gets green light
City-region leaders have approved the creation of the Atom Valley Mayoral Development Zone (MDZ) to facilitate development along a new corridor in North-east Greater Manchester. The area has potential to create around 20,000 new, high-quality jobs in the city-region, 1.6 million square metres of … [Read more...]
Offerton pub finalists for national award
The Puss in Boots pub in Offerton, owned by Robinsons Brewery and run by Almond Family Pubs, have been named as finalists in the Great British Pub Awards 2022. The pub and restaurant have been shortlisted in the ‘Best Pub for Families’ category, with the winner set to be announced at an event in … [Read more...]
Local Covid-19 Vaccination Offer Extended into August
Stockport's Covid-19 vaccination clinic at the One Stockport Hub has been extended, and will remain open throughout August anyone aged 5 and over. The One Stockport Hub, Mersey Square, SK1 1RA, will be open every Saturday, 9.30am to 3.30pm, with children aged 5-11 invited to come along between … [Read more...]
New type of pension scheme launches
A new type of pension scheme has launched, with applications now open from 1st August in Great Britain. Collective Defined Contribution (CDC) pension schemes aim to offer improved retirement returns for savers, with more predictable costs for employers as an alternative to the two existing models … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport updates on recovery as school holidays begin
With more than 3.5 million people set to go on holidays from the Northern gateway this summer, Manchester Airport has provided passengers with an update ahead of its busiest time of year. The peak summer season of 2022 is set to be the airport's busiest since the start of the coronavirus pandemic … [Read more...]
Robinsons celebrate International Beer Day with Brüh
Stockport based Robinsons Brewery are supporting their pubs on International Beer Day by giving away free pints of their brand new lager, Brüh. The promotion coincides with International Beer Day 2022 and will run from Friday 5th August – Sunday 7th August to help launch the new brewhouse … [Read more...]
Vitality become Stand Sponsors at Stockport County
Stockport County Football Club have announced that insurance brand, Vitality, will be the Naming Partner of the Railway End Stand this season. The move continues the insurance brand's trend of support for a diverse range of sports teams across the UK and core values that encourage healthy living … [Read more...]
Stockport Council outlines support available for residents this summer
With the cost of living still continuing to rise and the school holidays beginning, Stockport Council has detailed the various support schemes offered to ensure local employers and residents are aware of the help available to those struggling financially. Holiday Support (Free School Meal) … [Read more...]
To gift or not to gift?
Expert opinion piece provided by Gorvins discussing the increasing number of people bequeathing gifts to charities in their wills, and this can be for a variety of reasons ranging from the death of a spouse, to gifts to charities which have contributed towards the health of a family member, to … [Read more...]
Work begins on new active travel link between train station and new bus interchange
Work has begun on the construction of a new active travel link in the town centre to make it easier to walk or cycle between Stockport Railway Station and the town's new bus interchange and rooftop park, currently being built. The project is the latest milestone in Stockport's £1 billion … [Read more...]
House of Commons Transport Committee calls for government to reassess rail plans for the North
A report from the House of Commons' Transport Committee has called on the government to reassess its plans for the rail network in the North and Midlands of England. The report calls for the government to re-evaluate the Integrated Rail Plan (IRP), the government's plan for investment in the rail … [Read more...]
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