Councillors in Stockport have voted to defer their decision on approving the latest iteration of the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework. The plan sets out the city-region's ambitions for housing and economic development through to 2037, but has been criticised for the potential loss of green … [Read more...]
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Local Enterprise Partnership to unveil blueprint for fairer, greener GM economy
Leaders of the Greater Manchester Local Enterprise Partnership (GM LEP) are to unveil their blueprint for the future of the city-region economy in an online event. The GM LEP Economic Vision launch will outline the city-region's ambitions for a 'fairer, greener, growing economy' in Greater … [Read more...]
GMCA launches £10m Bounce Back Fund in second lockdown response
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has pledged £10 million of emergency funding to support businesses in the city-region ineligible for the national Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS). GMCA has partnered with GC Business Finance to deliver the funding that aims to cover gaps in BBLS … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Make Sure You’re Ready for a Digital Black Friday
With this year's Black Friday set to be more competitive than ever, the team at Stockport design and digital agency, Platform81, share their expert opinion on how to prepare. Year on year at the end of November we see flocks of hungry shoppers charging at shops in order to get the best bargain. … [Read more...]
Electricity North West partners with Citizens Advice for Winter fuel campaign
Stockport-based power network operator, Electricity North West, has partnered with Citizens Advice to provide support for those affected by fuel poverty this Winter. The £500,000 partnership will start immediately to support the region's communities for the next two years in the aftermath of the … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester Spatial Framework Plan for Homes, Jobs and the Environment
GREATER Manchester leaders have agreed and published the final draft of the city-region’s wide-ranging Plan for Homes, Jobs and the Environment – the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework. The plan, developed by all 10 boroughs and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), sets out how the … [Read more...]
Stockport residents asked to mark Remembrance Sunday from home
This year, Remembrance Sunday (Sunday 8 November) will be commemorated in different ways than usual in Stockport, because of the coronavirus pandemic. Stockport residents are being encouraged to pay their respects at home on Remembrance Sunday in line with national guidance. On Sunday 8 … [Read more...]
Procurement service takes annual Meet the Buyer event online
STAR Procurement, the shared procurement service for Stockport, Trafford, Rochdale and Tameside Councils, are working with Partners to deliver a joint ‘Meet the Buyer’ event online in November 2020 for the first time. The event will take place during World Procurement Week (2nd - 6th November). … [Read more...]
Vernon Building Society launches 2021 Calendar Competition
Vernon Building Society’s annual Calendar Competition is open for the 2021 edition and Stockport’s mutual is looking for the best pictures that highlight the beautiful borough. The winning photo will scoop a £75 Amazon or Love2Shop voucher and the coveted spot on the front cover of the building … [Read more...]
Sunday 18th October: Andy Burnham’s letter to Boris Johnson
This afternoon, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has written to the Prime Minister and party leaders urging them to come to an agreement over Greater Manchester’s lockdown measures - with a fair resolution on a finance package for the region should it enter Tier 3. He wrote: Dear Prime … [Read more...]
Fairhurst Buckley pledge support to Newlife for second year running
Fairhurst Buckley are pleased to announce that from September 2020 they will be supporting Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children for another 12 months as their Charity of the Year. Newlife are an amazing charity and the work they do is remarkable. Newlife provide specialist equipment, advice … [Read more...]
Stockport Business Recovery: Hospitality sector discusses latest restrictions
As part of the Stockport Business Recovery work, a series of webinars featuring industry experts are proving to be an important cog in providing support, advice and guidance for businesses during the current pandemic. The hospitality sector has been one of the more severe casualties of the … [Read more...]
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