Stockport NHS workers have been enjoying a new way to relax and take a break thanks to the visit of special wellbeing bus to Stepping Hill Hospital. The bus is the work of Project Wingman, a charity formed by flight crew during the Covid-19 pandemic to give NHS workers the chance to take time to … [Read more...]
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Funding for community projects launches after Stockport Climate Action Now Summit
The Stockport Climate Action Now (CAN) fund has opened to help residents, communities and schools take action against climate change. The fund launched at Stockport Council's first Climate Action Now Summit, which took place virtually on 9th November, and has now opened to applications for grants … [Read more...]
LGBT Business Champion meets with Greater Manchester firms as part of workplace inclusivity campaign
The government's LGBT Business Champion, Iain Anderson, is meeting with businesses from the region as part of the LGBT at Work campaign to improve workplace inclusivity. Anderson met with business leaders from Greater Manchester at an event at Manchester's Museum of Science and Industry (MoSI) … [Read more...]
City-region announced as Making Cities Resilient 2030 Hub
Greater Manchester has been recognised as a 'Resilience Hub', along with Barcelona, Milan and Helsingborg in Sweden, for its policy and advocacy on climate and disaster risks. The cities were selected to serve three-year terms as part of the Making Cities Resilient 2030 initiative to inspire … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Why outsource your HR?
Stockport-based accountancy firm and business advisors, Hallidays explains some of the benefits if you outsource HR activities from a small business. For some of you, the thought of outsourcing your HR might seem like a daunting and scary thing. Perhaps you’re worried about the lack of control … [Read more...]
Transport Secretary unveils Integrated Rail Plan and investment in services in the North
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has today unveiled the Integrated Rail Plan (IRP), the government's proposals for investment in the rail network across the UK. Plans revealed show a particular focus on improving journey times in the North and Midlands of England and commit to a package of £96 … [Read more...]
Thousands more workers will be plunged into poverty without the Real Living Wage, warns Stockport B Corp chair
Donald Moore, Chair of Stockport based B Corp One+All, has given a stark warning to businesses across the UK to mark Living Wage Week 2021. Donald warns that thousands more workers will plunge into poverty if they’re not paid the real Living Wage. The warning comes during Living Wage Week (15 … [Read more...]
Council to update on Local Plan progress
Following extensive engagement, Stockport Council is expected to publish shortly its Local Development Scheme, setting out the timescales for implementing a new Local Plan for the borough. Throughout the summer of 2021, Stockport Council has hosted a number of engagement events with residents, … [Read more...]
Report recommends moving library services to new Merseyway hub
A report to Stockport Council's Cabinet has recommended moving library services from Central Library to a new multi-million pound learning hub in Merseyway, following extensive public consultation. The new Learning and Discovery Hub, provisionally named Stockroom, will repurpose disused retail … [Read more...]
Over half of GM businesses unaware of 2050 net-zero target
55% of businesses in Greater Manchester have no awareness of national targets for the UK to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, according to a new report published by Q Energy and backed with data from the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce's Quarterly Economic Survey (GMCC QES). The … [Read more...]
Green light given for four Underbanks regeneration schemes
Developers, Hall & Co, have been granted planning permission to go ahead with the regeneration of four sites in the Underbanks area of Stockport town centre. The project is the family-run developer's second in the town centre after they restored the Grade II listed Bank Chambers into 9 … [Read more...]
musicMagpie appoints new CFO
Stockport-headquartered recommerce business, musicMagpie, has announced the appointment of Matthew Fowler as Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to the AIM-listed tech firm. Matthew’s start date at musicMagpie will be confirmed in due course and he shall join the Board upon … [Read more...]
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