A new mural, inspired by the River Mersey and made from recycled bottle-tops, has been unveiled at Stockport Interchange. The artwork was made by local Stockport artist, Caitilin Marie Atherton from Plastic Shed, a community-led organisation that brings people together through creative reuse of … [Read more...]
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Network Rail warns North West rail passengers ahead of Manchester Piccadilly upgrades
Network Rail is warning of rail disruption in the North West ahead of a £7.9 million project to improve track and signalling near Manchester Piccadilly station. The region's busiest railway station will close to most trains for nine days over February half term 2026 (Saturday 14th to Sunday 22nd) … [Read more...]
Stockport Neighbourhood Forums seek redesignation
Two Neighbourhood Forums in Stockport have submitted requests to Stockport Council for redesignation as the relevant bodies to deliver plans for local developments in their communities. Designation of a Neighbourhood Forum expires after 5 years and groups representing Woodford and Mellor, Marple … [Read more...]
Muse grows with appointment of Estates Director
Muse, the nationwide placemaker that is part of teams developing town centre regeneration schemes, Stockport Exchange and Stockport 8, has appointed Leah Parkinson as Estates Director. Leah has joined the New Homes and Places team with a focus on supporting Muse’s regional offices in the … [Read more...]
CN Financial Planning colleague interviewed for choosing traineeship route into the sector
CN Financial Planning’s Amelia Herbert CeMAP, a CeMAP Diploma and DipFA holder, has been featured in an article by Walbrook Institute London LIBF discussing alternative routes into a career in the sector. Rather than taking the traditional university route into financial planning, 21-year-old … [Read more...]
Children with serious illnesses enjoy dream Florida trip from Manchester Airport
More than 50 children with serious or life-limiting illnesses departed on a dream trip to Orlando from Manchester Airport. The children, aged between 5 and 16, travelled with family members on the specially chartered TUI flight on 31st October, and will return on Wednesday 12 November. The … [Read more...]
Naomi Timperley named Most Influential Woman in UK Tech
Naomi Timperley, tech sector entrepreneur and Innovation Director at Stockport's Merseyway Innovation Centre, has been named the Most Influential Woman in UK Tech for 2025 by Computer Weekly. Computer Weekley launched its Most Influential Women in UK Tech list in 2012 to improve the visibility of … [Read more...]
Regional mayors given funding boost to build new social and affordable homes
Regional mayors outside London, including in Greater Manchester, will be given greater funding and influence over the development of new social and affordable homes in their regions. Six mayors, representing Greater Manchester, the West Midlands, Liverpool City Region, the North East, and South … [Read more...]
JCM Business Solutions helps self-employed get ready for Making Tax Digital
Ahead of new requirements for the self employed to file income tax returns using Making Tax Digital (MTD) compliant software, JCM Business Solutions is hosting a short webinar to help people prepare. Taking place on Wednesday 26th November from 10am, the 90-minute webinar will take participants … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Probation periods – should you have them?
Rob Birley, director of Stockport-based HR Consultancy Cornerstone Resources, explores probation periods: what purpose they serve, should you have them and if so, how they can work for your business. A probationary period is applied to the start of an employee's time with you. Typically its 3 to … [Read more...]
National award for Stockport youth alliance
The borough's L!STEN Youth Alliance, has been honoured with the British Citizen Youth Award 2025 for the impact it has made in Stockport. L!STEN is a partnership between Stockport Council and social enterprise PIE: Pursuing Individual Excellence, commissioned in April 2023 to amplify youth … [Read more...]
Consultation opens on draft Local Plan
Residents, businesses and community groups are invited to share their views on the borough’s draft Local Plan, a legal document that will guide how Stockport changes over the next 15 years once adopted. The government requires every council to plan for the area’s development needs, including for … [Read more...]
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